Playing club soccer | Soccer in the Bluegrass

Playing club soccer or “select” soccer requires a different level of commitment from the player and the parents. Players must try out to make a club team and they are committed to that team for a year. Club teams have paid coaches and travel farther distances for league games and tournaments. They train more often, as well. Costs vary by club, but are several times the cost of playing in a recreational league. Scholarships for players needing financial assistance are available.

Why go the extra expense? Stronger competition and better training.

If you think your child might play soccer in high school, they’ll be going up against a lot of club trained players to make the team and to win a game.

There are a number of clubs in Central Kentucky.

Lexington
Lexington FC

www.lexingtonfc.org

Lexington F.C. is the biggest club in the region carrying as many as four teams in some age divisions. It is a part of LYSA and has a pre-academy program for 8-year-olds and an academy program for 9-year-olds. LFC is home to 62 State club champions, 54 State club finalists and four Regional club finalists. (Disclosure: Soccer in the Bluegrass founders have roles in LYSA and Lexington F.C.)

Commonwealth Soccer Club

csc-ky.com

In English soccer, many rival teams sport the opposing colors of blue and red. Kentucky has its own famous blue and red rivalry between its two largest universities. Commonwealth Soccer Club is the blue to Lexington F.C.’s red here in town. And it’s established a proud tradition. It offers an academy and multiple age divisions.

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