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BRSC/LA Elite – Come Together to Support One of Our Own
Louisiana Soccer Association Supports Historic Integration of US Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer
Baton Rouge, Louisiana] (Aug. 29, 2026) – Today, Louisiana Soccer Association joined State Associations across the country in supporting a historic step to make US Youth Soccer (USYS) part of U.S. Soccer, bringing the organizations closer together to invest more in local soccer and create better experiences for players and families. creating greater alignment across the game and new opportunities to strengthen soccer locally.
USYS State Associations voted to approve the change during their Annual General Meeting, which will begin a two-year integration process on September 1. The decision brings USYS’s decades of experience and reach across youth soccer closer together with U.S. Soccer’s resources and national scale.
“This is an exciting moment for soccer in Louisiana and across the country,” said Sean Esker, Louisiana Soccer Association President. “We supported this decision because we believe we can accomplish more for the game by working together. Our clubs, leagues and communities have built an incredible foundation for soccer in Louisiana. U.S. Soccer has made a real commitment to investing more in the game locally, which gives us an opportunity to build on what we’ve created with greater resources, stronger connections and the full weight of U.S. Soccer behind our shared goal of growing and improving the game.”
What This Means for Soccer in Louisiana
The integration begins a two-year process in which State Associations will work closely with U.S. Soccer and USYS to help shape the future of soccer in communities around the country.
The goal is to create a stronger and more connected soccer system that can:
- Bring more resources and investment to soccer locally.
- Strengthen State Associations and their ability to support and grow the game in their communities.
- Create more opportunities for people to play and stay in the game.
- Better support clubs, leagues, coaches and referees serving players every day.
- Make soccer easier for families to understand and navigate.
- Connect local communities more directly to U.S. Soccer and the resources, expertise and opportunities available nationally.
The integration is part of U.S. Soccer’s broader Pathways Strategy, which brings together members and stakeholders from across American soccer to create a more connected future for the game. For Louisiana Soccer Association, that future starts locally, building on the work already happening in our communities and creating the support, investment and opportunities to help soccer reach even more people across Louisiana.
High School Program
Get Varsity-Ready This Fall with BRSC’s High School Program
The BRSC High School Development Program is designed for players in 9th–12th grade who want to continue developing their skills, stay active, and prepare for the upcoming high school soccer season.
Our goal is to provide players who are not currently participating in competitive or elite club soccer with quality coaching, meaningful game experience, and consistent training so they can build confidence, improve their technical ability, and be better prepared to represent their high school teams during the winter season.
Training sessions will be led by Logan Carriere.
Registration Options
Training Program – Mondays at 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Begins Sept 8 (due to Labor Day)
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One 90-minute training session each week led by experienced BRSC Staff Coaches.
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Focus on technical development, game understanding, fitness, and confidence on the ball.
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Ideal for players who want structured coaching and skill development.
League Games – Sundays at 5:00 PM
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Participate in a recreational-style league with teams led by volunteer parent coaches.
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Players will compete in a 6–8 game season against other BRSC High School Program teams.
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A great opportunity to apply skills in a fun, competitive match environment.
Training + League Package
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Receive the complete development experience by participating in both weekly staff-led training sessions and league games.
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This option provides the greatest opportunity for player growth through consistent
Questions? Email us at oeconomides@brsoccer.org and lcarriere@brsoccer.org.
BRSC Academy – Fall Registration
Registration for the Fall Academy season is now open!
The BRSC Academy program is a way for players to receive high-level coaching free from the stress of playing to win. We want players to improve technically and use creativity and improvisation to guide their way through the game. Our approach helps build the foundation of confident, creative players who are prepared to advance into a competitive atmosphere upon completion of the program.
The fall 2026 season is open to boys and girls from K-5th grade at our campus at Our Lady of the Lake Fields at Burbank Soccer Park.
Players train three days a week for eight weeks at Burbank. Players have the opportunity to choose from the full Academy program or one or two training sessions per week.
IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE
Due to the heat advisory, we will hold our BRSC Academy sessions from 6:00 - 7:00 PM now until Labor Day. We will evaluate extending the time change as we get closer to the start of week 3.
Fall Academy Schedule
Training:
Burbank Soccer Complex fields 26/27 - Boys & Girls (K - 5th Grade) training on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 5:00 - 6:15 pm.
Burbank Fall Academy 2026
Player Kit:
Academy players train in an all-black kit that is available for purchase at Third Coast Soccer on Perkins. All kits must include the Sherman & Balhoff sponsor logo on the front. All players will wear these uniforms for training and competitions. Due to the frequency of training, we advise that you purchase more than one jersey.
Please get in touch with Academy Director Chris Mitchell with questions.
BRSC Mudbugz (Ages 2-4)
The BRSC Mudbugz Parent & Me program provides a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate introduction to soccer for children ages 2 to 4 years old. Through imaginative games, movement activities, and age-appropriate soccer experiences, children build confidence, develop fundamental motor skills, improve focus, and become comfortable with a soccer ball at their feet. More importantly, the sessions serve as an opportunity for parents and/or caregivers to get involved in the play (as little or as much as you’d like) to form a bond through soccer.
Sessions focus on movement education, coordination, balance, and introductory soccer skills through creative, play-based activities. Families can expect a variety of engaging games and exercises designed to maximize participation, encourage exploration, and promote individual growth. In addition to providing a fun experience for young players, the program also equips parents with simple tools and techniques to continue developing their child’s skills at home.
Cost: $175 for an 8-week season.
View the BRSC Mudbugz FAQ here.
FALL DATES
BURBANK – SATURDAYS
Burbank – Field #4
DATES: Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 17, 24; Nov 7, 14
INDEPENDENCE PARK – WEDNESDAYS
Independence – Field #7B
DATES: Sept. 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov 4
Because parents play a critical role in creating a positive and supportive learning environment, each Parent & Me session is intentionally designed using core concepts from Tom Byer’s Soccer Starts at Home® philosophy. This approach recognizes that the earliest stages of development are essential in fostering a lifelong love of the game and physical activity.
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