Good eye... Milwaukee outdoor football isn't dead by any means.

Having Wilt in your corner is about as good as it gets so I'm sure we'll be seeing something out of Milwaukee before the summer is over.

I always did like Uhlien or however you spell it, sure wish they got something going in the 1st division but we'll wait for more news I suppose.

How the heck do you pronounce that anyhow?

E-Line (Uihlein)

One of the first brewmeister families in the city of Milwaukee. (Schlitz to be exact.)

Don't count on it. From what I understand, the Milwaukee MLS effort is running into substantial difficulties besides apparently not being seriously considered by MLS in any of their recent pronouncements about expansion possibilities for the next few years.

I agree with you, Bernie. This City is severely fractured at all levels as far as soccer solidarity is concerned.

One other thought.

Given the right set of circumstances, I still believe this can be a great city for USL1. You don't need the political support and infrastructure inherent in bringing an MLS team into town.

Been there, done that. TWICE! Milwaukee Rampage and Milwaukee Wave United. Can someone make it work in Milwaukee, or will the public think only of the failed franchises and stay away in droves?

This would be the basic story I'd like to see. (This is only my imagination run wild.)

"In what can only be described as a stroke of genius, the new owners of the Milwaukee Rampage and Wave United have reached an agreement to operate a combined but separate Milwaukee USL1 and MISL franchise, in which Keith Tozer will continue to oversee the Wave United's very successful summer camps in addition to continuing his duties as Head Coach of the indoor Milwaukee Wave, while Boro Sucevic will return in the position of Head Coach of the outdoor Milwaukee Rampage. The Rampage had previously enjoyed a successful nine-year run in the city, including a 2002 USL1 (A-League) championship. The joint venture of the two former adversaries will afford multiple opportunities for all players, will close an antagonistic chapter in the clubs' long and storied histories, and will unify the large youth, ethnic and pro soccer organizations in the city."

Something like that. It's all here for the making.

Crazy idea? I think not.

What would it take to make the story beyond your imagination? New owners? New money? New organizations? Burying of old hatchets (preferably not in backs)?

Assuming the glass is half full, what needs to be done to fill it?

In my wildest imagination, Milwaukee USL and Milwaukee MLS work hand-in-hand with each other, as well as the Wave, Bavarians, Kickers, UWM, Marquette, WYSA, and whoever else (Cruz Azul?) with which they need to work to field and support two professional outdoor teams in Milwaukee. There's no worrying about turf, but rather the priority is on synergy.

Put MLS at the top of the hierarchy, if you must, and use the others as a feeder system below it. (Personally, I see the MLS and USL as American and National leagues of American soccer. I enjoy both.)

Such a wish is more than likely naive and uninformed. Fill me in, if you will.