Jackson, MS (May 29th, 2023) – Crescent City continued their four consecutive game away run, visiting the league champs, Gaffa FC, over Memorial Day weekend. Coming off a deflating loss in Alexandria, it was evident that a result was needed to keep the playoff hopes alive. A hard-fought battle between the two teams ended in a 0-0 draw.

The first half opened up with the home team flying on all cylinders and pinning the New Orleans boys back in their own half for much of the first 10 minutes of play. While most of the play was happening on the defensive foot for CCFC, the young keeper, Andrew Garvey, didn’t have much to worry about as both centerbacks, Anthony Peters and Alex Michael, kept Gaffa from having any open looks at goal. CCFC would find their rhythm and begin transitioning the play into Gaffa’s side of the field as the first half progressed. The first chance at scoring came in the 17th minute when winger Crisitian Canales found the end of a great cross from right back PJ Lynch, which was easily collected by the Gaffa keeper. In the 24th minute, Anthony Peters found himself with an open look as he took an ambitious 30-yard shot that sailed wide of the goal. Crescent City would keep that momentum going in the 29th minute as PJ Lynch sent another great cross to find a streaking Cristian Canales, who put it past the home team’s keeper, but an unfortunate offside call would negate the goal. In the last 5 minutes of the first half, another cross from PJ Lynch found the head of forward Scott Burris, sailing just wide.

The second half posed major issues for both sides and the referees as half of the field lights malfunctioned, forcing the game to stop in the 50th minute. Both teams agreed to play through the unfortunate occurrence, and the referees allowed the game to continue. Alex Michael had an opportunity and fired off an early shot that sailed wide shortly after the stoppage. In the 66th minute, CCFC capitalized on the karma as an offside flag called off an impressive Gaffa counter-attack, keeping the game tied at 0-0. Ryan Jeanfreau tested the Gaffa keeper after another PJ Lynch cross sailed into the box in the 69th minute. Gaffa began to pose more danger on the counter-attacking front as the game went on, forcing Andrew Garvey to come up big after a 1v1 opportunity in the 74th minute. The last significant chance from either club came in the 83rd minute when Anthony Peters pummeled a header into the top corner, but an acrobatic effort from the Gaffa keeper closed out the game at 0-0.

Crescent City closes out their four game away run with a trip to Oak Grove, MS to take on Southern States SC II. The first meeting on May 6th finished with the Mississippi crew taking home 3 points after an early penalty secured the victory.

The boys return home on June 10th to square off with BRSC Capitals. Tickets can be found here. Come out and support your hometown club.

Pineville, LA (May 22, 2023) – In a highly anticipated Gulf Coast Premier League (GCPL) showdown, Central Louisiana FC demonstrated their superiority as they secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Crescent City FC. The match, which took place at Wildcat Stadium in Pineville, Louisiana, marked Central Louisiana’s opening home game, adding to their determination to make a strong impression. While Crescent City FC entered the contest with a recent road win under their belt, their slow start and struggles to find rhythm allowed Central Louisiana to take control early on.

Crescent City FC began the game in a lackluster fashion, struggling to find their footing and establish their rhythm. The consequence was a quick goal for Central Louisiana, as Manuel Concetti broke the deadlock in the 6th minute. The home team swiftly extended their lead in the 11th minute through Shakeem Walters, leaving Crescent City reeling at 2-0. Faced with an early deficit, Crescent City made positional adjustments to regain their composure and momentum.

The adjustments proved fruitful as Crescent City settled into the game and started creating opportunities. However, Central Louisiana’s resolute defense made it difficult for Crescent City to break through and create clear-cut chances. Crescent City’s first notable opportunity arrived in the 27th minute when Hisham Abdelaziz unleashed a powerful shot from 30 yards out. However, the Central Louisiana goalkeeper showcased his abilities by comfortably saving the rocketing effort. The remainder of the first half witnessed Central Louisiana also enjoying chances to further extend their lead, but their execution fell short.

The second half got off to a disastrous start for Crescent City FC. In the 47th minute, Shakeem Walters skillfully maneuvered his way out of a difficult situation in the corner and delivered a precise pass to Manuel Concetti, who found the back of the net to make it 3-0 in favor of Central Louisiana. Undeterred, Crescent City began to gain better control of the game and generated more positive attacking opportunities. However, the stout defense of Central Louisiana denied Crescent City any significant chances in the box.

Central Louisiana’s goalkeeper proved instrumental for the home team, making a crucial save in the 74th minute that led to a swift counter-attack resulting in their fourth goal of the match. Crescent City managed to pull one goal back in the 84th minute, with Ryan Jeanfreau converting a penalty kick after being fouled in the box. Crescent City fought valiantly in the dying minutes, continuously pressing forward and launching shots on goal, but Central Louisiana’s defense held firm.

Central Louisiana FC showcased their superiority and efficiency in a commanding 4-1 victory over Crescent City FC. Despite Crescent City’s slow start and struggles to find their rhythm, they demonstrated resilience by settling into the game and creating opportunities.

Crescent City will travel to Jackson, MS on May 27th to take on Gaffa FC in a crucial game to regain their spot in the table.

