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Midwest Premier League welcomes Detroit Badgers FC

The Midwest Premier League (MWPL) is excited to announce Detroit Badgers FC as the latest addition to its roster of member clubs for the 2025 season. Based in Dearborn Heights, a suburb of Detroit, the club will play its home matches at Star International Academy. The addition of Detroit Badgers FC further strengthens the league’s presence in Michigan and the Great Lakes Conference.

Detroit Badgers FC’s leadership team features co-owners Joseph A. Brincat, Abbas Polat, and Mo Sye, who bring a wealth of experience and a shared vision for developing soccer in the local community. The club’s commitment to fostering talent is evident through its established youth program and its upcoming plans for the men’s team.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the MWPL for the 2025 season and beyond,” said Joseph Brincat. “A lot of hard work has gone into making our youth program a success. Our goal is that our men’s team sets an example for the kids in our community on and off the soccer field.”

Steve Beckman, MWPL President, added: “Detroit Badgers FC are a well-established youth club that’s ready to take the next step with a men’s team in the MWPL. Their level of experience will have them prepared to compete right away and fit in with our other clubs in the Great Lakes Conference.“

As part of its preparations for the inaugural MWPL campaign, Detroit Badgers FC will hold open tryouts on January 19th at Total Soccer Wixom. This event provides aspiring players the opportunity to showcase their skills and earn a spot on the team. Interested players can sign up by completing the form on the club’s website.

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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 2024 season involved 37 clubs from 6 different states and included the league’s first-ever system of promotion and relegation.

Interested clubs can follow this link for more information.

MWPL welcomes FC Pontiac

FC Pontiac, a brand-new club based in Pontiac, Michigan, is set to join the Midwest Premier League’s Great Lakes Conference for the 2025 season. Despite being a newly-formed club, the Firebirds boast experienced leadership both on and off the field, positioning it to make an immediate impact in one of the league’s most competitive areas.

The coaching staff will be led by Head Coach Kevin Garner, who holds a USSF A License and has more than 20 years experience coaching youth and collegiate levels. Joining as Assistant Coach will be former collegiate player Daire O’Riordan, who holds a USSF C License and is currently an Assistant Coach at a local D1 university.

Wisner Stadium will be the home stadium for the club. This historic venue, a cornerstone of Pontiac’s sports culture, provides the perfect stage for competitive summer soccer and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Players ages 18-35 are invited to attend a series of tryout sessions, with the first two held at UWM Sports Complex on Monday, December 30 and Thursday, January 2nd. Registration for tryouts is available via the club’s website www.fcpontiac.com

Andy Wagstaff, FC Pontiac Owner & President, shared his vision: “The launch of FC Pontiac will provide another option for amateur and collegiate players to excel and compete during the summer. We are excited to join the MWPL, for the fans and for the city of Pontiac. We are ready to make an impact.” Steve Beckman, President of the MWPL, shared his enthusiasm for the league’s newest addition: “The leadership group behind FC Pontiac has a proven track record of developing youth players into college athletes. Bringing their team to the MWPL presents a great opportunity for them to help those players continue to grow and compete in ways that will help them improve at the next level.“


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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 2024 season involved 37 clubs from 6 different states and included the league’s first-ever system of promotion and relegation.

Interested clubs can follow this link for more information.