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 2700 youngsters each year between the ages of 3-18.
Each year, LMSC offers the following programs:
Travel Team Program (Under 8 up through Under 19)
Fall Intramural Program (ages 3-12)
Spring Intramural Program (ages 3-12)
Winter Intramural Program (ages 7-11)
Winter Training Program (ages 3-6)
Pre-Travel Team Developmental Academy
Adult Women's Program
Summer Tournament Team Program (travel team players only)
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 2024 - 2025 season will be our 57th season!
Our club is about diversity. Our Travel Team Program competes against some of the top teams in the region. LMSC travel teams
won many state champions over the years. 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 3-12. 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
LMSC CRUSH NAVY 2024 Under 10 State Champions 2024 Under 10 Indoor State Champions 2023 Under 9 State Cup Champions 2023 Under 9 Indoor State Champions 2022 Under 9 Indoor State Cup Champions
LMSC BLING NAVY 2024 Under 9 State Champions
LMSC BLING RED 2024 Under 9 State Champions (second flight)
LMSC ROVERS NAVY 2024 Under 12 State Champions (2nd flight) 2023 Under 11 Indoor State Cup Champions 2021 Under 9 Outdoor State Finalists
LMSC THUNDER 2023 National Semifinalists 2023 Region One Finalists 2023 State Cup Finalists 2021 Under 13 Region One Semifinalists 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 WOLVES NAVY 2023 Under 9 State Cup Champions 2023 Under 9 Indoor State Cup Champions
LMSC CRUSH RED 2023 Under 9 State Cup Champions (second flight)
LMSC ROVERS RED 2023 Under 11 State Cup Champions (second flight) 2022 Under 10 State Cup Champions (second flight)
LMSC IRMAOS NAVY 2022 Under 11 State Cup Champions
LMSC INVICTUS 2022 Under 18 State Cup Finalists 2021 Under 17 State Cup Champions 2019 Under 15 State Cup Finalists 2018 Under 14 State Finalists 2017 Under 13 Region One Finalists 2017 Under 13 State Champions
LMSC FURIA 2022 Under 15 State Cup Finalists 2019 Under 12 Indoor State Champions 2017 Under 10 Indoor State Champions
LMSC LYNX 2023 Under 14 Indoor State Cup Champions 2022 Under 13 State Cup Finalists 2022 Under 13 Indoor State Cup Champions
LMSC HEART NAVY 2023 Under 10 Indoor State Cup Champions 2022 Under 9 Outdoor State Semifinalists
LMSC IMPACT 2022 Under 16 State Cup Semifinalists 2022 Under 16 Indoor State Champions 2021 Under 15 State Cup Champions 2020 Under 14 Indoor State Champions 2019 Under 13 Indoor State Finalists 2018 Under 12 Indoor State Champions
LMSC REIGN 2021 Under 17 President's State Cup Champions
LMSC SOL 2021 Under 10 Challenge State Cup Champions
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 STEALTH 2020 Under 11 Indoor State Finalists 2019 Under 10 Indoor State Finalists 2018 Under 9 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 MOTOR MOUTHS 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 NEWS AND UPDATES
FALL INTRAMURAL PROGRAM
Our 2024 Fall Intramural Program is for children born between 2012 and 2021. No prior soccer experience is necessary.
This will be our first intramural program for 2021 births. The program will start on September 7.
The 2019-2021 birth age groups will play on Sundays. The 2012-2018 birth age groups will have games on Saturdays and
one practice a week, either on a weeknight or Sunday afternoon.
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FOUR LMSC TEAMS CROWNED STATE CHAMPIONS
LMSC had four teams win EPYSA State Championships. Congratulations to the team members and coaches on ...
Crush Navy, U-10 top flight girls state champions and back to back state champions. Coach Chris Black
Bling Navy, U-9 top flight girls state champions. Coach Grant Myers
Rovers Navy, U-12 second flight boys state champions. Coaches Sam and Sina Olyaei
Bling Red, U-9 third flight girls state champions. Coach Grant Myers
SUMMER INTRAMURAL PROGRAM
LMSC will be running a short intramural program for 2019 and 2020 birth players. The program will run
on Saturdays in July and early August. Each session will consist of 30 minutes of skill work and 30
minutes of 4v4 games.
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ADULT WOMEN'S PROGRAM
The LMSC Adult Women's Program is looking for additional players to join the program. This is NOT a high
level program, but rather a low key program for women (including soccer mom's) who want to play once a week.
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SPRING COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the following coaches who were selected as our Spring, 2024 Coach Of The Year Award winners:
LMSC is sad to announce the passing of Joe Hopkins, one of the true giants in the history of LMSC.
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OUR TRAVEL TEAM PROGRAM IS 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 are asked to contact LMSC Vice President Dale Haines
THE 17 LAWS OF THE GAME
Read about each of the 17 laws of the game, as written for adult soccer. Some rules may be
modified for youth soccer, senior soccer, etc.
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HOW TO QUICKLY MEASURE A SOCCER FIELD
Find out how to quickly and accurately measure the length and width of an 11v11 soccer field.
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HAR ZION TEMPLE MEN'S CLUB TO SPONSOR SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM IN 2024
LMSC would like to thank the Har Zion Temple Men's Club in Narberth for argain fully sponsoring our Special Needs Program.
Their generous donation will enable us to waive the registration fee for the 2024 season, cover the cost of jerseys,
goals, balls, pinnies, etc.
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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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FIVE MISTAKES SOCCER PARENTS MAKE WITH THEIR PLAYERS
Please read this interesting article written for parents of youth soccer players.
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LMSC DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Please read LMSC's stance regarding LMSC's pledge for social diversity and inclusion in all of
our programs.
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KOBE BRYANT'S 10 RULES
Former Lower Merion Township resident Kobe Bryant left a list of "10 Rules" regarding sports which the Philadelphia Eagles put on a mural
at their practice facility.
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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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