The Wave’s late game goal gave them a 12-11 victory over the Syracuse Silver Knights extending their winning streak to five games. The Wave is currently in second place in the MISL with a 6-2 record.
The Wave quickly took the lead when Tenzin Rampa found the back of the net just over two minutes into the contest. The Silver Knights struck back immediately as Nelson Santana rifled a 3-point goal giving them a 3-2 lead. Bryan Perez scored for the Knights on a power play increasing their lead to 5-2. Darron Toby finished a counter-attack giving the Silver Knights a 7-2 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Wave increased their intensity in the second quarter holding the Silver Knights scoreless in the second quarter. Ian Bennett cut the Wave’s deficient to 7-4 with his first goal of the season. Marcio Leite added another goal as the Wave now trailed by one. The Wave regained the lead on Bennett’s second goal of the night taking an 8-7 advantage going in half time.
The Silver Knights got on the board first in the third quarter as Santana scored his second goal of the game. Silver Knights increased their lead to 11-8 as Kenardo Forbes quickly scored again. The Wave’s Nick Perera struck bringing the Wave back to within one at the end of the third quarter. Leite scored his second goal of the night with just 1:56 left in the game to give the Wave a 12-11 lead and a narrow victory.
The Wave plays on the road again tomorrow against Rochester and then return home on December 31st against Wichita at 2 p.m. For 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.
