AC Grand Rapids

AC Grand Rapids
Full nameAthletic Club Grand Rapids
FoundedDecember 17, 2024; 22 months ago (2024-12-17)
StadiumAmway Stadium
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Capacity8,500
OwnersDavid Van Andel
Dan DeVos
PresidentDarrius Barnes
Head coachErik Bushey
LeagueMLS Next Pro

Athletic Club Grand Rapids, referred to as AC Grand Rapids, is an American professional soccer team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 2024, the team plans to make its MLS Next Pro debut in 2027.

History

On December 17, 2024, MLS Next Pro awarded an expansion team to an ownership group based in the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The team is owned by David Van Andel and Dan DeVos. They are planned to begin play in 2027 at Amway Stadium, a soccer-specific venue that began construction in 2024 and will have 8,500 seats.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Grand Rapids to Launch MLS NEXT Pro Team in 2027" (Press release). MLS Next Pro. December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  2. ↑ McVicar, Brian (December 18, 2024). "Van Andel, DeVos families creating Michigan's first MLS NEXT Pro soccer team". MLive.com. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  3. ↑ Crandall, Kayla (December 17, 2024). "Grand Rapids' new men's professional soccer team shares league details". WZZM. Retrieved December 17, 2024.