Peoria City (soccer)

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

Peoria City
Full namePeoria City Soccer
Founded2020
StadiumShea Stadium
Peoria, Illinois
Capacity3,800
OwnersBarry MacLean and John Dorn
Head CoachTim Regan
LeagueUSL League Two
WebsiteClub website

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]

References
  1. Huett, Wes (February 1, 2020). "Huett: Peoria City soccer venture about more than sports". Journal Star.
  2. Vlahos, Nick (January 24, 2019). "Nick in the AM: U.S. developmental soccer league expanding to Peoria in 2020". Journal Star.
  3. "What to know about the USL 2 entry Peoria City". Journal Star. February 1, 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.
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