Maine Lightning teams are organized by birth year in accordance with Soccer Maine, Maine State Premier League, & US Soccer. Each team has an age-appropriate focus that maximizes player development.
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Maine Lightning Soccer Club Tryouts
Maine Lightning Soccer Club Tryouts
Teams are all filled for the 2025-2026 season.
Please join our email list to receive future tryouts information.
Tryouts for the 2026-2027 season will be in June. Dates and times TBD
State Teams
State Teams
Ages 9 and under teams only
Training twice a week starting in November.
Tournaments (2) in March & May.
Reduced rate on strength, conditioning, & injury prevention program with Beyond Strength Maine.
Maine State Premier League for the spring.
Optional extra: tryout to go to USYS Regional tournament in June - the Presidents’ Cup for 2024.
Cost
Cost
Player fees do not include the cost of uniforms. We ask for a financial commitment upfront as Maine Lightning Soccer Club must pay fees such as player registrations, leagues, tournaments, facility costs, and other necessary operational costs.
Full-Time Players
Full-Time Players
Dependent on age group, please contact us for specific age group costs.
Pool Players
Pool Players
80% of Full-Time Players Cost - Pool Player spots allow a player to train with the team, along with having eligibility to participate in League games and tournaments as a fill in if a full roster player cannot attend.
Training Players
Training Players
60% of Full-Time Players Cost - Training Player spots allow a player to train with the team, however they are not eligible League games and tournaments. Please ask for details if this is of interest to you.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
If you are in need of financial assistance, please know we have limited scholarship funds. If you would like to apply for aid, please email bnoltkamper.mlsc@gmail.com for an application.
Regional Teams
Regional Teams
Regional Teams
Regional Teams
Training twice a week starting in November.
Futsal training incorporated throughout the winter.
Extra training once a month led by college coaches.
College recruiting seminar for high school-aged teams.
Tournaments (3) in November, March, & June.
Reduced rate on strength, conditioning, & injury prevention program with Beyond Strength Maine.
We compete in the New England Club Soccer League (NECSL) for the spring.
Optional extra: tryout for our 207 Select Teams.
Optional extra: tryout to go to USYS Regional tournament in June - the Presidents’ Cup for 2024.
Our U23 team trains once a week starting in late June and participates in local friendlies and a regional summer tournament (other participating clubs are Rosevelt SC, Kennedy Park FC, Seacoast United, and local men's open teams).
Cost
Cost
Player fees do not include the cost of uniforms. We ask for a financial commitment upfront as Maine Lightning Soccer Club must pay fees such as player registrations, leagues, tournaments, facility costs, and other necessary operational costs.
Full-Time Players
Full-Time Players
Dependent on age group, please contact us for specific age group costs.
Pool Players
Pool Players
80% of Full-Time Players Cost - Pool Player spots allow a player to train with the team, along with having eligibility to participate in League games and tournaments as a fill in if a full roster player cannot attend.
Training Players
Training Players
60% of Full-Time Players Cost - Training Player spots allow a player to train with the team, however they are not eligible League games and tournaments. Please ask for details if this is of interest to you.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
If you are in need of financial assistance, please know we have limited scholarship funds. If you would like to apply for aid, please email bnoltkamper.mlsc@gmail.com for an application.
207 CoE Program
207 CoE Program
207 CoE Program
207 CoE Program
The purpose of forming 207 CoE Program is to enhance the development pathway for our most talented players by combining the top athletes from two adjacent age groups and providing them with additional access to elite coaching and competition. This initiative is designed to accelerate player growth, raise the standard of performance within the club, and strengthen the overall player development structure.
By selecting the best players from two age groups, we ensure that the team environment is both highly competitive and developmentally challenging. Younger players have the opportunity to train and compete alongside more mature, experienced teammates, fostering faster technical, tactical, and psychological development. Older players benefit from leadership opportunities and increased responsibility within a high-performance environment.
The program emphasizes:
Player Development: Providing a training environment that replicates professional standards of coaching, intensity, and discipline.
Long-Term Growth: Ensuring that the best players are continually challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
Continuity and Cohesion: Creating a seamless bridge between age groups, improving transitions, and reducing drop-off rates.
Coaching Excellence: Utilizing our highest-qualified coaches to deliver advanced technical, tactical, and physical development programs.
*This program is only open to current MLSC players*
Cost
Cost
Player fees do not include the cost of uniforms. We ask for a financial commitment upfront as Maine Lightning Soccer Club must pay fees such as player registrations, leagues, tournaments, facility costs, and other necessary operational costs.
Full-Time Players
Full-Time Players
Dependent on age group, please contact us for specific age group costs.
Pool Players
Pool Players
80% of Full-Time Players Cost - Pool Player spots allow a player to train with the team, along with having eligibility to participate in League games and tournaments as a fill in if a full roster player cannot attend.
Training Players
Training Players
60% of Full-Time Players Cost - Training Player spots allow a player to train with the team, however they are not eligible League games and tournaments. Please ask for details if this is of interest to you.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
If you are in need of financial assistance, please know we have limited scholarship funds. If you would like to apply for aid, please email bnoltkamper.mlsc@gmail.com for an application.
Got Questions?
Got Questions?
For questions about boys' teams, email our Boys Director at branden@mainelightningsoccer.com
For questions about girls' teams, email our Girls Director at kat@mainelightningsoccer.com
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