Lafayette, LA (May 15th, 2023) – In a dramatic Gulf Coast Premier League (GCPL) clash, Crescent City FC showcased their resilience and determination as they triumphed over Louisiana Krewe II with a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Despite facing challenging circumstances, including a delayed kickoff due to a lightning delay and malfunctioning stadium lights, Crescent City displayed their dominance in possession throughout the match. This win proved to be a crucial response following their previous home defeat against Southern States SC, as Crescent City aimed to earn valuable points on the road.

From the onset, Crescent City demonstrated their attacking intent as midfielder, Kenroy Rodriguez, unleashed an early shot that sailed just over the Krewe’s goal in the 6th minute. The pressure continued to mount as Rodriguez tested the Krewe keeper again in the 10th minute, only to be denied by a superb save by Krewe keeper, Zakary Elagamy. As the half progressed, both teams battled for control, but it was Crescent City who appeared more threatening in the final third. In the 26th minute, Rodriguez once again came agonizingly close to breaking the deadlock, as his shot sailed just over the crossbar, leaving the Krewe defense breathing a collective sigh of relief.

The 34th minute brought a moment of danger for Crescent City, as the Krewe mounted a dangerous attack from a well-placed cross, narrowly missing their forward in front of goal. The Krewe would seize an opportunity when they were awarded a free kick just 25 yards out which was beautifully taken and put the home team on the board first. Crescent City’s persistence was finally rewarded in the 44th minute when midfielder Leo Barros proved his clinical ability. Following a Krewe clearance, Barros displayed excellent awareness to collect the ball and expertly slotted it past the Krewe keeper, leveling the score just before the halftime whistle.

The intensity remained high as Crescent City resumed their offensive charge in the second half. Left-back Hector Ramos unleashed a powerful shot that was expertly saved by the Krewe keeper in the 50th minute. The game’s turning point arrived in the 68th minute when Ryan Jeanfreau delivered a pinpoint cross from the right wing, finding Nestor Peralta at the far post. Peralta’s effort took a deflection off a Krewe defender, finding the back of the net and giving Crescent City a well-deserved lead.

As the match progressed, Crescent City continued to create opportunities, with Leo Barros proving instrumental. In the 72nd minute, Barros unleashed another shot on target, testing the Krewe keeper, who made a vital save to keep the scoreline close. The game’s closing stages witnessed both teams engaging in fierce battles, with Crescent City’s goalkeeper, Connor Mouille, making a crucial tip-over save in the 87th minute before being forced out of the game due to a collision.

Crescent City FC’s determination, composure, and attacking prowess prevailed as they emerged triumphant with a 2-1 victory over Louisiana Krewe II. This crucial away win not only showcased the team’s resilience but also marked a significant rebound from their previous loss.

Crescent City FC will look to carry this positive momentum into next weekend as they travel to face off against Central Louisiana FC in Pineville, LA.

In a game that showcased a lot of attacking play, Southern States SC ultimately came away with a 1-0 victory over Crescent City FC in their opening game of the Gulf Coast Premier League (GCPL) season. The game was played on Saturday, May 6th at Crescent City’s new home field, Lafreniere Park.

Southern States SC got off to a dream start as they were awarded a penalty just one minute into the game. Papi Diouf stepped up to take the spot-kick and calmly slotted it past CCFC keeper, Andrew Garvey, to give his team an early lead. This goal set the tone for what would be an exciting and closely contested encounter.

Crescent City FC had a few opportunities to equalize in the first half, with Ryan Jeanfreau (15th minute) and Keir Hannity (19th minute) coming close, but they were unable to convert. Midfielder Joenn Lanza came closest in the 29th minute when he hit the crossbar with a powerful shot. However, Southern States also had their chances and tested the home team’s young keeper, Andrew Garvey, with a deflected shot in the 35th minute.

The second half saw Southern States come out with more intensity, putting pressure on Crescent City’s defense. Left-back Stu Hayers made a crucial tackle in the 49th minute to stop a promising attack from the visitors. Southern States continued to press forward, and in the space of five minutes, they tested Crescent City’s keeper, Connor Allen, three times. However, Allen was up to the task, making crucial saves to keep his team in the game.

Nestor Peralta Jr. was a standout player for Crescent City, constantly threatening the Southern States defense with his attacking play. He had four chances throughout the game, but unfortunately for the home team, he was unable to convert any of them. Cristian Canales also had the last chance of the match to equalize with a header from a corner, but it went just wide of the post.

In the end, Southern States SC held on to their lead to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crescent City FC. The game was played in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 217 people, who were treated to an entertaining game of soccer. Despite the loss, Crescent City FC will take heart from their performance and will look to bounce back in their next game.

Crescent City FC travels to Lafayette, LA on May 13th to take on the Louisiana Krewe. Next home game for CCFC will be on June 10th. Reserve your ticket today!

