Welcome to Dandies F.C.
Dandies F.C. was born in 2021 from a vision of flair and tradition. We're not just a club — we're a movement of style, spirit, and creativity in football.
Our Achievements
- CISL Regular Season Champions: 2022, 2023, 2024
- Post Season Runner Ups: 2022, 2023, 2024
Our Proud Sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors whose support makes our success possible.
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Team Roster
Management
Andrew Friberg
Director of Football Operations
John Abboud
Goalkeeper Coach
Players
Nicolas Abboud
Forward
Joshua Abraham
Defender
Anthony Alwan
Forward
Fabi Arellano
Midfielder
Lucas Beebe
Defender
Zachary Boyer
Midfielder
Ashton Custer
Defender
Isaac Custer
Defender
Theodore Dimler
Goalkeeper
Adrian Flores
Defender
Thomas Graham
Defender
Caleb Hard
Forward
Alan Johnston
Defender
Jason Khoury
Forward
Kevin Khoury
Midfielder
Alexander Kott IV
Defender
Nevan Libert
Midfielder
Joel Mcintyre
Midfielder
Thomas Menke
Defender
Eli Polonus
Forward
Ulises Quintero
Defender
Jack Schaberg
Forward
Dillon Stickelmaier
Midfielder
Spencer Wagner
Defender
Tristan Wagner
A lil bit of Everything
Referees
Joseph Grooss
Official Referee
Nicolas Abboud
Player Profile
Position: Forward
Height: 5'10"
Nationality: Lebanese
Jersey Number: 8
Joined: 2021
Fun Facts
- Captain of the Lebanese National Team
- Makes a mean Smash burger
- Flosses daily
- Invented the word "chestnut"
- Works at Khourys Cuisine
- Passed his DAT Exam
Player Highlights
Joshua Abraham
Player Profile
Position: Defender
Height: 5'10"
Nationality: United States
Jersey Number: 17
Joined: 2024
Fun Facts
- Known for his consistent work ethic and calm demeanor under pressure
- Vocal leader on and off the pitch — sets the tone in the locker room
- Always reliable in defense; reads the game extremely well
- One of the most outgoing personalities on the squad — brings the energy
Anthony Alwan
Player Profile
Position: Forward
Height: 5'9"
Nationality: Brazilian
Jersey Number: TBD
Joined: 2021
Fun Facts
- Brazilian born
- In a loving and committed relationship
- Invented the Venom Dance
- Invented the Bicycle (Antho) kick
- Likes the occasional "Beer"
- Guilty Pleasure Song: Boys a Liar Pt. 2 – Ice Spice
- Can do a backflip
Andrew Friberg
- 2010 U9 Boys Puma Cup Champion
- Height: 6'4"
- Professional Scout
- Pro Player comp: Kevin De Bruyne
- "Tall, Slender, and Sexy" – Nicolas Abboud
- 2023 best box-to-box midfielder in the CISL
- Featured in Football Manager
- Grand Champion in Rocket League
John Abboud
- Allegedly punched an opponent
- Nicknames: The Truth, Aura of a Legend, Jean, ., The One, Fousey Jr., Arab YN, Jake from Lauderdale
- Always half naked
- Chainless
- Financial Advisor
- Height: 5'9" When he stands on his money 5'9 2/3"
- 5-0 in all fights
- Has been compared to the likes of Duke Dennis and Marlon
- Main character
Jason Khoury
Player Profile
Position: Forward
Height: 6'0"
Nationality: Lebanese
Jersey Number: 88
Joined: 2023
Fun Facts
- Height: 6'1" on a bad day 6'3" on a good day
- Nicknames: Mister Aura, Bitcoin Boy, Heyhan, Jason Arab
- Founder of Tim Cheese
- Likes milk and cookies
- 4.47 40 yard dash time
- Partial owner in Rock bar night club
- "Chick. Magnet."
