New Season, New Location, New Goals We're so proud to partner with @pt_solutions to provide some of our players with a place to refine their technique with @kerlon.foquinha For all your Physiotherapy needs, from personalized treatment plans to injury recovery and prevention - look no further than the excellent work that @pt_solutions do! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity #proudpartner

Technical Training - We're Back Start as you mean to go on, and make memories happen #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

⚽ 2026-27 Law Updates: What Players & Families Need to Know Several Law changes are coming into effect that may impact Classic League matches and potentially tournament play this season. 📋 Key Updates: ⏱️ 10-Second Substitution Protocol Players must leave the field promptly during substitutions, with limited exceptions for injury, safety, or security concerns. 💍 Jewelry & Accessories The term “jewelry” is now replaced by “accessories.” Safe, non-dangerous accessories may be permitted if securely covered. ✅ Permitted Examples: • Medical alert bracelets taped flat to the skin • Religious items worn under the kit and secured • Soft fabric/rubber wristbands with no hard edges • Smooth wedding bands, taped over • Fitness trackers secured under a vest/shirt • Clear space-holder earrings for new piercings with no sharp edges ❌ Prohibited Examples: • Earrings or studs — including taped-over earrings • Rings or bracelets with stones, prongs, or hard edges • Necklaces or chains that cannot be safely covered • Smartwatches or watches 🚨 Important: Covering an item does not automatically make it permitted. Dangerous items must be removed entirely. These updates are important for players, coaches, and parents to understand before match day. 📲 Swipe through the graphics for the full details! #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

⚽ PLAYERS PLAY. COACHES COACH. REFS REF. PARENTS SUPPORT. Ahead of the bulk of our club level games kicking off soon - Here's a few ways to help make every game and training session a positive experience: Game day is about giving our players the best environment to learn, compete, and grow. 💜💛 📣 Cheer Positively Give players the freedom to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and grow. Keep the focus on encouragement! 📍 Game Day Sidelines Parents and spectators should sit across from the team benches. Team sidelines are for players and coaches only. 🚫 Stay Off Practice Fields Please remain off the fields during training. This gives our players and coaches the space they need to focus and develop. 👕 Bring BOTH Kits Pack both uniforms for every game, regardless of which kit you expect to wear. 📱 Keep PlayMetrics Updated Mark your player's attendance for all practices and games, and update it promptly if plans change. 🟣 RESPECT THE REFEREE Coaches lead by example. Players respect the officials. Parents and spectators cheer for their team — not against the referee. 💚 KEEP IT ABOUT THE KIDS Positive sidelines. Respect for coaches and referees. Space for players to learn, compete, and enjoy the game. Every player deserves the opportunity to experience soccer in a positive environment. Let's work together to protect that experience and support the people who make the game possible. Players Play. Coaches Coach. Refs Ref. Parents Support. Thank you for helping make Porter Ridge Soccer Club a great place for our kids to play, learn, and grow! ⚽💜💛 #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity @nc_youthsoccer @usyouthsoccer @croreferees @usysreferees

🚨 ADDITIONAL TRAINING STARTS THIS WEEK! ⚽🔥 The Fall 2026 season is here, and we’re kicking things into gear! 💪 Technical Training starts this week, giving our players the opportunity to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and take their game to the next level. 🧤 Goalkeeper Training also returns this week, with dedicated sessions designed to develop the next generation of confident, capable goalkeepers. Check out the full schedule above for days, times, age groups, and locations. Let’s get to work. 💜💛🖤 #CouragecommitmentCommunity #PRAASoccer

"The only dreams that come true are the ones you chase, if you do nothing, you get nothing." - Joseph Atser #sealdribble #praasoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

New begginings; New team, New teammates, New Goals Our U11 Boys getting started with @nc_youthsoccer NCYSA action yesterday An opportunity to develop, make memories and be your very best #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

Minutes in the tank ⛽️ Our U14 Titans 🔱 getting prepped for the season 💪🖤💜 📸 @alston_lee_richardson #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

