Wave United Takes First of Back-to-Back Meetings with Sounders
July 8, 2003 - A-League (A-League)
Milwaukee Wave United News Release
(Milwaukee, WI) Milwaukee Wave United, the Wave's A-League (outdoor) team improved its record to 7-5-0 (21 points) with a 1-0 win over the Pacific Division leading Seattle Sounders (8-3-4, 28 points) this past Saturday night (7/5) at Uihlein Soccer Park. Todd Dusosky's goal in the 34th minute was the difference in the contest as goalkeeper Jim Larkin and the Milwaukee defense turned back an onslaught of Seattle opportunities in the second half. Larkin registered his fifth shutout of the season as Wave United raised its home record to 4-3-0, including 3-0-0 on the Pat Jones Field where it has outscored opponents 9-0. Milwaukee remains in fourth place in the Central Division of the A-League's Western Conference, two points behind third place El Paso and three points behind second place Cincinnati. Minnesota still tops the Central Division with a record of 9-5-0 (27 points).
Wave United will take on the Sounders in a re-match this Friday, July 11, 9:05 PM CST at Seahawks Stadium. Coach Art Kramer's team will also visit Portland on the upcoming road trip when it battles the Timbers at PGE Park on Sunday, July 13, 7:05 PM CST. The Timbers, who are currently second in the Pacific Division with a mark of 8-8-0 (24 points), will be looking to avenge an earlier 4-0 loss to Wave United on 6/8 at Uihlein Soccer Park. The two games this weekend are part of a four game road swing that will also have Milwaukee traveling to Indiana (7/18) and Cincinnati (7/19) the following week. All games home and away are broadcast on 540 AM, WRRD ("The Word") with the pre-game show beginning 20 minutes prior to kick-off time.
Wave United returns home on Wednesday, July 23, 7:35 PM to entertain the Milwaukee Bavarians SC in a third round 2003 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match at Uihlein Soccer Park. The winner will take on the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the next round. Tickets at $14 (adult general admission) and $10 (youth general admission) are available at all Wave ticket outlets. Call the Wave / Wave United Office at 414-224-WAVE for more information.
Tozer to play in GMO Celebrity Shootout: Wave Coach and VP of Milwaukee Soccer Operations Keith Tozer will take part in the Greater Milwaukee Open Celebrity Shoot-out tomorrow (7/8, 3PM) at Brown Deer Park. Tozer and four other celebrities (Bruce Pearl, Ulice Payne, Bonnie Blair and Dondre Whitfield) will compete in the charity event along with the five PGA tour members from Wisconsin (Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly, Skip Kendall, J.P. Hayes, and Mark Wilson.)
Tickets: All Wave United home games are played at Uihlein Soccer Park, 7101 W. Good Hope Rd. on Milwaukee's northwest side. General Admission tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for kids under 12. Reserved seating at Uihlein Soccer Park is limited to season ticket holders â call the Wave / Wave United Office at 414-224-WAVE (9283) for more information. Tickets for all Wave United home games are available at the Wave / Wave United Office, 1040 N. Water St. in downtown Milwaukee, the Uihlein Soccer Park Ticket Office, all TicketMaster outlets, and 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 for group rate discounts.
Wave Camps: The 2003 Milwaukee Wave / Wave United Summer Soccer Camp program continue with 58 sessions in 34 locations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. Highlighting this year's schedule is the Wave's first European Academy, which will be held in London, England July 18-27 in conjunction with Queens Park Rangers. Call the Wave Office at 414-224-WAVE for a camp brochure and registration form, or register on-line at www.milwaukeewave.com.
Wed. 7/1 @ Minnesota Thunder 1, Wave United 0 Attendance: 4,367
On a hot and windy night at the Macalester College Stadium in St. Paul, MN, the Minnesota Thunder edged Wave United 1-0 to claim its first home win over Milwaukee this season. Johnny Torres' goal in the 67th minute from Johnny Menyongar was the lone tally of the contest as the Thunder evened the season series at two games apiece. Tough defense on both sides limited scoring opportunities throughout the match: Wave United had just four shots for the entire game and did not register any in the second half when it was attacking into a wind still gusting up to 20 MPH. Menyongar set up Torres with a through ball down the middle after dribbling in from midfield. The goal broke Milwaukee's season-high defensive scoreless streak at 292 minutes.
Sat. 7/5 v. Seattle Wave United 1, Sounders 0 Attendance: 1,744
Todd Dusosky scored off a throw-in from John Ball in the 34th minute and goalkeeper Jim Larkin and the Milwaukee defense made it stand up for a 1-0 victory on the Pat Jones Field this past Saturday night (7/5) at Uihlein Soccer Park. The goal was Todd's team-leading seventh of the season as he converted from the middle of the box after the throw-in from Ball bounced through the Seattle defense. Larkin posted his fifth clean sheet of 2003, the 21st of his six-year A-League career. Milwaukee hung on despite some intense Seattle pressure in which resulted in several near misses for the Sounders during the last 15 minutes. Wave United raised its home record to 4-3-0, including 3-0-0 on the Pat Jones Field where it has outscored opponents 9-0.
Notes: Saturday's game was the second consecutive home game switched to the Pat Jones Field due to current repairs on the main stadium field. It is anticipated that the main field will be available for Wave United's next home game, July 23, 7:35 PM v. the Milwaukee Bavarians SC in a third round 2003 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match.
*Todd Dusosky's goal on 7/5 v. Sea was his team-leading seventh this season, and the 13th of his A-League regular season career spanning 46 games. Todd now has 15 points this season (seven goals, one assist) and 29 points for his career.
*John Ball's assist on 7/5 v. Sea was his team-leading fifth this season. Ball now has 34 assists in 101 career A-League regular season games. He is third on the Wave United team scoring list in 2003 with nine points (two goals, five assists) behind Todd Dusosky (15 points) and Dino Delevski (11 points).
*Goalkeeper Jim Larkin now has 21 shutouts in 77 career A-League regular season contests.
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