β€Š

WELCOME BACK!

Welcome to the 2026-2027 season! We are so excited to kick off another fantastic year of soccer with Rochester Soccer Club and Michigan Stars Oakland! Whether you are playing in our Recreational, Developmental, Travel, or Elite programs, we are proud to offer a complete soccer experience for every player and family. Stay informed with this monthly newsletter - your go-to source for important updates and reminders to help you stay on top of everything happening throughout the year. And don't forget to follow us on social media for season highlights, photos, and announcements!

β€Š

CLUB NEWS

β€Š
β€Š

New Referee Course - August 29


Looking for a flexible job with great pay? Consider being a youth soccer referee! There is a Grassroots Referee course coming up at the RSC Complex on August 29.

The New Referee course includes online modules that must be completed before attending an in-person field session. You will have access to the online modules once you have registered for the course. The cost for the course is $70. You are eligible for reimbursement of this fee after you have reffed four RSC, SDA, or Stars games.

β€Š
β€Š

TeamSnap One Reminder


Beginning this fall, both our Recreation and Travel programs will be using the new TeamSnap One app for Club communication. It is very important that you download the Teamsnap One mobile app (just the free version - you don't need a subscription) in order to stay informed. Please reach out to the office if you need help.

β€Š
β€Š

20% Off This Weekend at Dick's


This weekend is another MSYSA Appreciation Weekend at Dick's Sporting Goods! Save 20% off your entire purchase throughout the store to help you gear up for the fall season!


Coupon is valid in-store August 21-24 and should be shown at the register during checkout.

β€Š
β€Š
β€Š

New Season, New Swag!


Show off your Club pride this season with RSC and Michigan Stars hoodies and tees! Orders can be picked up at Soccer World or shipped right to your door. Shop today at the links below.

β€Š

Thank You Community Foundation


Thank you to the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester Men's Fund for their generous $2000 grant to help remove barriers to youth sports in our community. This investment will help make youth soccer more accessible for local families, ensuring that more children have the opportunity to play!

β€Š
β€Š

REC & SDA NEWS

β€Š

Last Chance to Sign Up for Fall


Spots are filling up fast for RSC’s fall recreation season! Team rosters will be finalized soon, so now is the time to secure your player’s spot.


Recreation schedules for U7-U18 will be published in TeamSnap after coaches select their practice day and time at our coaches meeting on August 25.

β€Š
β€Š

Volunteer Coaches Needed


Rochester Soccer Club's recreation programs run on the kindness and dedication of our amazing volunteer coaches. Please consider sharing your time and energy to help make this season the best it can be while creating unforgettable memories for our kids along the way!

β€Š

Calling All U7-U8 Girls!


Looking to level-up your game? Our Stars Developmental Academy is the next step in your soccer development. A few roster spots remain on our U7-U8 Girls SDA teams.


Train with experienced coaches who provide the bridge between recreation and travel soccer, incorporating team play and decision-making while developing each player's individual ability and confidence.

β€Š

Congratulations to

SDA Coach Tim Habib


Congratulations to SDA Coach Tim Habib on earning his USSF National D Coaching License!


This achievement reflects Tim's dedication to continued growth and passion for providing the best possible experience for our SDA players. We are proud to have coaches who invest in their development to help our athletes learn, grow, and succeed! Way to go, Coach Tim!

β€Š

MICHIGAN STARS OAKLAND NEWS

β€Š

Team Camp Highlights


Michigan Stars Oakland Team Camp was held from August 3-7, officially launching the 2026-2027 season! It was an exciting week of team bonding, skill-building, and Club spirit, capped off by one of our favorite traditions - the World Cup! Click below to view highlights and relive the fun!

β€Š
β€Š

Lightning Cup Volunteers Needed


The 13th Annual Lightning Cup will take place Sept. 11-13 at MSSC and Borden Park. This year is our biggest event yet, and we need your help to make it a success! If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact kharrison@rscsoccer.org.


ο»ΏThis is a great opportunity for high school students in need of service hours.

β€Š
β€Š
β€Š

MICHIGAN STARS ELITE NEWS

β€Š
β€Š

2026 GA Aspire National Champions!


Congratulations to the Michigan Stars Elite 2013 Girls on an incredible Girls Academy Aspire playoff run! After battling their way through the playoffs, the team capped it off with a 2-1 victory in the final to bring home the hardware from California this June! Way to go, Stars!

β€Š

THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMER CAMP SPONSORS

β€Š

Follow us on social media to stay up to date on club news and announcements!

Facebook  Instagram
β€Š