Ephrata Youth Soccer Club

10/28/2026

Another fun practice with our end of season tradition of a parents vs players game for our U8 Boys, Team Buffalos! 💙

10/23/2026

A TRADITION WE LOOK FORWARD TO EVERY SEASON - when our teams play a kids vs parents scrimmage during one of their last practices of the season!! ⚽️

U8 Boys Team Falcons wrapped up their last practice tonight with our favorite tradition - a Parents & Coaches vs. Players & Siblings Scrimmage! A little friendly competition, lots of laughs, and a whole lot of fun and memories made on the field! It’s always a great way to bring everyone together and celebrate the season. 💜

10/22/2026

October 10th and 11th, 2026. ⚽️
Congratulations Edge (U15G) for a 6-0 record in the top division and taking home the hardware. A total team effort all weekend. We missed some players for the shootouts, but every one of these amazing ladies stood their ground and did an amazing job. Onto the next thing - training, a couple of tournaments, winter league, and more. Very exciting stuff! Proud of you all. 💜

10/21/2026

📣 BLANKET FUNDRAISER UPDATE :

We haven’t finalized any additional pickup dates for the remaining blanket orders just yet, as we’re working on coordinating schedules. We’ll share an update as soon as we have more dates available!

In the meantime, if you’d like to arrange an individual pickup, please email Erica at [email protected] to coordinate.

Thank you all for your patience and support! 💜

10/17/2026

🥶 What a chilly day at the fields! ⚽️

Shoutout to all of our U8 boys and girls from Ephrata, Lititz, and Cocalico who took the fields today for their Fall 2026 Tournament!! It was great having all 3 clubs come together for a day of soccer, learning, and fun! 💜❤️💙
At this age group, we don’t keep score to see who “wins and loses”, as it’s all about learning the game and positions, having fun, and making memories!

EYSC would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to Donut NV, Tom’s Coffee & Big Back Burgers for joining us today and providing food trucks! 🍩☕️🍔
Thank you to our Refs for their time and energy put into our players today! ⚽️
Thank you Twin Pine Auto Group for the 10 cases of water and the use of the golf cart for the day!
We also want to say a ginormous thank you to everyone who donated their time, snacks, drinks, and helped with the concession stand, set up & tear down!
These tournaments take a lot of teamwork behind the scenes, and we couldn’t do it without all the amazing people in our community who are willing to step up, pitch in, and help make these events a great experience for our players and families! We appreciate each and every one of you! 💜

📸 Have pictures from today? Drop them in the comments below so we can all share the memories! ⬇️

10/15/2026

🤐 Silent Weekend is here!! 🤫

Time to shout and cheer and clap your praises
ONLY!!! Our players love this weekend! Let’s show them how proud you are of them. This means NO side line coaching, NO corrective "help", NO derogatory comments towards the other team.... Unless you are clapping and cheering…it's just a NO this weekend.

The silent game gives the coaches an opportunity to evaluate the kids on how well they do without any instruction, while allowing the players to see first hand the importance of talking to each other on the field.

One game every season is designated as a silent game and the days will be noted on the schedule, this fall season that weekend is 10/17/2026 and 10/18/2026.
This means no instruction is to be given to the players from the coaches or the fans. The silent games will be in the middle of the season.

Although the term "silent" is used to recognize the day, the fans do not have to be "silent".
The "silent" pertains to the coaches giving instructions to the players AND "sideline coaches" who like to coach or give instructions to the kids from the parents' side of the field.
PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED ​TO CHEER FOR THE PLAYERS!

​Boys: Silent Saturday 10/17/2026
Girls: Silent Sunday 10/18/2026

🔗 For more information from LARS, please see the attached link. https://lars-league.weebly.com/silent-game-day.html

❗️ This does not impact our U8 tournament Saturday 10/17, as this is for U10+ .

10/14/2026

🏆⚽ OUTSTANDING COACH NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! ⚽🏆

Great coaches do more than teach soccer. They inspire confidence, encourage teamwork, lead by example, and help players develop a love for the game!

Do you know a coach who goes above and beyond for their players? Someone who makes a positive impact both on and off the field?

Now is your chance to recognize them! 🌟

Help us celebrate the dedicated volunteer coaches who give so much of their time, energy, and heart to our young athletes.

👏 Nominate an Outstanding Coach today!

Nomination Form: Larsoccer.org Home Page

10/12/2026

❗️ JUST A FEW UPDATES ❗️

U8 TOURNAMENT CONCESSION STAND DONATION DROP-OFFS —
We’re still collecting donations for our concession stand, and we especially need GATORADE! Every donation helps, and we appreciate everyone who has contributed so far!

Here are the drop-off times and locations:

📍 MONDAY 10/12 & TUESDAY 10/13 & WEDNESDAY 10/14:
5:30–7:30PM — Box at the pavilion at Snyder

📍 THURSDAY 10/15:
5:30–7:00PM — See any EYSC Coach who is there for practice and they can assist you.

Thank you for helping us get stocked up!
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🛍️ BLANKETS HAVE ARRIVED!
Great news! Our fundraiser blankets are here and ready for pickup! 🥳

📍 TUESDAY 10/13:
Pickup at the Snyder pavilion for anyone who emails the fundraiser prior to 3:30PM on 10/13.
@ [email protected]

📍 WEDNESDAY 10/14:
Pickup at the Snyder pavilion from 5:30–7:30PM.

