Risers
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Muskegon Risers fall to Grand Rapids FC 1-0 in a tight game at Houseman Field
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comGRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Football Club was only playing an exhibition game, but revenge may have still been a factor.
Last...
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Muskegon Risers open season with a 5-1 loss on the road to Detroit FC
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The Muskegon Risers got off to a slow start to their 2016 season with a 5-1 loss on the road to Detroit City FC on...
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Muskegon Risers set to kick off 2016 soccer season with three road games
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The Muskegon Risers are preparing to kick off their second season of professional soccer with three straight road games – including one in Grand Rapids...
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Risers draw another big crowd at the arena, talk about becoming a year-round team
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON – It may be a frigid February weekend, but the Muskegon Risers soccer club continues to make waves downtown.
The Risers on...
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Risers pondering league membership, an indoor schedule and a new stadium
By Steve Gunn
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON – This may be the offseason for the Muskegon Risers pro soccer team, but there’s a lot going on behind the...
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[VIDEO] Highlights from the Muskegon Risers arena soccer match against Detroit Waza FLO
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Area soccer fans converged on the first ever soccer game played at the L.C. Walker Arena on Saturday night.
Though the Muskegon Risers weren’t able to...
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Muskegon Risers fall in special indoor soccer exhibition, but everyone is pleased with the experience
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON – Muskegon’s L.C. Walker Arena has hosted its share of history over the last 55-years.
It has hosted political leaders, concerts, arena...
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Muskegon Risers will introduce local fans to indoor soccer with a special exhibition against Detroit on Saturday
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON – When the L.C. Walker Arena acquired a new turf surface in July, the first thought for many was arena football.
And...
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Risers wrap up the season with a second straight exciting victory over Grand Rapids FC
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON TOWNSHIP – The Muskegon Risers’ inaugural season came to a close with a grudge match against Grand Rapids FC Saturday at...
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Muskegon Risers get first road win with a 3-1 victory over Grand Rapids FC in front of a huge crowd at Houseman Field
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comGRAND RAPIDS – The Muskegon Risers and Grand Rapids Football Club are both first-year professional soccer teams.
But the Grand Rapids squad has...
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Muskegon Risers win the first round of their annual rivalry with the Milwaukee Brewers FC, 3-1
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON TOWNSHIP – Saturday marked the first edition of what will become an annual rivalry for the Muskegon Risers.
Muskegon hosted the Milwaukee...
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Gunderson leads Risers to a 3-1 victory over Oakland United in chippy game that ended early
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON TOWNSHIP – Robby Gunderson was more than ready to break into the scoring column for the Muskegon Risers, and he did...
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Muskegon Risers owner Matt Schmitt is having a ball with his return to the playing field
By Steve Gunn
LocalSportsJournal.comMSUKEGON – When Matt Schmitt returned to soccer with the Muskegon Risers, playing was not part of the plan.
He was going to...
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Mathandela honors his late grandmother by scoring the winning goal in the Risers’ 2-1 victory over Detroit
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON TOWNSHIP – Muskegon Risers defender Bandile “Banda” Mathandela lost his grandmother this week, but was unable to return to his homeland of South...
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Muskegon Risers return to their winning ways at home with a 4-0 victory over the Michigan Stars
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON TOWNSHIP – Last week, for the first time this season, the Muskegon Risers didn’t taste victory on their home field, instead...
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Muskegon Risers and AFC Ann Arbor play to a 1-1 deadlock
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON TOWNSHIP – Three weeks ago, the Muskegon Risers played a chippy match in Ann Arbor, losing 2-1 with a fight breaking out...
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Muskegon Risers remain unbeaten at home following a 5-1 whipping of Brujos FC in front of another big crowd
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON – The Muskegon Risers are having a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde inaugural season.
When at home Muskegon has dominated the competition,...
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Muskegon Risers still looking for first road victory following Saturday’s 2-0 loss in Des Moines
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The Muskegon Risers are still looking for their first victory on the road, following Saturday’s 2-0 loss to the host Des Moines Menace in Iowa.
Muskegon...
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Muskegon Risers brave the rain, beat CKS Warta 3-0 for their third straight win
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON – Until this weekend, the Muskegon Risers had been blessed with 70-plus degree temperatures and plenty of sunshine for home games.
At...
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Muskegon Risers win their second straight game, 3-0 over Chicago-based FC Adrenaline [VIDEO]
By Justin Haggerty
LocalSportsJournal.comMUSKEGON – The Muskegon Risers may not be in a league this season, but they are still playing for trophies.
They won the...
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