Milwaukee Wave
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Stadium | UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena | ||
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Capacity | 9,500 | ||
Owner | Mike Zimmerman | ||
Head Coach | Giuliano Olivero [1] | ||
League | Major Arena Soccer League | ||
2017–18 | 1st, Central Division | ||
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The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1984, they have been the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in the United States[2] and currently play in the Major Arena Soccer League.[3]
The team plays their games at the UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena. The team colors are black, neon yellow and white.[4]
History
The team was founded on August 3, 1984, as a member of the American Indoor Soccer Association and has played in every season and incarnation of that league (see MISL). Milwaukee also hosted the 2003 and 2006 MISL II All-Star Games.[citation needed]
Keith Tozer was the team's coach for 21 years before leaving to become United States national futsal team head coach. While with the Wave, he was the all-time winningest coach in North American indoor soccer, with six league championships and more than 700 wins.[5]
The Wave played in the first season of the Xtreme Soccer League in the 2008 – 2009 season, but moved to the new Major Indoor Soccer League for the 2009–2010 season.[citation needed]
On April 3, 2013, Sue Black was announced as the new owner of the Wave, replacing Milwaukee-area business man Jim Lindenberg, who had owned the team since 2009.[6]
After the 2013–2014 season, the team announced that it was leaving the MISL along with five other teams and join the MASL.[7]
Just before the 2014–15 season began, the Wave replaced their traditional green artificial turf with a black turf to match the team's colors and marketing strategy. Reception by fans and the press was mixed but generally positive.[8]
Players
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Active roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Inactive roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Wave Hall of Fame Inductees
Name | Inducted | Years Played |
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Peter Knezic | 2009 | 1984–1990 |
Art Kramer | 2009 | 1987–1991 |
Steve Morris | 2009 | 1992–2002 |
Victor Nogueira | 2009 | 1992–2003 |
Todd Dusosky | 2009 | 1996–2007 |
Michael King | 2009 | 1993–2008 |
Louise Au | 2010 | Fan |
Tony Pierce | 2010 | 1985–1991, 1992–1993 |
Pat White | 2011 | 1995–2005 |
Lee Rogers | 2011 | 1986–1992 |
Greg Howes | 2011 | 2000–2008, 2011–2012 |
Tom Krueger | 2011 | Fan |
George Pastor | 2012 | 1986–1991 |
Michael Richardson | 2012 | 1994–1995, 1996–2000 |
Candy McGuire | 2012 | Fan |
The Sayles Family | 2012 | Fans, also including Larry Sayles, Team Trainer, 1984–present |
Jimmy Banks | 2013 | 1987–1993 |
Ricky Mobley | 2013 | 1993–2000 |
Dawn Urban | 2013 | Fan |
Retired numbers
- 5 –
Peter Knezic
- 11 –
Steve Morris
- 27 –
Victor Nogueira
- 13 –
Michael King
- 17 –
Todd Dusosky
- 19 –
Troy Dusosky
Other notable former players
Year-by-year
Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Avg. Attend. |
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1984–85 | AISA | 6th AISA, 13–27 | Did not qualify | 2,114 |
1985–86 | AISA | 6th AISA, 11–29 | Did not qualify | 1,802 |
1986–87 | AISA | 4th North, 12–30 | Did not qualify | 2,316 |
1987–88 | AISA | 3rd AISA, 11–13 | 3rd place, 6–6 | 3,066 |
1988–89 | AISA | 2nd AISA, 24–16 | Lost Semifinal | 6,442 |
1989–90 | AISA | 2nd National, 21–19 | Lost Semifinal | 7,147 |
1990–91 | NPSL II | 2nd National, 23–17 | Lost First Round | 6,526 |
1991–92 | NPSL II | 4th National, 18–22 | Did not qualify | 7,629 |
1992–93 | NPSL II | 5th National, 17–23 | Did not qualify | 7,759 |
1993–94 | NPSL II | 4th National, 20–20 | Lost First Round | 7,326 |
1994–95 | NPSL II | 3rd National, 23–17 | Lost First Round | 7,108 |
1995–96 | NPSL II | 2nd National, 30–10 | Lost Division Semifinal | 7,363 |
1996–97 | NPSL II | 2nd Midwest, 26–14 | Lost Conference Quarterfinal | 7,975 |
1997–98 | NPSL II | 1st Central, 28–12 | Won Championship | 7,903 |
