Milwaukee Rampage

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The Milwaukee Rampage is a defunct American soccer franchise, which played in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the A-League. The Rampage folded in 2002 because of financial problems, despite winning the A-league championship that year, as well as in 1997. The Rampage was founded in 1994 as a member of the USISL, and joined the A-league along with the rest of the USISL teams in a 1997 merger. Upon their collapse, the Rampage were replaced in the A-league by the Milwaukee Wave United.

Notable American players who have played for the Rampage include Brian McBride, Tony Sanneh, John Wolyniec, David Marshall Jr., Todd Dusosky and Jonathan Cantwell.

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Year Division League Reg. Season Playoffs Open Cup
1994 3 USISL 2nd, Midwest Divisional Finals Did not enter
1995 3 USISL Pro League 1st, Midwest West Sizzling Nine Did not qualify
1996 3 USISL Select League 1st, Central 2nd Round Did not qualify
1997 2 USISL A-League 4th, Central Champion Did not qualify
1998 2 USISL A-League 3rd, Central Conference Quarterfinals 2nd Round
1999 2 USL A-League 5th, Central Did not qualify Did not qualify
2000 2 USL A-League 2nd, Central Conference Finals Did not qualify
2001 2 USL A-League 3rd, Western Semifinals 3rd Round
2002 2 USL A-League 1st, Central Champion Quarterfinals