Green Bay Voyageurs FC

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Green Bay Voyageurs FC
FoundedOctober 27, 2018; 5 years ago (2018-10-27)
StadiumCapital Credit Union Park
Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin
Capacity3,359
OwnerBig Top Soccer
COOConor Caloia
Head CoachBrian Kamler
LeagueUSL League Two
20215th, Heartland Division
Playoffs: DNQ
WebsiteClub website
colors
colors

Green Bay Voyageurs FC were an American

Chicago Fire.[2]

History

The team was officially announced in October 2018.[2] 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][3] The club's logo was designed by Matthew Wolff.[3]

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

As of February 18, 2019.

No. Position Player Nation

Year-by-year

Year Division League Regular Season (W–L–T) Playoffs Open Cup
2019 4 USL League Two 4th, Heartland (5–4–5) Did not qualify Did not enter
2020 4 USL League Two Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 4 USL League Two 5th, Heartland (2–7–2) Did not qualify Did not qualify

Staff

As of January 31, 2020[11]
Executive
Chief Operating Officer Conor Caloia
President Vern Stenman
Coaching staff
Head coach Brian Kamler
Assistant coach Tony Pierce

References

  1. ^ "Green Bay To Launch USL League Two Club In 2019" (Press release). USL League Two. October 27, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Bollier, Jeff (October 27, 2018). "League soccer to kick it at Capital Credit Union Park beginning in 2019". Green Bay Press-Gazette.
  3. ^ a b c Bollier, Jeff (February 9, 2019). "Green Bay's soccer team has a name, crest and colors its maiden voyage". Green Bay Press-Gazette.
  4. ^ Anderson, Kati (October 27, 2018). "Big Top Soccer Announces New Green Bay Soccer Team". WBAY-TV.
  5. ^ Gleffe, Murray (June 1, 2019). "Voyageurs victorious in soccer opener". The Press Times. Green Bay, Wisconsin. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  6. ^ Gleffe, Murray (June 1, 2019). "Violent weather suspends Voyageurs opening night". The Press Times. Green Bay, Wisconsin. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  7. ^ "Green Bay Voyageurs, Forward Madison Form Player Development Partnership". USL League Two. April 12, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  8. ^ Hurley, Scott (January 25, 2022). "Green Bay Voyageurs suspend operations". FOX 11 News Green Bay. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  9. ^ "Green Bay Voyageurs Suspend Operations for 2022". Green Bay Voyageurs. January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  10. ^ Hansford, Keith (February 4, 2019). "Green Bay USL League Two Announces First Player in Team History". Forward Madison FC. Archived from the original on February 14, 2019.
  11. ^ "Green Bay Voyageurs Staff". Green Bay Voyageurs FC. February 9, 2019.
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