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There are limited roster spots available in the birth years listed. Please reach out to us at info@rapidsfc.com for more information on the level of team and roster spots available for each age group.
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What a great weekend at the Cherry Capital Cup! Congrats to the Rapids FC Green 2010 Boys on winning the U12 Bronze division. We are so proud of the way you represent Rapids. #rapidsfc #cherrycapitalcup
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Rapids FC | Tryout Volunteers 2022
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Our favorite weekend of the year is about to begin at the Cherry Capital Cup hosted by @tbaysnorthstorm. Can’t wait for a a weekend filled with soccer, family, and hardware 🍒🏆⚽️ #cherrycup #rapidsfc
Our favorite weekend of the year is about to begin at the Cherry Capital Cup hosted by @tbaysnorthstorm. Can’t wait for a a weekend filled with soccer, family, and hardware 🍒🏆⚽️ #cherrycup #rapidsfc
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Rapids FC Select Soccer Tryouts
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Rapids FC Soccer Tryouts | Join Rapids FC for our Select soccer tryouts held at Gainey Fields on East Paris, June 18th, 19th & 20th 2018.
We are excited and proud to announce Grand Rapids Dental Partners (formerly Northway Smith Family Dentistry) as our uniform sponsor. A local, family-owned and oriented business, with multiple players at the club, Grand Rapids Dental Partners has been a loyal sponsor to Rapids and will continue our partnership for the next 2 years! Their new logo will be on the front of the new home and away uniforms. To learn more about them, please visit their website, www.grdentalpartners.com.
Congrats on the following Rapids FC team victories in their State Cup matches this past weekend. We are proud of the way you represent Rapids. ![]()
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2003B: 3-1 win over USA![]()
2009B: 2-0 win over Cap City![]()
2010G: 3-2 win over Detroit FC![]()
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Rapids mothers and mother figures who show up for our kids every day. We are so grateful for you!
Rapids Juniors Development Program is back in action this Friday. Join us at 5pm at Gainey Athletic Complex for an evening of core skills training and fun! All 3-9 year olds welcome! #rapidsfc #rapidsjuniors
Saturday fun soccer facts! How many of these facts did you know? Let us know in the comments! #gorapids #soccerislife
West Michigan Futsal Alliance is looking to EXPAND! Season 2 starts November, 2022. WMFA is accepting applications until June 20th, 2022 to all Clubs or Individual Futsal Teams. Apply Now: forms.gle/Nz3jjgX4StKt6WAn7![]()
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EDGE Development Soccer Training Michigan Rangers FC Pass FC Rapids FC SCOR SOCCER
One week from today is the start of our Spring Premier MSYSA Appreciation Weekend with Dick's Sporting Goods! Friday, March 11 through Monday, March 14 get 20% off your ENTIRE purchase at Dick's Sporting Goods with this coupon ⭐️⚽️🙌
Winter Training Cancelled![]()
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Sorry to announce that Winter Training at the Mary Free Bed YMCA is cancelled tonight (1/9/22). We have had a number of staff test positive for Covid-19 in the last couple of days and cannot safely or effectively run todays session. We are sorry for the disappointment and any inconvenience caused, an should be back next week!
Rapids FC 2007G Green finished off the fall with a wining record! Well done players and coaches
Big shoutout to our 2009B green Premier team for volunteering at Amway Riverbank Run this weekend! Awesome job to them and Coach Sean for always going the extra mile!
Rapids FC Juniors - One More Night![]()
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We hope you have all enjoyed the Juniors program so far! We certainly have, and we are pleased to be able to add an extra Friday night session this week to make up for the week we had to cancel.![]()
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So same time, same place this Friday, October 22!!![]()
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See you at 5pm @ Gainey, one more time...
Just a friendly reminder to lead by example ⚽️#refrespect #bekind #thinkbeforeyouspeak
Good luck to all teams this weekend in games! Hope you are as excited as our 2005G premier team to be back on the pitch!
Show some love for our 2012G white team and Coach Dakota! Happy to have this crew and coach at the club! Keep working hard ladies!
