The Midwest Premier League is proud to announce Southside FC as the league’s newest member, beginning competition in the upcoming MWPL season.
Based in South Kansas City, Southside FC joins the MWPL after several successful seasons competing in the Select League, where the club established a strong foundation both on and off the pitch. The addition of Southside FC continues the league’s commitment to expanding its footprint with ambitious, community-driven clubs prepared to compete at a high level within the U.S. soccer pyramid.
“It is with excitement that we announce our acceptance into the Midwest Premier League,” said Goddard Ogutu, Owner of Southside FC. “This opportunity represents a major step forward for Southside FC, allowing us to continue growing as an organization and push toward new heights. Competing in the MWPL elevates us within the U.S. soccer pyramid and places us in a dynamic, highly competitive environment where we believe we are ready to thrive. We extend our sincere thanks to the Midwest Premier League Board for welcoming us onto a larger stage.”
Southside FC expressed gratitude to the Select League for helping shape the club’s early identity, crediting the past two seasons as critical in preparing the organization for this next phase of growth.
Central to Southside FC’s rise has been the unwavering support of its fanbase, whose energy has become a defining element of the club’s matchday culture.
“To our fans — the Pride — you are the heartbeat of Southside FC,” Ogutu said. “Your energy, passion, and unwavering support have fueled us through every training session, every matchday, and every challenge. You have helped build something special here in South Kansas City, and we cannot wait to bring that same atmosphere into the MWPL.”
The club also acknowledged the role of its sponsors and community partners in supporting its mission and long-term vision, emphasizing a commitment to local soccer development and sustainable growth.
“Joining the MWPL is the next chapter — but it is only the beginning,” Ogutu concluded. “Together, we are building something for the long term: a community-driven club with ambition, heart, and a vision to represent South Kansas City at the highest levels possible.”
Southside FC will compete in the Midwest Premier League beginning with the upcoming season, adding another passionate market and competitive program to the league’s growing membership.
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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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