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2005 MISL Champion Milwaukee Wave combines roster with Wave United

September 7, 2005 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


MILWAUKEE (September 7, 2005) - MLS powerhouse the Chicago Fire is traveling to Milwaukee's Uihlein Soccer Park to play a special exhibition match to end the Wave United season on Saturday, September 10 at 7 p.m. This match combines the rosters of the Wave United, whose record thus far in the 2005 Festival Soccer Tour is 6-1-2, with the Milwaukee Wave, the 2005 Major Indoor Soccer League Champions.

The Milwaukee Wave United last met the Chicago Fire in the Fourth Round of the 2003 U.S. Open Cup. The Fire took the match 4-1 at Uihlein Soccer Park to advance to the Quarterfinals. Chicago went on to win the 2003 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 1-0, versus MLS rival the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. Wave United, in its inaugural season, then went on to lead the A-League in scoring and win the 2003 Regular Season Championship.

WHAT: Wave United & Milwaukee Wave vs. Chicago Fire

WHEN: Saturday, September 10 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Uihlein Soccer Park (7101 West Good Hope Road)

**INTERVIEW / PHOTOGRAPH OPPORTUNITIES**

§ Johnny Torres - scored four goals in the August 18 match and in total has 24 points this season, (leading the team), previously played with the MLS New England Revolution

§ Angel Rivillo - United's third leading scorer this season with 16 points on 5 goals and 6 assists, began professional soccer career with the MLS Dallas Burn

§ United Assistant Coach/player Digital Takawira - former MLS All-Star with the Kansas City Wizards

§ Racine native Jesse Marsch - midfielder and one of Chicago's "Fire Originals", four-year varsity member (1987-91) at J.I. Case High School in Racine, WI and Wisconsin All-State selection in 1990 & 1991

§ Milwaukee native DeMetrius White - recently signed to a developmental contract, formerly played at Milwaukee Riverside and the Milwaukee Simba Soccer Club; also the first member of the Fire's youth development program to make the senior team

Immediately following game, interviews are available at the roped entrance to the field, NW corner. To request players and/or coaches, please see Stacy Hinze in the Press Box on the East side of the field or call (414) 526-5700 on the day of the game. Stacy can also be reached at (414) 908-6333 or shinze@milwaukeewave.com.

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