CHAMPIONS | High School Girls Premier ![]()
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Lightning Cup 2021 | Sept 10-12![]()
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These exceptional ladies went 4-0 this weekend to bring back Gold! Strong performances in all games. Both coaches are extremely proud! Way to represent Rapids FC on and off the pitch with nothing but excellence! ![]()
Best of luck in the fall season!
Rapids FC 2009B Premier![]()
Lightning Cup 2021 | Sept 10-12![]()
U13B Premier Finalists![]()
These boys went 2-0-1 this weekend and came up short against one of the top teams in the State. Best of luck Coach Sean and boys as you enter your Fall season
Rapids FC 2005G Premier![]()
Lightning Cup 2021 | Sept 10-12![]()
U17G Finalists![]()
Well done ladies. Best of luck with your season
Powerade Invitational | August 20-22![]()
Champions | U11 Boys ![]()
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Our 2011 boys green team are champs! Well done this weekend to this group of boys and their coaches! Looking forward to seeing your continued success this fall! ![]()
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18 Goals For | 1 Goal Against
We are thrilled to announce a new Director at Rapids FC. Sean Piegore has accepted a new role at Rapids as a Technical Director. Many of you will know Sean, who has been a talented and committed coach at Rapids for 4 years and is always a friendly face at Academy, Juniors, and Winter training, as well as coaching many teams over the years. Sean will now be taking a leading role in improving the technical abilities of all players at the club, and working on refreshing our curriculum for next years program.![]()
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Congratulations Sean!
➡️ Coaching Education Announcement 📚📝⬅️![]()
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MSYSA & US Soccer are pleased to announce a National D License Course, starting October 2021!![]()
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Register online at learning.ussoccer.com![]()
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For more information email: DOC@michiganyouthsoccer.org
As a club, we are excited for this opportunity and partnership this winter!!
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Congratulations to all those that participated in ODP tryouts this past weekend.![]()
July 30 - August 1 | Independence Park![]()
HUGE shoutout to our very own for rocking it with confidence. ![]()
Best of Luck & hoping for the best results! ![]()
Bria Townsend | 2009G Green Premier
Michigan U-18 soccer team makes history with ‘unbelievable’ national championship run
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The Kalamazoo Kingdom club soccer team won the 2021 U-18 U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship.
Rapids FC Premier Teams are looking forward to kicking off their Fall 2021 season!![]()
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Powerade Invitational![]()
August 20-22 | Brighton MI![]()
2011B | 2009G | 2009B | 2008B | 2005G | 2004G
Dicks Sporting Goods are offering 20% off your entire purchase with our coupon July 30 - August 2 ⚽️
Still looking for a team?![]()
We have a few roster spots available! ![]()
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Very proud of all of our Rapids FC players for participating in the Calvin College Soccer Camp this past week. Players from the 2012B, 2012G, 2010G, and 2009B left their stamp. ![]()
These players embraced the Calvin Difference and showed them exactly what Rapids FC is all about! ![]()
Well done crew!
Happy Father’s Day to all of our dads! A coach on the sideline, or the biggest fan- we appreciate all you do! Have a fantastic day!
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Makeup Tryouts | Wednesday June 16th![]()
All Ages | 2015-2003 | All Levels![]()
Gainey Athletic Complex | 6:30-8pm![]()
Register Today | rapidsfc.com/tryouts![]()
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High School Boys Select | Wednesday June 16th![]()
2006-2003 | 5-6:30pm![]()
Register Today | rapidsfc.com/tryouts![]()
Questions | info@rapidsfc.com
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Girls Select | Tuesday June 13th![]()
2015-2010 | 5-6:30![]()
2009- 2003 | 7-8:30![]()
Register Today | rapidsfc.com/tryouts![]()
Questions | info@rapidsfc.com
Rapids FC Select Tryouts![]()
Boys Select | Monday June 12th![]()
2015-2011 | 5-6:30![]()
2010- 2007 | 7-8:30![]()
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Congrats to our FHC players and GK coach @ava.wilberding.01 for winning regionals! State semi-finals on Wednesday!! Tear it up & good luck!
