In the summer of 2016, Detroit City FC made soccer history when they renovated 80-year-old Keyworth Stadium with the help of Michigan’s largest ever community investment campaign. In 2017, Detroit City FC will honor soccer history by hosting Glentoran FC of Belfast, Northern Ireland on May 27, 2017, nearly 50 years to the day of the anniversary of Detroit’s first professional soccer team, the Detroit Cougars, as part of the annual DCFC International Series, presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions. Photo Credit:
The tagline of Detroit City FC’s unprecedented community investment campaign to rehabilitate Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, Mich., has been “Save History, Make History.” On February 15 at 11:59 p.m., history was made. Photo Credit: Jon DeBoer/DCFC To DCFC’s knowledge, it is the largest project of its kind in state history. Utilizing the Michigan MILE legislation, 527 verified Michigan investors pledged $741,250. The campaign, which began on October 29, spanned a total of 109 days. The club aimed to raise between $400,000 and $750,000
