Kalamazoo 3-0 Lansing City: Dominant Display Lifts Kalamazoo in USL League Two

Kalamazoo FC delivered a commanding performance to beat Lansing City 3-0 at Soisson-Rapacz-Clark Field on July 9, 2026, in USL League Two action. The hosts were in full control from the opening whistle, scoring twice in the first half and adding a third after the break to secure a vital three points in the Great Lakes Division.

Fast Start

Kalamazoo wasted no time, taking the lead in the 8th minute. A defensive lapse from Lansing allowed striker Jameson Reed to steal the ball and slot home from 12 yards. The goal settled any early nerves, and Kalamazoo continued to press. Their second arrived in the 33rd minute when midfielder Alex Park curled a free kick over the wall and into the top corner.

Second Half Control

Lansing City tried to mount a comeback after halftime, but Kalamazoo's defense, marshaled by center-back Tyler Schmidt, stood firm. The game was put to bed in the 72nd minute when substitute forward Marcus Lee finished a counterattack with a composed finish after being put through by Park.

Player of the Match

Midfielder Alex Park was the standout performer, scoring one goal and providing an assist. His set-piece delivery and vision in open play were key to Kalamazoo's dominance. Goalkeeper Daniel Collins earned a clean sheet with a few routine but important saves.

League Context

The win moves Kalamazoo up to second place in the Great Lakes Division, three points behind leaders AFC Ann Arbor with a game in hand. Lansing City remain in seventh place, their playoff hopes fading after this heavy defeat.

Attendance: 1,020

Goals: Reed 8', Park 33', Lee 72'