New Tryout Time!![]()
Rapids FC is happy to announce Premier Make-Up Tryouts![]()
June 12 | 1pm | 2009-2004 | Gainey Athletic Complex![]()
Register Today | rapidsfc.com/tryouts![]()
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Rapids FC is proud to announce the addition of 2004B premier! ![]()
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June 12 | 11am | Gainey Athletic Complex ![]()
Questions? e-mail: INFO@RAPIDSFC.COM
You asked and we delivered! ![]()
Pre-Tryout Camp registration is open again by popular demand!! ![]()
Limited space available for the remaining three days! ![]()
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Tuesday | Shooting & Finishing ![]()
Wednesday | 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 games ![]()
Thursday | Possession & Large side games ![]()
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2011-2015 | 5pm-6pm![]()
2010-2009 | 6pm-7pm![]()
2008-2003 | 7pm-8pm![]()
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Questions? e-mail: INFO@RAPIDSFC.COM
As tryouts approach, we are in need of a number of volunteers to help at registration, check-in, and other areas. We hope you consider signing up for one or more of the time slots below. We would really appreciate your time and talents in order to create a successful tryout process for our players and families. We cannot do it without you! Thank you in advance for signing up.
Rapids FC | Tryout Volunteers 2021
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As tryouts approach, we are in need of a number of volunteers to help at registration, check-in, and other areas. We hope you consider signing up for one or more of the time slots below. We would real...
Congratulations to all of our Forest Hills Central players on a district championship! Huge shoutout to our goalkeeper coach @ava.wilberding.01 for holding it down all season! Best wishes to all as you continue your journey!
Join a club, where the players come first! It’s not about us, it’s about the players! ![]()
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Premier Tryouts | June 12![]()
Select Boys Tryouts | June 14![]()
Select Girls Tryouts | June 15![]()
HS Boys & Makeup Tryouts | June 16![]()
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Rapids FC is excited to announce our partnership with Max Effort Fieldhouse!![]()
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Max Effort will allow all players to have more training opportunities this winter. This is a brand new, multisport facility is the perfect venue to continuously develop our players year-round.![]()
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Many of our Rapids FC players will have access to winter training on their new turf fields. Futsal training on their gym floor. The opportunity for speed, agility, strength, and conditioning within their workout area.![]()
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We couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity and partnership. Stay tuned for their grand opening this September! Catch us indoors this winter at Max Effort Fieldhouse!
“A coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime.”![]()
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Rapids FC is proud to announce our 2021/2022 Coaching Line up.![]()
We have added some exciting new coaches to the roster and are thrilled to welcome back many coaches. We have expanded the number of female coaches so that our coaching staff reflects our players, with over 50% female coaches. We feel this sets a great opportunity for female mentorship of our players and sets us far apart from the male dominated lineups at other clubs.![]()
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Coaching Lineup | rapidsfc.com/coaching-lineup-2021/![]()
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Tryout Registration | rapidsfc.com/tryouts![]()
Camp Registration | rapidsfc.com/pre-tryout-camp![]()
Team Packages | rapidsfc.com/team-packages/
Rapids FC 2010G Green Forward Evie McClain promoting tryouts with her artwork! ![]()
Can’t wait to see her and all the new and returning players at tryouts!! ![]()
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June 12 | June 14 | June 15![]()
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Come out and show your support following Friday Night Academy! GRFC has a home game vs Kalamazoo at 7:30pm on May 21st at the Midwest united FC Complex.
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Cherry Cup 2021 U12 Gold Champions!! ![]()
This team is a force to be reckoned with! They were on a goalscoring rampage this weekend in Traverse City! Their grit, grind, determination, and passion for the game is unmatched. This weekend, these girls went undefeated with a 4-0 record, 14 goals for, and 1 goal against. They mastered their craft and played some of the most beautiful possession-based soccer. The energy was electric and was a true showing of what these girls are capable of and how much potential this team and each individual player has.![]()
Coach Amanda and Coach Lugo are extremely proud of this group and how much growth and development they have had. They are becoming more deadly and dangerous as their confidence grows.![]()
We are very proud to have this team, parents, and coaches as part of the Rapids FC family. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for this team as they finish their season and prepare for what comes next! ![]()
Best wishes to this 2009G Green Team with the remainder of their season in GVSA Elite.
