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Preview: Wave vs. Storm, Steamers
Lowdown: Milwaukee Wave (17-10) vs. Chicago Storm (10-16), 7:30 p.m. Friday, UIC Pavilion, Chicago; vs. St. Louis Steamers (21-6), 7 p.m. Saturday, Savvis Center, St. Louis.
Broadcasts: WJYI-AM radio (1340).
About the Wave: Milwaukee is trying to secure the second seeding for the upcoming MISL playoffs and will finish the season with three games on the road. Defenders Troy Dusosky (left hamstring strain) and Lovelace Ackah (left foot swelling) are questionable; midfielder Angel Rivillo (calf) and forward Johnny Torres (right knee medial collateral ligament tear) are out.
About the Storm: Chicago scored an important 7-4 home victory over California last weekend, helped by two goals apiece from Mark Ughy and Awadalla Morad. The Storm is trying to secure the fourth and final league playoff spot.
About the Steamers: St. Louis suffered a stain on its previously unblemished home record when it dropped a 4-3 decision to Philadelphia on Thursday at the Savvis Center. The Steamers, who had already clinched the MISL regular-season title, dropped to 12-1 at home this season.
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