GRAND RAPIDS, MI —The name of the new MLS Next Pro soccer team set to launch in Grand Rapids in spring 2027 will be unveiled Saturday during a community event at Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids.

The event, which is open to the public, will run from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and is set to feature remarks from team owners David Van Andel and Dan DeVos as well as MLS Next Pro Senior Vice President Ali Curtis.

“This is a major milestone for West Michigan Soccer, but this is the community’s team, so everyone is invited to join the celebration,” said Christian Van Andel, a member of the team’s ownership group. “There will be fun activities like team-branded face painting, a caricature artist and food trucks, plus fans can be the first to pick up some official team merchandise.”

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