Fans Shape AC Grand Rapids’ Nickname | Grand Rapids News

West Michigan is getting its first pro soccer team — AC Grand Rapids — set to debut in the MLS Next Pro League in March 2027 at a brand-new stadium. But here’s the twist: fans get to name them. The club’s president wants the community to co-create their identity, launching a nickname campaign with submissions due by September 21st. Finalists will be chosen, then voted on by fans — turning supporters into architects of the team’s culture from day one. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4644dc4b73f2efa