DETROIT CITY FOOTBALL CLUB

FLINT, MI -- The University of Michigan-Flint has joined in a partnership that will allow members of the Detroit City Football Club community to receive tuition assistance. The football club announced the partnership this week, which will provide education tools and resources for the DCFC community, according to a news release from the organization. It’s a strategic partnership that will allow players, staff, coaches, alumni and community owners receive tuition assistance for all full- and part-time study at the University of Michigan-Flint. We are excited to partner with them to deliver resources to the Detroit City Football Club community for years to come.”Detroit City Football Club plays in the USL Championship, a Division II league under Major League Soccer. Nicknamed “Le Rouge,” Detroit City FC was founded in 2021 and plays home games in Hamtramck.

The DCFC is playing in the U.S. Open Cup.

We chatted with the co-owner of DCFC Alex Wright and DCFC midfielder Maxi Rodriquez about how this Detroit professional soccer team pulled off a major win against a major league soccer team.

In just a decade, they’ve gone from small-time start-up to the toast of the town. And after Tuesday (April 19) night’s win over an MLS team, it’s safe to say the Detroit City Football Club has really arrived.

While the City of Detroit never landed a Major League Soccer franchise, we at least can now say we’ve beaten an MLS team with the Detroit City Football Club pulling off a thrilling 2-1 upset win Tuesday (April 19) night over the Columbus Crew.

In a big-four sports town like Detroit, soccer has to fight for a share of the spotlight. But Tuesday (April 19) night, you may want to check out Detroit City FC against the Columbus Crew.

America’s professional baseball league has cancelled all opening games scheduled for March 31, effectively pushing back Detroit’s beloved Opening Day celebration.

The Detroit City Football Club said it is offering limited tickets to each of its home games throughout March and April for Detroit Tigers opening day and season ticket holders.

One of the nation's biggest car events is happening in the heart of Detroit.

The once-scrappy Detroit City FC just keeps on winning. Detroit's grassroots professional soccer team will now join the USL Championship league for the 2022 season,...

There is a new program focusing on the growth of youth soccer in Black communities across the country. People right in Detroit are playing a central role in getting it off the ground.

Going to a game at an outdoor stadium is always fun. One exciting experience is watching a Detroit City Football Club game in Hamtramck.

DETROIT Detroit City Football Club has become a true grassroots success story -- but the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic brought everything to a halt. Because of the pandemic there have been no fans at the games, not ticket sales, no concessions -- a big financial hit. So, the team is raising money and its giving fans a chance to own part of the team. READ: Detroit City FC Womens team concludes its first seasonNormally during a game Keyworth Stadium is packed -- overflowing with fans. Detroit City FC decided to offer up to 10 percent equity of the club to supporters.

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. The Detroit City FC womens team will conclude its inaugural season Sunday with the United Womens Soccer Keyworth Showcase in Hamtramck. In the American soccer world, Detroit City FC is famous for its crowds and its party-like community atmosphere. When it was announced they were launching a womens team, they expected the new team to play for a packed house. READ: How a passion beyond soccer drives Detroit City FCs fierce supportersWhile Keyworth Stadium sat empty, fans still made their support known. Even though this was kind of a good get your feet wet season one.

Detroit City FC the Motor City's scrappy, grassroots soccer team finally made it to the big leagues.The team officially joined the National Independent Soccer Association Division III league on Wednesday. "As we move into this next chapter for Detroit soccer, we know it wouldn't be possible without your continued support. On behalf of everyone at Detroit City FC, we thank you for the time and passion you've invested in City to make it what it is today. Among other changes, joining NISA means the team will now be able to pay its players.DCFC started eight years ago as a semi-professional team playing at Cass Tech High. The NISA league officially starts in spring 2020.

Detroit City Football Club announced the creation of a DCFC womens team during Saturdays match against Napa Valley 1839 FC at Keyworth Stadium. In spring 2020, the team will begin competing in United Womens Soccer in the Midwest Conference. United Womens Soccer is a second-division national league below the National Womens Soccer League. The DCFC womens team will play home games at Keyworth Stadium. In a press release, Mann indicated that the creation of a womens team furthers the organizations mission of representing the Detroit community.

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. - The season is still going, but Detroit City Football Club fans can prepare for next year by getting 2020 season tickets Monday. Tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Click here to purchase tickets. While the 2020 schedule hasn't been announced yet, the season tickets will provide access to the men's home games, as well as to the newly announced women's team's home games. READ: Detroit City FC announces new women's soccer team slated to begin play in 2020Next season will be the men's team's first fully professional season after it was accepted into the National Independent Soccer Association. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. - A new women's soccer team will begin playing in the spring, the Detroit City Football Club announced this weekend. The Detroit City FC women's team, which will be part of United Women's Soccer, will play its games at Hamtramck's Keyworth Stadium. The women's season will run from May through July. DCFC season tickets will provide entrance to the women's games. Season tickets for 2020 go on sale Monday.

Police apologize to black man stopped for allegedly looking at white woman suspiciouslyRoyal Oak police apologized Thursday after a viral video of an officer approaching a black man for allegedly looking at a white woman suspiciously caused outrage. Royal Oak police apologize to black man stopped for allegedly looking at white woman suspiciouslyWATCH Local 4 News at 114 fast factsOn Aug. 16, 1987, Northwest Flight 255 crashed shortly after taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing 156 people. The public address announcer for the Detroit Tigers said a recent cancer diagnosis won't keep him from his job. The Detroit City Football Club announced it will be going pro after it was accepted into the National Independent Soccer Association. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.