Lightning Soccer Club

06/04/2026

💜 The Lightning SC family stands together. 💜

One of our own soccer moms, Jennifer Collier-Nelson, is currently battling cancer, and we are asking our soccer community to come together to support her and her family during this fight.

A Cancer Benefit Dinner will be held on July 11th from 5PM–8PM at Louisville Eagles with food, drinks, raffle baskets, and a 50/50 raffle. We would love to see as many members of our community there as possible to show Jennifer that she is not fighting alone.

If you are unable to attend but would still like to support, donations can be made by reaching out to:

📞 Debbie Nelson: 330-309-3350
📞 Megan Sheehan: 330-428-6891

You can also donate directly through Cash App:
💵 $modernherbivore

Thank you to everyone who continues to support the Lightning SC family. The soccer community is built on coming together for each other, and we appreciate any help, prayers, or support you can provide. 💜

05/31/2026

Our USL Youth season officially kicks off next week, and we’re excited to prepare with preseason scrimmages against multiple Columbus Crew Academy age groups.

These opportunities provide our players with valuable exposure to one of the highest levels of youth soccer in the nation, helping them prepare for the challenges ahead this summer and throughout their future playing careers. We’re grateful for the commitment of our players, families, and staff and look forward to continuing to create opportunities through our player development pathway.

There is still time to join us this summer! Select spots remain available on our USL Youth boys and girls teams. If you’re interested in a tryout or player evaluation, click the link in our bio and fill out the supplemental form.

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05/31/2026

Our men’s team fell 3-2 at home in a hard-fought battle against the undefeated Ohio/Indy South Conference Champions from last spring. The boys showed tremendous fight throughout the match, taking the lead twice before a late penalty kick proved to be the final blow.

🏅 Man of the Match: Wes

The captain was finally moved back into an attacking role and made the most of the opportunity, scoring two class goals to put Lightning ahead on both occasions. His leadership and quality in front of goal kept the boys battling until the final whistle.

🙏 Thank you to our sponsors for making this season possible:
⭐ Ameriprise Great Lakes Advisor Group
⭐ Giftology
⭐ Sol Harris/Day Architecture
⭐ C&J Telecom
⭐ Stark Family Dental
⭐ Timely Presence
⭐ NinjaHub

05/17/2026

Lightning SC is back at home tonight as the boys take on Columbus Astray in another big UPSL matchup.

⏰ Kickoff: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Malone University

Come out and support the squad as they battle for a big result under the lights. 👊⚡️

🙏 Thank you to our sponsors for making this season possible:
⭐ Ameriprise Great Lakes Advisor Group
⭐ Giftology
⭐ Sol Harris/Day Architecture
⭐ C&J Telecom
⭐ Stark Family Dental
⭐ Timely Presence
⭐ NinjaHub

05/17/2026

With our USL Youth Elite teams kicking off in just 2 weeks, here’s a look at the clubs we’ll be competing against this season! Excited for a summer full of high level competition, development, and great experiences for our players 💚💛

Select spots are still available on each team. If you’re interested in a tryout or player evaluation, click the link in our bio and fill out the supplemental form! ⚽️

05/15/2026

Driving 5+ hours total on a Thursday night is never part of any parent’s plan, but our 2010 Elite boys made the journey worth it, securing a hard-fought 3-1 win over Pacesetters ECNL-RL⚡️💚💛

05/10/2026

The boys hit the road today as Lightning SC travels to Cincinnati to take on Manu Ledesma Academy in another big UPSL matchup.

The squad is ready to battle and look to bring home 3 points against a talented side. Let’s get after it. 👊⚡️

🙏 Thank you to our sponsors for making this season possible:
⭐ Ameriprise Great Lakes Advisor Group
⭐ Giftology
⭐ Sol Harris/Day Architecture
⭐ C&J Telecom
⭐ Stark Family Dental
⭐ Timely Presence
⭐ NinjaHub

05/10/2026

Leading the game for the opening 40 minutes of the first half, the boys showed strong energy and quality early on against nationally ranked FUT Ohio. Unfortunately, a rough second half hit Lightning as FUT capitalized on their chances.

The squad now shifts focus to a big road matchup in Cincinnati this Sunday, where the boys will look to turn the season back around and get back on track. 👊⚡️

🙏 Thank you to our sponsors for making this season possible:
⭐ Ameriprise Great Lakes Advisor Group
⭐ Giftology
⭐ Sol Harris/Day Architecture
⭐ C&J Telecom
⭐ Stark Family Dental
⭐ Timely Presence
⭐ NinjaHub

05/03/2026

Your Lightning SC Semi-Pro Men’s Team is back at home this Sunday as we take on FUT Ohio in a big matchup.

Kickoff is set for 6:30 PM at Malone University, and the boys are ready for a battle. Come out and support as we look to bounce back and defend home turf. 👊⚡️

🎟️ Tickets available via link in bio

🙏 Thank you to our sponsors for making this season possible:
⭐ Ameriprise Great Lakes Advisor Group
⭐ Giftology
⭐ Sol Harris/Day Architecture
⭐ C&J Telecom
⭐ Stark Family Dental
⭐ Timely Presence
⭐ NinjaHub