Rochester FC Announces Acquisition of Med City FC
We are pleased to formally announce the successful acquisition of Med City FC, an esteemed soccer club with a foundation dating back to 2017. Med City FC has garnered recognition for its outstanding performance in the National Premier Soccer League, securing multiple conference championships and actively participating in regional tournaments.
Under new ownership, Med City FC will seamlessly integrate into Rochester FC. This strategic move positions us to provide a robust development pathway for local players while consolidating the highest echelons of soccer in Rochester under a unified club.
Former owner Frank Spaeth will continue his involvement in the Rochester soccer scene, playing a significant role within Rochester FC. Spaeth's exemplary management of Med City FC has laid the groundwork for success, and we aim to build upon and enhance the legacy created by him and his family. Collaborating with Spaeth and the Med City family, our collective endeavor is to craft something extraordinary—a soccer experience that the Rochester community can anticipate and enjoy throughout the year.
"It's an exciting time for soccer in Rochester and a great time for this to happen. I'm looking forward to seeing where Rochester FC goes moving forward. The future is definitely bright for the beautiful game in the Med City!" - Former Med City FC owner Frank Spaeth
Presently, Rochester FC boasts a USL 2 men's team and a USL W women's team, both actively participating in the highly regarded USL Pre-Professional League—the nation's premier pre-Professional Soccer Scene in Rochester
In the professional soccer league scene, both teams host open tryouts annually at the onset of February. Additionally, Rochester FC oversees a USL Academy League that competes with other top teams regionally and nationally. This March, the U19 girls and boys academy teams are gearing up to travel to Tampa, Florida, to engage in competitions with other elite national USL academies.
The youth system at Rochester FC prides itself on being inclusive, drawing talent from various communities such as Rochester, Byron, Stewartville, Dover-Eyota, Saint Charles, Waseca, Kasson, and more. The commitment is rooted in creating a system that welcomes athletes from diverse backgrounds, fostering a soccer community that values inclusivity and excellence.
FAQs
Will Frank Spaeth continue his involvement with Med City FC? Frank will continue to be actively involved in the Rochester soccer scene. He will serve as the gameday operations manager for USL2 and USLW under the Rochester FC banner.
What will happen to Med City FC and the NPSL team? Med City FC has officially merged with Rochester FC. The ownership group will redirect its focus towards a successful year in the USL after stepping away from NPSL in 2024, with a re-evaluation planned for RFC competition in the NPSL for 2025.
What will happen to Med City FC players from last year? Rochester FC is conducting open tryouts on February 10, welcoming all interested participants. Med City players are encouraged to express interest by reaching out to Frank Spaeth.
Will local youth soccer players be allowed free entry to games? Rochester FC has always embraced all youth players by granting them free entry to games, provided they wear their club jersey.
Rochester, MN – The United Soccer League today announced Rochester FC as the newest club to join both USL pre-professional leagues – W League and League Two.
“As a club and members of the Rochester community, we are excited for the opportunity to be part of the USL ecosystem,” said Midhat Mujic. “The USL is well known and respected around the nation. This is an opportunity for us to build something special in southern Minnesota. Having an opportunity to bring a USL League Two and USL W League teams to Rochester is a huge step for our club and for southern Minnesota. We look forward to working with the USL and using this opportunity to develop our youth and soccer in Minnesota.”
Founded by Midhat Mujic and Muharem Dedic in 2018, Rochester FC’s mission is to build a competitive and diverse soccer club in Southern Minnesota. Mujic and Dedic both immigrated from Bosnia around the turn of the century and have since made a lasting impact on the Southern Minnesota community.
“We're so delighted to welcome another Minnesota club to our W League and League Two spaces,” USL VP of Youth and Pre-Professional Development Joel Nash. “This area has proven to be a thriving region for pre-professional soccer. You will find few more passionate soccer fans than the ones right here, and I can’t wait to see them grow as a member of the USL ecosystem.”
Rochester FC is an involved member of its community, completing initiatives through the Meadow Park Program. The program is a branch of the United Way of Olmstead Country which provides free and low-cost opportunities for families of immigrant and marginalized communities. Ensuring all youth in its community have equal opportunities to play soccer is important to the club.
As Rochester FC joins the USL Ecosystem, the club has unveiled a new crest that represents the club’s community, owners, and optimism for the future. A loon, a long-standing symbol of Minnesota, takes center stage with the Bosnian Star as the bird's eye.
Rochester FC will join League Two and W League competition beginning play in the 2023 season.
