The Wave's Luan Oliveira was named to the Major Indoor Soccer League Team of the Week. Marcel Feenstra received an Honorable Mention as well.
The MISL also named Syracuse's Bryan Perez Player of the week along with the following members of the Team of the Week:
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Pos.
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Player
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Team
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Highlights
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GK
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Jeff Richey
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Chicago
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24 saves on 29 shots played key role in win vs. Blast
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D
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Nelson Santana
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Syracuse
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Goal and two assists helped Knights overcome Lancers
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M
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Luan Oliveira
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Milwaukee
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Pair of goals helped Wave take victory vs. Blast
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M
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Eric Lukin
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Chicago
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Two goals in either half led Soul past Blast
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M
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Bryan Perez
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Syracuse
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Five-point game keyed Silver Knights’ win vs. Lancers
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F
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Geison
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Wichita
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Two goals, assist led Wings past rival Comets
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Honorable Mention –Baltimore: Adauto Neto, Pat Healey; Chicago: Ephraim Beard, Carlos Farias; Milwaukee: Marcel Feenstra, Hewerton; Rochester: Doug Miller, Mauricio Salles; Syracuse: Bryan O’Quinn, Neto; Wichita: Sanaldo, Frederico Moojen.
Milwaukee’s Luan Oliveira was selected after recording the Wave’s opening two goals in their 6-5 win against the Blast on Saturday night, while the Wichita Wings’ Geison took the final spot after scoring two goals and adding an assist in his side’s 10-4 victory against the Missouri Comets on Friday night.
The Milwaukee Wave begin a two-game road trip with a visit to the Syracuse Silver Knights at The Oncenter War Memorial tonight at 6 p.m. The Wave then visit the Rochester Lancers on Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Blue Cross Arena before returning home to play the Wichita Wings on New Years Eve at 2 p.m.
Tickets for the Wave’s New Year’s Eve game against the Wings at 2 p.m. are available at www.milwaukeewave.com or by calling 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.
