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Feb, 2016

RSC Lightning Players Make An Impact On The National Level

Luciano Errecalde -  National ODP All-Star Team
Congratulations to Luciano Errecalde who was named to the 2015 US Youth Soccer
Luciano Errecalde
ODP Boys Winter Interregional All-Star Team.

The All-Star team consists of 14 players from across the United States. Luciano is a forward - one of only 3 forwards named to the All-Star team. To achieve this level, Luciano raised through the ranks, being noticed for his outstanding technique, drive and passion at each level. Luciano was first named to the State ODP team, from there he was selected to attend the ODP Regional Camp, made the ODP Regional Team and was then selected to attend the ODP National Camp. While attending this camp, along with 75 other players, Luciano was noticed for outstanding play and was named to the 2015 US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Winter Interregional All-Star team.
 
Luciano is currently on the RSC Lighting 00 White U16 Boys Team coached by Fernando "Tati" Errecalde, his father. He has been playing for the Rochester Soccer Club for over 10 years.  He started at the age of 5, in our Micro Soccer program, and has since played in every league the club offers - Recreation, Development and Lightning. After playing in the recreation league for 4
U9 RSC Lightning 
years, he moved into the development league and then began his travel soccer experience at the age of 9.  Luciano and his family credit not only the club, but all of the coaches that he has had over the years.  "I wouldn't be where I am today without the dedication of all my coaches.  Not only have I learned so much from them, they made me love playing soccer." said Luciano when asked about his love for the game.  

During his 10 years with the club, Luciano's favorite memory was taking a team trip to Spain and enjoying the Barcelona stadium with his teammates.

"My dream is to play professional soccer and on the national team someday!"
Congratulations Luciano and Good Luck!

 
     

 

Lauren Orlando - USL National Pool Player 

Congratulations to Lauren Orlando who has been named to the U15 Girls USL National Pool.

Lauren was identified as one of the top 18 players in the nation in the U15 Girls age group through her involvement in the 2015 Super Y program. Lauren will attend the Super Y League's Inaugural USL Experience.Through the Super Y League's relationship with USL, she will have the opportunity to get unprecedented, behind the scenes access into the life of a professional soccer player in North America. She will prepare, train, and compete like a pro. This event provides the opportunity to interact with professional players and coaching staff and gain access to professional training facilities.  

Lauren has played with the Rochester Soccer Club since she was 4 years old.  She began in the Recreation League in the micro soccer program and after 4 years she moved to the Lightning travel soccer program where she has played for the last 8 years - with the last 3 at the MRL level. Her favorite things about soccer and the club is the dedication of her teammates, the friendships she has developed, and traveling and playing soccer in Spain last year. Lauren plans to continue her soccer career by playing in College in a few years, her number one choice being at Michigan State. Lauren's success is a direct result of her drive, dedication and passion for the game of soccer. 

 
Congratulations Lauren and Good Luck!