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| {{Infobox football club | {{Infobox football club | ||
| | clubname = West Michigan Soccer | | clubname = West Michigan Soccer | ||
| | image = | | image = File:West_Michigan_Soccer.jpg | ||
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| | founded = {{start date and years ago|2024|12|17|mf=yes}} | | founded = {{start date and years ago|2024|12|17|mf=yes}} | ||
| | American = y | | American = y | ||
| | stadium = Amway Stadium | | stadium = Amway Stadium<br/>], ] | ||
| | capacity = 8,500 | | capacity = 8,500 | ||
| | owntitle = | | owntitle = Owners | ||
| | owner = David Van Andel<br>] | | owner = David Van Andel<br>] | ||
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| '''West Michigan Soccer''' is an American ] team based in ]. Founded in 2024, the team plans to make its debut in |
'''West Michigan Soccer''' is an American ] team based in ]. Founded in 2024, the team plans to make its debut in ] in 2027. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| On December 17, 2024, MLS Next Pro awarded an expansion team to the city of ].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mlsnextpro.com/news/grand-rapids-to-launch-mls-next-pro-team-in-2027 |title=Grand Rapids to Launch MLS NEXT Pro Team in 2027 |accessdate=December 17, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wzzm13.com/article/sports/soccer/west-michigan-soccer-league-details/69-4e1f7c3d-f0d1-4399-b084-d5aba028352a |title=Grand Rapids' new men's professional soccer team shares league details |accessdate=December 17, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/a-new-era-for-soccer-in-west-michigan |title=A 'new era' for soccer in West Michigan as a professional team to debut in 2027 |accessdate=December 17, 2024}}</ref>The ownership group consists of David Van Andel and ]. The club will play on the grounds of the under |
On December 17, 2024, MLS Next Pro awarded an expansion team to the city of ].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mlsnextpro.com/news/grand-rapids-to-launch-mls-next-pro-team-in-2027 |title=Grand Rapids to Launch MLS NEXT Pro Team in 2027 |accessdate=December 17, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wzzm13.com/article/sports/soccer/west-michigan-soccer-league-details/69-4e1f7c3d-f0d1-4399-b084-d5aba028352a |title=Grand Rapids' new men's professional soccer team shares league details |accessdate=December 17, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/a-new-era-for-soccer-in-west-michigan |title=A 'new era' for soccer in West Michigan as a professional team to debut in 2027 |accessdate=December 17, 2024}}</ref>The ownership group consists of David Van Andel and ]. The club will play on the grounds of the under construction Amway Stadium. | ||
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Soccer club | |
| Full name | West Michigan Soccer |
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| Founded | December 17, 2024; 11 days ago (2024-12-17) |
| Stadium | Amway Stadium Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Capacity | 8,500 |
| Owners | David Van Andel Dan DeVos |
| League | MLS Next Pro |
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.
History
On December 17, 2024, MLS Next Pro awarded an expansion team to the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan.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
References
- "Grand Rapids to Launch MLS NEXT Pro Team in 2027". Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- "Grand Rapids' new men's professional soccer team shares league details". Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- "A 'new era' for soccer in West Michigan as a professional team to debut in 2027". Retrieved December 17, 2024.
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