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Fall 2026 Academy & Select Program Tryouts

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:01:53 GMT

Fall 2026 Academy & Select Tryouts

We are happy to share with you why we are excited to announce these tryouts and why you should really consider our fast growing and super successful travel soccer programs for your player/s!

Last tryouts (Fall 25) we had the largest number of candidates ever, and with 522 players we surpassed Fall 24's record of 452 players.
Because of the point above, we were able to form more teams than expected.
Our affiliation with AFC Lightning have created endless development opportunities for our Select players, at no additional cost!!
Our players can now enjoy more practice days, ID Camps, and most importantly, the opportunity to play at the highest levels of youth competitive soccer such as MLS Next (boys) and GA (girls).
Last Fall we had a boys' team representing us on the National League Piedmont Conference, and 2 girls' teams in the newly formed GA Aspire league.
Our Academy teams brought home plenty of silverware after participating in pre and post-season tournaments, and showed great development all across the board.

We look forward to continue building with this amazing momentum, offering opportunities to as many players as possible by working hard on building more teams, offering more practice player opportunities, and more developing opportunities outside of our regular practices and games. For more information about our competitive programs, please the "Competitive Programs" menu item on our website.

Registration will need to be completed in PlayMetrics and we strongly suggest doing so before the listed deadlines in order to avoid a late fee, but more importantly for planning purposes. Just login to your current account, then go Club Programs, and click on Competitive Programs Fall 26 Tryouts . If you are sharing this information with someone that has never played with us, they will just need to click here , and create an account.

For new information about Age Groups, please visit this page.

Academy Tryouts - for U8 thru U12 (players born between 8/1/2014 & 7/31/2019)

Tryout Dates

Tuesday, May 19th
Wednesday, May 20th
Thursday, May 21st

Tryout Times

U8 - U11 @ 6pm
U12 @ 7:30pm

Select Tryouts - for U13 thru U19 (players born between 8/1/2007 & 7/31/2014)

Tryout Dates & Times

U13 & U14 => May 19-21 @ 7:30pm
U15 & U16 => May 26-28 @ 6pm
U17 & u19 => May 26-28 @ 7:30pm

***Registration deadline is May 12th. A $10 late fee will be charged after this deadline.

***Players must attend at least 2 of the 3 scheduled tryout dates, but we strongly suggest that they attend all 3 if possible.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (Competitive Programs Director) via Playmetrics

Looking forward to another exciting round of tryouts!

Adrian Juarez

Director of Competitive Programs

Select/Academy 2026-2027 - New Age Groups

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:10:55 GMT

Age Group Changes

For more info, click here.

This season's tryouts will bring a new predicament with the Age Group Classification moving from calendar/birth year, to the so called "school/grade" year (August 1st-July 31st). In order to assist everyone with this new age group classification, we have posted some informational material in our website under the "Competitive" tab on the drop down menu, as well as an Age Group Calculator (posted below), which will allow you to enter your player's birthday to find out which age group he/she will be eligible for.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (Competitive Programs Director) via Playmetrics

Looking forward to another exciting round of tryouts!

Adrian Juarez

Director of Competitive Programs

Support Macon Civic Club - We Built This City Revue

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:36:53 GMT

Support the Macon Civic Club!

Founded in 1987, Macon Soccer Club has been a vital part of the Middle Georgia community for nearly four decades—and the partnership with the Macon Civic Club has been an important part of that journey.

Many Civic Club members played soccer with Macon Soccer Club growing up, and years later returned to the sidelines as parents, coaches, volunteers, board members, and supporters. A remarkable number of Civic Club members have worn Macon Soccer Club colors at some point, and that lifelong connection continues to strengthen both organizations.

Macon Soccer Club is one of many local organizations that have grown and thrived with the support of the Macon Civic Club, and its impact on youth development, teamwork, and community involvement is felt throughout Middle Georgia.

The Macon Civic Club Show takes place February 4–7 at the Grand Opera House . Civic Club has supported Macon Soccer Club for many years, and attending the show is a great way to return that support. We hope to see the Macon Soccer Club family there!

For more information, visit: www.maconcivicclub.com

Spring 2026 Academy & Select Program Tryouts

josh.g89@gmail.com (Josh Gale) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:04:27 GMT

Spring 2026 Academy & Select Tryouts

These 2 programs are part of our Competitive (travel) programs that we offered at Macon Soccer Club for all players that are in love with soccer and are ready to take their career's development to the next level! The Recreational Program registration will open soon.

The vast majority of our Academy & Select teams had a remarkable Fall season, with 5 Select teams winning their leagues and earning promotion, and many more winning their Postseason tournaments. We can't wait to see these programs continue to grow and we hope that you consider being a part of them!

Tryouts Information

Registration - Click here or access it through your player's available programs.

