Midwest United FC
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| Founded | 2016 (as Grand Rapids FC) | ||
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| Stadium | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, Michigan | ||
| Head Coach | Lewis Robinson | ||
| League | United Women's Soccer | ||
| 2021 | Midwest North Conference: 1st Playoffs: National semifinal | ||
| Website | https://www.midwestunitedfcwomen.com/ | ||
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Midwest United FC is an American soccer club based in Grand Rapids, Michigan who play in the Midwest Division of the United Women's Soccer 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]
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
Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Record attendance
- 2,814 - July 2, 2017 vs Toledo Villa FC at Houseman Field (second game of a doubleheader following GRFC men, attendance counted both games)
- 1,034 - July 22, 2017 vs Santa Clarita Blue Heat (single game record)
Players
2021 roster
[6] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
Bethany Balcer (2017) now with OL Reign and called up to the United States national team- Maddie Pogarch (2017) now with Portland Thorns FC and called up to the United States U-23 team
Head coaches
Lewis Robinson (2017, 2020–present)- Chris Allen (2018)
- James Gilpin (2018–2019)
Honors
- National championships (1): 2017
- Conference season championships (2)
- Conference playoff championships (3)
Minor competitions
- UWS Stadium Showcase: 2020
Year-by-year
| Year | Tier | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | |
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| 2017 | 2 | UWS | 1st of 7, Midwest (8–1–1) | UWS champions | |
| 2018 | 2 | UWS | 2nd of 7, Midwest (7–1–2) | National semifinal | |
| 2019 | 2 | UWS | 4th of 6, Midwest (3–5–2) | Conference final | |
| 2020 | 2 | UWS | Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic[7] | ||
| 2021 | 2 | UWS | 1st of 5, Midwest North (9–0–1) | National semifinal | |
Historic record vs opponents
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| 0–0–0 | Win-Loss-Draw |
| 0–0 | Win-Loss |
| * | No games played |
| Opponent | League | Playoffs | MI Cup | Played | Total | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
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 AFC Ann Arbor
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1–1 | * | * | 2 | 1–1 | 4 | 6 | –2 | .500 |
 Chicago KICS
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1–0 | * | * | 1 | 1–0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 1.000 |
 Connecticut Fusion
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* | 0–1 | * | 1 | 0–1 | 1 | 2 | –1 | .000 |
| Corktown AFC
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2–0 | 0–0–1 (1–0 PKs) | * | 3 | 2–0–1 | 11 | 7 | +4 | .833 |
| Detroit City FC
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2–0 | * | * | 2 | 2–0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 1.000 |
| Detroit Sun FC
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4–2 | 1–0–1 (1–0 PKs) | * | 8 | 5–2–1 | 15 | 11 | +4 | .688 |
 FC Indiana
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2–0 | 1–0 | * | 3 | 3–0 | 16 | 1 | +15 | 1.000 |
| Fort Wayne United FC
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4–0 | * | * | 4 | 4–0 | 19 | 1 | +18 | 1.000 |
| Genesee FC
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1–0 | * | * | 1 | 1–0 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 1.000 |
| Indiana Elite FC
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1–0 | * | * | 1 | 1–0 | 12 | 0 | +12 | 1.000 |
| Indiana Union[B]
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3–1–1 | 0–1 | * | 6 | 3–2–1 | 31 | 14 | +17 | .583 |
 Inferno Rush
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* | 0–1 | * | 1 | 0–1 | 3 | 4 | –1 | .000 |
| Lansing United
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1–3–2 | 2–0 | * | 8 | 3–3–2 | 18 | 15 | +3 | .500 |
 Long Island Rough Riders
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* | 0–0–1 (1–0 PKs) | * | 1 | 0–0–1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .500 |
| Michigan Legends FC
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2–0–3 | * | * | 5 | 2–0–3 | 14 | 7 | +7 | .700 |
| Motor City FC
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* | * | 0–1 | 1 | 0–1 | 1 | 3 | –2 | .000 |
| Muskegon Risers SC
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2–0 | * | * | 2 | 2–0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 1.000 |
 Santa Clarita Blue Heat
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* | 1–0 | * | 1 | 1–0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 1.000 |
 St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC
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* | 1–0 | * | 1 | 1–0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 1.000 |
 Toledo Villa FC
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1–0 | * | * | 1 | 1–0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 1.000 |
| Total | 27–7–6 | 6–3–3 (3–0 PKs) | 0–1 | 53 | 33–11–9 | 180 | 81 | +99 | .708 |
- Note: Table includes all competitive matches and does not include friendlies.
- Updated to end of 2021 season.
- ^ B Indy Premier SC was renamed Indiana Union in 2019.
Player records
Goals
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Appearances
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- Note: Table includes all competitive matches and does not include friendlies.
- Updated to end of 2021 season
- Reference:[8]
References
- ^ a b "GRFC To Field Women's Team in 2017". November 1, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ a b "GRFC Announces Collaboration With Midwest United". December 24, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ "Grand Rapids FC launches women's team for 2017 season". November 1, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ "Grand Rapids FC beats Santa Clarita, captures United Women's Soccer championship".
- ^ "Grand Rapids FC makes move to a new league". December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ "Roster". Midwest United FC. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "UWS Provides Update on 2020 Season". Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ What If It Rains - All Time Stats
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