Blast kicks off 2018-19 MASL season by hosting Canadian expansion Mississauga on Dec. 1

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Towson, MD -- 01/06/2018 -- Baltimore Blast fans erupt while midfielder Adriano Dos Santos (12) reacts after his assist helped forward Andrew Hoxie (4) score the game-winner on Harrisburg Heat goalkeeper Hugo Silva in overtime at Towson University. Baltimore edged Harrisburg, 4-3. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun Staff) [ SOC HEAT BLAST ] SECU Arena (DSC_2690.JPG)
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Blast defender Jereme Raley watches Cedar Rapids midfielder Bobby Hurwitz slide while battling defender Jamie Thomas.
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Towson, MD -- 01/06/2018 -- Harrisburg Heat midfielder Lucio Gonzaga (left) and Baltimore Blast midfielder Jonatas Melo battle for control of the ball at Towson University. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun Staff) [ SOC HEAT BLAST ] SECU Arena (DSC_2109.JPG)
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Blast goalkeeper William Vanzela poses during Blast practice at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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The Blast practice at their new home, SECU Arena, at Towson University.
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Blast forward Juan Pereira jumps on teammate Vini Dantas after Dantas scored the team's fourth goal in the Eastern Conference finals on Friday, March 16, 2018.
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Blast defender Pat Healey, left, and Wave midfielder Marcio Leite run after a ball in the second period in the Eastern Conference finals on Friday, March 16, 2018.
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The view of Blast's new home at SECU Arena from seats behind a goal.
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Blast midfielder Juan Pereira throws a team collectible into the stands after scoring the season's first goal against Cedar Rapids.
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Blast forward Andrew Hoxie scores against Cedar Rapids goalkeeper Brett Petricek.
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Blast goalkeeper William Vanzela mugs for the camera at practice at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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Young Blast fans react as the team is recognized before the season opener against the Cedar Rapids Rampage.
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One of several Baltimore Blast championship banners hanging at Towson University's SECU Arena, the team's new home.
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Left to right, forward Andrew Hoxie (No. 4) and midfielder Juan Pereira (No. 22) vie for the ball at Blast practice at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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Blast coach Danny Kelly watches players go through warmup drills at practice at SECU Arena.
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The Blast train at their new home, SECU Arena, at Towson University.
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Blast defender Pat Healey, a Calvert Hall alumnus, takes a shot during practice at SECU Arena.
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Harrisburg Heat midfielder Ricardo Carvalho (left) and midfielder Lucio Gonzaga watch Baltimore Blast defender Nelson Santana grimace as he stumbles, losing the ball at Towson University.
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Turf lies atop a hardwood floor to create the indoor soccer pitch at SECU Arena, the new home of the MASL's Blast.
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One of the Blast's Hall of Fame banners hangs at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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Blast forward Vini Dantas gestures to an imaginary crowd to raise the volume after he scored during training at SECU Arena.
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Left to right, #22 Juan Pereira, midfielder, and #28 Vini Dantas, forward, pose near the goal during Blast practice at SECU Arena.
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Cedar Rapids defender Sam Guernsey, right, and Blast defender Pat Healey watch goalkeeper William Vanzela block a Rampage shot during the season opener.
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Baltimore Blast goalkeeper William Vanzela blocks a shot by Harrisburg Heat midfielder Dominic Francis at Towson University.
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Blast forward Daniel Peruzzi, left, and Wave forward Daniel Chamale run after a ball in the second period in the Eastern Conference finals on Friday, March 16, 2018.
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The Blast train at their new home, SECU Arena, in Towson.
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Baltimore Blast defender Marco Nascimento (19) heads the ball above Harrisburg Heat forward Elmo Neto at Towson University.
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Blast defender Jamie Thomas battles with Cedar Rapids midfielder Antonio Aguilar during the season opener.
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A scoreboard is on during Blast practice at their new home, SECU Arena, at Towson University.
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Baltimore Blast coach Danny Kelly at Towson University.
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Blast forward Daniel Peruzzi, right, is congratulated by teammates for scoring the team's sixth goal in the Eastern Conference finals on Friday, March 16, 2018. Adriano Dos Santos has his arm around Peruzzi's neck.
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The Blast train at their new home, SECU Arena, at Towson University.
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Blast coach Danny Kelly talks with players during practice at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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Blast coach Danny Kelly instructs players during practice at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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Blast forward Andrew Hoxie scores against Cedar Rapids goalkeeper Brett Petricek.
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Blast forward Vini Dantas celebrates after scoring the team's second goal against Cedar Rapids.
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Baltimore Blast head coach Danny Kelly at Towson University.
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Forward Andrew Hoxie (No. 4) and midfielder Juan Pereira (No. 22) vie for the ball at Blast practice at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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Debbie Phelps, the mother of Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps, claps her hands after participating in the first kick before the Blast's season opener.
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The Blast practice near a field logo at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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Blast goalkeeper Deivid Chavez makes a save during practice at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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A section of a display board is out after it was hit by a soccer ball during Blast practice at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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Blast goalkeeper William Vanzela makes a save during practice at SECU Arena at Towson University.
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Forward Andrew Hoxie (No. 4) sticks out a leg, but midfielder Ricky Greensfelder (No. 7), an Archbishop Curley alumnus, moves the ball around him at Blast practice.
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A panorama of the Blast's new home at Towson University's SECU Arena.
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Blast forward Vini Dantas, left, has control of the ball as Wave defender Jonatan Santos, right, is in pursut in the second period in the Eastern Conference finals on Friday, March 16, 2018.

