The Milwaukee Wave signed veteran, Marcelo Fontana, pending league approval. A 15-year veteran in the CISL, NPSL, and MISL, Fontana brings plenty of experience to the Wave team. With forwards Marcio Leite and Ismael Hernandez both on injured reserve Fontana returns to help the team make another run at an MISL title.
Fontana played for the Wave for nine years and was an integral part of the 2004-05 championship team. He ranks eighth in team history with 263 games played, and ninth with 132 goals. Fontana retired in 2010 accepting a player and head coaching position. He will wear the Wave uniform again at tomorrow’s home game against the Chicago Soul pending approval.
The BMO Harris Bank Charity of the Game is the United Way of Greater Milwaukee. Game sponsors include Cooper Power Systems, YNB, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Attendees are encouraged to bring teddy bears to throw onto the field after the Wave’s first goal as part of the annual teddy bear toss to benefit local charities. The Tim Allen Band will be playing a post-game concert.
Tickets are available for the 6 pm game tomorrow night. A family Chipotle four pack are available which includes four burritos, four drinks and four tickets for $40. Flex plans and single-game tickets on sale are also available. For more information on tickets visit www.milwaukeewave.com or call 414.224.9283.
Milwaukee Wave
The Milwaukee Wave professional indoor soccer team is the longest-running professional soccer team in the country. The Wave completed their 28th season by winning their sixth Major Indoor Soccer League championship. Their summer camp program is the largest team-operated program in the country. For more information about the Milwaukee Wave, visit milwaukeewave.com or call 414-224-9283.
MISL
USL acquired the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) in May, 2011 and began operating North America’s most storied and tradition-rich professional indoor soccer league for the 2011-12 season. The MISL represents the top level of professional indoor soccer in North America and currently consists of seven franchises. The league roster includes franchises in Baltimore, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Norfolk, Rochester, Syracuse and Wichita. MISL Public Relations - Jay Preble / Nicholas Murray / Seth Witkowicz - Tampa, FL - 813.963.3909 - Twitter: @MISLSoccer
United Soccer Leagues
The USL has become the largest organization of elite-level soccer leagues in North America by building on the vision, commitment, and passion of players, fans and investors. Now in its third decade of operation, USL continues to be a driving force in the growth of soccer in the United States, Canada and Caribbean. USL provides a clearly defined path for the progression of male and female soccer players beginning at the youth level (Super Y-League/Super-20 League), continuing through the amateur level (PDL/W-League) and up to the professional level, both outdoor and indoor (USL PRO/MISL). A platform for countless players to reach for their dreams each year, USL is devoted to developing the sport at the grassroots level in every community across the region.
