West Michigan Soccer is an American professional soccer team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 2024, the team plans to make its debut in MLS Next Pro in 2027.

West Michigan Soccer
Full nameWest Michigan Soccer
FoundedDecember 17, 2024; 15 days ago (2024-12-17)
StadiumAmway Stadium
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Capacity8,500
OwnersDavid Van Andel
Dan DeVos
LeagueMLS Next Pro

History

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On December 17, 2024, MLS Next Pro awarded an expansion team to the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1][2][3]The ownership group consists of David Van Andel and Dan DeVos. The club will play on the grounds of the under construction Amway Stadium.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Grand Rapids to Launch MLS NEXT Pro Team in 2027". Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "Grand Rapids' new men's professional soccer team shares league details". Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "A 'new era' for soccer in West Michigan as a professional team to debut in 2027". Retrieved December 17, 2024.
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