Kalamazoo FC 4-2 AFC Ann Arbor | USL League Two – June 21, 2026

Match Summary

Kalamazoo FC produced a dominant display to defeat AFC Ann Arbor 4-2 at the Kalamazoo College Athletic Complex, climbing into the top three of the USL League Two Great Lakes Division. The home side raced to a two‑goal lead inside the first 20 minutes and never looked back, surviving a brief second‑half resurgence from the visitors to seal an entertaining victory.

First Half: Fast Start by Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo wasted no time asserting control. In the 7th minute, winger Jake Sullivan cut inside from the right and unleashed a curling shot that beat the AFC Ann Arbor goalkeeper at his near post. Just eleven minutes later, striker Marcus Williams doubled the lead after a flowing team move ended with a low cross fired home from six yards. AFC Ann Arbor struggled to cope with Kalamazoo’s high press and quick transitions, and by half‑time the hosts had registered 12 shots to the visitors’ 3.

Second Half: Momentum Swings

AFC Ann Arbor came out with renewed energy after the break. Forward Noah Brooks pulled a goal back in the 52nd minute, heading in from a corner to make it 2‑1. The visitors then pushed for an equaliser, but Kalamazoo regained control through a stunning individual effort from midfielder Ethan Clark, who dribbled past three defenders and fired into the top corner in the 67th minute. AFC Ann Arbor again reduced the deficit in the 79th minute when Liam Green scored from a free‑kick, but Kalamazoo’s Jake Sullivan sealed the win with his second of the night in the 85th minute, finishing off a counter‑attack after a defensive mistake.

Key Stats

• Possession: Kalamazoo 54% – 46% AFC Ann Arbor
• Shots on target: Kalamazoo 9 – 5 AFC Ann Arbor
• Top scorer: Jake Sullivan (2 goals, 1 assist)

Standings Impact

The win moves Kalamazoo into third place in the Great Lakes Division, now just two points behind second‑placed Flint City Bucks with a game in hand. AFC Ann Arbor remain in fifth place, but their playoff hopes have taken a hit after consecutive defeats.

Looking Ahead

Kalamazoo face a crucial trip to Lansing City Football next Wednesday, while AFC Ann Arbor will look to bounce back at home against Midwest United. Both teams will be aware that every point matters in the tightly‑contested USL League Two playoff race.