What a sweet victory! ![]()
Congratulations to the 2012G green team and their first place finish in the U9 Gold division. This was their first Cherry Cup tournament and their excitement and drive was unmatched. The team went 4-0, out scoring their opponents 10-1. Coach Bre speaks to the continued commitment of this team to learn the game and to be the best teammates they can. They are always up for the challenge, and have shown substantial growth and composure over the season. We are so proud to have this team of players, coaches, and parents represent Rapids. Good luck with the rest of your season girls! Finish strong!
Rapids FC 2005B White- Finalist- U16_Silver![]()
These boys battled hard in pool play, coming away 3-0 and earning a shot at the championship. At the end of regulation play, in the final, they were tied 1-1. After a hard-fought game, these boys lost 2-1 in overtime. They competed against great competition including a great game against a Premier level team. “It was fun seeing our boys raise their game to compete at that level.” – Coach Chris.![]()
Coach Dan and Coach Chris are incredibly proud of this crew and their performances this weekend.![]()
Congrats boys and best of luck with the remainder of your season!
2008B Green- Finalist - U13_Gold![]()
This crew battled hard all weekend. Ending league play 2-0-1. They managed to score 13 goals and only concede 3 while in pool play. Their final was tough and according to the officiating crew- “one of the most intense, well played games, of the weekend.” The boys fell short in the final, losing 0-2, but managed one of the best passing and possession games they have played.![]()
From the coaches- “Overall, it was a great weekend of soccer. We couldn’t be prouder of the effort and teamwork the boys displayed this weekend.”![]()
Best of luck in the reminder of your premier season! Keep making Rapids Proud!
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Rapids FC 2008B White- Finalist U13_Bronze![]()
Congrats to these boys on a great weekend. They went 1-1-1 in pool play. They earned a bid to the final but came up short with a 1-2 loss.![]()
“Boys did a great job all weekend and were really unlucky in the final, dominating the final 10 minutes in search of an equalizer” -Coach Jamie![]()
The coaches are very proud of their performance and how well they competed. Congrats on the silverware this weekend boys! ![]()
Good luck for the remainder of your season!
This weekend Rapids FC sent their teams to the Cherry Capital Cup for a fantastic and beautiful weekend in Traverse City! Every team competed hard and represented the club extremely well. Congratulations to all teams, players, coaches, and families for all the laughs, goals, team bonding, and memories that went into this weekend!![]()
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Best wishes on the remainder of the season!![]()
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Tryouts | rapidsfc.com/tryouts/
TEAM PACKAGES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!![]()
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New for 2021/2022 | Enhanced Premier Packages (U13-U19 | 2009-2003)![]()
New to GVSA | 4v4 | U7 (2015)![]()
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Pre-Tryout Camp | Tryouts
Rapids FC is thrilled to announce - tryout registration for the 2021/2022 season is now open! ![]()
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June 12 | Boys & Girls Premier![]()
June 14 | Boys Select![]()
June 15 | Boys Select![]()
June 16 | Make-up Tryouts
PRE-TRYOUT CAMP![]()
Registration is OPEN!![]()
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Free and Open to Everyone- SPACE IS LIMITED![]()
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June 7 | June 8 | June 9 | June 10![]()
2011-2015 Boy & Girls (5pm-6pm)![]()
2008-2010 Boys & Girls (6pm-7pm)![]()
2003-2007 Boys & Girls (7pm-8pm)![]()
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2003-2009 Boys & Girls (June 7 | June 9 | 5:30pm-6:30pm)![]()
2010-2015 Boys & Girls (June 8 | June 10 | 5:30pm-6:30pm)
Our 2009G Green and 2005B Green teams traveled to the JAGs invitational this past weekend. Both teams put out strong performances against great opponents. The girls went 2-1 and the boys went 1-1-1...Be on the look out for our Rapids family this weekend at Cherry Cup- Hardware coming soon 🤩
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our fantastic moms! Thank you for always traveling to games, making sure we bring both uniforms and all our gear, getting us to practice, and being our biggest fans! You guys are spectacular and we hope you have a great day!
2005B Green and 2009G Green are ready for this great weekend!! 🥳 ![]()
Catch the 2005B featured on Saturday at 3:30pm ![]()
Good luck teams and coaches!
