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Athletic Club Grand Rapids Unveiled as Name of West Michigan’s MLS NEXT Pro Team
CONTACT: Amy LeFebre, Truscott Rossman | 616-450-4292 | alefebre@truscottrossman.com Athletic Club Grand Rapids Unveiled as Name of West Michigan’s MLS NEXT Pro Team Community gathers at Calder Plaza to celebrate new team name, crest and colors GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Before a lively crowd at Calder Plaza this afternoon, West Michigan Soccer officially unveiled the…
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‘A Dream’: How Amway Stadium and Growing GR Soccer Scene Excite Locals, Boost Economy (Grand Riverfront News)
Homegrown soccer player and coach Brad Dunwell calls Grand Rapids’ new stadium “a dream.” The multi-purpose venue will host soccer, lacrosse, and other community events, spurring regional economic growth. RED FULL GRAND RIVERFRONT ARTICLE HERE
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MICHIGAN FUTBOL ACADEMY JOINS MLS NEXT FOR 2025-2026 SEASON, BECOMING OFFICIAL ACADEMY OF WEST MICHIGAN’S MLS NEXT PRO TEAM PRESS RELEASE
Media invited to attend the first talent ID camp held on January 6 at MSA Woodland GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., Jan. 6, 2025 – West Michigan-based Michigan Futbol Academy (MFA) has been named the official academy affiliate of the newly announced West Michigan Soccer MLS NEXT Pro franchise and will join MLS NEXT in 2025-2026. This…
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Grand Rapids Business Leaders Invest in Michigan’s First MLS NEXT Pro Soccer Team Press Release
Grand Rapids Business Leaders Invest in Michigan’s First MLS NEXT Pro Soccer Team Professional men’s soccer team to play at Amway Stadium in 2027 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – (December 17, 2024) – In a groundbreaking development for soccer fans in Grand Rapids, MLS NEXT Pro has awarded West Michigan with the league’s sixth independent team. Today, team owners…
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Rockford Construction named construction manager of Amway Soccer Stadium (WOOD TV8)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Rockford Construction has been selected as the construction manager for the Amway Soccer Stadium project. The construction company has formed a joint venture with AECOM Hunt to build the stadium. AECOM has managed venues such as Lucas Oil Stadium, Mercedes Benz Stadium and SoFi Stadium. “We are thrilled to collaborate with AECOM…
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Now that Grand Rapids soccer stadium has a name, when will it have a team? (MLIVE)
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Now that the planned Grand Rapids soccer stadium has a name, many community members are no doubt wondering: What team will call the 8,500-seat venue home? As of now, project officials aren’t ready to show their cards. But an announcement could come as soon as December, said Spencer Wheelock, a spokesperson…
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Grand Rapids Soccer Stadium Press Release
Grand Action 2.0 Press Release | Grand Rapids Soccer Stadium CONTACT: Amy LeFebre, Truscott Rossman | 616-450-4292 | alefebre@truscottrossman.com Amway pledges $33 Million Lead Gift in Campaign for Downtown Professional Soccer Stadium Grand Rapids-based global direct-sales giant secures stadium naming rights; advances vision to revitalize downtown riverfront Grand Rapids, Mich. – Grand Action 2.0 announced…
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Amway pledges $33 Million Lead Gift in Campaign for Downtown Professional Soccer Stadium (Amway Global)
Grand Rapids-based global direct-sales giant secures stadium naming rights; advances vision to revitalize downtown riverfront Grand Rapids, Michigan – November 18, 2024– Grand Action 2.0 announced today that Amway has pledged a lead gift of $33 million for design and construction of the professional soccer stadium planned for downtown Grand Rapids. With this gift, Amway secures naming rights for…