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First City FC Joins Midwest Premier League For 2026 Season

The Midwest Premier League is proud to announce that First City FC has officially joined the league ahead of the 2026 season, bringing a new community-driven club to the heart of Leavenworth, Kansas.

Founded with a mission to provide high-level opportunities for local players while uniting the community around a shared passion for the game, First City FC enters the MWPL with a strong vision and a commitment to growing the sport in one of the region’s most historic cities.

“As the ownership group of First City Football Club, we are truly grateful for the opportunity to bring semi-professional soccer to Leavenworth, provide local players with a pathway to grow, and unite our community through the pride of supporting a team they can truly call their own.”
— First City FC Ownership

First City FC becomes the league’s newest Kansas-based member, joining a growing contingent of clubs in the greater Kansas City region.

MWPL President Steve Beckman expressed his excitement for the league’s expansion into another vibrant soccer community:

“The addition of First City FC adds to the MWPL’s growing presence in the Kansas City area where we see a lot of potential for community clubs like theirs.”

With the addition of First City FC, the Midwest Premier League continues its commitment to supporting independent, sustainably built clubs and strengthening community-rooted soccer across the Midwest.

The league looks forward to seeing First City FC take the field in 2026.

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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.

Interested clubs can follow this link for more information.

Woodland FC Joins the Midwest Premier League for 2026 Season

The Midwest Premier League (MWPL) is proud to announce the addition of Woodland Football Club to the league for the 2026 season. Woodland FC becomes the first Kansas-based club to join the MWPL, marking a significant milestone in the club’s growth and competitive ambition.

“Dear Select League Board, Kansas Soccer, all the Woodland FC fans, and our sponsors: We are excited to announce that we have been accepted into the Midwest Premier League as of today. We are ecstatic to begin this new stage of our competitive drive as an organization, and embrace the new challenges, trials, and accomplishments that come with it. The Midwest Premier League represents a step up the US Soccer pyramid, and one in which we believe we are ready to test our mettle. We are grateful to Steve Beckman, Zach Fisher, and the entire MWPL board for welcoming us to their league, and for allowing us to become the first team in Kansas accepted into the MWPL.”
— Ross Harris, Owner, Woodland Football Club

Since its founding, Woodland FC has built a strong track record — including a 2024 league title and two runner-up finishes in 2025 (league and state cup). Their consistent on-field success, combined with a passionate fan base and committed sponsors, underscores the club’s readiness to step up into MWPL competition.

“We’ve had the Kansas City area circled on our map for a long time and we’re thrilled to add Woodland FC for our 2026 season! Their track record speaks for itself and shows great promise for their future.”
— Steve Beckman, MWPL President

With Woodland FC joining the MWPL, supporters can anticipate exciting new rivalries, increased competitive exposure for players, and enhanced fan experiences. The club expects to announce home match schedules, venue information, and other season-preparation details in the coming months.

Stay tuned to midwestpl.com and MWPL social channels for more updates as the 2026 season approaches.

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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.

Interested clubs can follow this link for more information.