Wave United Looking at Pair of European Imports
June 5, 2003 - A-League (A-League)
Milwaukee Wave United News Release
(Milwaukee, WI) Milwaukee Wave United, the Wave's A-League (outdoor) team is currently auditioning a pair of European players as it looks to bolster its roster for the remainder of the 2003 season.
Midfielder Steve Clegg and forward Doudou have been working out with Milwaukee the past two weeks in order for the Wave United coaching staff to evaluate their potential as future team members. Both players come from England where they recently completed their respective 2002-03 seasons.
A native of Ashton-under-Lyne Tameside, England the 19-year old Clegg is a former member of the Manchester United U-19 squad. His father Michael is the strength and conditioning coach for Manchester United while his older brother Michael Jr. is a former player who made 24 first team appearances for "Man. U." from 1996-2001.
The 22-year old Doudou, a native of Zaire, has spent the past two seasons with Queens Park Rangers (QPR), a Division II side in the English Football Association. He tallied three goals in 25 first team appearances with QPR during that span.
According to Wave United Vice-President of Soccer Operations Keith Tozer, "Having Doudou and Steven here reinforces the relationship between our club, QPR, and English soccer. We're excited about the potential short-term and long-term prospects that might develop."
WAVE ORGANIZATION GETTING READY FOR EUROPEAN ACADEMY
The Wave / Wave United organization continues to prepare for its first European Academy, July 18-27 in London, England. Co-hosted by the historic English club Queens Park Rangers in London's trendy west end, the Wave European Academy promises a youth soccer experience unmatched by any other professional sports team camp
"With the European Academy approaching next month we're really starting to get excited about this opportunity for youth players in Wisconsin," said Tozer. "The chance for a youth player to travel to England and refine his game with the Wave and QPR staff is an unprecedented development as far as youth soccer instruction and European exposure are concerned."
Openings remain for U-14, and U-16 select players (boys), but the time frame to enroll is limited. Call the Wave / Wave United Office at 414-224-WAVE (9283) or check-out www.milwaukeewave.com for further information.
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