📸 2026 Photo Contest

Calling all shutterbugs! Our 15th Annual Photo Contest is going on now! Have you captured an awesome shot this year? Submit your original photo(s) from any RSC or Michigan Stars Oakland program or event from this calendar year for your chance to win cash prizes! Voting will take place November 9-15 on the RSC and Michigan Stars Oakland Facebook pages. Winners will be announced Nov 17. Deadline for submissions is 11/8/26.

Diane Goethals Memorial Scholarship

Attention Class of 2027! Applications for the Diane Goethals Memorial Scholarship are now being accepted through RSC. Graduating seniors who have been a presence with Rochester Soccer Club as a player, volunteer, coach and/or referee in our RSC Recreational or Michigan Stars Oakland (formerly Lightning) programs are encouraged to apply. Please be sure to share your history with our club. Application deadline is December 4.

Donation Drive

Our U11 Girls GA Inspire team will be holding a donation drive to collect personal care items to donate to local homeless shelters. Donation boxes will be place at RSC, MSSC, MRTC, and the OU Dome (OU starting in Nov.)

Travel items are preferred but full-size items will be accepted. The deadline to donate is December 13. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause!

Soccer Swag Makes Great Holiday Gifts

Show off your Club pride with RSC and Michigan Stars hoodies, tees, and other merch! Orders can be picked up at Soccer World or shipped right to your door. Get a jump on holiday shopping at the links below.

Winter Registration is OPEN!

Don’t let the colder weather slow you down! Our winter programs are the perfect way to keep your player active, developing skills, building confidence, and having fun, all winter long!

Because of limited indoor space, these program fill very quickly, so don't delay. For more information and to register, please visit the link below.

Sign up for November Thunders

We have a few spots left for our November session of Thunders! Our next four-week session begins Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10am at RARA.

Designed for children 18 months to 3 years, Thunders focuses on movement, coordination, and confidence, helping your little one fall in love with the game!

A Spooktacular Night

of Fun at Trunk-or-Treat

A ghoulishly good time was had by all at our second annual MSO Trunk-or-Treat! From creative costumes to frightfully fun trunks, our soccer community brought their Halloween spirit in full force. Thanks to everyone who came out to participate. Be sure to check out our event album to see all the night's winners and relive the fun!

Winter Indoor Training Begins

Just a reminder that Michigan Stars Oakland winter indoor training kicks off the week of November 2 at the OU Dome. We’re looking forward to another great winter season filled with player development, hard work, and continued growth on the field.

Winter training schedules should now be available in Teamsnap, so be sure to check your team's schedule for practice days and times.

3v3 Black Friday Shootout

Get your squad together and kick off the holiday season with the Michigan Stars 3v3 Holiday Shootout! Open to boys and girls of all skill levels!



• Friday, November 27 @ MSSC
• U7 through High School & Open Divisions
• 3-6 players, 3 game guarantee
• $180 per team

4v4 Thanksgiving Tournament

Another fun opportunity to work off that Thanksgiving turkey! Gather your friends for a Thanksgiving 4v4 tournament at the Oakland University Dome.



• Saturday, November 28
• 10am-2pm (9:30 check-in)
• Boys and Girls U8-U12
• 4v4 format (no goalies)
• 3 game guarantee + championship matches
• Individual skill awards
• $200 per team