The Milwaukee Wave strive to extend their eight game winning streak this week as they face two tough opponents in Missouri and Baltimore.
The Wave will look to Marcio Leite, one of their leading scorers this season who was named today to the MISL Team of the Week for the second straight week, for offensive pressure. Leite was key in the second half comeback on Saturday, which gave the Wave a 13-10 victory over Syracuse. After being down 6-2 at the half the Wave turned things up to come out on top. Hewerton scored two goals, while Leite added a three pointer of his own.
The Wave travel to Missouri on Thursday, January 10 at 7:35 p.m. The game will be shown live on Time Warner Sports32 along with www.mislnation.com. This will be the first time the teams face off since Missouri defeated the Wave at home in the second game of the season. The Wave had the lead throughout most of the game, but a late goal by Missouri’s Will John forced overtime. The Comets scored quickly giving to take one from the Wave.
The Wave return home on Saturday, January 12th at 4:00 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Arena. The Blast and Wave have so far split the two meetings of the season, and both want to win, as the winner will likely takeover first place in the MISL standings. In the first meeting Baltimore came out on top with a 15-4 win thanks to a solid team effort, as seven different players scored a goal. In the two team’s second meeting the Wave evened the season series with a 6-5 victory. Luan Oliveira scored two early goals to put the Wave up 4-0, but goals by Aduato Neto, and Mike Lookingland gave Baltimore a 5-4 lead. In the fourth quarter a power play goal by Hewerton gave the Wave the late lead, which they would hold onto to secure the win.
The Milwaukee Wave will also induct its 2013 Wave Hall of Fame at the January 12th game. Former Wave players Jimmy Banks and Ricky Mobley along with Wave fan and Dawn Urban will be honored. Olympics Wisconsin (http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/) is the BMO Harris Bank Jersey Program charity for the game. The first 5,000 fans will receive a team picture card courtesy of Yankee Hill. Parade of Champions, along with a High School All-Star game after the games end will also take place.
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 visit www.milwaukeewave.com or call 414.224.9283.
Please contact Chellee Siewert at chellee@capturemarketingllc.com for media credentials for the game.
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.