Tryouts Programs

Academy - Players born 2014-2018
Select - Players born 2012 & 2013

Tryouts Dates ***we strongly recommend attending both days***

Tuesday, January 13th
Thursday, January 15th

Tryouts Times

2015-2018 from 6 to 7:15pm
2012-2014 from 7:30 to 8:45pm

- Candidates must check-in at the pavilion 15-30 minutes prior to their first tryout date where they will be directed to their corresponding field.

- Players are required to attend at least 1 of the 2 tryout dates in order to be considered for a roster spot, but we strongly recommend that they attend all days if possible.

If your player is not able to attend tryouts on the scheduled dates, please contact us at maconsoccerdoc@gmail.com so we can find alternative dates.

For more information about these programs, please check our website, and/or contact our Competitive Programs Director (Adrian Juarez) @ maconsoccerdoc@gmail.com

Spring 2026 Rec Registration is Open

josh.g89@gmail.com (Josh Gale) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:28:56 GMT

You can register for Rec Soccer this Spring here.

Or you can log in to your Playmetrics account and the sign up should be featured.

Here are the important details for this season:

CALENDAR

We are continuing to have U5 and U6 New Ball on Friday nights.

All U7-COED (U16) games will be Saturday morning, and our U4 program will be Monday evenings.

Here are the important dates for you to consider this year:

December-January 12 - Early Bird Special ($20 discount)

February 20 - Normal Registration ends

February 21 - Assessments for U7-U12

February 21 - Coaches Meeting

Week of March 9 - Practices Start

March 20 - U5 & U6 Games Start

March 21 - U7-U16 Games Start

March 23 - U4 Games Start

Referee Course Sign-Ups

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:48:00 GMT

We're excited to announce a referee course at Macon Soccer Club, offering a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in learning the ropes of officiating. Whether you're a seasoned player looking to expand your soccer knowledge or a passionate supporter eager to get involved in the game, this course is perfect for you.

Date: January 27, 2024

Cost: $135

Location: Stratford Academy

Please Note: S ome online training will be required before the class takes place.

How to Sign Up:

Visit the US Soccer Learning Center at https://learning.ussoccer.com
Create your profile to get started.
Click on "Referee Program" to access the registration page.
Select "Register for a Course."
Look for "Grassroots First-Time Referees" on the listed options.
Click "Go to Course List."
Choose the Macon course on 1/27/24 from the available courses.

Why Referee?

Becoming a referee not only deepens your understanding of the game but also contributes to the thriving soccer community at Macon. It's a fantastic way to stay connected to the sport while enjoying a unique perspective from the field.

We'll see you on the field!

Thank you Ruth, Jef and Liz!

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:18:46 GMT

MSC Says Goodbye and Thank you to Longtime Registrar Ruth Lancaster, President Jef Flournoy and Assistant Rec Director Liz Wierzba

With all the changes going on at MSC, I thought it appropriate to take a moment to recognize some of those folks at the club who will be missed as they move on to other endeavors or, quite literally, move away from Macon.

MSC is nothing without our member families and the Lancaster family has been a staple of the MSC community for nearly 15 years. Since 2007, Ruth Lancaster has served as the Registrar of MSC, fielding your phone calls (and complaints), fixing the website, changing light bulbs, etc. She has not been alone as her husband and children have been there every step of the way. So it was with great sadness that we learned of the Lancaster's move in August 2022. Ruth held on helping from a away until earlier this summer. While Ruth can never truly be replaced, we will do our best without her (and still call her in a panic on occasion when we can't figure something out). Thank you Ruth, a million times!

Jef Flournoy is a long time member of the Macon soccer community. I have seen photos of him and his teammates, many of whom have kids playing at MSC today, on some sort of European soccer tour. It is no surprise then that Jef woudl someday become President of this club and lead it with distinction. Under Jef's watch as both a board member and then President, MSC grew and weathered the COVID-19 pandemic. He was instrumental in obtaining the funding needed for the many improvements you see at the field today. Be sure to thank him when you see him out and about watching one of his three boys out on the pitch. Thank you Jef for your dedication and service!

Finally, we must take a moment to thank the Wierzba family. Though Liz was only able to serve on the board for about a year, oh what a year it was. Liz was instrumental in helping build on and sustain the growth you have seen in our Rec program serving as the Assistant Rec Director. If your kids have been thrilled with the jumphouses, caused you to spend too much money on Pinky's shaved ice, you have Liz to thank (or blame - it really depends on how well you can get syrup stains out of jerseys). Unfortunately, when her husband Ben got the call to coach women's basketball at the University of Miami and Liz was effectively able to move back home, our time with Liz and the kiddos was cut short. Liz, you will be missed. Thank you!

Jonathan Dean

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:39:48 GMT

Dreams really do come true! MSC is proud and thrilled to share the exciting news that one of our own has made his professional soccer debut. Jonathan Dean (aka JD) made his MLS debut on Saturday, March 25th, starting at left back for the Chicago Fire. Through his hard work and perseverance, JD’s dream became a reality in their 3-2 victory over Inter Miami. JD also started the next game for the Fire, on April 1 v. D.C. United.

