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Bring Back the Cleveland Crunch

Bring Back the Cleveland Crunch

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Started by Louis Kastelic 11 years, 6 months ago
Recently in 2014, a new professional indoor soccer league was formed called the MASL (Major Arena Soccer League). The MASL brought teams together from the MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League) and from the PASL (Professional Arena Soccer League). Currently, the MASL is the highest professional indoor soccer league in the United States. Given the rich history and tradition of professional indoor soccer in Cleveland, Ohio, there is firm belief amongst many in North East, Ohio that professional indoor soccer can succeed in this area once again like it did in the '70s, '80s, and '90s. A select group of people would like to determine if pursuing a professional indoor soccer team in Cleveland is worthwhile. More specifically, this group would like to bring back the Cleveland Crunch! Please sign the petition and share with anyone else who may be interested in signing as well.


The ultimate goal is for the newly formed Cleveland Crunch to gather enough interest and sponsorships to join the MASL and play in a professional arena in Northeast, Ohio. With that said, it is understood that this is something that does not happen over night. If there is enough interest from fans and sponsors, then we will do our best to establish an organization that will be around for a long time. If this requires playing in smaller leagues such as the PASL Premier or other similar leagues in the beginning in order to establsih our brand and image, then so be it. We plan to do whatever is necessary to make this a successful venture for all involved.


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Reached 100 supporters

June 22, 2016

55 Comments

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Chris kowalewski
10 years ago Featured

Yes, please bring back indoor soccer to Cleveland, I've been a fan since the beginning of the Force to the Crunch and back to the Force them to the Freeze for their short time and was hoping we would go to the new league, there are still plenty of fans that are waiting for soccer to return to Cleveland

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Adam Sand
10 years ago Featured

Go Crunch. I'd love to try out and play for the team I grew up having season tickets to and knowing so many of the players.

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Michael Higgins
11 years ago Featured

Cleveland should have NEVER lost our indoor soccer team! We have always supported indoor soccer and we will again! Bring back the Crunch/Force! Play at the Convo (Wolstein Center) or maybe it could work at Public Hall. I have been a fan since 1980 and rarely ever missed a game since 1982. Witnessed all three championships in person. This needs to happen. Cleveland is a premier indoor soccer city. With all the yourth soccer in the area, there is no reason we can't get enough support at the games.

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RJ Pooch
11 years ago Featured

Loved the Crunch (and Force), watched the Freeze last year and have been a AFC Cleveland supporter since day one. Support Local Soccer! Go to the games, be seen, support your club and city. I hope that an indoor team is brought back to Cleveland… I also hope to see you all come out and support the team we already have, AFC Cleveland. Nothing proves interest and market viability like butts in seats. I prefer to stand, but you get the point.

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Tony Kastelic
11 years ago Featured

As the former equipment manager for the Crunch and Force, I can truly say indoor soccer is a great sport to watch, and great family entertainment!

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Judson McKinney
11 years ago Featured

Bring professional soccer to an area where almost everyone has played soccer at some point in their life. So much talent in the area that has to leave to pursue higher levels of competition.

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David Jeffrey Merwin
4 years ago

Semper Fi

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Mike
8 years ago

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