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 players who have played for the Rampage include Brian McBride, Tony Sanneh, John Wolyniec, Jason Russell, David Marshall Jr., James Farrell, Todd Dusosky and Jonathan Cantwell.
[edit] Year-by-year
| 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 |
