Muskegon Risers SC


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 arena season in the winter. Kehren Stadium and Mercy Health Arena are home to the Risers for their outdoor and arena seasons respectively. Ben Ritsema is the head coach of the Muskegon Risers Men’s arena team, Stu Collins is the head coach of the Muskegon Risers Men’s outdoor team, Chris Denham is the head coach of the Women’s outdoor and arena team, and Steven Jones is the head coach of the eSports team.
In April 2019, it was announced that the team will play in the National Premier Soccer League Great Lakes Conference beginning in 2020.
On November 2, 2017 the club announced that it would take part in the inaugural season of Major Arena Soccer League 2.

Origin of the name

'Risers' name was inspired by the 'Muskegon, Together Rising' sculpture that stands in the heart of downtown Muskegon.

Year-by-year

Outdoor
YearTierLeagueRegular SeasonPlayoffsU.S. Open CupAverage
Attendance
2015N/AIndependent10–3–1N/ADNQ
2016N/AIndependent5–6–1N/ADNQ
20175PLA5–2–3DNQDNQ
20185UPSL4–3–3DNQDNQ-

Indoor
YearLeagueRegular SeasonPlayoffsAverage
Attendance
2014–15Independent1–0–0N/A
2015–16Independent0–2–0N/A
2016–17PASL3rd of 5, Great Lakes Division DNQ
2017–18MASL24th of 5, Eastern Division DNQ

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