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WELCOME TO LMSC

The Lower Merion Soccer Club (LMSC) is a not-for-profit youth soccer organization that sponsors a wide range of youth soccer programs for over 2800 youngsters each year between the ages of 4-18. Each year, LMSC offers the following programs:

  • Fall Intramural Program (ages 4-14)
  • Spring Intramural Program (ages 4-12)
  • Travel Team Program (Under 8 up through Under 19)
  • Pre-Travel Developmental Academy
  • Summer Tournament Team Program (travel team players)
  • Special Needs Program for children with physical, mental and emotional limitations
  • A wide range of Training Programs offered throughout the year for children of all ages and levels

The 2019 - 2020 season is our 52nd season!

Our club is about diversity. While our Travel Team Program competes against some of the top teams in the region (LMSC travel teams won three state championships in 2017, 2016 and also in 2014), we also offer a wide range of programs for novice players of all ages, regardless of athletic ability and soccer background.

Our club offers a wide range of programs for children, based on age, gender, athletic ability, previous experience and desired competitive level. Our Travel Team Program offers up to four different teams in many age groups. The Travel Team Program is not just for the superstar. The Travel Team Program also offers teams for players looking to play at more competitive levels who are not super athletes.

Our intramural program offers soccer for children ages 4-14. Our younger age groups all play in smaller numbers and on smaller fields than the older age groups. This philosophy enables players to be more involved with the play and develop at a much faster rate.

The ultimate objective of all LMSC programs is "to provide each and every youngster with a fun filled experience in a soccer environment." This philosophy applies to the highest level travel team player down to the least experienced intramural players and everyone in between.

LMSC is affiliated with the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).

LMSC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.





Lower Merion Soccer Club
Box 360
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

soccer@lmsc.net

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Twitter: @lmscsoccer

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LMSC STORM
2019 Under 19 Region One Finalists
2019 Under 19 State Cup Champions
2019 Under 19 Indoor State Cup Champions
2018 Under 18 Region One Semifinalists
2018 Under 18 State Champions
2018 Under 18 Indoor State Cup Champions
2017 Under 17 Region One Semifinalists
2017 Under 17 State Champions
2017 Under 17 Indoor State Champions
2016 Under 15 State Champions
2016 Under 15 Indoor State Champions
2015 Under 14 State Finalists
2015 Under 13 State Finalists
2014 Under 13 Indoor State Champions
2013 Under 12 Indoor State Champions





LMSC RATS
2019 Under 19 National Semifinalists
2019 Under 19 State Cup Champions
2018 Under 18 Eastern Regional League Champions
2016 Under 15 Region I USA Champions
2016 Under 15 State Champions
2016 Under 15 Indoor State Champions
2015 Under 14 State Finalists
2015 Under 14 Indoor State Champions
2014 Under 13 Indoor State Champions
2013 Under 12 Indoor State Champions
2012 Under 11 Indoor State Champions
2011 Under 10 Indoor State Champions
2010 Under 9 State Champions
2010 Under 9 Indoor State Champions





LMSC INVICTUS
2019 Under 15 State Cup Finalists
2018 Under 14 State Finalists
2017 Under 13 Region One Finalists
2017 Under 13 State Champions





LMSC MEGALODONS
2020 Under 12 Indoor State Finalists
2019 Under 11 State Semifinalists
2019 Under 11 Indoor State Champions
2018 Under 10 Indoor State Finalists
2017 Under 9 State Champions
2017 Under 9 Indoor State Finalists





LMSC FURIA
2019 Under 12 Indoor State Champions
2017 Under 10 Indoor State Champions





LMSC STEALTH
2020 Under 11 Indoor State Finalists
2019 Under 10 Indoor State Finalists
2018 Under 9 Indoor State Champions





LMSC IMPACT
2020 Under 14 Indoor State Champions
2019 Under 13 Indoor State Finalists
2018 Under 12 Indoor State Champions





LMSC CYCLONES
2018 Under 15 Indoor State Champions





LMSC DING
2016 Under 11 State Champions
2016 Under 11 Indoor State Champions
2015 Under 10 Indoor State Champions
2014 Under 9 State Champions
2014 Under 9 Indoor State Cup Champions





LMSC FENIX
2015 Under 11 State Champions
2013 Under 9 State Champions





LMSC MAGIC
2014 Under 16 State Champions
2014 Under 16 Indoor State Champions
2013 Under 15 Indoor State Champions
2012 Under 14 Indoor State Champions
2009 Under 11 State Champions
2008 Under 10 State Champions





LMSC LEGENDS
2016 Under 12 Indoor State Champions
2014 Under 10 State Champions
2013 Under 9 Indoor State Champions





LMSC BALOS
2016 Under 10 Indoor State Champions
2015 Under 9 Boys Indoor State Champions





LMSC FIRE
2016 Under 13 Indoor State Champions





LMSC HERRICANES
2015 Under 13 Girls Indoor State Champions





LMSC AZTECS
2015 Under 13 Boys Indoor State Champions





LMSC BOCA
2014 Under 14 Indoor State Champions





LMSC LIGHTNING
2013 Under 16 Indoor State Champions
2012 Under 15 Indoor State Champions





LMSC VELEZ
2011 Under 19 State Champions
2008 Under 16 State Champions
2004 Under 12 State Champions





LMSC HEART
2009 Under 14 Girls State Champions
2008 Under 13 Girls State Champions
LMSC UPDATES



MONDAY, JUNE 1 UPDATES

All LMSC programs are currently on hold. Governor Wolf has indicated that we will be entering the Yellow Phase on June 5. During that time, we will be able to run soccer camps in limited capacity, though this will not start until public schools have finished for the current year.



TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS UPDATE
There is a chance that Governor Wolf will move Montgomery County to the Green Phase on June 19. Team soccer may then resume, though in a limited capacity (non-contact training, small groups and no outside competition initially).

We have put together a TENTATIVE pre-tryout schedule for player evaluations that will start on June 22. This is dependent on Governor Wolf moving us to the Green Phase by then. These pre-tryout sessions will be NON-CONTACT and done in small numbers. They will be run by our Technical Directors as Coaching Directors.

Please CLICK HERE to access that schedule.

If you have not yet signed up for tryouts, please be sure to pre-register at the above site. Current LMSC players should NOT pre-register.





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LMSC ANNOUNCEMENTS


TRAVEL TEAM PROGRAM LOOKING TO HIRE ADDITIONAL COACHES
The LMSC travel team program is looking for experienced adults who are interested in coaching at the travel team level. Coaches must have experience as players and / or coaches. Interested candidates should contact LMSC at soccer@lmsc.net



TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS
Please see the announcement above in the yellow box for information about pre-tryout player evaluations that will take place when Governor Wolf moves Montgomery County to the Green Phase.

LMSC will field travel teams from Under 8 (2013 births) through Under 19 (2002 births).
  [+ More Travel Team Information]
  [+ Register For Tryouts] (not current travel players)



71 LMSC ALUMS PLAYED IN COLLEGE IN 2019
LMSC had at least 71 alums playing at the college level in the fall of 2019.   [+ More]



PETE GANGL HONORED AS EPYSA TRAVEL TEAM COACH OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to long time LMSC travel team head coach Pete Gangl who was honored as Eastern Pennsylavnia Youth Soccer Association's (EPYSA) Travel Team Coach Of The Year for 2019.
  [+ More]



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
  [+ 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
  [+ More]



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.
  [+ More]



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.
  [+ More]


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.
  [+ More]


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.
  [+ More]


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.
  [+ More]



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.
  [+ More]


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.
  [+ More]


 
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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