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Post by squirrel on May 11, 2024 20:29:54 GMT -6
Carp open their third season with a 1:1 draw at 4th-ranked and division favorite Des Moines Menace.
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Post by squirrel on May 12, 2024 9:45:13 GMT -6
Pending league approval, the Carp have announced that Peoria native Fritz Volmar is joining the club for the season. Volmar has represented the US at the U19 level and was a unanimous B1G all-frosh honoree after his first season at Northwestern last fall. Volmar also appeared in the 2022 MLS Next All-Star game.
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Post by squirrel on Jul 3, 2024 8:00:58 GMT -6
Down to the final 2 matches and the Carp are in a strong position to clinch a playoff bid, but still have to take care of business. They recently avenged a tough loss to St. Charles FC. Only 1 other team, River City remains in the playoff picture alongside Des Moine and Peoria City - with only 2 spots available.
River City has 3 winnable matches left, while Peoria City has to host Des Moines and go to Sueno FC needing 2 points to clinch (and even with just 1 point are OK). This year's Des Moines team is not as good as they usually are, with City earning a season-opening draw out in Iowa, before a good chunk of the current roster was added.
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Post by squirrel on Jul 8, 2024 7:21:02 GMT -6
Peoria City clinches their 2nd playoff bid in their third year of existence following a 2:2 draw against Des Moines on Saturday night.
They nearly clinched mid-week when River Light struggled against Sueno FC, trailing 1-nil and later 2-1, but River Light netted 2 in stoppage time at the end of the game to force City to go out and earn the clinching point.
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Post by squirrel on Jul 11, 2024 9:28:32 GMT -6
Awesome - Breaking - Peoria City will host the opening round of the playoffs on Friday, July 19. Matchups are still TBD based on the final week of play across the league and region, but Peoria City will play in the 7:30 PM time slot on Friday.
Available for immediate release:
Contact: Matt Sheehan | Vice President | Strategy & Communications mattsheehannews@gmail.com
(July 11, 2024 | Peoria, Illinois) – Having already clinched a berth in the USL League Two Playoffs for the second time in the club’s three years of competition, Peoria City continues to make history as the club has been selected to host a pod of opening-weekend postseason competition. USL League Two action will return to Shea Stadium Friday, July 19 for a pair of Central Conference Quarterfinals matches, followed by a Central Conference Semifinal match Sunday, July 21.
The exact matchups are still to be determined, but the first quarterfinal game at Shea Stadium is set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff Friday, July 19 and will be followed by Peoria City’s first-ever postseason home game at 7:30. The winners of Friday’s two matches will face off in a Central Conference Semifinal Sunday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. CT.
“On behalf of our managing partner John Dorn, staff, coaches and players, we are ecstatic to be chosen as one of the USL League Two Playoffs hosts. This is an incredible honor bestowed upon us in just our third year as a club in a league with such great tradition and history as USL League Two. We would also like to thank USL League Two leadership for selecting Peoria City as a host, and we will work diligently to provide a memorable and exciting environment for the fans and players,” said Jim DeRose, President of Peoria City. “Perhaps no greater thanks go to our incredible fans and supporters, ‘The 309’, our donors and sponsors, Bradley University, and the entire City of Peoria for embracing our club and making our games an elite fan experience. Without their unwavering support we certainly would never have been considered for this iconic moment in our young franchise history.”
Tickets for each of the two days of postseason competition at Shea Stadium may be purchased in advance by visiting PeoriaCitySoccer.com/tickets. One ticket will be good for both quarterfinal games on July 19 with four seating options available: General Admission ($6), Shea Brigade Endzone ($10), Fieldside Grandstand ($18) and Fieldside Club ($30). Tickets for Sunday’s semifinal game also are available in the same four locations: General Admission ($10), Shea Brigade Endzone ($12), Fieldside Grandstand ($20), Fieldside Club ($30).
Peoria City’s 2024 season-ticket owners will be emailed links to dedicated portals, allowing for online purchases at discounted rates. Season-ticket owners also may present their Fieldhouse Bar & Grill season-ticket cards at the Shea Stadium entry gate to receive their discounted postseason ticket rates.
