Lower Merion Soccer Club

Our Spring Intramural Program is for children born between 2008 and 2016. No prior soccer experience is necessary. The program will run primarily on Sundays, starting April 5 and running through June 7, except Easter Sunday and Memorial Day Weekend.
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LMSC LOOKING TO HIRE COACHES

LMSC is looking to hire coaches for their Travel Team Program. Coaches must have previous experience as coaches and / or players. If you are interested in coaching, please contact LMSC President Biff Sturla. Please include a soccer resume or brief letter listing your soccer background and credentials.

TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS

Tryouts for our 2020-2021 travel teams are tentatively set to start on May 1st. We will post a full tryout schedule on our web page sometime in early March. Teams will be formed for Under 8 (2013 births) through Under 19 (2002 births).
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SPRING TRAINING PROGRAMS

LMSC will be running two different training programs in the spring for players who are considering trying out for the Travel Team Program or Developmental Academy, but who are not yet in either of these programs. The focus of the programs will be to help players be ready for tryouts which start April 27. The training programs will run for five consecutive Fridays, starting March 27.
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PETE GANGL TO BE HONORED AS EPYSA GIRLS TRAVEL TEAM COACH OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to long time LMSC travel team head coach Pete Gangl who will be honored as Eastern Pennsylavnia Youth Soccer Association's (EPYSA) Girls Travel Team Coach Of The Year for 2019. Pete led the LMSC Storm to the Under 19 state championship, this was the team's fourth straight state championship. Over 20 of the Storm players played at the college level this fall. Pete will be honored by EPYSA at their annual awards banquet in late February. Pete is currently coaching the Under 11 Lynx and the Under 14 Impact.
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2019 FALL COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

Each year, LMSC honors three coaches as their "Coach Of The Year" award winners at the conclusion of the spring season and again at the conclusion of the fall season. Congratulations to the following coaches on being named for this honor in the spring of 2019:

Girls Travel Team COY: Devon Swaim
Boys Travel Team COY: Anthony Haines
Intramural Program COY: Marc Swarbrick

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71 LMSC ALUMS PLAYING IN COLLEGE IN 2019

LMSC has at least 71 alums playing at the college level this fall. [+ More]

PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD

Each week, LMSC honors two travel team players with our Player Of The Week Award.

November 23: Avery Dodson, Chelsea Poli, Jenna Ufberg
November 17: Claire Minerva
November 10: Charlie Reusch, Shadi Harb
November 3: Jackson Bryan, Shayne Wahl, Shannon Heft
October 27: Maxine Wray
October 20: George Tsiotsias, Avery Arnold, Ceci Burris
October 13: Quinn Burrell, Francesca Lucchesi
October 6: Ian Heyward, Ellie Boyle
Keira Mucksavage, Julian Contract
September 29: Libby Gatenby, Alice Rieger, Lucy Souder
September 22: Ellie Wu, Gavin Le, LMSC Lost Boys
September 19: Micah Rhoades
September 14: Steven Atwater, Molly Johnson
September 7: Zeke Pontz, Danica Yusko
September 1: Andres Garces, Elijah Mencin, Anna Sturm
August 25: Cameron Schultz, Natalie Thomas
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RATS (U-19 BOYS) TAKE 3RD AT NATIONALS

Congratulations to the LMSC Rats, our U-19 boys who took 3rd place at the National Championships in Kansas. Earlier in the year, the Rats were crowned state champions.
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STORM TAKE 2ND AT REGIONALS

The LMSC Storm (U-19 girls) took second at the Region One championships, comprised of the state champions from Maine through West Virginia. Congrats to the girls on winning the state championship four years in a row. LMSC would like to wish the best of luck to the players next year when they begin their college careers. [+ More]

STORM WIN FOURTH CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The LMSC Storm (U-19 girls) won their fourth straight state championship, defeating West-Mont United 7-0 in the championship game. This is the sixth straight year that the Storm played in the state championship game.
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RATS WIN U-19 BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The LMSC Rats won the U-19 boys state championship, defeating Lehigh Valley United 3-0 in the state champioship game. This is the third state championship in the team's history.
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INVICTUS TAKES SECOND PLACE IN STATE CUPS

