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Peoria City announces The House Barbell Club as 2024 Presenting Sponsor

(April 26, 2024 | Peoria, Illinois) – Peoria City is proud to announce The House Barbell Club and its partners
as the USL League Two franchise’s Presenting Sponsor for the 2024 season.

The House is the official sports performance and fitness center of Peoria City, offering athletes the ability to
train year-round with state-of-the-art equipment in The House’s facility at 7920 N. Sommer St. in Peoria.

“We are incredibly excited to collaborate with The House Barbell Club and its partners to provide a
comprehensive training environment for Peoria City and the Central Illinois Soccer Academy,” said Jim DeRose,
President of Peoria City. “The House and The Yard facilities and staff allow our players to maximize their talents
and athletic ability by providing a year-round destination for overall sport performance, recovery, soccer
specific fitness, and skill development.”

“The House Barbell Club and The Yard Peoria are committed to providing the soccer community with an elite
training environment for athletes of all ages.  Our commitment to Peoria City Soccer is an extension of our
enthusiasm to help the Central Illinois community Play Any Day,” said owner Josh Bellamy.

Sublimated on every Peoria City playing jersey designed by O’Neills Sportswear, The House logo will encompass
the chest of the jersey, while The Yard Peoria logo will be featured above the players’ numbers on the back of
the jersey.

Available on the official Peoria City online store, authentic replica jerseys are now available to purchase. The
link will be active until Monday, May 6th. Additional online stores are expected throughout the year.

All Peoria City home games will be played at Bradley University’s Shea Stadium and are scheduled to start at
7:30 p.m. Gates to the Industry Brewing Tailgate Zone will open at 4:30 p.m., with food trucks and drinks ready
to serve at 5:00 p.m.

2024 Peoria City Home Schedule (All games start at 7:30 p.m. at Shea Stadium)
Saturday, May 18 vs. Chicago Dutch Lions FC
Wednesday, May 29 vs. Sueño FC
Saturday, June 1 vs. Springfield FC (Lincoln Cup)
Saturday, June 15 vs. River Light FC
Saturday, June 22 vs. St. Charles FC (River Cities Cup)
Tuesday, July 2 vs. Chicago City SC
Saturday, July 6 vs. Des Moines Menace

Early-bird pricing for Peoria City Fieldhouse Bar and Grill Season Tickets is available online through April 30 by
visiting peoriacitysoccer.com/tickets. The club’s full-priced season-ticket costs, promotions schedule and single-
game ticket sales will be announced May 1.

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“Peoria will play home to future stars of American soccer.”
- Jim DeRose, Bradley University Head Soccer Coach

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