Cleveland Crunch

The Cleveland Crunch are BACK! The Crunch have been revived to take on a new challenge...a whole new North American Soccer pyramid. #ProRelForNA

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

Hi twitter, before we get started here, just wanted to take a second to explain what this account actually is all about. So please take the time, to read this thread and we hope you stick around for the journey that was inspired by @a_breezy_12 and @DoctorBenjy!

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

However, Gareth has decided to stay with the club and continue his non-playing career with the Crunch. He will join as a U21 assistant coach while continuing to study for his coaching qualifications. #ThankYouAndWelcomeBackGareth

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

We have some good news and bad news coming in the couple of weeks after the season. Bad news, Midfielder Gareth Barry has decided to hang up his boots and retire. There were questions over the signing of Barry but he proved to be instrumental in a team that won two trophies.

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

APRIL & MAY 2020:

CHAMPIONS! 🏆🍾🏆
⏫ BACK GO BACK PROMOTIONS INTO USL CHAMPIONSHIP (4th division of this system)
🖋 NEW SINGING: 17 year old 🇨🇦 Striker, Chaka Schmitke signed a pre contact to join the Crunch from Saskatoon HUSA

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

FEBRUARY & MARCH 2020:

🏆🍾 THE CRUNCH DEFEAT ARCH RIVALS PITTSBURGH IN THE USL CUP FINAL! First piece of silverware ✅

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

JANUARY 2020:

🏆 1-0 victory in the USL Cup Semi Finals. The Crunch will be playing in their first cup final since the revival next month!
⛔️ Defensive solidity continues. 4️⃣ clean sheets in 5️⃣ matches
🖋 NEW SIGNING: 30 year old 🇺🇸 Right Back, Kevin Venegas signed on a free

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2019:

🏆 Progressed through to the Semi Finals of the USL Cup!
🔥 Strong form sees us only losing and drawing once during the two months

Still 🔝 of the league!

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

OCTOBER:

📉 Slight dip in form, with 3️⃣ wins 2️⃣ Draws and 1️⃣ loss
🛑 The Crunch kept 4️⃣ clean sheets in 6️⃣ matches
🔝 of the league!

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

SEPTEMBER:

💪 Still unbeaten in the league, including 6️⃣ wins in a row
🏆 Advanced to the third round of the USL Cup with a victory after extra time.
😒 Bowed out of the Lamar Hunt NA Open Cup to top division side Monterry.

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

The first month of life in USL League One has started rather well...

5️⃣ clean sheets in 7️⃣ games in the month of August
🏆 Progressed in both cup competitions
👀 Outscored opponents 21-2 in all competitions during August

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

With these new signings and the retention of last years standout performers, comes a new level of expectation from both the board and the fans.

💰 The Crunch are the favorites to win the USL League One title this season, with odds of lifting the title coming in right around even

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

It has been a busy summer transfer window for the Crunch. Key players from last year, including top goal scorer Chandler Hoffman, signed new deals for the next season and beyond.

First, here are the players who will be leaving Cleveland. We thank them for being Crunch originals!

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

NEW SIGNINGS (cont.):

🇺🇸 Freddy Adu- LW - $575k
🇲🇽 Jonathan Vega- ST - $450k
🇲🇽 Juan de Dios Ramirez Rico- ST - $350k

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

SEASON ONE RECAP

🙌 Player of the season: Chandler Hoffman- 35 apps in all comps, 37 Goals, 4 assists

🆙 Promoted to USL League One via Promotion Playoffs

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

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[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

WE ARE GOING UP, SAY WE ARE GOING UP 🎉🍾🍾🍻

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

@FMAcidphire2185 Thanks guys 👊🏻

[Cleveland Crunch @CrunchCleveland]

The Cleveland Crunch will play UA Chihuahua in the Final. UAC, beat St. Louis FC, 7-1 in their semi final match.

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@CrunchCleveland You can do it