LMSC Invictus (U-15 boys) took second in the state cups for the second year in a row. Invictus were state champions in 2017.
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LMSC ALUM DANIEL LOVITZ MAKES USA MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM DEBUT

Congratulations to long time LMSC player Daniel Lovitz who made his debut with the USA Men's National Team on January 27 when they defeated Panama 3-0. Lovitz played for the LMSC Velez from U-11 through U-18. USA will also play Costa Rica on February 2nd.
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ALEX AND EVAN'S JOURNEY FROM U-10D TRAVEL TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

In 2011, Alex Kades and Evan Tracy were playing on the LMSC Force, our U-10D team. Their team lost in the Delco League Division 6 championship game. Five years later, they were playing on the LMSC Sabertooth Rats, our U-15A team. The team won the state championship as well as the Region One championship so the team advanced to the National championships. In 2019, the Rats again were state champions and advanced to the national championship. Alex was a two time all-state player in high school and was recruited to play Division One soccer at the University of Pennsylvania. Tracy was a two-time first team all Central League selection, both were captains of their high school team. If anyone wants to know if people on 'D' level travel teams ever move to higher levels of play, just ask Alex or Evan.
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DRIBBLING AND 1v1 ATTACKING VIDEO

LMSC has put together a 20 minute video showing basic dribbling skills taught in training sessions and practices. This video can be enjoyed by players, parents and coaches.
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LMSC NEWS ITEMS

August 4, 2019
LMSC Sixers (U-9B Boys) Win Whitpain Tournament Playing Up A Year

July 15, 2019
LMSC's Jesse Zafiratos Named Head Coach For Rosemont College's Men's Team

July 3, 2019
LMSC Storm (U-19 Girls) Take Second At Region One Championships

June 2, 2019
LMSC Storm (U-19 Girls) Win State Cups For Fourth Straight Year

June 2, 2019
LMSC Rats (U-19 Boys) Win State Cups

May 27, 2019
LMSC Impact (U-14A Girls) Win Top Flight Of Columbia, Maryland Memorial Day Tournament

May 26, 2019
LMSC Irmaos (U-8A Boys) Win EDP Memorial Day Classic

May 24, 2019
LMSC Invictus (U-15A Boys) Take Second in EPYSA State Cups

May 8, 2019
LMSC Chaos (U-18 Boys) Win March Into Cups Tournament

April 2, 2019
LMSC Alum Myra Sack Inducted Into Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame

March 22, 2019
Furia (U-12A Girls) Win YSC U-13 Indoor League Championship

March 22, 2019
Thundercats Win YSC Indoor League Championship

March 16, 2019
Impact (U-13A Girls) Take First At Jefferson Cup in Richmond

March 10, 2019
Furia (U-12A Girls) Take Second At FC Europa Tournament

February 23, 2019
Megalodons (U-11A Boys) Win West-Mont Tournament

February 21, 2019
Over 20 Storm Players Will Be Playing At The College Level This Fall

February 9, 2019
Megalodons (U-11 Boys) Crowned EPYSA Indoor State Cup Champions

February 9, 2019
Monstars (U-11 Girls) Take Second In EPYSA Indoor State Cups

February 9, 2019
Stealth (U-10 Boys) Take Second In EPYSA Indoor State Cups

February 3, 2019
Furia (U-12 Girls) Crowned EPYSA Indoor State Cup Champions

February 3, 2019
Impact (U-13 Girls) Take Second at EPYSA Indoor State Cups

February 2, 2019
Storm (U-19 Girls) Win Indoor State Cups For The Fourth Straight Year

February 2, 2019
Galaxy (U-18 Boys) Take Second In Indoor State Cups

January 3, 2019
LMSC Alum Daniel Lovitz Called Into USA Men's National Team Camp

December 8, 2018
Megalodons (U-11A Boys) Win Deep Run Thanksgiving Tournament Playing Up A Year

