| Full name | Athletic Club Grand Rapids |
|---|---|
| Founded | December 17, 2024; 11 months ago (2024-12-17) |
| Stadium | Amway Stadium Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Capacity | 8,500 |
| Owners | David Van Andel Dan DeVos |
| League | MLS Next Pro |
Athletic Club Grand Rapids, referred to asAC Grand Rapids, is an American professionalsoccer team based inGrand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 2024, the team plans to make itsMLS Next Pro debut in 2027.
On December 17, 2024, MLS Next Pro awarded an expansion team to an ownership group based in the city ofGrand Rapids, Michigan. The team, temporarily named West Michigan Soccer, will be owned by David Van Andel andDan DeVos.[1] They are planned to begin play in 2027 atAmway Stadium, asoccer-specific venue that began construction in 2024 and will have 8,500 seats.[2][3]