Big news from one of our proud club sponsors! ⚽️🏡 We want to give a quick shoutout to KJ Home Improvement (formerly KB Home Improvement)! While they’ve updated their name, they are still delivering the same top-tier quality and expertise focused on creating your ultimate backyard retreat. Whether you're looking to build a custom screened porch, hardscape, pool house, deck, or home addition, KJ Home Improvement has the best professionals in town. Experienced, fully insured, and local—you can be completely confident in trusting them with your next project. Thank you, KJ Home Improvement, for supporting Porter Ridge Soccer Club! 📞 Call/Text: (704) 953-6262 ✉️ Email: justin@kjhomeimprovement.com 🌐 Visit: KJHomeImprovement.com #PRAASoccer #proudsponsor

The season is HERE! ⚽💜💛 It’s time to step onto the field, embrace the challenge, and make your impact. 🟣 Play with COURAGE 🟡 Show COMMITMENT ⚫ Be part of a COMMUNITY that pushes each other, supports each other, and grows together. Here’s to an incredible 2026–2027 soccer year! 🏴‍☠️⚽ #PRAASoccer @nc_youthsoccer

🚨 Final Call! The deadline to join the Porter Ridge Soccer Fantasy Premier League is tomorrow! ⏰ Don't leave your squad on the bench—get in on the action and claim ultimate bragging rights this season. League Join Code: d5zme5 Enter the code in the Fantasy Premier League app today and lock in your starting XI before time runs out! 🏆⚽

⚽ STAFF PROFILE: RON LADIMIR | DIRECTOR OF COACHING Meet the man helping lead the way for our coaching staff! 👋 With 30+ years of coaching experience, Ron Ladimir brings an incredible depth of knowledge and experience to PRAA Soccer. From coaching 1,000+ PRHS games to being Wingate University’s all-time leading scorer, his passion for developing players and coaches is undeniable. As Director of Coaching, Ron works to elevate our coaches’ training sessions while providing valuable tactical adjustments during games — helping our players and teams reach their full potential. 💜💛 🏆 Chosen Coach – Clash of the Carolinas 2026 ⚽ 1,000+ PRHS Games 🏅 Wingate University All-Time Leading Scorer 📚 30+ Years of Coaching Experience “My goal is to further improve our coaches' training sessions whilst also helping with tactical adjustments during games.” We’re proud to have Coach Ron leading the way! ⚡

Partnering for the future! 🏫⚽ Porter Ridge Athletic Association is a proud sponsor of Hemby Bridge Elementary School! Continuing our long-running partnership, PRAA will be featured on the back of student agendas for the 2026–2027 school year. We are so grateful for this ongoing collaboration and look forward to working side-by-side with Hemby Bridge Elementary to support our local students and families for many years to come! 🎒✨ 🔗 Official Websites: Porter Ridge Athletic Association: https://www.porterridgeaa.com PRAA Soccer: https://www.praasoccer.com Hemby Bridge Elementary School: https://www.hbes.ucpsnc.org 🙌 Get Involved with the PTO! It’s not too late to join and make a difference for our school! Connect with the Hemby Bridge Elementary PTO to find volunteer opportunities and get involved: Website: https://hbes.ptboard.com Facebook: Hemby Bridge PTO Email: hembypto@gmail.com #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌟 REPRESENTING PORTER RIDGE ON THE ODP STAGE! 🌟 We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our athletes who took part in the most recent North Carolina Olympic Development Program (ODP) Talent ID Clinic this August! 🏆⚽ These athletes had the opportunity to compete and train alongside some of the best players from across North Carolina, putting their talent, work ethic, and commitment to the test at the ODP level. 👏 Help us congratulate Abigail Nava, Blake Plummer, Aaron Leana, Abby Ingraham, Lucas Salinas, James-Jack Lee, Adair Cardenas, Jessup Brostowicz, and Connor Kress on this fantastic achievement! The future is bright at Porter Ridge. 💜💛🖤 Courage. Commitment. Community. 🏴‍☠️⚽ @ncysa_odp @nc_youthsoccer

