The Midwest Premier League is excited to announce the addition of FC Kirkwood, a newly established club that will begin play in the Gateway Conference for the 2026 season. Based in Kirkwood, Missouri, the club strengthens the league’s continued growth in the Greater St. Louis region and further expands the MWPL’s footprint of community-driven, independently operated soccer organizations.
Founded with an emphasis on local development, accessibility, and community identity, FC Kirkwood arrives with a clear vision—one rooted in opportunity and long-term investment in the game.
“Football Club Kirkwood is proud to officially join the Midwest Premier League. This is a major step forward for our newly founded club, our players, and our community. We’re excited to compete at a high level while representing the community and contributing to the continued growth of the game in the Midwest. We are grateful for the opportunity and look forward to the journey.”
— Andres Guzman, Owner/President, Football Club Kirkwood
League President Steve Beckman welcomed the club, highlighting the strength of their launch and vision.
“The group launching FC Kirkwood has done a fantastic job with their preparations to bring semi-pro soccer to their city. Their focus on their local community will help them fit right in with the other MWPL clubs in Greater St. Louis.”
— Steve Beckman, President, Midwest Premier League
FC Kirkwood’s addition marks another milestone in the league’s commitment to fostering sustainable, community-first soccer across the Midwest. The club will release additional information regarding its leadership, branding, and inaugural season preparations in the coming months.
Welcome to the MWPL, FC Kirkwood!
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The Midwest Premier League is an American regional soccer league run by its member clubs. The goals of the league are to focus on sustainability, the promotion of high-level competition between clubs, and the support of all of its members through the sharing of ideas and best practices. The league’s 2025 season involved 44 clubs from 7 different states, including a promotion-relegation system in the Heartland Conference.
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