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Midwest United

Kentwood, MI

About the Club

Midwest United FC is a soccer club based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, established in 1990. It is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused on developing youth players through team sports. The club offers programs from youth to semi-pro levels, including MLS NEXT, GA, USL, and more. They have a history of success with multiple national, regional, and state championships. Midwest United FC is also a youth academy affiliate of MLS club Columbus Crew. They operate the Midwest United FC Soccer Complex in Grand Rapids and have recently partnered with the Soccer Club of Rockford (SCOR) to form Midwest United FC SCOR, expanding their reach in West Michigan.

Age Groups

U4
U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U20

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

U6 Junior Academy

Age Group: U6 (2020 born)

Commitment: Full Year (August - May)

Club Fee: $485

Academy

Age Group: U15-U19

Commitment: 10-Month

Club Fee: $3,999

Pre-Director's Academy

Age Group: U10

Commitment: 10-Month

Club Fee: $1,950

USL Youth

Age Group: U10 (2016 players)

Commitment: Summer (Mid-June through early August)

Club Fee: $555

USL Youth

Age Group: U11-U12 (2015 and 2014 players)

Commitment: Summer (Mid-June through early August)

Club Fee: $575

USL Youth

Age Group: U13-U20 (2013 to 2006 players)

Commitment: Summer (Mid-June through early August)

Club Fee: $595

USL Academy ID Session

Age Group: 2005-2009 Boys

Commitment: Session

Club Fee: Free

Spring Technical Training Camp

Age Group: 2009-2016 Boys and Girls

Commitment: Camp

Club Fee: $150

MWPL (U23) Tryouts

Age Group: 2008 Boys & Older

Commitment: Tryout Session

Club Fee: Free

ECNL

Age Group:

Commitment:

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available from Midwest United FC

WPL

Age Group:

Commitment:

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available from Midwest United FC

MLS NEXT

Age Group:

Commitment:

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available from Midwest United FC

Girls Academy

Age Group:

Commitment:

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available from Midwest United FC

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Midwest United FC Training Center
Ross Park
The Game Show Studio
Watermark Country Club Pool
Midwest United FC Complex - 3450 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI (2 turf fields, 1 grass field, with lights)
Aquinas College Athletic Field
Max Effort Fieldhouse
Grand View Elementary School
Brewer Park
Location Map

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