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Peoria City is a soccer club from Peoria, Illinois that plays in the Heartland Division in USL League Two. The team's colors are Gold and Black.[1]

History

The club was founded by former K–W United owner Barry MacLean along with John Dorn[2] with former Major League Soccer player Tim Regan serving as the inaugural head coach.[3] The club was announced as a new expansion club, set to begin play in the 2020 season,[4] however, their entrance was delayed to 2021, as the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] Their entrance was further delayed, with the team announcing in January 2022 that they would begin play in the 2022 season.[6]

2022 season

Peoria City opened the 2022 season on May 14, 2022 where a crowd of 1,114 were in attendance to watch Peoria City play to a 2-2 draw against Minneapolis City SC[7] On July 15th . Peoria City Qualified for the USL League 2 playoffs After Thunder Bay lost to Manitoba and Peoria, qualifying on tie breaking method. Peoria City lost 3-1 in the first round to Chicago FC United.[8]

Year by Year

Year Level League Reg. Season Playoffs U.S. Open Cup
2022 4 USL League Two 2nd, Deep North Conference Quarterfinals did not qualify
2023 4 USL League Two 3rd, Heartland did not qualify did not qualify

References

  1. ^ Huett, Wes (February 1, 2020). "Huett: Peoria City soccer venture about more than sports". Journal Star. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  2. ^ Vlahos, Nick (January 24, 2019). "Nick in the AM: U.S. developmental soccer league expanding to Peoria in 2020". Journal Star. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  3. ^ "What to know about the USL 2 entry Peoria City". Journal Star. February 1, 2020. Archived from the original on June 13, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  4. ^ "Peoria Unveiled as Newest League Two Expansion Club". USL League Two. January 23, 2020.
  5. ^ Parker, Bobby (April 10, 2020). "Peoria City Delays Inaugural USL League Two Season to 2021". Peoria City Soccer.
  6. ^ "After COVID delay, Peoria's USL League Two soccer team set to begin in 2022". Journal Star. January 19, 2022.
  7. ^ "PEORIA CITY DEBUTS WITH 2-2 DRAW".
  8. ^ "Peoria City Soccer. USL2 Team in Peoria, IL". Peoria City Soccer. USL2 Team in Peoria, IL. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peoria_City_(soccer)