About Athletic Club Grand Rapids
AC Grand Rapids is West Michigan’s professional men’s soccer club in MLS NEXT Pro, launching with a mission to elevate the sport, develop homegrown talent, and create remarkable matchday experiences. Our project is backed by local leadership and a new downtown stadium—bringing the pro game to the riverfront.
ACGR CLUB
AC Grand Rapids is West Michigan’s professional men’s soccer club in MLS NEXT Pro, launching in 2027 with a mission to elevate the sport, develop homegrown talent, and create remarkable matchday experiences.
Backed by passionate local leadership and a brand-new downtown stadium on the riverfront, AC Grand Rapids is here to do more than play soccer – we’re here to spark a movement.
Grand Rapids has always been a community that rallies together, and in 2027 we’ll take the pitch with the energy, grit, and pride of this city behind us. Join us now as a founding supporter and be part of the story before the first whistle blows.
OUR VALUES
HONESTY
RESPECT
TEAMWORK
EXCELLENCE
ENTHUSIASM
FUN
leadership
Our leadership team is deeply passionate about strengthening the sports community in West Michigan – bringing people together, creating opportunities for athletes, and building a lasting impact that goes beyond the game.
DAVID
VAN ANDEL
DAN
DEVOS
SCOTT
GORSLINE
CHRISTIAN
VAN ANDEL
COLE
DEVOS
AMWAY STADIUM
The home of AC Grand Rapids.
Nestled along Grand Rapids’ riverfront in the heart of the city, Amway Stadium is designed to be much more than a sports venue — it will be a vibrant community anchor and a centerpiece of downtown revitalization. The state-of-the-art stadium is envisioned as a multi-purpose, professional facility, structured to host pro soccer, youth and amateur matches, college events, and a wide range of entertainment and community gatherings.
Key Features & Vision
- Flexible, multi-use design to support not only pro soccer, but youth and amateur sports, concerts, cultural events, and more
- Seating for ~8,500 with room for expansion
- Tiered seating levels including suites, loge boxes, and multiple ticket price classes for accessibility
- Open and active concourses that allow fans to move freely, see the pitch from many vantage points, and engage with stadium amenities
- Plaza and gathering spaces flanking the stadium for pre-game activation, socializing, and community events
- Flexible, multi-use design to support not only pro soccer, but youth and amateur sports, concerts, cultural events, and more