Marcio Leite, MVP of the Championship Series last year, will return to the lineup for the Milwaukee Wave for the first time this season as the Wave is looking to capitalize on their momentum after their recent win over Chicago. The Wave will host the Rochester Lancers at the US Cellular Arena on Saturday, December 8 at 3:00 pm.
The Wave faced a 5-0 deficit at the end of the first half against Chicago last weekend. The team turned it on after halftime scoring 14 points in the second half. Rookie Luan Oliveira, who has been a key contributor this season with nine points, had two goals. Marcelo Fontana scored a goal in his first game back in a Wave uniform contributing to the 14-9 victory.
The Wave look to get a huge boost when 2011-12 All-MISL Second Team and MVP of the 2012 MISL Championship series, Leite returns. Leite finished the 2011-12 regular season with 55 points, and led all scorers in the playoffs with 14. Leite has missed the first month of the season due to injury, but now comes back to give the Wave another scoring threat to the lineup.
The Rochester Lancers have had an up and down season so far, with their record standing at 3-3. So far, the team has found success at home with a 3-1 record, but has struggled on the road losing both games. The team split their games this weekend, defeated Missouri 24-17 on Saturday behind a six goal, 12 point night by veteran Doug Miller, who now leads the MISL in points with 28 and total goals with 13. The Lancers then fell to Syracuse 23-8, although Garrett Pettis did have a hat trick for the team. The team has also received big contributions from forwards Mauricio Salles and Jeremy Ortiz.
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin (http://wisconsin.wish.org/) is the BMO Harris Bank Jersey Program charity for the game. The first 5,000 fans will receive a bookmark schedule courtesy of Nelson’s Automotive. Sponsoring Sunday’s game is Froedert, FM 106, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
A special Chipotle dinner and a game package is available for Saturday’s game. It includes four burritos, sodas, and game tickets. Season tickets, flex plans and single-game tickets are also on sale. For more information on tickets visitwww.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, visitmilwaukeewave.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.
