Muskegon Risers
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| Founded | 2014 | |
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| Stadium | Kehren Stadium (Outdoor) Muskegon Catholic Central L.C. Walker Arena (Indoor) Muskegon, Michigan | |
| Head Coach | Ben Ritsema | |
| League | United Premier Soccer League Major Arena Soccer League 2 | |
| Website | http://www.muskegonrisers.com | |
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The Muskegon Risers SC are an American soccer team based in Muskegon, Michigan. The team participate in the United Premier Soccer League for their outdoor season in the summer and Major Arena Soccer League 2 for their indoor season in the winter. The Kehren Stadium[1] and The L. C. Walker Arena are home to the Risers for their outdoor and indoor seasons respectively. Ben Ritsema is the head coach of the Muskegon Risers.
In September 2017, followed by the merger between Premier League Of America and United Premier Soccer League it was announced that the team will play for the United Premier Soccer League's midwest conference in 2018.[2] On November 2, 2017 the club announced that it would take part in the inaugural season of Major Arena Soccer League 2.[3]
Origin of the name
'Risers' name was inspired by the 'Muskegon, Together Rising' sculpture that stands in the heart of downtown Muskegon.[4]
Year-by-year
Outdoor
| Year | Tier | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup | Average Attendance |
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| 2015 | N/A | Independent | 10-3-1[5] | N/A | DNQ | |
| 2016 | N/A | Independent | 5-6-1[6][7] | N/A | DNQ | |
| 2017 | 5 | PLA | 3rd of 6, East (5-2-3)[8] | DNQ | DNQ | |
| 2018 | 5 | UPSL | 0-0-0 |
Indoor
| Year | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Average Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | Independent | 1-0-0[9] | N/A | |
| 2015-16 | Independent | 0-2-0[10][11] | N/A | |
| 2016-17 | PASL | 3rd of 5, Great Lakes Division (3-3-2)[12] | DNQ | |
| 2017-18 | MASL2 | 4th of 5, Eastern Division (3-9) | DNQ |
Gallery
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Goal Celebration
References
- ^ "Risers announce they will play their home games at Muskegon Catholic football stadium". Local Sports Journal. 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
- ^ "United Premier Soccer League Announces Midwest Expansion with 11 Premier League of America Teams - United Premier Soccer League". www.upslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
- ^ "Muskegon Risers Continue Growth, Join Major Arena Soccer League II (M2) - Muskegon Risers". blog.muskegonrisers.com. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
- ^ about, about -. "Muskegon Risers". Muskegon Risers. Retrieved 2017-08-10.
- ^ "Muskegon Risers SC wraps up incredible first season with 2-1 win over GRFC". MLive. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Martins, Luzindya each score three as the red-hot Risers capture a downtown win". Local Sports Journal. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Muskegon Risers at Milwaukee Torrent - 2016 Season". WisconsinSoccerCentral.com. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Risers settle for a tie with Toledo, barely miss out on final league playoff spot". localsportsjournal.com. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "ABK Exhibition". blog.muskegonrisers.com. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Muskegon Risers fall in special indoor soccer exhibition, but everyone is pleased with the experience". Local Sports Journal. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Muskegon Risers may look to expand indoor soccer schedule for next year". MLive. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Risers' postseason dreams dashed with 3-2 home loss to Cincinnati Swerve". Local Sports Journal. Retrieved 26 November 2017.