⬆️ More pickup dates and times will be scheduled for anyone who cannot make these times, so stay tuned for additional details!

Thank you all for supporting our soccer club and helping make these fundraisers a success! We appreciate our EYSC family so much! 💜

10/08/2026

We are still in need of quite a few volunteers to help out at the Concession Stand! If you have any time to spare next Saturday, please consider helping us out at the U8 Tournament.

These tournaments take a lot of teamwork behind the scenes, and we appreciate everyone who is willing to pitch in and help make it a great day for our players and families! 💜

⭐️ Upcoming U8 Tournament - 10/17/26

We are excited to share the details for the upcoming U8 Soccer Tournament :

When:
📆Saturday, October 17th 2026
⏰Boys: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
⏰Girls: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

🔗 Click Here for the full schedule for the U8 Boys.
https://ephratasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/u8-boys-fall-2026-tournament-schedule.pdf

🔗 Click Here for the full schedule for the U8 Girls.
https://ephratasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/u8-girls-fall-2026-tournament-schedule.pdf

❗️ Teams should arrive 30 minutes early to check-in and warm up before the first game.

Where:
📍Snyder Community Park
Pavilion #2
250 Clay School Rd. Ephrata, PA. 17522

❗️ Parking is available at Snyder Community Park. Additional parking is available at Clay Elementary School.

⚽️ Teams:
❤️ Lititz – 6 Boys, 4 Girls
💙 Cocalico – 7 Boys, 6 Girls
💜 Ephrata – 6 Boys, 4 Girls

We would like to thank the following businesses for providing food trucks:
🍩 Donut NV
☕️🧋 Tom’s Coffee
🍔 Big Back Burgers
🌭🥤 Snacks and drinks will be available at the pavilion food counter. These concessions are cash-only.
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⭐️ Upcoming U8 Tournament – Volunteer Signup

Our U8 Boys and Girls Tournament is coming up very soon on Saturday, October 17th and it’s Ephrata’s turn to host this season. We need volunteers to help work the concession stand throughout the tournament, as well as donations of snacks/drinks/other items to keep the stand stocked.
You do not have to be available all day – even volunteering for a short shift or sending in a donation of snacks/drinks helps tremendously. (Middle and High School Players are welcome to sign up, and our elementary players helping with their parents are allowed as well!)

These tournaments take a lot of teamwork behind the scenes, and we appreciate everyone who is willing to pitch in and help make it a great day for our U8 players and families! If you’re able to volunteer or donate something, please use the below link to sign up.

🔗 U8 Tournament Volunteer/Donation Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FACA62DA6FDC16-65647275-u8soccer #/

❗️ Donation drop off times will be at Snyder Park the week of 10/12 - Monday and Wednesday will be 5:30-7pm with Erica, 7-8pm with Daniel, and Tuesday and Thursday drop offs can be given to any EYSC coach there for practices.

📧 With any additional questions, please reach out to your player’s U8 Coach or email us at [email protected]

10/05/2026

⭐️ Upcoming U8 Tournament - 10/17/26

We are excited to share the details for the upcoming U8 Soccer Tournament :

When:
📆Saturday, October 17th 2026
⏰Boys: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
⏰Girls: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

🔗 Click Here for the full schedule for the U8 Boys.
https://ephratasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/u8-boys-fall-2026-tournament-schedule.pdf

🔗 Click Here for the full schedule for the U8 Girls.
https://ephratasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/u8-girls-fall-2026-tournament-schedule.pdf

❗️ Teams should arrive 30 minutes early to check-in and warm up before the first game.

Where:
📍Snyder Community Park
Pavilion #2
250 Clay School Rd. Ephrata, PA. 17522

❗️ Parking is available at Snyder Community Park. Additional parking is available at Clay Elementary School.

⚽️ Teams:
❤️ Lititz – 6 Boys, 4 Girls
💙 Cocalico – 7 Boys, 6 Girls
💜 Ephrata – 6 Boys, 4 Girls

We would like to thank the following businesses for providing food trucks:
🍩 Donut NV
☕️🧋 Tom’s Coffee
🍔 Big Back Burgers
🌭🥤 Snacks and drinks will be available at the pavilion food counter. These concessions are cash-only.
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⭐️ Upcoming U8 Tournament – Volunteer Signup

Our U8 Boys and Girls Tournament is coming up very soon on Saturday, October 17th and it’s Ephrata’s turn to host this season. We need volunteers to help work the concession stand throughout the tournament, as well as donations of snacks/drinks/other items to keep the stand stocked.
You do not have to be available all day – even volunteering for a short shift or sending in a donation of snacks/drinks helps tremendously. (Middle and High School Players are welcome to sign up, and our elementary players helping with their parents are allowed as well!)

These tournaments take a lot of teamwork behind the scenes, and we appreciate everyone who is willing to pitch in and help make it a great day for our U8 players and families! If you’re able to volunteer or donate something, please use the below link to sign up.

🔗 U8 Tournament Volunteer/Donation Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FACA62DA6FDC16-65647275-u8soccer #/

❗️ Donation drop off times will be at Snyder Park the week of 10/12 - Monday and Wednesday will be 5:30-7pm with Erica, 7-8pm with Daniel, and Tuesday and Thursday drop offs can be given to any EYSC coach there for practices.

📧 With any additional questions, please reach out to your player’s U8 Coach or email us at [email protected]