December 8, 2018
Stealth (U-10A Boys) Win Deep Run Thanksgiving Tournament

November 18, 2018
Colts Win Majors Division Championship

November 18, 2018
LMSC Invictus (U-15A Boys) Win Top Flight Of Bethesda Premier Cup

November 11, 2018
LMSC Impact (U-13A Girls) Take Second at Bethesda Premier Cup

November 9, 2018
How To Celebrate When Your Team Wins

October 10, 2018
LMSC Legend (U-15 Girls) Do Community Service Work

October 9, 2018
Alex Kades (LMSC Rats U-19 boys) named Main Line Athlete Of The Week

October 7, 2018
Megalodons (U-11A Boys) Win Top Flight Of YMS Columbus Cup

October 7, 2018
Ambush (U-15 Boys) Win Explorers Cup

October 7, 2018
Lost Boys (U-12 Boys) Win Western Lehigh Tournament, playing up at U-13

October 7, 2018
Fusion (U-12 Boys) Win Jack Walsh Tournament

October 7, 2018
Thundercats (U-12 Girls) Win Ukrainian Columbus Cup

October 7, 2018
Monstars (U-11A Girls) Take Second In Ukrainian Nationals Columbus Cup

September 19, 2018
Lauren Bracken (U-19 Girls) Selected As Main Line Girls Athlete Of The Week

September 2, 2018
Impact (U-13 Girls) Crowned Champions At PA Classics Keystone Cup

September 2, 2018
Falcons (U-10 Boys) Crowned Champions At Al Perlini Memorial Tournament

August 26, 2018
Irmaos (U-8 Boys) Win U-9 Second Flight in Battle At Hilltop Tournament, Playing Up A Year

August 5, 2018
Invictus (U-15 Boys) and Rats (U-19 Boys) Accepted Into National League

August 5, 2018
U-14 Summer Program Team Goes Undefeated In 2018

June 3, 2018
Storm (U-18 Girls) Win Third Straight State Championship

May 28, 2018
Ambush (U-14B Boys) Win Williamsburg Memorial Day Weekend Tournament

May 27, 2018
Furia (U-11A Girls) Win FC Delco Players Cup

May 8, 2018
LMSC Boys Program Accepted into EDP Regional League

April 21, 2018
Storm (U-18 girls) players help with Brandon's Voice Fundraiser

March 30, 2018
Eight Storm (U-18 girls) Players Commit To Colleges So Far To Continue Their Soccer Careers

March 11, 2018
Furia (U-11A Girls) Win Top Flight Of FC Europa Cup

March 11, 2018
Sochers (U-14A Girls) Win Elite Division Of FC Europa Cup

March 9, 2018
Alex Kades - From D Team To D1 College Recruit

February 24, 2018
LMSC President Biff Sturla Honored By EPYSA With "Service To Youth Award"

February 18, 2018
Stealth (U-9A Boys) Crowned Indoor State Cup Champions

February 11, 2018
Former LMSC Storm Player Filippa Graneld Selected To Sweden U-17 National Team

