Due to tremendous interest at this age group, LVU will be holding tryouts for a second U12 boys team (birthdates 8/1/01 & younger) this winter.  Join us on Saturday, December 21 and Saturday, January 11 from 5-6:30pm at Turff Club.  To register and for more information, please e-mail info@lehighvalleyunited.com. 

League Website:

http://lehigh-valley-united.ezleagues.ezfacility.com/default.aspx

LVU sponsored our 1st Annual College Showcase event on Monday, November 18th at the Ulrich Sports Complex on the campus of Lehigh University.  Teams featured were PA Classics U17/18 Development Academy vs. LVU ’95 Boys Elite and PA Classics U15/16 Development Academy vs. LVU ’96 Boys Elite and on the girls side PA Classics U17 Academy vs. FC Bucks Fury ECNL and LVU ’96 Girls Elite vs. YMS Wildcats.  The level of competition at this event is ranked among the top in the country.  College coach representation was equally impressive:  St. Joseph University, Lehigh University, Kutztown University, University of Pennsylvania, Arcadia Univeristy, Harcum College, Muhlenberg College, DeSales University, Wilkes University, Moravian College, Lafayette University, Bucknell University, West Chester University, Messiah College, Eastern University, Princeton University, King’s College.  LVU looks to expand this event next year!

 Save the Date:  Thursday, December 19th @ 7:00pm at Muhlenberg College:  LVU is excited to present a unique panel discussion featuring LVU Alumni who are current college soccer players.  This is an opportunity for our middle and high school soccer players to talk to college athletes and ask questions about the college search process and playing soccer in college.  Please register for this FREE event and enter any questions you would like answered in the comments section.  Click here for all the information and to register.

Recently The Hill School won the PA High School Championship in a thrilling overtime game.  The school is represented well by players on the LVU '95 and '96 team.  The game came down to PKs, where 4 LVU players, Will and Mark from the '96s and Wyatt and Colten from the '95s converted.  GK Shaun Quinn had 2 huge saves to give The Hill School the win and the state title.

Link to game article

"I cannot thank each of you enough for all of your donations!!! I picked up another car load last night at the turf club!!!

 Congratulations to the LVU ’01 Gold Girls team, coached by Manny Oudin, who finished as the 2013 Fall PAGS U12 North Division Champions with an undefeated season (8 wins, 1 tie)! The team also placed as semi-finalists in both the Lou Ramos and Spirit United Kickoff Classic tournaments and will close out the outdoor season at the MAPS 2013 Fall Challenge Tournament on November 16-17.

http://www.pags.org/sched-score-stand/index_E.html

Congratulations on a great season for the girls!

"Lehigh Valley United gave me the foundation and platform to be a true soccer player. From the very begining I was blessed with great teamates and as a group I was a part of the LVU winning tradition. As a member of 4 indoor state cup championships, 3 outdoor state cup championships and winning several national tournaments, I was given a taste of winning football with my LVU 96 & 95 team. I was blessed to have been a part of many international events which eventually gave me a taste and confidence that I can play at that level."

The 00 Gold boys team wore pink socks for games during the month of October in support of Breast Cancer.  The team raised $150 from the sale of the socks and all proceeds were donated to the National Breast Cancer Association.  Congratulations to Coach Erik Daly, Assistant Coach Chris Pachuta, UGB Team Rep Chris Berger and all the players!  We are proud of you!

UNITED GIVES BACK: AN FC LVU CORE VALUE:  As with our team and teammates, we also have a responsibility to the world around us. The same attitudes we take to the field we bring to the community. Building not only an athletic foundation, but also a foundation of character that transcends the soccer field into the community is a core principle at FC LVU.  “We believe in giving back to our community and good citizenship beyond the soccer field so that all kids can aspire and have the tools to develop to their fullest potential.”

THANK YOU to the ’97 Boys who took time out of their busy scheduling during the high school soccer season to volunteer at Miracle League.  Dan McKinney, Associate Commissioner of the league stated: "I was able to spend some time with them (the 97 boys) and what an outstanding group of young men.  They did a tremendous job for us and with some of our more challenging kids."

UNITED GIVES BACK: AN FC LVU CORE VALUE:  As with our team and teammates, we also have a responsibility to the world around us. The same attitudes we take to the field we bring to the community. Building not only an athletic foundation, but also a foundation of character that transcends the soccer field into the community is a core principle at FC LVU.  “We believe in giving back to our community and good citizenship beyond the soccer field so that all kids can aspire and have the tools to develop to their fullest potential.”

The u12 ’00 Boys team have just returned from Sweden having competed in the Gothia Cup. The team, playing up at the u13 level, progressed to the top level of the knock out stage, having played 2 Swedish teams (including BK Hacken of the Swedish premier division)and 1German team in the group stage. Unfortunately they were eliminated by Alvsjo of Sweden in the knock out phase. It was certainly a very memorable and culturally rich experience for all the boys with nearly 2,000 teams from 75 different countries competing. One of the highlights was a spectacular Opening Ceremony, attended by over 50,000 people