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Déjà vu sets in with early goals from Southern States

Oak Grove, MS (Friday, June 2nd) – Friday’s contest against Southern States closed out the stretch of four consecutive away games, but not in the fashion the club was hoping for. Crescent City was met with a familiar start against Southern States, giving up an early goal that would set the tone for the remainder of the game, leading to a 2-1 loss against the conference leaders.

The game started out with an early opportunity for CCFC in the first 2 minutes when forward Cristian Canales displayed his speed down the right side, whipping in a great ball near the post before it was cleared by the home team. Shortly after, in the 5th minute, the hosts would see their first goal of the evening come from a counter down the right side, where a low cross at the top of the 6-yard box would find the runner, making it 1-0. Not wasting any time, in the 8th minute, the Hattiesburg crew would get on the board again after a long-range shot from the left side found its way past the CCFC keeper. Crescent City would get on the board in the 30th minute from a Nestor Peralta Jr. free-kick just 25 yards out at the top of the box. Both teams would have a few more chances that fell short before the first-half whistle blew.

The second half would prove to be one of the more frustrating halves CCFC would take part in this season. A tactical adjustment to push higher up the field to press the opposition proved to be an improvement, as CCFC would win the ball in dangerous areas multiple times. However, the lack of the final pass or shots on target would be the writing on the wall for the club’s third defeat of the season. It was an unfortunate ending to a much-improved effort until the final whistle.

Crescent City returns home for the next three weekends, starting off with BRSC Capitals this Saturday. The Capitals are coming off an impressive 4-2 road win against Gaffa FC and are also in a must-win situation this weekend. Snag your tickets or take advantage of the discounted Season Pass.

CCFC grabs a point in a tough 1-1 result on the road vs. Pensacola FC

New Orleans, LA (May 8th) – The 6th edition of the Gulf Coast Premier League kicked off this weekend with Crescent City FC traveling to the Florida Panhandle to take on Pensacola FC to start their 2022 campaign. Both clubs met in 2021 in New Orleans where the home crowd left with a pleased 4-2 victory.

On a beautiful Saturday night in Pensacola CCFC would come into the game having yet to find the back of the net, failing to do so in their first two friendlies to start the season.

“We had a rough go of it last week” said Head Coach, Matt Millet. “Finding our rhythm going forward has been our biggest challenge. We needed to improve in this area for sure.”

The game kicked off with both teams getting acclimated with each other, keeping the game mostly in the middle of the park. After settling in, Pensacola FC started gaining ground, putting CCFC keeper, Jose Santos Jr., to the test. The New Orleans native did his part keeping the home team at bay with two key saves in the 20th and 26th minute. One being an acrobatic display reaching the corner just in time. The 30th minute would see the home team catch CCFC sleeping on a counter attack and put the Florida club up 1-0.

John Michael Perez tracks down a ball in the second half. Photo credit: Steve McNaughton

Another blow to the CCFC front as the attacking drought continued for much of the first half. Some light would be shed in the 35th minute after a counter attack for the New Orleans crew would lead to Erick Lara finding Cristian Canales on top of the 6 for a great header that would tie the game 1-1.

Coming out in the second half the home team seem to regain some steam and put CCFC on their heels for a good portion of the first 15 minutes, putting the CCFC keeper yet again to the test a few more times. In the 64th minute, CCFC would get their best chance on goal after advancing into the Pensacola 18 in a 3v2 situation, but the final ball would fall short of the streaking attacker. The final minutes of the second half showed fatigue for both sides with chances and challenges becoming more desperate by each passing minute. The game would end 1-1.

Crescent City FC will host their GCPL home opener vs. Gaffa FC at Holy Cross Field (5500 Paris Ave) Sunday on May 22nd for 5:00 PM kickoff. Tickets can be purchased here.

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Successful tryouts shows promise for future in New Orleans

New Orleans, LA (April 5th) – The clubs first ever open tryouts showed plenty of potential with over 50 trialists in participation.

“It was a great turnout for our first tryout,” said General Manager, Jonathan Rednour. “With a lot of kids still in college and some understandable concerns with COVID, we were hoping to get at least 20, we were very happy with the turnout.”

CCFC midfielder Keir Hannity runs a session with the trialist.

In attendance were also the club’s U23 prospects who have been training in the club’s U23 program since the beginning of the 2019 Fall Showcase.

“We invited out the young guys who have been training in our system for a few months to keep the level high,” said Head Coach, Wilmer Peralta. “For us to consider any first team caliber players, they need to show that they are just as good, if not better, than the guys who have been training with first team players these past few months.”

“The amount of young talent that showed up and performed was promising,” said club President, PJ Lynch. “These tryouts are always about trying to find one or two diamonds in the rough, but we were treated with seeing a handful of young prospects that could grow our U23 program tremendously, which will ultimately grow our pool for the first team.”