Jaguar Invitational Featured Game Schedule
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NOVI, Mich. - The 2021 Jaguar Spring Invitational Featured Game schedule is set! After submitting an initial round of nominations, teams participated in a poll which received almost 500 votes. The fou...
Help out our 2005B and 2009G this weekend!Make sure you vote to see which Jaguar Invitational games are featured on our social media! There are 1️⃣8️⃣ games nominated. Voting closes Thursday, May 6th at Noon!![]()
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Nationals Soccer Macomb![]()
Michigan Stars Lightning![]()
Croatian Eagles Soccer Club![]()
Rapids FC![]()
Liverpool FC International Academy Michigan![]()
TKO Premier SC![]()
Thundercats Soccer Club - Michigan![]()
Pacesetter Soccer Club![]()
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🤩**BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!**🤩![]()
Tryouts for the 2021/2022 Season are Coming!![]()
Premier Boys and Girls- 2003-2009- 06.12![]()
Select Boys- 2015 and Older- 06.14![]()
Select Girls- 2015 and Older- 06.15![]()
Coaching Line Up, Registration and Much More Coming Soon!🥳
Big birthday shoutout to our Executive Director @brebrendsel ! Thanks for all you do 🥳
2005B Green won their first state cup game this past Sunday, 3-0. They have two more state cup games this weekend- Friday & Sunday. Good luck boys!
Congratulations to all teams that participated in the Midwest Spring United. We are incredibly proud of all players, coaches, and parents for being spectacular this weekend. You have all represented Rapids FC well and we are glad all players are back playing, parents are back cheering, and coaches are back inspiring!![]()
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Big shout out to the 2011B White Team. These boys fought hard and were able to walk about Champions in the U10B Gold Bracket. These boys had a record of 2-1 in pool play with 13 goals for and 6 goals against. They carried their momentum forward and won their final game 4-0! Way to work boys, best of luck to Coach Dean and these boys in their Spring League play!![]()
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Another Shoutout to the 2009B Green Team for being finalist in the U12B Silver Bracket. These boys went undefeated in pool play with a record of 2-0-1. Scoring 8 goals and only allowing 2. Cannot wait to see where the season goes for Coach Sean and this group 🥳
Congratulations to our 05 Boys Green team! They played the Sports Force Parks College Showcase, in Sandusky Ohio (masks were not required!), and finished in first place. A record of a 5-0 win, 1-1 tie and another 5-0 blowout put them at the top of the table at the end of the weekend. Great start to your season boys and coaches - way to show off your skills!
Just a little reminder .... #refspect #norefnogame #misoccer #respect #bekind #soccerreferee
Don't miss the exclusive MSYSA shop event at DICK'S Sporting Goods starting today! Coupon for 20% of your entire purchase below.
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Good luck to all of our Rapids FC girls trying out for High School this week. Play hard, be confident and express yourselves. You got this!
The 09 Girls Green ran it very close to some silverware this weekend, just missing out on second place at the MFA March Madness tournament on goal differential. They battled hard and ended on a high, winning both of their Sunday games without conceding. Well done everyone involved - a great group of girls.
The March Madness soccer continues in Grand Rapids this weekend - it's girls Weekend, and our 09 Girls Green team is playing in the Gold Division. Enjoy the sunshine and best of luck girls!
Huge congratulations to our 2011 Boys Green players and coaches. They won the Gold division at last weekends MFA March Madness tournament, winning in a nail-biting, sudden death penalty shootout in the final. Enjoy those medals lads, you earned it!
Good luck to our 08 Boys Green and 11 Boys Green teams who are competing at the March Madness tournament this weekend. Best of luck lads, stay warm, play well, have fun.
⚽️ Interested in becoming a Referee? Michigan Referee Committee is recruiting! For more information go to: www.michiganrefs.org/become-a-referee/
MSYSA moves to Phase 5.5 on 2.8.21.![]()
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Just a reminder that training tonight is cancelled. We will continue to update you once we are granted permission to return to play. We will continue to update our website with new information. Stay safe!
Programs | Winter Training - Rapids FC
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Programs | Winter Training Mary Free Bed YMCA Schedule 2021 01/10/21 – Sunday – Cancelled due to Covid-19 01/17/21 – Sunday – Cancelled due to Covid-19 01/24/21 – Sunday – Skills & Fitness...