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AC Grand Rapids to co-host FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Party at Acrisure Amphitheater on July 19
Get ready to take your World Cup passion to the next level, Grand Rapids. We’re thrilled to announce we are co-hosting West Michigan’s biggest FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Watch Party at the new Acrisure Amphitheater on Sunday, July 19. Presented in partnership by FOX 17, the Acrisure Amphitheater, the West Michigan Sports Commission, Experience…
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Gear Up, GR! The official AC Grand Rapids online shop is now open
The wait is over. Whether you’re cheering from the stands, attending a World Cup watch party, or hitting the town, you can now do it “ACGR style.” We are thrilled to announce the launch of the official AC Grand Rapids Online Shop! Starting today, fans can purchase club apparel that expresses their support for ACGR…
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Stylish Host: Artist Nate Knoth Reimagines Grand Rapids as a World Cup Host City
As the world converges on our country for the FIFA World Cup, AC Grand Rapids has partnered with local artist Nate Knoth to create a visual love letter to West Michigan soccer culture. The poster imagines the poster that would’ve been created if GR had been named a host city for the tournament. A Fusion…
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AC Grand Rapids Launches Inaugural Season Ticket Deposit Campaign for Historic 2027 Debut Season
West Michigan soccer fans can now secure priority seat access to be at Amway Stadium from day one. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 3, 2026) – The countdown to professional soccer in West Michigan officially accelerates today as AC Grand Rapids launches its inaugural season ticket deposit campaign. Starting today, fans across the region have their…
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UPDATED: AC Grand Rapids “Summer of Soccer” Celebrates GR’s Soccer Culture during the World Cup
AC Grand Rapids is ready to celebrate soccer this summer, supporting the vibrant soccer culture in West Michigan during this once-in-a-generation soccer-filled summer when the 2026 FIFA World Cup is hosted in the United States. Through a series of exciting community-focused events and experiences, ACGR’s Summer of Soccer will tap into the global soccer energy…
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AC Grand Rapids Names World Cup-Winning Coach B.J. Snow VP of Sporting Operations & Strategy
West Michigan native joins ACGR to oversee club’s sporting strategy ahead of 2027 launch AC Grand Rapids today announced the hiring of B.J. Snow as Vice President of Sporting Operations & Strategy. This is a key hire for the MLS NEXT Pro expansion club, which will begin play in 2027 at the new Amway Stadium…
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Rep Your Club! Apply to join the AC Grand Rapids Street Team Today
As AC Grand Rapids prepares to launch at the Amway Stadium in 2027, we aren’t just building a team—we’re building a club. And we want you to join! We are looking for passionate, high-energy soccer fans to join our Street Team and represent the club in the community throughout the summer. What is the AC…
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World Cup Film Event: Celebrating Soccer and Community at Grand Rapids Art Museum
This June, join AC Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Art Museum for an exclusive screening of the documentary Summer of ’94 — a nostalgic look back at the team that changed American soccer forever. As anticipation of this summer’s FIFA World Cup continues to grow, AC Grand Rapids is thrilled to bring a special…