GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Glory started as a women's soccer team in 2019 and are launching a men's soccer team to compete in the Midwest Premier League in the Heartland Conference.
It was announced on Wednesday, the Green Bay Glory will play their home games at the Banta Bowl, located on the campus of Lawrence University in Appleton. Team officials have confirmed that the men's and women's teams will practice at Banta Bowl and Capital Credit Union Park.
Green Bay Packers announce search committee tasked with hiring next CEO
Founded by Kerry Geocaris and Melissa Cruz-Cuene, the women's team has been successful and now Geocaris' son, Elliot Bordini, heads the men's team. Bordini, a collegiate footballer, will look to help replicate the success of the women's team.
“I've been in awe of what Glory has accomplished and what they do for the female athletes and the community is incredible,” said Elliot Bordini, the son of the founder of the Green Bay Glory women's team. “I want to be involved in providing opportunities for players like myself who want to stay in love with the game and aspire to make something of themselves on and off the pitch.”
Geocaris is excited to work alongside her son to bring more exposure to the men's and women's teams.
“I am excited by the natural evolution of our organization to now include a men's soccer team,” Geocaris added. “Community support for the women's team has laid a solid foundation for the men's team to thrive. With this expansion, we aim to make an even bigger impact by uniting our community through the beautiful game.”
Midwest Premier League Commissioner Patrick Hodgins issued a statement welcoming the Green Bay Glory and is excited to see what the team can do in its inaugural season.
Packers announce participating players and locations for 2024 Tailgate Tour
“We are very excited to welcome Glory to the MWPL for their inaugural men's team season,” explained Hodgins. “They have brought passion and quality to the Green Bay area for their local players in the Women's program and we know they will continue to show the same commitment on the Men's side.”
The Green Bay Glory are the second team from Wisconsin to participate in the Heartland Conference in the Midwest Premier League and will compete alongside Bayern United from Milwaukee.
