Green Bay Voyageurs FC explained

Clubname:Green Bay Voyageurs FC
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American:yes
Stadium:Capital Credit Union Park
Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin
Capacity:3,359
Owner:Big Top Soccer
Chrtitle:COO
Chairman:Conor Caloia
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:Brian Kamler
League:USL League Two
Season:2021
Position:5th, Heartland Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Website:https://www.greenbayvoyageurs.com
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Green Bay Voyageurs FC were an American soccer team based in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Founded in 2018, the team was a member of the USL League Two.[1] The team was owned by Big Top Soccer, who also owns Forward Madison FC of USL League One, and their managing director is Peter Wilt, the former general manager of the Chicago Fire.[2]

History

The team was officially announced in October 2018. The Voyageurs name and colours were announced on February 9, 2019, at Green Bay Distillery.[3] Fans were given the opportunity to suggest a name for the team in October, with Voyageurs being the most-submitted team name.[4] The club's logo was designed by Matthew Wolff.

The Voyageurs won their debut game 3–0 over WSA Winnipeg on the morning of June 1, 2019.[5] The game, postponed by rain from the previous day, was the inaugural event held at Capital Credit Union Park.[6]

On April 12, 2021, the Voyageurs announced a partnership with Forward Madison to develop and identify players on the Voyageurs's roster that could go pro with the Flamingos.[7]

On January 25, 2022, the team suspended operations for the 2022 season.[8] [9]

Players and staff

The Voyageurs announced their first-ever player, Northern Illinois University forward Nick Markanich, in February 2019.[10]

Current roster

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No.PositionPlayerNation

Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueRegular Season (W–L–T)PlayoffsOpen Cup
20194USL League Two4th, Heartland (5–4–5)Did not qualifyDid not enter
20204USL League TwoSeason cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
20214USL League Two5th, Heartland (2–7–2)Did not qualifyDid not qualify

Staff

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Notes and References

  1. Green Bay To Launch USL League Two Club In 2019 . October 27, 2018 . USL League Two . October 27, 2018.
  2. News: League soccer to kick it at Capital Credit Union Park beginning in 2019 . Jeff . Bollier . October 27, 2018 . Green Bay Press-Gazette.
  3. News: Jeff . Bollier . Green Bay's soccer team has a name, crest and colors its maiden voyage . February 9, 2019 . Green Bay Press-Gazette.
  4. News: Kati . Anderson . Big Top Soccer Announces New Green Bay Soccer Team . . October 27, 2018.
  5. News: Gleffe . Murray . Voyageurs victorious in soccer opener . June 3, 2019 . The Press Times . June 1, 2019 . Green Bay, Wisconsin.
  6. News: Gleffe . Murray . Violent weather suspends Voyageurs opening night . June 3, 2019 . The Press Times . June 1, 2019 . Green Bay, Wisconsin.
  7. Web site: April 12, 2021 . Green Bay Voyageurs, Forward Madison Form Player Development Partnership . May 29, 2021 . USL League Two . en-us.
  8. News: Scott . Hurley . Green Bay Voyageurs suspend operations . . January 25, 2022 . January 27, 2022.
  9. Web site: Green Bay Voyageurs Suspend Operations for 2022 . Green Bay Voyageurs . January 28, 2022 . en-us . January 25, 2022.
  10. Web site: Green Bay USL League Two Announces First Player in Team History . Keith . Hansford . February 4, 2019 . Forward Madison FC . registration . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190214174817/https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news_article/show/991845 . February 14, 2019.
  11. Web site: Green Bay Voyageurs Staff . Green Bay Voyageurs FC . February 9, 2019.