Milwaukee Wave Opens Training Camp

The Milwaukee Wave opened training camp Tuesday for the upcoming 2012-13 season. The team is coming off two straight MISL Championships and is looking to continue the Wave’s winning tradition as veterans and rookies report to camp. 

The team returns 14 players from the previous season including MVP of the MISL Championship series, Marcio Leite, who in the regular season scored 55 points with 17 goals and 20 assists, and in the playoffs led all players with 14 points on 5 goals. Additional returning forwards include Giuliano Oliviero, Tenzin Rampa, Ian Bennett, Tom Oatley, Hewerton, Pablo and Nick Perera. Defensemen Jonathan Santos, Josh Rife, Joe Hammes, Evan McNeley, Jonathan Greenfield and Fabinho Ribeiro add veteran depth and defensive power. Veteran goalkeepers, Nick Vorberg and Marcel Feenstra are back to defend the net.                 

The Wave is excited to add Ismael Hernandez, Israel Sesay and Luan Sales Oliveira to this year’s roster. Hernandez, a defenseman, comes to the Wave from the outdoor game in Spain. His speed and technique will help the Wave not only defend but will be great in the possession game. Sesay previously played for the US Youth National Team and also the MLS’s Los Angeles Galaxy. He has lightning speed and great technique. Oliveira comes over from Brazil where he was previously named Best Futsal left-midfielder at Sergipe State League and part of the championship teams in 2011.  His one-on-one attacking ability will be beneficial for the Wave in the upcoming season. They will be welcomed additions to the Wave’s roster. 

The Wave is once again led by head coach Keith Tozer. Tozer received his ninth coach of the year award last season and has been instrumental in the success of the Wave organization. 

The Wave begins their title defense Nov. 9 at Wichita, with the home opener on November 11^that 3 pm at the US Cellular Arena. Season tickets, flex plans and single-game tickets 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 28^th 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 LeaguesThe 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.