LAKE COUNTRY SOCCER -
 The place to get your kicks in Southwest Missouri!

Lake Country Soccer was founded in 1984 by parents and soccer enthusiasts looking for a home for their kids to play soccer in Springfield.

Initially, Lake Country Soccer was started to provide middle school boys (6th, 7th and 8th graders) a league in which to play, in preparation for high school which was on the horizon in the Springfield Public Schools.

Since then, Lake Country Soccer has grown into a 55+ acre facility with 18 outdoor fields (7 of which are lighted) and an indoor facility (2 fields) serving close to 2,500 registered youth players and nearly 12,000 visitors annually.

Lake Country Soccer is a dynamic sport specific, membership driven organization serving the Ozarks and Southwest Missouri.

Lake Country Soccer hosts programs, activities, events, leagues and tournaments from ages 3 through adult.

Us Youth Soccer/Missouri - Presidents Cup

The 2010 / 2011 Missouri State Presidents Cup is now accepting applications.  The tournament will helf November 13 - 14, 2010 at Lake Country Soccer in Springfield, MO.  The boys President's Cup will be held May 21-22, 2011. The entry fee will be $495 and the format will be pool play.

Winners the Missouri Presidents Cup will advance to the Regional Presidents Cup tournament, which will be held June 16-19, 2011 in South Bend, Indiana.  All Regional winners will then advance to the National Presidents Cup, which will be held July 14-17, 2011 at the James W. Crownie Soccer Park in Des Moines, Iowa.

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive experience to US Youth Soccer teams from the state to regional to national level.  The Presidents Cup gives players an additional opportunity to compete against teams from across the country at a high level for the joy and the challenge of the game.  It provides the chance to experience a unique US Youth Soccer event with camaraderie, community and competition through sport.

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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Lake Country Soccer is a recognized 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization which operates under the umbrella of the Springfield/Greene County Parks and Recreation Department.  The relationship is a public/private partnership with the parks department, meaning, the land is owned by the parks department, but Lake Country Soccer leases the land from the parks department. 

Lake Country Soccer's operations are conducted with its own staff and its own budget.  Lake Country Soccer does NOT draw funds from the Park's department budget.  Lake Country Soccer is responsible for its operations which include managing incomes and expenses.  As needed, the Parks department provides support and assistance throughout the year; usually dealing with maintenance issues or unusual circumstances.

Lake Country Soccer is coordinated by a volunteer member board of directors with support & oversight by the Parks department.  Lake Country is managed by one fulltime director and several part-time support staff including administration, concessions and grounds/maintenance throughout the year. 

The LCS family consists of supporters who have been involved with the organization since its inception.  LCS is a positive influence on the local economy and an established friend in the community.

Lake Country Soccer hosts leagues and tournaments for youth and adults, indoors and outdoors virtually year round.

• Indoor soccer for adults between Sept. through May
• Indoor soccer for youths between November and April
• Outdoor soccer for youths (ages 3 through High School)
  • Spring league runs from March through mid-May
    • Boys ages 3 through high school
    • Girls ages 3 through Under-14
  • Fall league runs from September through early November
    • Boys ages 3 through Under-14
    • Girls ages 3 through high school
  • Summer league runs from June through early August
• Outdoor soccer for adults
  • Men's Amateur Competitive League
    • Spring league runs April through June
    • Fall league runs late August through mid-November
  • Adult recreational for leagues men and women
    • Summer league 7 v 7 (6 + a GK) June through August
• Outdoor youth tournaments
  • March - Champions Challenge
  • April - LCS Friendship Cup
  • October - Thompson's Fall Classic

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Birthday party rentals (call for availability and rental fees)
• Indoor & outdoor field rentals available
• Sponsorship & Advertising opportunities available