SAY Soccer - Northern Michigan League

10/20/2026

⚽ REFEREE SPOTLIGHT: Cody Williams ⚽
We want to give a huge shout-out to Cody Williams, one of our fantastic first-year referees from the 2026 season!
First, a big congratulations on being named Student of the Week—it is well deserved! 🎓🎉
Cody continuously goes above and beyond to do his absolute best at every single game he refs. He’s always taking the time to ask questions, deepen his knowledge, and ensure every game is a great experience for the players on the field.
Throughout the season, Cody demonstrated a remarkable ability to learn quickly, put rules into practice, and serve as an incredible role model for our younger soccer players.
Thank you, Cody, for your hard work and dedication to the SAY NSL referee team! 👏🙌

🌟 Student of the Week: Cody Williams🌟

Cody Williams is an 8th grader at Florence Middle & High School. He is a great student who is conscientious, respectful, and kind. Cody shows Bobcat Pride every day and continues to grow into a strong leader in his class.

Outside of the classroom, Cody stays busy playing middle school boys basketball and participating in both SAY soccer and club soccer.

Congratulations, Cody!💚💛

10/19/2026

⚽💙💛 Looking for a little more soccer in your life this fall? 💛💙⚽

Come out and cheer on our Kingsford Flivvers as they take on their next district game tomorrow (Tuesday, October 20th) at 5:00 PM! 🍁

A few SAY NSL referees will be out on the pitch playing! Come make some noise and show your support for the players!

Let us know in the comments below if you are planning on heading to the Kingsford Stadium to cheer them on! 👇

10/16/2026

Referee Spotlight: Gavin Fitzpatrick ⚽✨
Join us in celebrating Gavin Fitzpatrick, another fantastic first-year referee from our 2026 season!
Look at him rocking his Student of the Month award—which comes as absolutely no surprise to anyone who knows him! Gavin puts 100% of his effort into everything he does, especially when it comes to his passions. To say soccer is a passion of his might just be the understatement of the year!
Gavin not only referees and plays for 906FC, but he also routinely shows up to other teams' practices just to get extra touches on the ball. He’s even known to offer helpful, encouraging feedback to fellow players and coaches alike. There’s no doubt soccer will be a part of every season of Gavin’s life.
Beyond his impressive dedication on the pitch, Gavin is a remarkably kind, thoughtful young man with the brightness to go far in life.
Thank you for being such an amazing person and dedicated referee, Gavin! We are so proud to have you on our referee team! 👏🌟

Congratulations to Anna Umbriaco and Gavin Fitzpatrick, the eighth grade students of the month for September. We are proud of you!

10/16/2026

⚽ Referee Spotlight: Lily Barker

Lily Barker was a first-year referee during the 2026 season who demonstrated a remarkable ability to learn quickly and apply game rules with confidence.
Her dedication on the field reflects the same outstanding qualities she shows at school, where she was recently recognized with a Student Shoutout!

Whether she is officiating on the field or excelling in the classroom, Lily's positive attitude, responsibility, and strong work ethic make her a wonderful role model and a true asset to our community!

P.S. We do our best to follow local school pages to celebrate our officials, but if we ever miss an achievement or shoutout for one of our referees, please let us know by sending us a message! We want to make sure every single one of our amazing referees gets the recognition they deserve. ⚽✨

10/06/2026

The early registration deadline is on Wednesday! Don’t delay. Visit our website www.baysidesoccer.net under upcoming events for the registration form.

10/04/2026

📣 Come Join Us for Our Monthly Meeting!

There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to keep our league running smoothly, and we would love for more members of our community to get involved! If you have ideas or feedback on how we can continue to grow and improve, we want to hear from you.

The league could use more hands on the board to help make the 2027 a success.

​Here’s what’s on the agenda:
⚽ Starters Program Review: Looking back at our launch and discussing next steps.
💻 New Online Platform: Updates on a potential new website and registration system.
🤝 Community Collaboration: Building stronger local partnerships and support.
🍁 Fall Clean-Up: Preparing our fields and equipment for the off-season.
✨ ...and more!

09/27/2026

A huge thank you to all of our incredible Starters Families! ⚽❤️

We loved watching the kids learn, play, and grow during our very first season. As a pilot program, your feedback truly matters and will directly shape how we improve and grow in the future.

If you have 5 minutes, please share your thoughts with us:
👉 https://forms.gle/Hj2eneHWoxFpCCeS6

Thank you again for trying something new with us and making this inaugural season so special!

09/25/2026

⚽️ Our very first Starters Program is officially in the books! 🎉 High-fives, happy dances, and big cheers for our littlest soccer stars!

Watching our 3, 4, and 5-year-olds run wild on the pitch, learn fun new games, and chase soccer balls with giant smiles was the highlight of our season. None of this magic would have been possible without our incredible community:
🥳 To our patient, energetic Coaches: Thank you for keeping up with the tiny toes, turning drills into fun games, and bringing endless enthusiasm to every single session!
❤️ To our amazing Parents: Thank you for getting those tiny cleats laced up, wrangling the preschool energy, and cheering them on every week!
⭐ To our rockstar Board Members: A huge shout out to Ashley, Cassie, Macrea, and Noah for leading this pilot, organizing the fun, and making it such a success!

We are so grateful for everyone who helped make our very first Starters season so special. ⚽️✨