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AC Grand Rapids Fans pack First Supporters Meet-Up and Amway Stadium Logo Introduction
Excitement and anticipation were the overwhelming mood at the first AC Grand Rapids Supporters Meet-Up on Tuesday night at Küsterer Brauhaus on the West Side. Nearly 200 people joined the party to celebrate one year until ACGR kicks off and hear ACGR President Darrius Barnes give updates on the club. “I know what this sport…
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⚽ YOU’RE INVITED: FIRST Supporters Meet-Up & USMNT Watch Party!
This month marks a special milestone for AC Grand Rapids. We are now only one year away from the kickoff of our inaugural season at Amway Stadium! To celebrate this moment, we’re throwing a party. Join us on Tuesday, March 31, at Kusterer Brauhaus for our first official Supporters Meet-Up. Come hang out with other…
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Darrius Barnes Named President of Athletic Club Grand Rapids
Darrius Barnes Named President of Athletic Club Grand Rapids
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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…