Muskegon Risers Explained

Stadium:Kehren Stadium (Outdoor) Muskegon Catholic Central
Mercy Health Arena (Indoor)Muskegon, Michigan
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Founded:2014
Website:http://www.muskegonrisers.com
Clubname:Muskegon Risers
Manager:Stuart Collins (Outdoor Men)
Ben Ritsema (Indoor Men)
Matt Schmitt (Outdoor Women)
Debbie Pekel (Indoor Women)
Steven Jones (eSports)
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
League:NPSL
Major Arena Soccer League 2
United Women's Soccer
Virtual Pro Gaming
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The Muskegon Risers are an American soccer team based in Muskegon, Michigan. The team participates in the National Premier Soccer League for its outdoor season in the summer and Major Arena Soccer League 2 for its indoor season in the winter. Kehren Stadium[1] and Mercy Health Arena are home to the Risers for their outdoor and indoor seasons respectively. Ben Ritsema is the head coach of the Muskegon Risers Men's indoor team, Debbie Pekel is the head coach of the Women's indoor team, and Steven Jones is the head coach of the eSports team. Both head coaching positions for the organization's outdoor teams are currently open.

In April 2019, it was announced that the team will play in the National Premier Soccer League Great Lakes Conference beginning in 2020.[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

YearTierLeagueRegular SeasonPlayoffsU.S. Open CupAverage Attendance
2015N/AIndependent10–3–1[5] N/ADNQ
2016N/AIndependent5–6–1[6] [7] N/ADNQ
20175PLA5–2–3[8] DNQDNQ
20185UPSL4–3–3DNQDNQ
Indoor
YearLeagueRegular SeasonPlayoffsAverage Attendance
2014–15Independent1–0–0[9] N/A
2015–16Independent0–2–0[10] [11] N/A
2016–17PASL3rd of 5, Great Lakes Division (3–3–2)[12] DNQ
2017–18MASL24th of 5, Eastern Division (3–9)DNQ
2018–19MASL25th of 5, Eastern Division (1–11)DNQ
2019–20Independentstyle=“text-align: Center;”3–1-
2021Independentstyle=“text-align: Center;”2–1-

References

  1. News: Risers announce they will play their home games at Muskegon Catholic football stadium. 2017-05-23. Local Sports Journal. 2017-09-06. en-US.
  2. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. 9 April 2024 .
  3. Web site: Muskegon Risers Continue Growth, Join Major Arena Soccer League II (M2) – Muskegon Risers. blog.muskegonrisers.com. 2017-11-25.
  4. Web site: Muskegon Risers. about. about -. Muskegon Risers. en-us. 2017-08-10.
  5. Web site: Muskegon Risers SC wraps up incredible first season with 2–1 win over GRFC. MLive. 11 November 2017. 2015-08-02.
  6. Web site: Martins, Luzindya each score three as the red-hot Risers capture a downtown win. Local Sports Journal. 11 November 2017. 2016-07-24.
  7. Web site: Muskegon Risers at Milwaukee Torrent – 2016 Season. WisconsinSoccerCentral.com. 11 November 2017.
  8. Web site: Risers settle for a tie with Toledo, barely miss out on final league playoff spot. localsportsjournal.com. 26 November 2017. 2017-07-23.
  9. Web site: ABK Exhibition. blog.muskegonrisers.com. 26 November 2017.
  10. Web site: Muskegon Risers fall in special indoor soccer exhibition, but everyone is pleased with the experience. Local Sports Journal. 26 November 2017. 2015-12-13.
  11. Web site: Muskegon Risers may look to expand indoor soccer schedule for next year. MLive. 11 November 2017. 2016-02-15.
  12. Web site: Risers' postseason dreams dashed with 3–2 home loss to Cincinnati Swerve. Local Sports Journal. 26 November 2017. 2017-03-05.