Midwest United FC

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Midwest United FC
Midwest United FC logo.png
Founded2016 (as Grand Rapids FC)
StadiumMidwest United FC Soccer Complex
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Head CoachLewis Robinson
League USL W League
2022Great Lakes Division: 2nd
Playoffs: DNQ
Website Club website

Midwest United FC is an American soccer club based in Grand Rapids, Michigan who play in the Great Lakes Division of the USL W League. The team was founded in 2016 as the women's side to the Grand Rapids FC brand. Their first season was in 2017. [1] In December 2019, Midwest United FC assumed ownership of the team and rebranded it under their name. [2]

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History

Grand Rapids FC (GRFC) was started in 2014 by a group of Grand Rapids residents as a community-funded project. The men's team's first season was in 2015 in the newly formed Great Lakes Premier League before moving to the National Premier Soccer League. After two successful seasons that showed average attendance figures over 4,000 each season, the owners announced on November 1, 2016 that they would be adding a women's team to the Grand Rapids FC brand. Their first season was in 2017 in the United Women's Soccer league. [1] [3]

The Grand Rapids FC women won the 2017 UWS Championship in their inaugural season [4] on July 22, 2017 at their home stadium, defeating the defending champions Santa Clarita Blue Heat 3 goals to 1.

In December 2019, the Grand Rapids FC brand underwent restructuring. The ownership model was changed and the men's team changed leagues. During this time, the ownership of the women's side was transferred to Midwest United FC and their name was changed to reflect this change. [2] [5]

Stadium

The team's current stadium is Midwest United FC Soccer Complex in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The team's original home field was at Grandville High School in Grandville, Michigan. They have also played home matches at Aquinas College and Houseman Field.

Record attendance

Players

2023 roster

[6] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
0 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Heather Leja
0 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brylee Borgman
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Isabelle Okoroafo
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Lauren Boafo
2 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Madison Cotta
3 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Meredith Vance
4 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Stephanie Currie
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Lindsay Cole
6 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Maya Dean
7 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brittney Probst
8 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Raegan Cox
8 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Katherine Welch
9 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ava Metaj
10 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Olivia Dault
11 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Maeva Lichtensteiger
11 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Anna Bennett
No.Pos.NationPlayer
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jada Burgin
12 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Macey Wierenga
13 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Matéa Diekema
14 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Rachael Wright
15 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sydney Shenk
16 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Shakira O'Malley
17 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Olivia Albert
18 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Olivia Brunink
19 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Heidi Thomasma
20 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Isabelle Gilmore
21 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ella Onstott
22 MF Flag of Japan.svg  JPN Sachiko Gamo
23 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Elle Otto
24 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jenna Smith
29 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jen Blitchok

Notable former players

Head coaches

Honors

United Women's Soccer

Minor competitions

Year-by-year

Year Tier LeagueRegular SeasonPlayoffs
20172 UWS 1st of 7, Midwest (8–1–1) UWS champions
20182 UWS 2nd of 7, Midwest (7–1–2) National semifinal
20192 UWS 4th of 6, Midwest (3–5–2) Conference final
20202 UWS Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic [7]
20212 UWS 1st of 5, Midwest North (9–0–1) National semifinal
20224 USLW 2nd of 8, Great Lakes (7–3–2)DNQ
20234 USLW 4th of 6, Great Lakes (5–5–2)DNQ

Historic record vs opponents

Legend
0–0–0Win–loss-draw
0–0Win–loss
*No games played
OpponentLeaguePlayoffsMI CupPlayedTotalGFGAGDWin %
Flag of Michigan.svg AFC Ann Arbor 3–2–1**63–2–1911–2.583
Flag of Illinois.svg Chicago KICS1–0**11–031+21.000
Flag of Ohio.svg Cleveland Force SC1–1**21–1220.500
Flag of Connecticut.svg Connecticut Fusion*0–1*10–112–1.000
Flag of Michigan.svg Corktown AFC2–00–0–1 (1–0 PKs)*32–0–1117+4.833
Flag of Michigan.svg Detroit City FC 6–0**66–0176+111.000
Flag of Michigan.svg Detroit Sun FC4–21–0–1 (1–0 PKs)*85–2–11511+4.688
Flag of Indiana.svg FC Indiana 2–01–0*33–0161+151.000
Flag of Michigan.svg Flint City AFC1–3–1**51–3–11413+1.300
Flag of Indiana.svg Fort Wayne United FC 4–0**44–0191+181.000
Flag of Michigan.svg Genesee FC1–0**11–070+71.000
Flag of Indiana.svg Indiana Elite FC1–0**11–0120+121.000
Flag of Indiana.svg Indiana Union [B] 3–1–10–1*63–2–13114+17.583
Flag of Indiana.svg Indy Eleven 0–1**10–101–1.000
Flag of Michigan.svg Kalamazoo FC3–1–1**53–1–1137+6.700
Flag of Kentucky.svg Kings Hammer FC1–0–1**21–0–130+3.750
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Inferno Rush *0–1*10–134–1.000
Flag of Michigan.svg Lansing United 1–3–22–0*83–3–21815+3.500
Flag of New York.svg Long Island Rough Riders *0–0–1 (1–0 PKs)*10–0–1220.500
Flag of Michigan.svg Michigan Legends FC2–0–3**52–0–3147+7.700
Flag of Michigan.svg Motor City FC**0–110–113–2.000
Flag of Michigan.svg Muskegon Risers SC 2–0**22–082+61.000
Flag of Kentucky.svg Racing Louisville FC 0–1**10–123–1.000
Flag of California.svg Santa Clarita Blue Heat *1–0*11–031+21.000
Flag of Missouri.svg St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC *1–0*11–031+21.000
Flag of Ohio.svg Toledo Villa FC1–0**11–040+41.000
Total39–15–106–3–3 (3–0 PKs)0–17745–19–13231114+117.700
  1. ^
    B Indy Premier SC was renamed Indiana Union in 2019.

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References

  1. 1 2 "GRFC To Field Women's Team in 2017". November 1, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "GRFC Announces Collaboration With Midwest United". December 24, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Grand Rapids FC launches women's team for 2017 season". November 1, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Grand Rapids FC beats Santa Clarita, captures United Women's Soccer championship".
  5. ↑ "Grand Rapids FC makes move to a new league". December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  6. ↑ "USL W Roster". Midwest United FC. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  7. ↑ "UWS Provides Update on 2020 Season" . Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  8. ↑ What If It Rains - All Time Stats
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