The Wave got a welcomed addition for today’s game as Marcio Leite saw his first action of the season. A strong team effort in the first half that led the Wave to a 13-6 win over the Rochester Lancers.
Josh Rife opened the scoring with a three point goal to give the Wave a 3-0 lead. In his second game back with the Wave, Marcelo Fontana scored to put the Wave up 5-0 heading into the second quarter. The score remained that way throughout most of the quarter until the MISL leader in goals, Doug Miller, scored to trim the Wave’s lead to 5-2. The Wave ended the quarter strong as Nick Perera and Joe Hammes added three point goals within a ten second span to give the Wave an 11-2 halftime lead.
In the third quarter Doug Miller scored once again to make it 11-4 which turned out to be the only scoring of the quarter. Late into the third quarter multiple cards caused the ejection of Rochester’s Rey Martinez.
Brayton Knapp got Rochester closed the gap as his goal early in the fourth made it 11-6, with the Wave still on top. Marcelo Fontana scored his second goal of the game to put the game out of reach for good and gave the Wave a 13-6 victory.
The Wave plays next in Chicago this coming Friday and returns home on Saturday, December 22nd at 6 p.m. against an undefeated Baltimore. A special Chipotle dinner and a game package is available for that game which includes four burritos, sodas, and game tickets. Flex plans and single-game tickets are also on sale. 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.