1998–99 | NPSL II | 2nd Central, 25–15 | Lost Conference Semifinal | 8,453 |
1999–2000 | NPSL II | 1st North, 31–13 | Won Championship | 8,002 |
2000–01 | NPSL II | 1st National, 24–16 | Won Championship | 8,310 |
2001–02 | MISL II | 1st MISL, 34–10 | Lost Championship | 6,665 |
2002–03 | MISL II | 1st Western, 28–9 | Lost Championship | 7,096 |
2003–04 | MISL II | 1st Central, 26–9 | Lost Championship | 6,012 |
2004–05 | MISL II | 1st MISL, 24–15 | Won Championship | 3,675 |
2005–06 | MISL II | 3rd MISL, 17–13 | Lost Semifinal | 4,352 |
2006–07 | MISL II | 4th MISL, 16–14 | Lost Semifinal | 4,618 |
2007–08 | MISL II | 2nd MISL, 22–8 | Lost Semifinal | 4,367 |
2008–09 | XSL | 3rd XSL, 10–10 | No Playoffs | 4,247 |
2009–10 | MISL III | 1st MISL, 14–6 | Lost Championship | 3,934 |
2010–11 | MISL III | 2nd MISL, 15–5 | Won Championship | 4,531 |
2011–12 | MISL III | 1st Central, 18–6 | Won Championship | 3,955 |
2012–13 | MISL III | 2nd MISL, 21–5 | Lost Semifinals | 5,068 |
2013–14 | MISL III | 2nd MISL, 16–4 | Lost Semifinals | 4,906 |
2014–15 | MASL | 2nd Central, 13–7 | Lost Division Finals | 2,961 |
2015–16 | MASL | 3rd Central, 13–7 | Lost Division Finals | 3,104 [1] |
2016–17 | MASL | 2nd Central, 13–7 | Lost Conference Final | 3,793 |
2017–18 | MASL | 1st Central, 17–6 | Lost Conference Final | 4,101 |
Total | 673–453 Win % = .597 |
4,721 |
Head coaches
Years | Name |
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1984–1985, 1985–1986 | Dave Johnson |
1985–1987 | Mike Custer |
1987–1990 | John Dolinsky |
1990–1992 | Johan Aarino |
1992–2014 | Keith Tozer* |
2014–present | Guilliano Oliviero |
- Keith Tozer missed parts of the 1997–98 & 1999–00 season coaching the US Futsal team. Both times, Art Kramer filled in.
Owners
Luis Antonio Ramos - Tony (1984)
Ron Creten, Wayne Lueders, Dr. Christiansen (1985–87)
Michael H. Bazelon (1987–??)
Charles Krause (2002–09)
James Lindenberg (2009–2013)
Sue Black (2013–2014)
Mike Zimmerman (2014–present)
Arenas
- Milwaukee Auditorium 1984–1987
- Bradley Center 1988–2003
- UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena 2003–present
Reserves
The Milwaukee Wave United is the official reserve team for the Milwaukee Wave. The Wave United is involved in local premier leagues around the area of Milwaukee, and call the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena their home as well. While playing their home games at the "Panther" they take the field against the Major division clubs of Wisconsin. The Wave United's uniform colors are Black and Red with White trim. The Wave United has been[when?] coached by Wave assistant coach Mark Litton.[10]
See also
- Milwaukee Wave United (former sister outdoor A-League squad in the early 2000s)
References
- ^ a b "Home – Major Arena Soccer League". www.maslsoccer.com.
- ^ "Cincinnati Kings to Battle MISL's Milwaukee Wave". Retrieved 2013-01-25.
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- ^ "Milwaukee Wave shows off new logo". WISN.com. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "Coach Keith Tozer Announces New Soccer Academy". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ Boehler, Dave; Walker, Don. "Sue Black becomes new owner of Wave". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ Graham, Glenn. "Baltimore Blast joining with other teams to form new indoor soccer league". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ Viquez, Marc (December 22, 2014). "Black is the New Black in Milwaukee". Stadium Journey. Chicago, IL. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ "Stats – Major Arena Soccer League". www.maslsoccer.com.
- ^ http://www.milwaukeewave.com/Content/files/2013-2014MediaGuide.pdf
External links
- National Professional Soccer League (1984–2001)
- Milwaukee Wave
- 1984 establishments in Wisconsin
- American Indoor Soccer Association teams
- Association football clubs established in 1984
- Indoor soccer clubs in the United States
- Major Arena Soccer League teams
- Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–08) teams
- Major Indoor Soccer League (2008–14) teams
- National Professional Soccer League (1984–2001) teams
- Xtreme Soccer League teams
- Soccer clubs in Wisconsin