JD fell in love with the beautiful game on the same fields where your kids play today. That history at MSC started in our Rec program and then quickly moved on to our Academy and Select programs. JD’s team was one of the best teams in the State, winning countless major tournaments and playing in what was then known as the Classic 1 division. While JD’s rapid rise and development was in large part due to his innate speed and hours of hard working honing his skills, MSC coaching was also a significant part of his story.

In a conversation with Adrian Juarez, MSC’s Director of Coaching and one of JD’s former coaches, JD shared “I started out at Macon Soccer Club from a very early age and that's where my passion for soccer grew. I also met some of my best friends who I went to school with as well. I played up an age group since the beginning and loved the team and group of guys. I believe we were number 1 in the nation at one point and being coached by Shannon and Baxter and having trainers like BB, Ben Ngie, James Jordan, and Iain Jones from an early age helped progress the love for soccer and eventually having coach Adrian train and develop our team. Macon Soccer Club really had some great coaches who were passionate about the sport. They helped me personally grow to love the game which ultimately created a drive and passion for the sport. Luckily, I have been able to continue to play with the same drive and passion that I developed through Macon Soccer Club.”

His coaches at MSC also fondly recall JD’s time with the club. “JD had tremendous ball mastering skills,” recalls Adrian. “He was deadly on 1v1 situations, which is why he spent most of his time at MSC playing right forward. Thanks to skills, his speed, and low center of gravity, he was able to take on players, and then finish or cross with ease. Although I only got to watch him play and develop during his Academy years, I was lucky enough to train him during his first Select year (U13). He was always driven, always looking for ways to improve his game, even at a very young age, but he did so in a humble way. He is a truly generous person and a team player. I remember a couple of summers ago he was in Macon during his off season and randomly stopped by MSC. We were doing Select tryouts at the time and he just grabbed a clipboard and assisted our coaches with evaluations.”

The fond memories and excitement don’t stop with Adrian. Both of his former MSC Academy coaches, who also saw him flourish at the High School and Select level, were excited to share their own experiences with JD. Baxter Sowell (Coach B), remembered, “Jonathan had all the raw materials: high game IQ, cardio fitness, great vertical and speed. He could play multiple positions and still stay within the team’s game plan. If I had to put his personality into a single descriptor, it would be tenacious! The word backdown simply doesn’t exist in his world. At some level, Jonathan is where he’s at in life, playing professional soccer for Chicago Fire, simply because of the men and women that put their heart, soul, and resources into the Macon Soccer Club.”

Coach Shannon Joyner reminisced, “Jonathan was very competitive and hated to lose. I remember someone once told him that it was a long shot for him to play at the next level and he was determined to prove them wrong. He is great mix of natural talent and a strong work ethic.”

The tenacity described by Coach B and next level determination is apparent looking at JD’s career thus far. JD’s path to joining the Chicago Fire included a prominent high school career at Stratford Academy followed by two NCAA stops. JD began his collegiate career playing at Wofford College in 2015 where, as a freshman, he made 17 appearances, scoring 1 goal and tallying 5 assists. Then in 2016, JD transferred to the University of Central Florida, where he made 50 appearances, scoring 1 goal and tallying 11 assists. His collegiate career culminated in JD captaining the team and leading them to a Conference Championship and Sweet 16 appearance. Following college, JD continued to pursue his dream of playing professional soccer – first in the USL for Birmingham FC (2020-21) and then for New Mexico United (2022).

Following the 2022 USL Season, JD was offered a one-year contract with the Chicago Fire. Prior to his starting debut against Inter Miami, JD had come off the bench in the previous 2 games. Including his April 1 start, that is four games in a row for JD. Hopefully the trend continues since our own Atlanta United will be hosting the Fire on April 23rd. We would love to see our members showing support to our Macon Soccer Club Wonder kid!

While we are excited to share news of JD's accomplishment, we would be remiss if we didn't point out that MSC wouldn’t be able to provide a platform for kids like JD to work hard and achieve their dreams if it wasn’t for you, our Middle Georgia soccer community. So, a big thank you is owed to our Academy and Select coaches, volunteer rec coaches, employees, parents (getting kids to practices – with shinguards!), referees, contractors, local university players who provide clinics, and everyone else who spends time out at the fields every spring and fall. Because of your dedication and selflessness, MSC has seen growth in player involvement and quality of play in recent years. This should translate into more players achieving their dreams, no matter the size.

As any coach can attest, it is special to see a player entrusted to your guidance grow as a person and player, reaching their goal - whether that goal be an MLS debut, a college scholarship, or just making their high school team. We appreciate your trust in us as coaches and board members, and are excited for what the future will bring to MSC.