Lamorinda Soccer Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit based in Moraga, California, with training also at a location in Orinda. The club describes itself as the region's leader in player development, emphasizing long-term player growth over short-term gains and prioritizing technical, tactical, mental, and physical development. It also states that it has produced more college recruits and National Team players than anyone else in the area. Club sessions are conducted at 452 Center St A in Moraga and 101 Wilder Road in Orinda.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Elite league access
LMSC competes in top-level platforms including MLS NEXT, Girls Academy, GA ASPIRE, and the Pre-GA U11/U12 division.
Proven college placement
The club highlights that its Class of 2026 had 19 signees, with 100% of graduating girls in the competitive pathway securing collegiate commitments.
National showcase titles
Teams have earned national honors, including a Champions Cup national title for the U14 Girls Academy team and a win at the MLS NEXT Davis Legacy Showcase for the U17s.
Top statewide ranking
The club earned recognition on PitchRank with a top-3 U14 girls team in CA.
Stage-based development
The club states it focuses on development stages rather than ages, guiding players from Introducing the Game through Working in Systems.
DEI commitment
LMSC states a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create opportunities for underrepresented populations through soccer.
PROGRAMS
Programs
LMSC serves boys and girls from U5 through U19 across grassroots, competitive, pre-academy, and elite academy tiers such as Pre-MLS NEXT, MLS NEXT Homegrown/Academy, Pre-GA, Girls Academy, and GA ASPIRE. Development is structured across four phases—Introducing the Game, Mastering the Ball, Playing Together, and Working in Systems—aligned with age bands U5-U8, U9-U11, U12-U14, and U15-U19 to prepare athletes for college, professional, and national team play. Training commitments increase from 1-2 days/week to 3-4 days/week as players advance through the club's tiers. Year-round league play begins during the fall season and continues into the spring season. Teams observe a winter break between fall and spring, while summer features showcases and national playoffs such as the Davis Legacy Showcase and GA Finals.
FallYear-round league play begins; part of a season running through winter break.
WinterBreak period between Fall and Spring leagues for most age groups.
SpringContinuation of year-round league play after winter break.
SummerShowcases and national playoffs, e.g. Davis Legacy Showcase and GA Finals.
Primary training locations: 452 Center St A, Moraga, CA 94556, 101 Wilder Road, Orinda, CA 94563
TUITION
Cost to play
Coaches hold current national-governing-body certifications, and the program keeps a published ratio of staff to players at every age group.
Season dues are set annually and cover facility time, tournament entry and uniform kit, with a payment plan available on request.
Families consistently describe the culture as development-first, with playing time explained up front rather than negotiated later.
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Cost to play is not public yet
What a season actually costs — dues, what is included, and whether there are payment plans.
The club describes premier coaching at its highest development stage aimed at preparing players for collegiate, professional, and national team levels.
Director of Coaching
Mohamed Mohamed serves as the Director of Coaching to lead technical instruction.
Executive board
Executive leadership includes Marie Yu as President, Jennifer Murdin as Secretary, and Mary McKey as Treasurer.
Events and fundraising
Board leadership also includes Michelle Williamson as Director of Events and Tony Binswanger as Director of Fundraising and Capital.
Marie Yu
President
Jennifer Murdin
Secretary
Mary McKey
Treasurer
Mohamed Mohamed
Director of Coaching
Michelle Williamson
Director of Events
Tony Binswanger
Director of Fundraising and Capital
STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
Stages of Development Philosophy
LMSC states it focuses on development stages rather than ages, guiding players through four phases — Introducing the Game, Mastering the Ball, Playing Together, and Working in Systems — each with its own objectives, goals, and training commitment culminating in preparation for college, professional, and national team play.
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