The turning point for the program was the hiring of Peter Knezic in 1991.  Peter Knezic retired from the Milwaukee Wave in 1990.  A fixture in the Wisconsin soccer community Pete embodied the integrity of the game.  He played collegiate soccer with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he was a Team Captain and an NCAA All-American.  Professionally he played with a variety of teams both indoor and outdoor before finishing the last six years of his career with the Milwaukee Wave.  Donned with the nickname Mr. Assist, Pete was renowned for his unselfish play and pinpoint passing.  He was the first player from the Wave to have his jersey retired.  It is no mistake that the leadership Pete displayed on the field translated into running a youth soccer club.

From 1991 to the year 2000 Pete was the head of The Milwaukee Kickers Nationals Program.  Pete placed an emphasis on finding and training the most dedicated and ethical coaches.  He then put in place a developmental program that placed a priority on age appropriate practices.  The program flourished, winning two Regional Championships and fifty-seven State Championships.

In the year 2000 FC Milwaukee, formerly The Milwaukee Kickers Nationals became its own club.  The program continued to thrive.  In 2001 FC Milwaukee won the U20 Women's National Championship.

Today FC Milwaukee has 25 coaches and over 450 players in the program ranging from U8 to U23.  Players from FC Milwaukee have played college soccer in every area of the country and succeeded at the highest level professionally and with the US National Teams.  Under the continued guidance of Peter Knezic, FC Milwaukee continues to pave the way for soccer in the state of Wisconsin.