MISL 2 Milwaukee Wave

Wave Futsal Contigent Back from Brazil

Published on September 21, 2004 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


(Milwaukee, WI) Wave Coach Keith Tozer and six of his players returned yesterday (9/20) from a week-long Brazilian tour with the U.S. Futsal Team. The Tozer-led squad featured 13 players from various Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) clubs, including Milwaukee players Todd and Troy Dusosky, Johnny Torres, Pat White, Chris Morman, and Nick Vorberg. Although the U.S. did not record any victories in its exhibition tour, it did gain valuable experience heading into the FIFA Futsal World Championship, November 21-December 5 in Chinese Taipei.

"We were actually the first CONCACAF team to score as many as three goals against the Brazilian Nationals since 1989," said Tozer, who guided the U.S. Squad to the CONCACAF Title in July. "Even though we didn't get any wins, it was an invaluable experience for our players to compete against some of the greatest futsal talent in the world."

The U.S. will take on Italy, Paraguay, and Japan in first round pool play at Chinese Taipei. The top two teams from each of four groups in the 16-team tournament will advance to the single elimination quarterfinals.

The results from the Brazilian tour are listed below:

Day Date Site Score U.S. Scorers (MISL Team)

Mon. 9/13 Sao Paulo S.C. Corinthians 5, U.S. 3 Morman (Mil), Torres (Mil), Todd Dusosky (Mil)

Tue. 9/14 Sao Paulo ECB Sao Bernardo 5, U.S. 0

Wed. 9/15 Campo Grande De Mato Grosso Do Sul 5, U.S. 2 Troy Dusosky (Mil), Tschantret (Bal)

Fri. 9/17 Campo Grande Brazil National Team 7, U.S. 3 Torres (Mil) 2, Tanzini (KC)

Sat. 9/18 Campo Grande Brazil National Team 9, U.S. 2 Todd Dusosky (Mil), Ball (Cle)

WAVE SET TO OPEN TRAINING CAMP OCTOBER 1 AT UIHLEIN

The Wave begins formal preparations for its 21st season (its fourth in the MISL) when training camp opens on Friday, October 1 at Uihlein Soccer Park, 7101 W. Good Hope Rd. on Milwaukee's northwest side. Players are scheduled to report for practice at 1 PM following physicals earlier that morning. Among the key returnees from last season who helped Milwaukee compile a league-best 27-9 record and a fifth straight Championship Series appearance are: MISL MVP forward Greg Howes; all-star forwards Todd Dusosky and Michael King; all-star defenders Troy Dusosky, Chris Morman, and Lovelace Ackah; and goalkeeper Dan Green, who posted the league's best goals-against-average (4.02) during the regular season.

WAVE KICKS-OFF 2004-05 SEASON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT CHICAGO / HOME OPENER V. STORM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 7:05 PM AT U.S. CELLULAR ARENA

The Wave's regular season opener is set for Saturday, October 23, 7 PM against the first-year Chicago Storm at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, IL. Milwaukee's home opener is slated for Friday, October 29, 7:05 PM when the Wave hosts the Storm at U.S. Cellular Arena featuring a post-game concert by the popular local group "The Love Monkeys."

Season ticket packages, including the new VIP Elite seating packages with waiter / waitress service are on sale at the Wave / Wave United Office, 510 W. Kilbourn Ave., Suite B in downtown Milwaukee. Call 414-224-WAVE for more information, or visit www.milwaukeewave.com.

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