The Industry Brewing Tailgate Zone will open at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 19 and at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 21. Stadium gates will open one hour prior to the kickoff of each day’s first game. Peoria City is working to schedule food truck vendors for both days and the Prairie Home Alliance Play Packs will be on sale on the Shea Stadium concourse.
All three USL League Two Playoff matches from Shea Stadium will be streamed by Clutch Sports Media through USL broadcast partner SportsEngine Play.
Peoria has now qualified for the USL League Two Playoffs in two out of its three years in existence. In 2022, the club’s inaugural season, Peoria City exited the USL League Two Playoffs after a first-round loss to Chicago FC United.
Similar to 2022, Peoria City and the Des Moines Menace earned the first and second place rankings and will represent the Heartland Division in the 2024 Playoffs.
Peoria was selected as one of the USL League Two Playoffs hosts because of its success in competition, operational standards and hospitality. None of these things would have been possible without the faithful 309 supporter’s group and all Peoria City fans, partners and the Greater Peoria community.
Second round hosts of the USL League Two Playoffs will be selected after first round results.
Peoria City remains committed to advancing the Greater Peoria region, showcasing local talent on the national and international scale. The community’s ability to host soccer matches of great magnitude was on display during the Inaugural Copa Peoria Series. Peoria City hosted Chivas de Guadalajara U23 for two international friendlies, along with multiple community events benefitting local businesses, organizations and soccer fans alike.
Now, the City of Peoria will welcome multiple regional teams down I-74 and into the Heart of Peoria, supporting local hotels, restaurants and more local businesses.
Stay updated on Peoria City’s social media channels for updates on the USL League Two Central Conference Playoffs matches.
#UpTheCarp
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Post by squirrel on Jul 14, 2024 19:32:13 GMT -6
Peoria City will face Fort Wayne FC and the other 2 teams in the pod will include Thunder Bay Chill and Midwest United FC. Midwest United is based out of Grand Rapids, MI. Both Peoria City and Grand Rapids finished runners-up in their divisions, while both Thunder Bay and Midwest United won their divisions. In spite of Midwest United finishing runner-up, they finished runner-up to Flint City who is probably on a level with Des Moines.
In the other Central pod, the pairings are Cleveland Force vs. Flint City and Des Moines Menace vs. Bavarian United out of Milwaukee.
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Post by squirrel on Jul 16, 2024 9:48:49 GMT -6
Fritz Volmar has been called up to the US U20 National Team training camp as an alternate as it prepares for the U20 CONCACAF Championship, which runs July 18 through August 4. The top 4 finishers will qualify for the 2025 U20 World Cup, expected to be played late spring in Chile.
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Post by squirrel on Jul 20, 2024 14:37:03 GMT -6
Peoria City defeated Thunder Bay 2-0 and will face Des Moines on Sunday.
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Post by Jli2636 on Jul 22, 2024 14:11:32 GMT -6
Peoria City defeated Thunder Bay 2-0 and will face Des Moines on Sunday. Peoria City beats Des Moines in PK’s! This is how it got sent to PK’s. What a finish! |
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Post by squirrel on Jul 22, 2024 19:35:07 GMT -6
And City is hosting both the Central and Western Conference Finals.
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Post by panthergrad2011 on Jul 22, 2024 19:35:10 GMT -6
Peoria City will host the Flint City Bucks on Friday at Shea Stadium in the Central Conference Final.
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Post by squirrel on Jul 26, 2024 20:39:59 GMT -6
Up the Carp! Peoria City 1:0!
Face FC Tuscon on Sunday for a spot in the league championship game.
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Post by squirrel on Jul 28, 2024 14:56:10 GMT -6
Peoria City 5:1 FC Tuscon
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Post by squirrel on Jul 29, 2024 10:54:29 GMT -6
City will host the league championship game on Saturday afternoon.
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Post by squirrel on Sept 3, 2024 10:20:45 GMT -6
Bobby Parker has been named USL League Two Executive of the Year!
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