MISL Milwaukee Wave

Wave's Rife Named MISL Player of Week

Published on January 15, 2013 under Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


(Milwaukee, WI) - The Major Indoor Soccer League announced today that Milwaukee Wave defender Josh Rife has been named the league's Player of the Week for the 11th week of the 2012-13 season. Rife had three goals and seven points in the Wave's two victories last week, including the overtime game-winner in their 10-8 victory against the Baltimore Blast on Saturday night.

Rife had scored just four points this season entering the weekend, but had a pair of goals as the Wave took an impressive 18-6 victory against the Missouri Comets last Thursday. While naturally a defender, Rife capitalized on a more advanced position on the Wave's power play, with all three of his goals against the Comets and Blast coming with a man advantage.

Rife helped the Wave take their first lead of the game in their win against the Blast on Saturday night, setting up fellow Team of the Week selection Ian Bennett for his second goal, giving Milwaukee a 6-4 lead. Rife was in the penalty box late in the fourth quarter as the Blast tied the game, but redeemed himself as a power play for the Wave carried into the overtime period, finishing from close range 40 seconds into the extra session to move his side into first place in the MISL standings.

MISL Team of the Week

Pos. Player Team Highlights

GK Sanaldo Wichita Had an 18-save performance as Wings edged Comets

D Josh Rife Milwaukee Seven-point week capped by overtime winner vs. Blast

D Marcos Chantel Syracuse First goal of season was game-winner vs. Lancers

M Carlos Farias Chicago 3-pointer capped six-point night in win over Baltimore

F Mauricio Salles Rochester Four-goal game was almost enough against Silver Knights

F Ian Bennett Milwaukee Four-point night was key to Wave's win against Blast

Honorable Mention - Baltimore: Tony Donatelli; Chicago: Fred Degand, Jeff Richey; Milwaukee: Luan Oliveira, Marcelo Fontana; Missouri: Leo Gibson; Rochester: Rey Martinez; Syracuse: Nate Bourdeau, Neto; Wichita: Andre Berenzon, Victor Quiroz.

The Wave play back to back games against Chicago next week. They first head out on the road on Friday for a 7:30 pm game. The Wave will be taking a fan bus down to Chicago. For $25 Wave fans will receive one ticket to the game and a spot on the bus. Then on Saturday January 19th the Soul come to the U.S. Cellular Arena for a 6 pm game. Tickets are available at www.milwaukeewave.com or by calling 414.224.9283.

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