Capture the moments and make memories this season! ⚽🎥 We are excited to announce that all of our Classic teams will have access to their own dedicated Trace Cam! Here is what @traceup brings to our teams this season: PlayerFocus AI: Automatically finds and follows every player, delivering personalized, auto-edited highlights just hours after the final whistle. Smart Field Coverage: Smart camera technology automatically records action across the entire field. Pro-Level Analytics: Get best-in-class performance metrics and high-level game breakdowns matched to video. Live Streaming (Beta): Stream games in real-time with a fixed-angle full-field view using the camera we already own—perfect for long-distance family and friends at no extra cost! Get ready to track your development, rewatch top plays, and elevate your game all season long. 🏴‍☠️⚡ #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

Gear up for the season with Porter Ridge Athletic Association and DICK'S Sporting Goods! ⚾️🏆 Enjoy 20% OFF your entire purchase during our Exclusive Shop Event! Plus, take advantage of the Trade In & Trade Up offer to turn your gently used bat into a gift card in-store. 🗓 Dates: August 21 – August 24, 2026 📍 Location: DICK'S Sporting Goods (Matthews location) 🎟 Coupon Link: cmm.dickssportinggoods.com/crmcdn/getoffer.aspx?offer_entity_code=O241G186&token=Uv3MbtIkK1qAiLyYHZfSwFKo27onG-zekBI0Ka7aPxrICEL7kGTYeInIwEV7YJgF7bjcgdqq7MBImhv7pw2 Show the barcode from the link at checkout on your phone to claim your savings. Let’s get ready for a great season! 💪

New Seasons here, and nows the time to catch that wave 🏴‍☠️ #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

Join us for the 2nd Annual Beautification Day! Let’s come together to help make our home look its absolute best. 🛠️🌿 📅 Date: Saturday, August 29th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Hemby Bridge Elementary School Ready to make a difference? Tap the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A4AB2DA5FFCF8-65242614-second

💜🖤 CLUB SOCCER STAFF PROFILE: KERLON SOUZA 🖤💜 Five years. One club. And a continued commitment to developing the next generation of players. ⚽️ We’re excited to welcome Kerlon Souza back for his FIFTH year with Porter Ridge Soccer Club as our Technical Director! With 20+ years of experience and a playing career that includes Cruzeiro, Ajax, Inter Milan, Brazil and more, Kerlon brings a unique level of knowledge and expertise to our players and coaches. His goal remains the same: to help every athlete become a more confident, intelligent and technically skilled soccer player, while building the discipline and mindset needed to reach their full potential — on and off the field. 🔥 Private training & group sessions are also available with Kerlon. We’re excited for another year with one of the most important pieces of our soccer program! 💜🖤 Courage. Commitment. Community. #PRAASoccer @kerlon.foquinha

Our U12 Pirate Queens jumped right into the action to create new memories at the @charlottesocceracademycsa invitational Watch out for this team, they're going places #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity 📸@carlarkins

🥅 CLUB SOCCER STAFF SPOTLIGHT: COACH DANIEL BEAUPRE! 💜💛 We’re proud to highlight Director of Goalkeeping, Coach Daniel, who is entering his 4th year with Porter Ridge Soccer Club! Coach Daniel works with our goalkeepers every week at the club soccer level, helping them develop the technical skills, confidence, and mindset needed to take their game to the next level. 🧤⚽ His experience goes well beyond PRSC, having worked with clubs throughout the Charlotte region and previously working with goalkeepers at Charlotte FC. At the heart of Coach Daniel’s approach is a simple mission: to impact as many athletes as possible by using a proven system that creates next-level performance. His commitment to developing athletes both on and off the field is a huge asset to our club. Looking for additional goalkeeper training? Coach Daniel also offers private and small-group sessions through Evolve Goalkeeper Training. 📧 evolvegoalkeeper@gmail.com We’re lucky to have Coach Daniel as part of our club! 💜💛🖤 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Disney World, Florida! 🏰✨ Ahoy! GianMarco and GianLuca from our U7 & U9 Rec teams dropped anchor in the Sunshine State and recruited a legendary new supporter! They're repping our club colors alongside the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow himself! 🏴‍☠️⚔️ ⚽ Florida Soccer Fact: Captain Jack might be searching for treasure, but Florida has become a true goldmine for soccer! The state has transformed into a global soccer epicenter—from hosting elite international clubs in Orlando to housing state-of-the-art training grounds where world champions play! #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

