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The LCSL Fall Classic is ON for SATURDAY
Welcome to Lorain County Soccer League (LCSL)!
We’re excited to kick off another season of recreational soccer! As a community-focused league, we strive to foster a positive, respectful, and fun environment for our players, coaches, referees, and families. Please take a moment to review the important information below so we can all work together to create a great experience on and off the field.
Wellington 1day Fall Classic On Oct 17th '26
I would like to thank all the kids who have played and coaches for giving up your time to have fun teaching Soccer to them. Also for being patient with Clint and myself on scheduling the lcsl games this Fall for you.
THE ENTIRE LCSL BOARD WISHES YOU GOOD LUCK IN THE FALL LCSL CLASSIC THIS SATURDAY!!!!!!!
County Reps: Please notify Paul and Ben on your community’s acceptance ASAP . WEDNESDAY is our LCSL meeting.
Please notify me if I made a mistake. The standings rule over my typos.
Paul
LCSL FALL CLASSIC '26 TEAM INVITATIONS BELOW
All Midview/Oberlin /Elyria/Lagrange , Wellington /Lorain/Firelands/Edison/Columbia/Amherst/ Vermilion teams accepted
Thanks for all you do, Good Luck, Lcsl Board!
U7A
EL317904
EL317903
Mv039909
LA123907
U7B
WE287607
MV039604
EL317603
FS229605
U7C
AM286502
MV039506
MV039505
Am286501 new team thank you!
U8A
EL317118
WE287007
ĹO330708
LA123027
U8B
LO330712
VR533006
FS229712
AM286014
U8C
MV03922
AM28612 PLEASE POST 2 SCORES
WE287012
OB343417
U9A
WE287609
LO330608
LA123606
EL317604
U9B
AM286012
MV039010
EL317092
WE28012
U10A
EL317002
ED710799
EL317707
CO216605
U10B
OB343709
EL317119
VR330709
WE287602
U11A
FS229604
WE287601
AM286300
ED710803
U11B
FS229109
LO330602
MV039606
WE287702
U12
ED710010
MV039800
WE287128
FS229001
Ù13
LO330805
EL317902
CO216980
OB343808
U14/15
LO330802
OB343901
ED710000
EL317000
Effective March 1, 2025, the US Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention (RAP) policy is in full effect.
Full policy details are available on the US Soccer RAP webpage.
Policy Highlights:
- Zero tolerance for referee abuse.
- Penalties may apply to spectators, coaches, and players.
- Examples and penalty summaries are outlined online.
Sideline Culture & Expectations
- Parents must stay 6 feet back from the sidelines during games.
- No dogs are permitted at LCSL games – for safety, insurance, and player focus.
- All referee calls are final. No arguing or heckling will be tolerated.
- LCSL is a recreational league. Let the kids play and have fun.
- Let players play. Let referees ref. Be role models for appropriate behavior during every game.
- Negative sideline pressure is one of the top reasons young players and referees leave the game.
- Mistakes by players and referees will happen—please help us build a positive atmosphere and walk away when frustrated.
- Our game has no place for disrespect.
- Let’s set a POSTIVE example—your encouragement matters.
Interested in Becoming a Referee?
Join the Firelands Soccer Referee Association (FSRA), which has proudly staffed LCSL games for over a decade.
Visit https://fsrainc.com/ for more information.
Upcoming LCSL Board Meetings & Important Dates
- October 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. — LCSL Board Meeting
Main agenda item: Fall Classic Tournament Schedule - October 17, 2026 — Fall Classic Tournament
- November 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. — LCSL Board Meeting
- December 2026 — No LCSL Board Meeting
- January 2027 — No LCSL Board Meeting
Important Spring 2027 Dates for Community Boards & Registrars
- Prior to Opening Community Registration:
Registrar Reminder: Before opening registration within your community, contact Rachael Hyster, LCSL Registrar, to review the registration format. - March 14, 2027 — Team Commitment Forms Due
- March 22 or 23, 2027 — Divisional Meeting
Final date pending confirmation. - During Coach and Player Approval/Roster Building:
Registrar Reminder: Please notify Rachael Hyster as players and coaches are ready for approval in Roster Builder. Do not wait until the submission deadline (April 2) to provide information along the way. - April 2, 2027 — Coach/Player Roster Deadline
- Schedules Released — TBD
- April 17, 2027 — First Games
- June 12, 2027 — Spring Classic Tournament
Important Notes for Coaches, Referees, and Spectators
Referees may arrive up to 10 minutes after the scheduled start time and still be considered on time (especially at Edison).
Team rosters must be validated by the referee prior to the start of the game. Coaches should prompt this if the referee does not.
Offside rules apply starting at U9, using the build-out line to the goal line.
Check schedules and field closures before leaving for a game.
- Weekday games: closures posted by 4 PM
- Saturday games: closures posted by 8 AM
Field status link is posted at the top of the league webpage.
Length of Games, by Division:
U7: four 10-minute quarters
U8: 20-minute halves
U9 and U10: 25-minute halves
U11 and U12: 30-minute halves
U14 and U15: 35-minute halves
Referee No-Show Protocol
If a referee does not show up: Coaches should notify their community’s LCSL Representative and President. The board member will then contact the Referee Assignor for follow-up.
11v11- U13-U15
If referee is not available or does not show up for game, game has to be rescheduled to a later date.
New (effective Spring 2026): "Laws of the Game"
