MSC LSTS G2014, along with Canadian side Alliance Soccer Laval and local GU11 teams from

Farmingdale and Plainedge following series of friendlies hosted by Massapequa SC on Saturday, 9/21

(9/23/24 - Massapequa Park, NY)  MSC and its' Girls U11 (2014) LSTS team hosted a team from Canada, along with other Town of Oyster Bay teams in a series of soccer "friendlies" held at Massapequa Field of Dreams complex this past Saturday, September 21st.

The French-Candian team, which hails from the Monteal surburb of Laval, had traveled down to the Metro-NYC area to attend, and be ball girls at, the St. John's University Women's match vs UConn on Sunday the 22nd. The SJU Red Storm is the alma mater of the Alliance Soccer Laval coach.

MSC was contacted about hosting the team and arranging a series of friendly matches ("friendlies") and worked to secure other local sides, set-up the games. Teams played a series of three (3) 30-minute small-sided matches on the recently fully-refurbished East Soccer field at the FOD complex.

"I think it was a great experience for parents, coaches and most importantly, the players.  Despite our different backgrounds it was great to see us come together for a shared passion and love for soccer", said Matt Mehler, MSC LSTS G2014 Head Coach. "Sometimes we take for granted that the United States is a world renowned destination for top education and women's soccer, evident in the growth of college soccer, NWSL and the supporting leagues that have flourished as of late. Credit to those from the Canadian club that invest their time and energy to expose the next generation to the opportunities that lie ahead.  It was a privilege to be a part of the day and provide the platform for the kids to have an unforgettable experience", Mehler added.

Bien joue'! (Well Done)

(Photos courtesy of Leia Mehler)