- 2x POTM
- Vanishes after July 10th
Ulises Quintero
Player Profile
Position: Defender
Height: 6'0"
Nationality: Mexico
Jersey Number: 22
Joined: 2024
Fun Facts
- Transferred over to Dandies F.C. summer of '24
- Nonchalant
- Horchata Chef
- Future Engineer of America
- Professional Horse Jockey
- Voted most likely to succeed at Quest Charter School
- Nicknames: Mister Steal Yo Girl, Professor DJ, Wizard of Aux, Lover Boy, Mister "Where my hug at?" jajajaja
- Pro Player Comp: Rafael Marquez
Alan Johnston
Player Profile
Position: Defender
Height: 5'10"
Nationality: Scotland
Jersey Number: 19
Joined: 2021
Fun Facts
- Trivia connoisseur
- Voted best Mustache in Peoria
- Thinks 1 Gorilla would beat 100 humans
- Dog is named after Indiana Jones
- Has officially split the G for a Guinness 1,158 times
- Gives great financial advice
- Won the superlative for best laugh in high school
- Enjoys Heads Up
- Best Jewish player in the CISL
Alexander Kott IV
Player Profile
Position: CB
Height: 6'1"
Nationality: Czech Republic
Jersey Number: 12
Joined: 2021
Fun Facts
- Avid Anime Viewer
- Fastest man in the world
- Watches the art of defending before every match
- 0 career red cards
- Got spat on by an opponent for a clean tackle
- Guilty pleasure song: I think I'm in Love - Kat Dahlia
- Pro player comp: Sergio Ramos
- Good at puzzles
Zachary Boyer
Player Profile
Position: CDM
Height: 6'0"
Nationality: United States
Jersey Number: 13
Joined: 2022
Fun Facts
- Coachable, gives 110% effort consistently
- Only freshman to make varsity and start all season
- Named All-Conference Honorable Mention as a freshman in the Big 12 Conference
- Only freshman in the Big 12 to receive the honor
- Awarded Academic All-Conference
- Attended Washington Gifted Middle School; enrolled in IB program at Richwoods High School
- Has been a varsity starter all four years of high school
- Current team captain
- Named 1st Team All-Conference for both sophomore and junior years
- Academic All-Conference honoree for sophomore and junior years
Fabi Arellano
Player Profile
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5'10"
Nationality: United States
Jersey Number: 4
Joined: 2025
Fun Facts
- IHSA State Champion with Peoria Notre Dame
- Known for his high soccer IQ and composure on the ball
- Technically sound and consistently reliable in the midfield
- Calm under pressure and always makes the smart play
- A true team-first player who leads by example
Lucas Beebe
Player Profile
Position: Defender
Height: 5'10"
Nationality: Armenia
Jersey Number: 3
Joined: 2021
Fun Facts
- Minority owner of Bacci Pizzeria — and insists the slices are bigger when he's around.
- Blistering pace? How about a 4:26 mile — confirmed and clocked.
- Frequently spotted in his signature Irishman's cap — a style icon on and off the pitch.
- Known affectionately by the squad as the "Prince of Peoria."
- Rumor has it, he personally founded Morton, Illinois. Historical accuracy pending.
- Winner of the coveted “Best Smile” competition at Blessed Sacrament — and it still beams today.
- Reliable and composed at the back — a coach's dream with unmatched discipline and presence.
- A natural leader who brings both grit and class to the defensive line every match.
Joseph Grooss
Referee Bio
- Has been a referee for 112 professional matches
- Won the Miles Teller look-a-like contest in 2023
- Favorite playing career memory: When John Abboud allegedly punched an opponent
- Trademarked the acronym: GFYS
- Played on the Alabama Soccer Team
- Once turned down a $5 bribe to match fix
- Voted the best referee in the central Illinois area
Isaac Custer
Bio coming soon.
Ashton Custer
Bio coming soon.
Theodore Dimler
Bio coming soon.
Adrian Flores
Bio coming soon.
Thomas Graham
Bio coming soon.
Caleb Hard
Bio coming soon.
Kevin Khoury
Bio coming soon.
Nevan Libert
Bio coming soon.
Joel Mcintyre
Bio coming soon.
Thomas Menke
Bio coming soon.
Eli Polonus
Bio coming soon.
Jack Schaberg
Bio coming soon.
Dillon Stickelmaier
Bio coming soon.
Spencer Wagner
Bio coming soon.
Tristan Wagner
Bio coming soon.
2024 Match Schedule
| Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/1 (Sun) | 2:50 PM | PSV Blues | Dandies FC | Hickory Grove |
| 6/3 (Tue) | 6:15 PM | Dandies FC | Internationals | Detweiller |
| 6/8 (Sun) | 1:00 PM | Dandies FC | PSC | Detweiller |
| 6/10 (Tue) | 6:15 PM | Club Deportivo | Dandies FC | Detweiller |
| 6/15 (Sun) | 1:00 PM | Dandies FC | Olympia SFC | Detweiller |
| 6/17 (Tue) | 6:15 PM | Flyers United | Dandies FC | Detweiller |
| 6/22 (Sun) | 2:50 PM | Internationals | Dandies FC | McCallen |
| 6/24 (Tue) | 6:15 PM | PSV DarkBlues | Dandies FC | Hickory Grove |
| 6/29 (Sun) | 1:00 PM | Dandies FC | PSV Blues | Detweiller |
| 7/13 (Sun) | 1:00 PM | Dandies FC | WarKittens | Detweiller |
| 7/17 (Thu) | 6:15 PM | PSV DarkBlues | Dandies FC | Hickory Grove |
| 7/20 (Sun) | 1:00 PM | WarKittens | Dandies FC | Mossville |
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Matchday Performances
Stay tuned! Match-by-match performances will be posted here once the 2025 season begins.