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Midfielder Keir Hannity joins Crescent City FC for the 2020 season

New Orleans, LA – (March 16th) Crescent City FC is pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Keir Hannity to the 2020 squad. The Sheffield, England native moved to New Olreans in 2015 playing a few seasons with the New Orleans Jesters and most recently with Motagua New Orleans.

“I’m looking forward to playing with Crescent City FC” said Hannity. “I like what these guys are trying to implement here in New Orleans and I want to help see them build this project the right way.”

The 5’9 midfielder is a product of Sheffield United FC where he spent most of his youth career before having a few short stints at Sheffield Wednesday and Swindon Town FC. In 2014 Hannity came to the states where he attended Central Connecticut and graduated in 2015 earning All-Conference first team honors his Senior season. Keir has been widely regarded as one of the top players in the New Orleans area.

“This is a big get for us” said CCFC General Manager, Jonathan Rednour. “Keir has been on our radar for quite some time and we’re excited that he’s committed to playing for us this season.”

Supporters will get a first chance to see Keir in action for our inaugural Gulf Coast Premier League season this summer. More information on season passes and tickets are soon to follow.

Crescent City FC signs veteran defender Anthony Peters as first ever player

New Orleans, LA – (March 13th) Crescent City FC are excited to announce the signing of defender Anthony Peters as the first ever CCFC player. The 36 year old veteran started his professional career being drafted by MLS’ DC United in 2009, and has spent a good amount of his career playing in the USL with his last season being in 2016 with the Tulsa Roughnecks.

“I’m really excited to be joining Crescent City FC” said Peters. “I feel I have a lot left to offer in this game, and the direction that Crescent City is heading makes me feel I have the ability to continue playing the game I love at a great level.”

The 6’6 Baton Rouge native has spent his career primarily as a centerback and is known for his stature and physicality on the back line.

“We are very excited to have Anthony joining us!” said CCFC Head Coach, Danny Free. “I had the pleasure of seeing Anthony play last season and was very excited to hear he was in talks with the club when I was brought on. I think he will bring a level of professionalism to the club that will elevate everyone’s game.”

Supporters will get a first chance to see Anthony in action for our inaugural Gulf Coast Premier League season this summer. More information on season passes and tickets are soon to follow.

CCFC announces Danny Free as head coach for the 2020 season

New Orleans, LA – (March 13th) Crescent City FC has announced Danny Free as the club’s first ever head coach.

“I’m very excited to get started with this project” said Free. “New Orleans has a lot of great talented players and I’m looking forward to helping Crescent City showcase that on the field.”

The Doncaster, England native is currently serving as the head coach for NCAA Division I school, Nicholls State University. Free has also served as the Director of Coaching at Chesterfield United FC in Virginia, as an Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Coach at Chowan University in North Carolina and worked with the Virginia Soccer Association as a staff coach and marketing consultant.

Coach Free on the sidelines at Nicholls State University.

“We interviewed a lot of great quality coaches.” said General Manager Jonathan Rednour “Danny checked off all the boxes we were looking for and was very enthusiastic about the opportunity. We’re very optimistic he will help launch our club in the right direction.”

Free spent his youth career at Leeds United and Barsnley FC, earning the Barnsley FC Supporters Club Young Player of the Year award in his final season. In 2010 he moved to North Carolina where he was a four-year starter for Appalachian State University. The former captain started in all 52 of his appearances and earned first team All-Southern Conference selection his junior year. Free had a few stints at NPLS clubs, Chesterfield United FC in 2014, and VSA U23’s in 2015.

“I’m very familiar with the level of play needed to compete in the GCPL” added Free. “For me, it will be about setting a regimen that will allow us to set the tone early on how this club wants to succeed.”

Free graduated from Appalachian State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications — focus in journalism — and a minor in Health Education. Free and his wife, Valerie, have one daughter, Wyatt Noura.

Free currently holds a U.S. Soccer National C Coaching License, English FA Level 2 License, USSF National Youth License and NSCAA GK Level 1 and 2 License.

CCFC Reschedules Tryouts

With the recent developments and concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have rescheduled our tryouts to April 18th; details to follow. Refunds are available to all who signed up, if requested.

We are steadily monitoring all of the information coming out and are looking to do our part in keeping our community safe.

Thank you to all and your support for Crescent City FC.

Director and GM
Jonathan Rednour

Crescent City FC highlights partnership with Crescent City Soccer

Crescent City Soccer (CCS) and Crescent City Football Club (CCFC) have partnered to build a stronger community for the game of soccer and further facilitate the footballing culture here in New Orleans.

“Crescent City Soccer’s mission statement (We exist to create a community of soccer in New Orleans by enabling anyone to participate and experience the game as a part of a network of friends, resources, and lifestyle.) shares some of those same values that CCFC wants to bring to the table.” said club General Manager Jonathan Rednour.

Crescent City Soccer was founded in 2009 and has operated as one of the top soccer organizations in the state of Louisiana, offering 6v6, 7v7 and 11v11 leagues for adults and younger players in New Orleans. CCS has worked with numerous New Orleans area schools assisting with creating and enhancing school and athletic programs. Also, assisting to enable facilities, equipment, funding and specific needs for young students looking to experience athletic programs.

“I’ve enjoyed seeing the adult soccer community come together in New Orleans”, said co-founder PJ Lynch. “It’s really exciting to see the league have many of its participants playing for Crescent City FC.”

Sign up information can be found here at http://www.crescentcitysoccer.com/registration/ or email pj@crescencitysoccer.com.

To learn more about Crescent City Soccer, please visit www.crescencitysoccer.com or follow them via social media at @CrescentCitySoccer

All Game Day Staff Wanted

Looking to gain quality experience working in the sports field? Crescent City FC is currently looking to hire game day staff for all home games! There are a number of paid positions to apply for such as camera operator, ticket gate, merchandise booth and more. All candidates must be available to work 3-4 hours on match days. If you’re interested in joining our team, please fill out the form below.

Update: Crescent City FC set open tryouts on April 18th for 1st and U23 team

Crescent City FC is holding an open tryout for both the CCFC first team and U23 program on Saturday, March 18th from 3-6 PM at Holy Cross Field (5500 Paris Ave, New Orleans).

Tryout participants will receive a tryout t-shirt and a discount code for 2020 merchandise. Open to players 16 and older. All registrants will receive an informational email closer to April 18th.

Registration is limited, so interested participants should register now at https://www.crescentcityfc.com/product/2020-tryouts/

The tryout is open to the general public and free to attend for spectators.

Crescent City FC is set to begin its first season, competing in the Gulf Coast Premier League (GCPL) beginning on May 9th.

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

Crescent City FC announces plans to begin competition in the 2020 summer season

Crescent City Football Club (CCFC) is pleased to announce intentions of fielding an elite men’s team to play in the great city of New Orleans in 2020. The club will embrace the city of New Orleans and all of its rich culture and history. CCFC will approach the 2020 season by building a strong competitive team comprised of local and regional talent. As we take on the colors and heartbeat of the city, we aim to represent New Orleans through the beautiful game.

Crescent City FC was formed in 2015 by a small group of coaches and players which participated in a small number of exhibition matches. The founders felt at the time that the overall landscape of United States soccer was not ready for a community based club. A new group of owners, investors and partners believe that the time is right to bring soccer to the city of New Orleans. A focus of exciting on-field competition paired with a lively game day experience for fans, we will quickly become New Orleans’ team.

More details to come including home field location, team tryouts, club merchandise, partnerships and much more. Until then, visit the club website crescentcityfc.com and follow @crescentcityfc on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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