Club history
New chapters. Shared celebrations. Milestones across both teams.
Local players, entrepreneurs, and supporters establish AFC Ann Arbor.
The men join the National Premier Soccer League.
The men win the Great Lakes Conference and Michigan Milk Cup.
A second Great Lakes Conference title follows.
The women begin play in United Women’s Soccer.
Both teams join USL; the women win the Michigan Milk Cup.
The club returns to Hollway Field.
Beyond a single season
Women’s team
From Saline youth soccer to Michigan’s club team, Eitzman’s story connects the Mighty Oak with adaptive soccer, youth coaching, and service. Her club feature describes work with CLR Academy and amputee soccer.
From Saline youth soccer to Michigan’s club team, Eitzman’s story connects the Mighty Oak with adaptive soccer, youth coaching, and service. Her club feature describes work with CLR Academy and amputee soccer.
Full player profileMen’s team
A childhood Mighty Oak supporter, Kato made his club debut while in high school in 2022. His college path has included Air Force and Duquesne, and his creative work includes player videos and recruiting guidance.
A childhood Mighty Oak supporter, Kato made his club debut while in high school in 2022. His college path has included Air Force and Duquesne, and his creative work includes player videos and recruiting guidance.
Full player profileMen’s team
The defender from Kisumu, Kenya earned 2018 NPSL National XI recognition with AFC Ann Arbor before signing for Real Monarchs. His career later took him to Sweden, Belgium, and France.
The defender from Kisumu, Kenya earned 2018 NPSL National XI recognition with AFC Ann Arbor before signing for Real Monarchs. His career later took him to Sweden, Belgium, and France.
Full player profileWomen’s team
Ricketts represented AFC Ann Arbor at 14 in 2022. Her long-range first league goal earned Goal of the Week and May Goal of the Month honors. She signed her first NWSL contract with Washington Spirit in 2023.
Ricketts represented AFC Ann Arbor at 14 in 2022. Her long-range first league goal earned Goal of the Week and May Goal of the Month honors. She signed her first NWSL contract with Washington Spirit in 2023.
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