The Midwest Premier League (MWPL) is proud to welcome Grand Rapids SC as the latest expansion club for the 2025 season. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the club will call Mehney Field in East Grand Rapids its home and will bring a wealth of soccer expertise and enthusiasm to the league.
Grand Rapids SC features an experienced leadership group, including General Manager TJ VanSlooten, Head Coach Edis Maric, and Technical Director Fabian Rodriguez. Together, they bring a deep understanding of the game and a commitment to building a competitive and community-focused club.
“We’re thrilled to join the MWPL and compete alongside so many respected and prestigious clubs,” said TJ VanSlooten, General Manager. “We look forward to representing Grand Rapids with pride and embracing the challenge of facing neighboring teams we admire.”
The addition of Grand Rapids SC reflects the MWPL’s ongoing mission to expand its reach and elevate the level of competition across the Midwest. Grand Rapids, as Michigan’s second-largest city, has a rich soccer culture and a passionate fan base that will undoubtedly support the club as it embarks on this new journey.
“We’re excited to be adding a second expansion club in Michigan’s second-biggest city,” said Steve Beckman, MWPL President. “Grand Rapids SC has only been around for a short period of time, but the club’s administrators have a lot of experience in the game, and that will help them contribute to the growth of the players in their area.“
Grand Rapids SC is already hard at work preparing for their debut season, focusing on assembling a talented roster and establishing a strong presence both on and off the field. Their commitment to excellence and community engagement aligns perfectly with the MWPL’s values and vision.
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The Midwest Premier League is an American regional soccer league run by its member clubs. The goals of the league are to focus on sustainability, the promotion of high-level competition between clubs, and the support of all of its members through the sharing of ideas and best practices. The league’s 2024 season involved 37 clubs from 6 different states and included the league’s first-ever system of promotion and relegation.
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