The Major Indoor Soccer League announced today that Milwaukee Wave goalkeeper, Nick Vorberg, has been named the league’s Player of the Week for the seventh week of the 2012-13 season. Vorberg recorded 30 saves on 31 shots as the Wave took a 9-2 victory against the Chicago Soul on Friday night.
Vorberg shone particularly brightly in the opening half as the Soul carried the majority of the play. Chicago, looking to take victory against their regional rivals, outshot the Wave 47-24 for the game, with Vorberg recording 19 of his saves in the opening 30 minutes.
Vorberg’s play allowed the Wave to stay in the game as they edged to a 7-0 lead with one goal in each of the first three quarters. Carlos Farias spoiled Vorberg’s shutout bid 4:46 into the fourth quarter, but that would be the only goal the Milwaukee goalkeeper would concede as he lowered his points against-average to 6.38 and raised his save percentage to .840.
The Wave’s Marcio Leite also received an honorable mention for the week.
The Wave’s next home game is December 22nd against the undefeated Baltimore Blast. Saturday night’s game is a rematch of the past two MISL Championship Series as the Blast visit the Milwaukee Wave at U.S. Cellular Arena at 6 p.m. CST.
Flex pack tickets and individual game tickets are on sale. Visit www.milwaukeewave.com or 414.224.9283 for more information.
MISL Team of the Week
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Pos.
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Player
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Team
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Highlights
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GK
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Nick Vorberg
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Milwaukee
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30 saves keyed victory against Chicago
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D
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Mike Lookingland
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Baltimore
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Had a goal, assist, block in win against Missouri
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D
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Nelson Santana
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Syracuse
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Played key role as Silver Knights defeated Comets
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M
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Lucio Gonzaga
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Baltimore
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Pair of goals helped Blast to victory against Missouri
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F
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Doug Miller
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Rochester
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Five-point game led Lancers past Wings
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F
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Andriy Budnyy
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Syracuse
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First goals of the season with hat trick vs. Comets
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Honorable Mention –Baltimore: Machel Millwood; Milwaukee: Marcio Leite; Missouri: Byron Alvarez; Rochester: Gavin McInerney, Jeremy Ortiz; Syracuse:Bryan Perez, Bryan O’Quinn; Wichita: Frederico Moojen.
Milwaukee Wave
The Milwaukee Wave professional indoor soccer team is the longest-running professional soccer team in the country. The Wave completed their 28th season by winning their sixth Major Indoor Soccer League championship. Their summer camp program is the largest team-operated program in the country. For more information about the Milwaukee Wave, visit milwaukeewave.com or call 414-224-9283.
MISL
USL acquired the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) in May, 2011 and began operating North America’s most storied and tradition-rich professional indoor soccer league for the 2011-12 season. The MISL represents the top level of professional indoor soccer in North America and currently consists of seven franchises. The league roster includes franchises in Baltimore, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Norfolk, Rochester, Syracuse and Wichita. MISL Public Relations - Jay Preble / Nicholas Murray / Seth Witkowicz - Tampa, FL - 813.963.3909 - Twitter: @MISLSoccer
United Soccer Leagues
The USL has become the largest organization of elite-level soccer leagues in North America by building on the vision, commitment, and passion of players, fans and investors. Now in its third decade of operation, USL continues to be a driving force in the growth of soccer in the United States, Canada and Caribbean. USL provides a clearly defined path for the progression of male and female soccer players beginning at the youth level (Super Y-League/Super-20 League), continuing through the amateur level (PDL/W-League) and up to the professional level, both outdoor and indoor (USL PRO/MISL). A platform for countless players to reach for their dreams each year, USL is devoted to developing the sport at the grassroots level in every community across the region.
