Grand Rapids FC has announced that they will take on Muskegon Risers on Saturday, August 19th at Houseman Field. The west Michigan derby is a match that many fans have asked for, and will take place a month from now. The match is being played in conjunction with the Midwest United Cup, which sees 350+ youth teams come into West Michigan to compete against the best teams from around the region.

Tickets will be available soon and a portion of the proceeds from this match will go to a scholarship fund to help kids from disadvantaged situations play select soccer.

Kick off is scheduled for 7:30pm and the current roster will be utilized in this match plus a few guest players.