Peoria City and Chivas U23 savor “amazing” experience of first Copa Peoria series

Peoria City goalkeeper Lucas Fontana watches upfield as thousands of fans pack the stands during Peoria City's game against Chivas de Guadalajara U23 on June 12. Jonathan Michel/Clutch Sports Media

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Peoria played host to a soccer spectacle unlike any other that’s been seen in the city when Peoria City, the third-year USL League Two squad, welcomed some famed international visitors and thousands of fans who packed into Shea Stadium over the course of two days. 

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