BIO

BIO:

Peter Knezic, a name synonymous with Milwaukee soccer, has been the Coaching Director of FC Milwaukee since 1991. A Cudahy native Peter still lives their today with his wife Ann and six kids Stevan, Katrina, John, Timmy, Gabrielle and Danielle. Peter played his youth soccer with the Milwaukee Serbians before receiving a scholarship to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. With The Panthers Peter received All American honors. After college Peter played professionally with the Chicago Horizon (MISL), Oklahoma City Slickers (ASL), Oklahoma City Stampede (ASL), The Tulsa Tornadoes (ASL) and finally The Milwaukee Wave. When Peter retired from The Wave in 1990 he was the first player in the organizations history to have his number (5) retired. His selfless devotion to the team and the game separated Peter on and off the field. Pete's nickname as a player was the "Cudahy Connector or Mr. Assist", as he was always known for his pinpoint passing. Upon his retirement he was the Wave's all time leader in assists. 

Today Pete heads the state's most successful youth soccer program, The FC Milwaukee Nationals. His tireless dedication to the game and the kids who play the game has set FC Milwaukee apart. With an unwavering commitment to develop people and not just soccer players, Pete believes the lessons of soccer extend past the field. "Hard work, commitment, teamwork and selflessness are the things that make good soccer players and they are the things that make good people". 

Pete has assembled the most loyal and talented coaching staff in the state. "I am really pleased with our staff. We have great coaches and more importantly great people to coach kids. We put a lot of time in to making our coaches better, which in turn makes the players and teams better". 



-FC Milwaukee Coaching Director 1991-present
-USSF A License
-Brookfield High School Varsity Girls Coach (State Champions)
-University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Women's Coach