Celery City FC is a new pre-professional soccer club based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The club takes its name from Kalamazoo's historic identity as the “Celery City,” reflecting the area's agricultural heritage and local pride. It is being developed as a community-focused soccer organisation, with plans to bring men's and women's summer soccer to the city beginning in May 2027. Its teams are intended to compete in USL League Two and the USL W League, providing opportunities for talented collegiate players and aspiring professionals to compete at a high level. \n\nThe club's home venue is planned to be Soisson-Rapacz-Clason Field at Mayors' Riverfront Park in Kalamazoo. Its matchday concept is designed to offer more than a traditional football fixture, incorporating a beer garden, food-truck area, live music, community activities and opportunities for supporters to interact with players. The club describes its approach as creating a full community entertainment experience around summer soccer. \n\nCelery City FC's visual identity draws on Kalamazoo's local history. Its crest incorporates celery stalks, references to the Kalamazoo River, paper-mill heritage and the stars from the city's flag. The design also includes a checkered pattern associated with the historic Checker Motors industry. These elements connect the club's identity with the city's cultural, industrial and sporting heritage. \n\nThe organisation is developing ticket memberships and founding-member packages ahead of its first season. Its stated plans include men's and women's fixtures, supporter engagement, merchandise, local partnerships and community events. The club is also positioning itself as a pathway for standout college players seeking opportunities to pursue professional football careers in the United States and abroad. \n\nCelery City FC is therefore an emerging soccer organisation rather than an established professional club with a completed playing history. Its inaugural men's and women's campaigns are scheduled for May 2027, with Kalamazoo as its home market and community engagement at the centre of its identity.