We’d love to hear from you! 🌟 Your feedback means the world to us and helps our club grow. If you’ve had a great experience with us , would you take a quick minute to leave us a review on Google? It only takes a moment and helps others find us too! 💬👇 Link: https://g.page/r/CV7tTajpfUUQEAE/review Thank you so much for your support! ❤️

Pack the stands for Opening Night! ⚽️✨ Bring the whole crew out to support Carolina Ascent FC as they take on Tampa Bay Sun FC presented by Nucor! 🎟️ SPECIAL FAMILY TICKET OFFER: Buy 2 adult tickets and get up to 2 youth tickets FREE! Simply select your seats and your complimentary youth tickets will automatically apply at checkout. 👕 YOUTH JERSEY GIVEAWAY: The first young fans through the gates get an exclusive youth jersey giveaway (while supplies last)! 🗓️ Date: August 29 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: American Legion Memorial Stadium Grab your seats now before this offer sells out! 🔗 https://tickets.carolinaascent.com/event/69f8aab83d703d448505ec09/6a7b66ef9ec9ebdc8852c548

Massive shoutout to these Porter Ridge Soccer Club coaches for taking their game to the next level this summer! ⚽🔥 At Porter Ridge, we hold high expectations for our players—and that standard starts with the leaders on our sidelines. These dedicated coaches went above and beyond by taking the extra time over their summer break to complete the England Football Learning EE Playmaker Course. @englandfootballlearning What the @ee Playmaker Course Covers: Creating Great Environments: Building safe, inclusive, and fun football experiences where every player feels supported. Effective Engagement: Key strategies for positive communication, connection, and player motivation. Dynamic Session Delivery: Applying game-based practices and adaptive tools (like the STEP framework) to maximize ball-rolling time and keep sessions challenging. Safety & Safeguarding: Comprehensive training on health protocols, emergency action plans, and prioritizing child safety on and off the pitch. Reflection & Growth: Continuously evaluating session impact to drive player development. Thank you to all of our coaches for dedicating their free time to elevating our club, sharpening their skills, and giving our players the best environment to grow. #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🚨 Clock’s ticking, Porter Ridge family! 🚨 The Premier League season is almost here, which means time is running out to register for our official Porter Ridge Soccer Fantasy Premier League! ⚽🏆 Think you can set a winning lineup and beat our coaches to the top of the table? How to join in 3 quick steps: Head over to https://fantasy.premierleague.com/ and create your 15-player squad. Join using the direct link https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/d5zme5 or enter League Code: d5zme5 Compete all season long for bragging rights and awesome club prizes! What’s on the line? 🥇 1st Place: $50 in Admiral Credit for Porter Ridge gear OR $50 credit toward a program registration! Open to all Porter Ridge players, parents, coaches, and extended family. 🗓️ Deadline to join: Thursday, August 21st Best of luck to all our managers! Who's taking home the crown this season? 🏆👇 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from the Dominican Republic! 🇩🇴🏝️ Summer may be winding down as we get ready to return to the pitch, but Coach Noah from our U18 Boys found time to sneak in one last tropical getaway! Check him out soaking up the palm trees and ocean views in Punta Cana! 🏖️☀️ ⚽ Dominican Republic Soccer Fact: While baseball historically dominated island sports, soccer is booming in the Dominican Republic! The country made sports history by hosting the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup—the first time a global FIFA tournament was ever held in the nation! Their local fans shattered attendance records during the group stages, proving that passion for the beautiful game is soaring across the island. We want to thank all those who submitted content over this summer - we aren't quite done sharing just yet, but love how far and wide our club has spread! #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

⚽ Think you have what it takes to out-tactician Arteta or Guardiola? It’s time to prove it! We’re launching our official Porter Ridge Premier League Fantasy League for the upcoming season, and we want to see who really knows their football! Whether you’re team Haaland or team Fernandes, build your dream squad, compete against fellow club members, and climb to the top of the leaderboard. How to Play: Build Your Squad: Head to https://fantasy.premierleague.com/, pick 15 players within a £100m budget (max 3 players per Premier League team). Join Our League: Use the direct link https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/d5zme5 or enter League Code: d5zme5 Manage Weekly: Set your lineup each week, make transfers, or set-and-forget! Who Can Join? Open to ALL Porter Ridge players, parents, coaches, and family members! Manage your own squad or team up for a joint family entry. (Note: An email address is required to create an FPL account). What’s on the Line? The winning manager takes home $50 in Admiral Credit for Porter Ridge gear OR a $50 credit toward program registration! 🗓️ Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 21st Best of luck to all our managers! Who's taking home the crown this season? 🏆👇 #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

