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Published on February 28, 2008 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


A competitive U.S.A. vs. The World scrimmage in the Milwaukee Wave's second School Day Game of the 2007-08 season on Wednesday helped the Wave prepare for this Sunday's matchup against the California Cougars. It is Belly Buster Night with 102.9 The Hog and Chancery Restaurants. The game will begin at 2 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Arena. The first 3,500 fans will receive a free water bottle courtesy of We Energies.

Upcoming Games:

3/2/08 2 p.m. Wave vs. California Cougars

Broadcast on Time Warner Cable

3/9/08 2 p.m. Wave vs. Orlando Sharks

Broadcast on Fox Soccer Channel (3/14 @ 7 p.m.)

3/16/08 2 p.m. Wave vs. New Jersey

Broadcast on Fox Soccer Channel (3/21 @ 7 p.m.)

3/23/08 4 p.m. Wave @ Orlando

3/29/08 6:05 p.m. Wave @ Philadelphia

3/30/08 2 p.m. Wave vs. Detroit Ignition

All games broadcast via the internet at www.milwaukeewave.com

LEBRON JAMES SIGNS WAVE OF KINDNESS HARLEY-DAVIDSON

NBA megastar joins Pele, Beckham, Nash and many more on Wave charity project

MILWAUKEE (Feb. 26, 2008) - Since entering the NBA directly out of an Akron high school, LeBron James has become one of the brightest stars in sport.

Last season, James improbably led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals. Still just 23 years old, he is authoring an otherworldly season in 2007-08 - 30.1 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game and 7.5 assists per game. Off the court he is a marketing icon who handles himself with a maturity beyond his years.

James on Tuesday became the latest major celebrity to ink his signature to the Wave of Kindness Harley-Davidson.

"LeBron James' talent and charisma combine to make him the one of the biggest sports stars in the entire world," said Matt Schroeder, director of public relations for the Wave. "It's hard to say now who is the biggest name on the bike - James, David Beckham or Pele. But LeBron is in the conversation."

Other signatures on the bike include:

Carl Lewis, nine-time Olympic gold medalist

Bonnie Blair, five-time Olympic gold medalist

Donald Driver, Green Bay Packers Pro Bowler

Steve Nash, two-time NBA MVP

Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns all-star

Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers, National League Rookie of the Year

Yovani Gallardo, Milwaukee Brewers

Yi Jianlian, Milwaukee Bucks

Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee Bucks

Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks

Desmond Mason, Milwaukee Bucks

Mo Williams, Milwaukee Bucks

Alexi Lalas, former U.S. men's soccer national team

Cobi Jones, U.S. men's soccer national team

Tom Crean, head coach, Marquette University men's basketball

Fuzzy Thurston, Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer

William Henderson, former Green Bay Packers star

Craig Newsome, former Green Bay Packers star

Gilbert Brown, former Green Bay Packers star

Mark Metcalf, actor ("Animal House," "Seinfeld")

Keith Tozer, head coach, Milwaukee Wave

All season long, fans can buy raffle tickets to win the 2008 Sportster XL 883 that has been painted a special Milwaukee Wave blue and will be autographed by various celebrities throughout the winter. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased online at www.milwaukeewave.com and at all Milwaukee Wave games.

The winning ticket will be drawn at the Major Indoor Soccer League championship game on April 26 at the U.S. Cellular Arena.

Raffle proceeds will benefit Wave of Kindness, a nonprofit organization that brings soccer to inner-city youth through camp scholarships, game tickets, clinics and more. For more information on Wave of Kindness, visit www.milwaukeewave.com and click on the Wave of Kindness link.

DAVID BECKHAM SIGNS WAVE OF KINDNESS HARLEY-DAVIDSON

World's most recognizable soccer star joins Wave's charity project

MILWAUKEE (Feb. 26, 2008) -- David Beckham.

Of all the active athletes in the world, none moves the needle quite like the handsome Englishman with the pop star wife and the unparalleled ability to curl a soccer ball. He's a one-name icon, one nickname, really - just "Becks," the $250 million man of the Los Angeles Galaxy, the English national team and Hollywood.

Last week in Los Angeles, Beckham autographed the fender on the Milwaukee Wave of Kindness Harley-Davidson. He was joined by Alexi Lalas and Cobi Jones, both former members of the U.S. national team, and other members of the Galaxy.

"We're grateful to Alexi Lalas and the Galaxy for helping arrange this signature for our bike," said Matt Schroeder, director of public relations for the Wave. "This project is all about bringing soccer to a new audience, and nobody's doing that more right now than David Beckham himself."

Beckham's signature puts perhaps the two best-known soccer players of all time together on the bike. Brazilian great Pele signed the bike back on Dec. 1, and they are just two of the more than two dozen individuals to have aided this charity project.

All season long, fans can buy raffle tickets to win the 2008 Sportster XL 883 that has been painted a special Milwaukee Wave blue and will be autographed by various celebrities throughout the winter. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased online at www.milwaukeewave.com and at all Milwaukee Wave games.

The winning ticket will be drawn at the Major Indoor Soccer League championship game on April 26 at the U.S. Cellular Arena.

Fox Soccer Channel: The Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) and Fox Soccer Channel announced the "Game of the Week" telecast schedule for the 2007-08 season ... the 20-game schedule - the most comprehensive national television coverage in the league's seven-year history - features all U.S.-based MISL teams appearing at least four times ... most matches will air live on Fridays during the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. CST broadcast window. ... The Wave's final two matches are being broadcast on a tape-delayed basis.

Remaining 2007-08 Wave Telecast Schedule on Fox Soccer Channel*

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Fri March 09 Milwaukee Wave Orlando Sharks 7 p.m. 3/14

Fri March 16 Milwaukee Wave NJ Ironmen 7 p.m. 3/21

* Schedule subject to change

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