Lancaster FC

Recreational soccer with MTSC

Community soccer runs through Manheim Township Soccer Club (MTSC), now under the Lancaster FC umbrella with the same local rec experience and added club backing. Programming is open to boys and girls from ages 3 through 19 with no tryouts—families register and play in a fun, inclusive setting. Offerings include fall, winter, and spring academy-style blocks for younger players, U6–U8 small-sided play aligned with USYSA guidance (including goalkeeper introduction at U8), U9–U15 recreational teams, and a U19 coed recreational option. Details and registration for MTSC live at mtsoccer.com.

Travel teams: Academy, Elite, and Premier

Competitive teams serve boys and girls from U9 through U19. Each age group can place players across three tiers. Academy teams sit at the top of the competitive structure and target athletes ready for the club’s most demanding league environments. Elite teams bridge toward Academy with focused coaching and strong competition; some ages run Elite Black and Elite Red groups when numbers support it. Premier teams emphasize advanced training and tactical growth on the way toward higher levels, with Premier Black and Premier Red splits where appropriate. Coaching leadership is organized by age and tier so players train in structured, age-appropriate environments.

Tryouts and how to join travel

Standard tryouts for boys and girls U9–U19 are offered at no cost. Sessions use Clipper Magazine Stadium plus Franklin & Marshall College’s Shadek Stadium and Tylus Field. Families who miss main tryout dates can submit information through the club’s missed-tryout flow; staff follow up to schedule a training visit so new players can be evaluated alongside current teams.

For the 2026–2027 registration year the club follows the new national age-group cycle running August 1 through July 31, matching the shift adopted across US Youth Soccer, AYSO, and US Club Soccer to align with the school calendar and simplify team formation. Supplemental tryout windows for the 2026–2027 season are organized by age band (for example U9–U11, U12–U14, and U15–U19 blocks in April); after you register, the club communicates exact dates, times, and locations. Supplemental evaluations are held during regularly scheduled Lancaster FC training sessions.

Clinics, camps, residential, and USL Academy

Beyond league teams, Lancaster FC runs high-intensity clinics, week-long camps, and a residential option that combines training with academics for players who want a year-round performance setting. A USL Academy identification track targets male players born 2005 through 2008 for summer 2026 ID sessions; date and time details are sent after registration. The club also highlights college placement support for players aiming at the next level.

Women’s pathway and community focus

Lancaster FC has announced a commitment to pre-professional women’s soccer in Lancaster in collaboration with United Women’s Soccer (UWS), part of a broader investment in girls’ and women’s soccer from youth academy levels upward.

Mission and what families can expect

The club emphasizes education on the field and in life, community engagement, and resources for every player to grow. Whether a child starts in MTSC rec or joins a travel team, the structure is designed so families can find an appropriate level today and move along the pathway as skills and commitment evolve.

How to reach us

Questions about missed tryouts or joining travel teams can go to contact@lancasterfc.com. Registration and program signup for many offerings run through the club’s PlayMetrics links from lancasterfc.com.