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November 8, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Athletic Club Grand Rapids (AC Grand Rapids) on Saturday introduced Darrius Barnes as president of the MLS NEXT Pro team at a news conference held at Brewer Park in Byron Center during the inaugural OOSA Classic, a youth soccer tournament presented by The Soccer Rebellion and AC Grand Rapids.
The 38-year-old native of Raleigh, North Carolina, becomes the first hire of AC Grand Rapids, which will begin play in 2027 at the new Amway Stadium on Grand Rapids' West Side.
Barnes spent the last four year... Full Story
September 27, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Before a lively crowd at Calder Plaza this afternoon, West Michigan Soccer officially unveiled the name and brand identity for the region's new MLS NEXT Pro team: Athletic Club Grand Rapids (AC Grand Rapids).
The reveal marked a milestone moment for soccer in West Michigan as fans, families, and community members gathered to witness the team's name and crest for the first time. The celebration featured team branded face painting, food trucks, live art and music, and the chance to purchase official te... Full Story
December 17, 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In a groundbreaking development for soccer fans in Grand Rapids, MLS NEXT Pro has awarded West Michigan with the league's sixth independent team. Today, team owners and league officials announced that a Grand Rapids-based club will soon join MLS NEXT Pro, the top development league for professional men's soccer in the United States and Canada.
Launched in 2022 by Major League Soccer to complete the pro player pathway between MLS NEXT youth academies and MLS first teams, MLS NEXT Pro recently complet... Full Story
The Athletic Club Grand Rapids are an outdoor soccer team. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they are a member of the MLS NEXT Pro.
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Darrius Barnes Named President of Athletic Club Grand Rapids
November 8, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Athletic Club Grand Rapids (AC Grand Rapids) on Saturday introduced Darrius Barnes as president of the MLS NEXT Pro team at a news conference held at Brewer Park in Byron Center during the inaugural OOSA Classic, a youth soccer tournament presented by The Soccer Rebellion and AC Grand Rapids.
The 38-year-old native of Raleigh, North Carolina, becomes the first hire of AC Grand Rapids, which will begin play in 2027 at the new Amway Stadium on Grand Rapids' West Side.
Barnes spent the last four year... Full StoryMore Athletic Club Grand Rapids stories below
Athletic Club Grand Rapids Unveiled as Name of West Michigan's MLS NEXT Pro Team
September 27, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Before a lively crowd at Calder Plaza this afternoon, West Michigan Soccer officially unveiled the name and brand identity for the region's new MLS NEXT Pro team: Athletic Club Grand Rapids (AC Grand Rapids).
The reveal marked a milestone moment for soccer in West Michigan as fans, families, and community members gathered to witness the team's name and crest for the first time. The celebration featured team branded face painting, food trucks, live art and music, and the chance to purchase official te... Full StoryGrand Rapids Business Leaders Invest in Michigan's First MLS NEXT Pro Soccer Team
December 17, 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In a groundbreaking development for soccer fans in Grand Rapids, MLS NEXT Pro has awarded West Michigan with the league's sixth independent team. Today, team owners and league officials announced that a Grand Rapids-based club will soon join MLS NEXT Pro, the top development league for professional men's soccer in the United States and Canada.
Launched in 2022 by Major League Soccer to complete the pro player pathway between MLS NEXT youth academies and MLS first teams, MLS NEXT Pro recently complet... Full StoryAthletic Club Grand Rapids News
- Darrius Barnes Named President of Athletic Club Grand Rapids - November 8, 2025
- Athletic Club Grand Rapids Unveiled as Name of West Michigan's MLS NEXT Pro Team - September 27, 2025
- Grand Rapids Business Leaders Invest in Michigan's First MLS NEXT Pro Soccer Team - December 17, 2024
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Athletic Club Grand Rapids Minor League Soccer
League: MLS NEXT ProHome: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: Outdoor
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Athletic Club Grand Rapids Headlines
- Darrius Barnes named first president of AC Grand Rapids soccer team - MLS NEXT Pro MLive (November 12)
- AC Grand Rapids: Readers react to new MLS Next Pro soccer team name - MLS NEXT Pro MLive (October 7)
- AC Grand Rapids: What do you think of new Grand Rapids MLS NEXT Pro soccer team's name? - MLS NEXT Pro MLive (September 29)
- New Grand Rapids MLS NEXT pro soccer team reveals official name, logo and colors - MLS NEXT Pro MLive (September 27)
- New Grand Rapids pro soccer team name: Public reveal planned for Saturday - MLS NEXT Pro MLive (September 25)
- What's next for Major League Soccer's newest franchise in West Michigan - MLS NEXT Pro MLive (December 17)
- Van Andel, DeVos families creating Michigan's first MLS NEXT Pro soccer team - MLS NEXT Pro MLive (December 17)
- VIDEO: MLS NEXT Pro Special Announcement! - MLS NEXT Pro YouTube (December 17)
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