New Orleans, LA (April 7th, 2023) – Crescent City FC (CCFC) is excited to announce Lafreniere Park as the club’s new home venue for the 2023 season. Lafreniere Park, located in the heart of Metairie, is home to two state of the art FIFA certified turf fields. Completed in 2021, the facility was made possible due to a collaborative effort between Jefferson Parish and the Louisiana Fire Soccer Club. The partnership was built around the attempt to attract more visitors to the park by hosting additional matches and practices, from various leagues and tournaments, that will be an economic driver to that area of Metairie.

“There is no better playing surface than Lafreniere’s facility in the city at the moment.” said Jonathan Rednour, President of CCFC. “We are very appreciative of Holy Cross for giving us a home for our first few seasons. It was a hard decision to leave a great venue, but it came down to wanting to give our players and competitors a proper surface to compete on.”

As a community club committed to developing the sport in the Greater New Orleans area, CCFC is constantly seeking new and innovative ways to enhance the experience of its players and fans. The club has promised it will be bringing the same atmosphere it created at Holy Cross to Lafreniere Park and expects an even better match day experience for its supporters.

“Nothing changes for us on how we create an environment around our games.” added Rednour.

In addition to announcing the new home venue, CCFC is happy to announce its collaboration with CICADA, a leading multidisciplinary design firm based in New Orleans, to help bring the club’s new home field venue and vision to life.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with CICADA for the 2023 season,” said Rednour. “Their expertise in design and technology has helped us to create a truly exceptional experience for our players and fans, and we look forward to continually working together to achieve our future planning goals.”

CICADA will be the club’s home field sponsor and will be presented on the front of the home kits for the 2023 season.

“We have been excited to collaborate with CCFC for the kickoff of the 2023 season,” said Paulo Perkins from CICADA. “As a multidisciplinary design firm, we thrive on a diversity of design challenges, and that has been no different working with CCFC on this project. We utilized our master planning expertise along with our drone, and rendering services to provide the appropriate content for Jonathan and his team to layout the most efficient and compelling use of space for this years schedule.”

Please visit www.cicada.xyz/ to learn more about CICADA.

CCFC is poised for an exciting 2023 season, and fans can look forward to a soccer experience that is both innovative and engaging.

Tickets and Season Passes will be announced shortly. Stay tuned.

New Orleans, LA (April 7th, 2023) – The Gulf Coast Premier League (GCPL) is pleased to announce the conference alignments for the upcoming 2023 season. The men’s division will feature three conferences – West, Central, and East, while the women’s division will have two conferences – West and East.

The Men’s Division conferences are as follows:

West Conference: CTX Lobos, Daggers CTX, FC Sharp Keys, Shreveport United, Strikerz DFW

Central Conference: BRSC Capitals, Central Louisiana FC, Crescent City FC, Gaffa FC, Louisiana Krewe II, Southern States SC

East Conference: Florida Roots, Gulf Coast United, Hattiesburg FC, Pensacola Bay United, Sowegans SC, Union 10 FC

The Women’s Division conferences are as follows:

West Conference: Baton Rouge United, Cajun Rush, Central Louisiana FC, Flowood FC, Mississippi Blues, Shreveport United

East Conference: Florida Roots, Gulf Coast United, Hattiesburg FC, Pensacola FC, Union 10 FC

The playoffs will be determined by PPG as each conference has an uneven number of clubs. Conferences with six clubs will play a total of 10 games, while conferences of five will play 8 games.

The 2023 GCPL season will commence on May 6th and conclude on July 9th, with the playoffs scheduled to begin from July 15th. The GCPL Cup Finals will be hosted at a neutral venue on July 29th, and the location for the same will be announced shortly.

“We are excited and are looking forward to another exciting season,” said the GCPL President, Jeremy Poklemba. “We have a few announcements in the coming weeks that will add to the experience for all our players, coaches, and fans. This is going to be our best year yet.”

2023 League Schedule

New Orleans, LA (December 9th, 2022) – As the 2022 college season comes to an end, a plethora of GCPL players have made their mark representing their universities. 

On the women’s side, of the 163 GCPL players competing in college this season, 46 received accolades for their performance on and/or off the pitch. Some of the more notable were the Flowood FC sister duo, Avery and Erin Hederman, both earning All-American NCAA DII honors for their stellar play at Mississippi College; Mya Guillory (Baton Rouge United) who earned the Southland Midfielder of the Year award with her performance at Southeastern University; Kileigh Whited (Gulf Coast United) joins the Hederman sisters on the All-American NCAA DII list representing West Florida University and both Julia Herbst and Marianyela Jimenez (Hattiesburg FC) were named to the All-American NAIA list for their success at William Carey University. 

Representing the men’s side, Jose Sanabria (Gulf Coast Rangers) earned All-American NAIA honors with the University of Mobile; Trevor Reichman (Crescent City FC) topping First Team All Conference honors with Sewanee; league winners with Gaffa FC, Hardy Lewis and Soloman Naylor, earning All-Region 23 honors representing Copiah-Lincoln CC and Roberto Rangel (Hattiesburg FC) and Jeb Scarbrough (Gulf Coast Rangers) earning All-Freshman SSAC accolades for William Carey and the University of Mobile.

The league would like to congratulate all of our players who translated their GCPL experience to put on stellar performances for their college seasons.

Full list here