By Glenn Graham | glenn.graham@baltsun.com

PUBLISHED: September 26, 2018 at 11:35 a.m. | UPDATED: December 12, 2018 at 11:37 p.m.

The three-time defending Major Arena Soccer League champion Blast will play a 24-game regular-season schedule, opening against the Canada-based expansion Mississauga MetroStars on Dec. 1 at Towson University’s SECU Arena.

The Blast’s 2018-19 schedule will be heavy on their three Eastern Division opponents — newcomer Utica City FC joining Mississauga and the Harrisburg Heat — with six games against each.

The remaining six games will be home-and-home series against the Milwaukee Wave and Orlando SeaWolves of the Eastern Conference’s South Central Division, plus one meeting each with the Kansas City Comets and Florida Tropics. The regular season will run from Dec. 1 through April 6.

On Jan. 12, the Harrisburg Heat will make their first visit to Baltimore under new head coach and longtime Blast star Pat Healey.

“I’m excited about the schedule and looking forward to the challenges that it presents,” Blast coach Danny Kelly said in a team-issued statement. “Every team wants to knock off the defending champions and we relish the opportunity to defend our championship.”

Tickets for home games will range from $23 to $50 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

Here’s a look at the Blast’s 2018-19 schedule (home games in bold):

Sat. Dec. 1, Mississauga at Blast, 6 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 2, Blast at Utica, 2 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 8, Utica at Blast, 6 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 14, Blast at Orlando, 7:35 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 30, Blast at Utica, 2 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 4, Blast at Mississauga, 7:35 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 12, Harrisburg at Blast, 6 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 19, Harrisburg at Blast, 6 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 20, Mississauga at Blast, 2 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 26, Blast at Harrisburg, 7:05 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 2, Blast at Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 8, Utica at Blast, 7:30 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 10, Harrisburg at Blast, 3 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 15, Blast at Mississauga, 7:35 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 22, Milwaukee at Blast, 7:30 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 24, Utica at Blast, 3 p.m.

Sun. March 3, Blast at Mississauga, 3:05 p.m.

Sun. March 10, Kansas City at Blast, 3 p.m.

Sun. March 17, Blast at Harrisburg, 5:05 p.m.

Fri. March 22, Orlando at Blast, 7:30 p.m.

Sun. March 24, Mississauga at Blast, 3 p.m.

Sat. March 30, Blast at Harrisburg, 7:05 p.m.

Sun. March 31 Blast at Utica, 2 p.m.

Sat. April 6, Blast at Florida, 7:05 p.m.

Blast kicks off 2018-19 MASL season by hosting…

Blast kicks off 2018-19 MASL season by hosting Canadian expansion Mississauga on Dec. 1

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