Wave U. signs David Wagenfuhr
May 20, 2004 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Milwaukee Wave United News Release
(Milwaukee, WI) Milwaukee Wave United, the Wave's A-League (outdoor) team announced today that it has acquired rookie defender / midfielder David Wagenfuhr on loan from the Dallas Burn of Major League Soccer (MLS). The 21-year old Wagenfuhr, who was Dallas' 4th choice (31st overall) in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft had not made any appearances for the Burn (2-2-2, 8 pts.) so far this season.
Wagenfuhr was also Wave United's first choice (7th overall) in the December 2003 A-League College Draft following an outstanding collegiate career at Creighton University. The 5-9, 160 lb native of Colorado Springs, CO was a four-year starter for the Blue Jays, recording eight goals and 25 assists (41 points) in 90 career games. He was also a 2003 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Semi-Finalist (the college soccer equivalent to the Heisman Trophy) as he tallied one goal and four assists (six points) to help lead Creighton to an NCAA quarterfinal appearance. Wagenfuhr was also a member of two College Cup (Final Four) squads in 2000 and 2002.
"We're very happy to add a player like David Wagenfuhr," said Keith Tozer, Milwaukee Vice President â Soccer Operations. "He had a great college career and we expect him to continue to do well at the professional level."
"David was our #1 draft choice so obviously he was a player that we coveted," said Wave United Coach Art Kramer. "His ability to get up and down the left side should prove valuable, especially in the short term."
Wave United, featuring most of the Wave indoor squad including MISL MVP Greg Howes, Todd and Troy Dusosky, Matt Schmidt, Johnny Torres, Chris Morman, Joe Hammes, Lovelace Ackah, and Pat White, as well as local favorites Chad Dombrowski, Nick Walls, and Steve Lawrence opens the 2004 A-League (outdoor) season this weekend against the arch-rival Minnesota Thunder. Milwaukee will play at Minnesota on Friday (5/21, 7:05 PM at James Griffin Stadium in St. Paul, MN) before returning home to host the Thunder Saturday night (5/22, 7:05 PM) at Uihlein Soccer Park.
Saturday's Wave United Home Opener is sponsored by World's Finest Chocolate, with the first 1000 kids receiving a candy bar courtesy of World's Finest Chocolate. Tickets for all children under 12 are also just $5. In addition, all campers who have already registered for the 2004 Wave / Wave United Summer Camp Program can also use their camper season pass for free admission.
Tickets for Saturday's game ($12 adults) are on sale at the Wave / Wave United Office, 510 W. Kilbourn Ave. (Suite B), the Uihlein Soccer Park Ticket Office (7101 W. Good Hope Rd.), all Ticketmaster Outlets, or through phone charge at 414-276-4545. Groups of 10 or more should contact the Wave / Wave United Group Sales Dept. at 414-224-WAVE (9283). Season Tickets are also available through the Wave / Wave United Office; call 414-224-WAVE.
All Wave / Wave United games home and away can be heard live on 540 AM, WRRD ("The Word") with air time for each contest approximately 20 minutes prior to kick-off.
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