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MISL Championship Series Returns to Milwaukee

March 24, 2005 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


MILWAUKEE (March 24, 2005) – Milwaukee Wave Chief Operating Officer Mike Lafferty and the Major Indoor Soccer League announced today that the city of Milwaukee has been chosen to host the first match in the 2005 MISL Championship Series Finals on May 14 at 7:35 p.m. The format for the finals is a two-game series in which the city of St. Louis has been chosen to host the second match on May 21 at the Savvis Center. If the two teams in the Championship Series Finals split the series, a "golden-goal" overtime period determines the 2005 MISL Champion.

"We are thrilled to bring the crowned jewel of indoor soccer to the Brew City," said chief operating officer Mike Lafferty. "Hosting Game One of the Championship Series Finals in a championship city is a matter of pride for Milwaukee and the Wave organization. Milwaukee has a strong soccer tradition, and I know our loyal and passionate fans will create a dynamic and electric atmosphere at ‘The Cell' on May 14. We hope to pack ‘The Cell' and encourage fans to purchase their tickets now."

The Semifinal Round of playoffs is the weekend of April 29-May 1. The top four teams in the MISL compete in a two-game, home and away series, with the No. 4 seed drawing the No. 1 seed and the No. 2 meeting the No. 3. The higher seed reserves the right to choose home field for either game one or game two. Should the semifinalists split their two games, a "golden-goal" overtime period determines the series winner, which advances to the MISL Championship Series Finals.

* For more information regarding the playoffs and 2005 MISL Championship Series Finals, visit the Major Indoor Soccer League's website at www.MISL.net.

Tickets for Championship Game One in Milwaukee may be purchased through the Milwaukee Wave Box Office or by phone at 414-224-9283. Tickets for Championship Game Two in St. Louis may be purchased through the St. Louis Steamers Box Office, online through TicketMaster, or by phone at 314-241-1888.

Call 414-224-WAVE for more information, or visit www.milwaukeewave.com. Tickets are on sale now ($20, $16, $14, $12), available at the Wisconsin Center District (WCD) Box Office, located between U.S. Cellular Arena and the Milwaukee Theater at 510 W. Kilbourn Ave., all TicketMaster Outlets, at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone charge at 414-276-4545. Groups of 10 or more should contact the Wave's Group Sales Dept. at 414-224-WAVE (9283) for group rate discounts.

The Milwaukee Wave was established in 1984 as one of six charter members of the American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA). In 2001, the Wave transitioned to being a successful member of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). Through the guidance of head coach Keith Tozer, the winningest coach in Wave and North American indoor soccer history, the Wave has won three league titles (1997-'98, '99-2000, 2000-'01), six regular season championships, and has made six championship series appearances. The Wave plays at home in the US Cellular Arena located in downtown Milwaukee. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the team's website at www.milwaukeewave.com or call 414-224-WAVE (9283).

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