As we begin the spring season, we’re excited to open up training across our field locations. Below are important details to help you navigate the Waldo/Michigan fields, along with key updates on field conditions and amenities.

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Field Location & Directions

The Waldo/Michigan fields are located within Manitou Park. For the easiest access, simply enter “Manitou Park” into Google Maps, which will take you directly to the main entrance. (See images below)

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Parking Information

Upon entering the park:

• A designated parking lot will be located immediately to your left, clearly marked with flags
• There are specific entrance and exit points, indicated by arrows on the grass
• Parking is available along the sides or in the center of the lot

We ask all players and families use this designated parking area to help maintain a safe and organized environment.

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Field Notes

The 3rd/4th B field will have goals that are slightly smaller than standard size (see images below). This is intentional and works well for training sessions, yet we wanted to provide a heads-up so there’s no confusion upon arrival.

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Restroom Availability

Porta potties will be available at all three locations:

• MFC
• Waldo/Michigan
• Riverview

Availability begins April 1st.

If you are starting practices prior to April 1st, please note that restroom facilities will not yet be on site.

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Field Conditions & Setup Updates

• Waldo/Michigan: Fields are in good condition and ready for training
• Riverview:
  • Fields remain wet, and lining has not yet been completed
  • Goals are set up with nets
  • The 1st/2nd field setup is still in progress

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Practice Start

Teams are welcome to begin practices this coming week (April 1st). As always, please be mindful of field conditions and ongoing setup at each location.

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We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we prepare all locations for the season and look forward to a great spring of development across the club.

Manitowoc Futbol Club and Manitowoc City Partner to Grow Together - Requesting Additional Field Space.

We’re growing — and that’s a great problem to have!

With more than 400 kids actively playing with Manitowoc Futbol Club (MFC), our program has officially outgrown the fields on Viebahn Street. To continue creating more opportunities for players of all ages, we’ve asked the City of Manitowoc for permission to use the property at 2700 Michigan Avenue (Evergreen Cemetery West) as additional soccer space.

This partnership would give our players more room to train and compete. MFC would provide the goals, paint the pitch lines, and even take on extra mowing to ensure the space is ready for our athletes and families.

On August 6, 2025 Seehafer News published this article: Manitowoc Futbol Club Looks to Use Another City Owned Field | Seehafer News which spread awarness of our growth opportunity. As noted, city staff had previously voiced their support with our request, yet our MFC Board Members met with the Public Infrastructure Committee who approved our proposal through Council Chambers that same day. Next steps are being developed for potential 2026 options. 

⚽ Why this matters:

• Additional space for practices and games

• Improving the experience for kids and families

• Continued growth of youth soccer in Manitowoc

• Displays dedicated communial support within our growing community for family-orientated programs

We’re excited about this next step and grateful for the City’s partnership in helping us grow the world’s game right here in our community.

Stay tuned for updates — and thank you for supporting Manitowoc Futbol Club!

 

2025 Referee Course Instructions

First-Time Referees must successfully complete the following assignments in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center:

 

On Saturday, June 15, 2024 MFC had the opportunity to enter our U11/U12 girls in the New Holstein Soccer Association (NHSA) tournament at Kiwanis Park, New Holstein. The day was filled with excitement and eagerness as the team consisted of a majority of 5th graders with a few 4th grade special guests. Team led by Head Coach, Damian Rahmlow, also an MFC Board Director and accompanied by Assistant Coach, Jeremy DeSwarte.

The girls have only been working together for a handful of practices so the outcome was essentially a complete question mark.

Game one - the clock ended in a 2-2 tie, resulting in a dramatic shootout. MFC came out on top by 1 goal. 

Game two - the girls had so much energy from the last game win that they executed a 4-1 win. 

Game three - as the girls grew tired from the heat and hard work, they struggled to maintain possession yet were able to hold the score board at 1-1 till the clock stopped. Another shootout underway as they again came out on top to win first place in their division.