February 3, 2018
Storm (U-18A Girls) Repeat As EPYSA Indoor State Cup Champions

February 3, 2018
Galaxy (U-17A Boys) Take Second In EPYSA Indoor State Cups

January 21, 2018
Impact (U-12A Girls) Crowned EPYSA Indoor State Cup Champions

January 21, 2018
Cyclones (U-15A Girls) Crowned EPYSA Indoor State Cup Champions

January 21, 2018
Tik Tak (U-12A Boys) Take Second At EPYSA Indoor State Cups

January 6, 2018
Furia (U-11A Girls) Take Second In EPYSA Indoor State Cups

January 6, 2018
Megalodons (U-10A Boys) Take Second In EPYSA Indoor State Cups

November 26, 2017
Celtic (U-9 Boys) Win Deep RunTournament

November 25, 2017
Furia (U-11A Girls) Win Welsh Cup Tournament

November 19, 2017
Five LMSC Players Earn High School All-State Honors

November 19, 2017
Thunder (U-13 Boys) Take First At Welsh Cup

November 19, 2017
Tigers (U-12 Girls) Take First At Welsh Cup

November 19, 2017
Bobcats (U-10 Boys) Take First At Welsh Cup

November 12, 2017
Chargers Win Majors Division Championship

October 8, 2017
Fusion (U-11 Boys) Take Second In Jack Welsh Tournament

October 8, 2017
Monstars (U-10A Girls) Win PA Ukrainian Nationals Columbus Cup Tournament

September 3, 2017
Impact (U-12A Girls) Win PA Classics Keystone Cup Tournament

August 27, 2017
Furia (U-11A Girls) Win Kickoff Classic Tournament

August 27, 2017
Stealth Win Battle At Hilltop Classic

August 20, 2017
Megalodons Win Kickoff Classic Tournament Top Flight

August 20, 2017
Impact Take Second Place In Top Flight Of Battle Of Hilltop Tournament

August 10, 2017
LMSC Heavily Represented on Philadelphia Maccabi 14 Year Old Championship Team

July 1, 2017
U-13 Boys Summer Program Team Wins MAPS Tournament

July 1, 2017
U-10 Girls Summer Program Team Wins MAPS Tournament

July 1, 2017
Four LMSC Alums Lead USA To The 2017 Maccabi Games Championship

July 7, 2017
LMSC Rats Host Team From Dubai In Friendly Match

June 22, 2017
Zion Scarlett On Cover of EPYSA Touchline Magazine

June 22, 2017
Four LMSC Alums Representing The USA in 2017 Maccabi Games

June 18, 2017
Main Line Media News Honors Our Three State Championship Teams

June 18, 2017
Tik Tak (U-11A Boys) Win Kirkwood, Delaware Tournament

June 10, 2017
U-9 Boys Win Live Media 3v3 Tournament

June 4, 2017
Rogue Wave Win Cherry Hill Tournament

June 4, 2017
Impact (U-11 Girls) Win Lancaster Summer Classic

May 21, 2017
Storm (U-17 Girls) Repeat As State Champions

May 21, 2017
Invictus (U-13 Boys) Win State Championship

May 21, 2017
Under 9 Boys Win State Championship

May 21, 2017
Impact (U-11A Girls) Take Second In State Cups

May 21, 2017
Stingerz (U-11 Girls) Win Whitpain Classic Tournament

May 7, 2017
Thunderbolts (U-16 Girls) Take First Place at March Into Cups Tournament

May 7, 2017
LMSC Strike (U-12B Girls) Take First Place at March Into Cups Tournament

May 6, 2017
LMSC Sting Take First Place at Bimbo B-Active Cup

April 15, 2017
LMSC Thundercats Win Robert Urban Memorial Tournament

March 25, 2017
LMSC Fusion Win YSC Indoor League Championship

March 7, 2017
Harrison Malone helps our state's Olympic Development Program win National Chamionship

March 6, 2017
Tik Tak (U-11 Boys) take second place in Richmond, Virginia

March 3, 2017
Impact (U-11 Girls) take first and second in Philly Futsal League, playing up a year

February 26, 2017
LaFuria (U-10 Girls) Win Indoor State Cups

February 26, 2017
LMSC 007s (U-10 Boys) Take Second Place At State Cups

February 26, 2017
Crazy 7s (U-10 Boys) Take Second Place At State Cups (B Flight)

February 26, 2017
Fury (U-9 Girls) Take Second Place At State Cups (B Flight)

February 20, 2017
U-9A Boys take second at Indoor State Cups

February 4, 2017
Storm (U-17 girls) repeat as Indoor State Champions

January 22, 2017
Force (U-12 girls) crowned Indoor State Champions

January 9, 2017
LaFuria (U-10 girls) win YSC U-11 Indoor League

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