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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Win a Trip to Chicago: AC Grand Rapids is Giving Away Tickets to USMNT vs. Germany

    Every soccer fan knows that nothing beats the electricity of a massive international match. At AC Grand Rapids, we live and breathe the game, and we want to share that passion with you. We are thrilled to announce an exclusive giveaway for our community: Two tickets to see the U.S. Men’s National Team take on…