The club will be calling back prospects and inviting them out to sessions to further evaluate their placement in the club.

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Crescent City FC sets early August date versus Chattanooga FC

New Orleans, LA – (February 12th) Crescent City FC has added an after season friendly versus independent pro club, Chattanooga Football Club. The contest will take place at Finely Stadium in Chattanooga, TN on August 1st (7:30PM Est).

“We’re very excited about the opportunity to share the field with such a storied club” said club General Manager Jonathan Rednour. “As we’re trying to jump start our own grassroots approach here in New Orleans, developing a relationship with clubs like CFC will only benefit us and our approach on giving our city a true independent club culture.”

*Chattanooga FC competing versus La Liga side, Real Betis, in May of 2019.*

Chattanooga FC were established in 2009 and have steadily set the bar for independent soccer clubs in the US. Chattanooga currently competes in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), a recently sanctioned Division III pro league entering its first spring season.

“CFC has been at the forefront for independent club success and have become a great model for other clubs, like ourselves, to try and emulate.” Rednour added.

Crescent City FC announced its plans for an exciting 2020 in early January and adding Chattanooga FC to the schedule will surely be a great test for the young club.

“It is exciting for us to see some fresh new teams coming into Finley” said Jeremy Alumbaugh, Managing Director, Chattanooga FC. “Crescent City is a club that is on a very similar path to CFC and we are pleased to help them continue and find their way through the soccer landscape in the United States. Adding this match to our schedule gives everyone another reason to be anxious for the 2020 season to begin.”

For more information about Chattanooga FC, please follow them on all social media platforms at @chattanoogafc or visit www.chattanoogafc.com

Crescent City Football Club joins the Gulf Coast Premier League for 2020

New Orleans, LA – (January 15th) Crescent City Football Club (CCFC) are set to participate in the Gulf Coast Premier League for 2020.

The Gulf Coast Premier League (GCPL) was founded in 2014 and operated as the Louisiana Premier League (LPL) under the auspices of the Louisiana Soccer Association (LSA) and consisted of all Louisiana clubs. In 2016 the league expanded to the Gulf Coast Premier League, sanctioned by USASA, and currently have 18 clubs from Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas competing.

*GCPL All-Time scoring leader, Reece Wilson, featured in an invitational friendly v. Gulf Coast Galaxy in December.*

“This project has been ongoing since 2015,” said club Director and General Manager Jonathan Rednour. “Having spent the last few years studying the american soccer landscape, we feel the GCPL aligns with how we envision the club growing.”

Crescent City Football Club was founded in 2015 by New Orleans’ soccer enthusiasts, players and coaches. Over the years, the club only participated in a few friendlies while surveying the soccer scene in the US.

“New Orleans has a very strong, but interesting, soccer community,” added Rednour. “There was a good bit of research put in to developing relationships with the other like minded entities in the city. We want to see this sport grow and having a better understanding on how the local community operates, gives us better insight on what voids we can help fill.”

*Local player and All-Conference Freshman, Ethan Garvey, currently competes at the University of Evansville in NCAA Division 1.*

The club will look to feature the top players from in and around the New Orleans area, offering year round training and competition for any individuals looking to further their development.

“There’s definitely a good opportunity for player development,” said CCFC Vice President Robbie McCray. “Regardless if it’s a top high school player, collegiate athlete or the guy that is looking to extend his playing career at the highest level possible. We want to offer top players in the community a play and learn.”

Club President PJ Lynch added, “We’re looking for this to be a community driven project. New Orleans is loaded with players and fans that we’re wanting to engage with and we feel the GCPL allows us to do just that.”

The Gulf Coast Premier League regular season will begin in early May and end in late July. Conferences and league schedule will be announced at a later date.

For up to date news on the Gulf Coast Premier League please visit:
www.gcplsoccer.com
www.facebook.com/gcplsoccer
www.twitter.com/gcplsoccer

CCFC Holds First Invitational Friendly

Crescent City hosted Gulf Coast Galaxy in a closed doors, invitational friendly over the weekend.

“It was a successful prelim to our vision for 2020” said club Director, Jonathan Rednour. “We had a chance to bring in some top talent from around the area and share with them our plans for 2020”.

Included in the roster were local young players such as Ethan Garvey (Holy Cross – LA Fire), Ashton Perkins (Jesuit – LA Fire), Conner Walmsley (St. Paul’s – CYSA) and Nestor Peralta (Grace King – LA Fire). Along side the youngsters were a few veteran leaders like forward Reece Wilson, midfielders Leo Barros and Grant Guthrie, and defender PJ Lynch.

“We were able to get a good look at a good core of younger guys and some veterans” shared club Vice President, Robbie McCray. “We will have a few more friendlies in the coming months and will be continuing to scout the area for the best talent available.”