New Look. Same Standard. 💜🖤💛 Introducing the Porter Ridge Soccer Club 2026 Recreational Uniform 👕 Clean. Bold. Built for the next generation of players. We’re proud to continue our partnerships with two incredible returning sponsors: 🏠 KJ Home Improvement – continuing to invest in our players and community 🏎️ Formula Euro – back again supporting the club at every level And we’re excited to welcome a new partner to the PRSC family: 💪 PT Solutions Physical Therapy – helping keep our athletes strong and game-ready Learn more about our amazing sponsors: 🏠 KJ Home Improvement: www.kjhomeimprovement.com 💪 PT Solutions: www.ptsolutions.com 🏎️ Formula Euro: www.formulaeuro.com We can’t wait to see our players represent Porter Ridge Soccer in this new look this season! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

The hard work is never complete 💪 Here's a few of our PR Coaches completing their @ussoccer Coaching Education Licenses this past weekend! A huge thank you to @nc_youthsoccer for making these courses so accessible! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity Reposted from @nc_youthsoccer 📋 JULY COACHING ED 📋 This month many coaches across the state took advantage of a bit more free time to complete their @ussf_coachinged licenses. Our staff hosted Grassroots, D and C courses in Aberdeen, Raleigh, High Point and Charlotte. Thank you to all our host clubs and local players who supported. Well done, coaches! 🙌🏼

Congratulations to all our Porter Ridge Soccer Club Players for making the @prhs_menssoccer JV team - we're proud of you boys 💪💜🖤 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

New season loading... ⚽️ Excited to try on the new threads and give this Academy thing a go! Lots of our players are making the jump from recreational into club soccer this year - heres to the best year for them! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

Gear up for the season with Porter Ridge Athletic Association and DICK'S Sporting Goods! ⚾️🏆 Enjoy 20% OFF your entire purchase during our Exclusive Shop Event! Plus, take advantage of the Trade In & Trade Up offer to turn your gently used bat into a gift card in-store. 🗓 Dates: August 21 – August 24, 2026 📍 Location: DICK'S Sporting Goods (Matthews location) 🎟 Coupon Link: cmm.dickssportinggoods.com/crmcdn/getoffer.aspx?offer_entity_code=O241G186&token=Uv3MbtIkK1qAiLyYHZfSwFKo27onG-zekBI0Ka7aPxrICEL7kGTYeInIwEV7YJgF7bjcgdqq7MBImhv7pw2 Show the barcode from the link at checkout on your phone to claim your savings. Let’s get ready for a great season! 💪

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge | The Road So Far ⚓🌍 Our PRSC players, coaches, and families have been packing their bags, crossing borders, and proudly repping our club all summer long! Take a look at our updated passport tracking every stamp on the journey so far! ✈️🗺️ Check out all the incredible places our club colors have traveled: 🇲🇽 Mexico (Playa Del Carmen) 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto World Cup Fan Zone) 🇧🇸 The Bahamas (Green Turtle Cay) 🏔️ Alaska (Juneau Glaciers & Whale Watching) 🌲 New Hampshire (Hampton Beach) 🌾 Illinois (Lake of Egypt) 🌵 Arizona (Cathedral Rock Vortex) 🗽 New York (Upstate NY) 🎸 Tennessee (Johnson County) 🏈 Ohio (Canton Pro Football HOF) 🍑 Georgia 🤠 Wyoming 🏇 Kentucky ☀️ Florida 🌲 Maine We've accumulated an amazing map of memories, but summer isn't finished yet! Where will PRSC show up next? 🤔🗺️ 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

#throwbackthursday to our Technical Director @kerlon.foquinha 's Stats on Championship Manager back in the day! Which attribute do you think you could do better on? @footballmanager #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

A new look for a new season. ⚽ We're pulling back the curtain on the 26/27 Porter Ridge Soccer Club Rec Uniforms very soon. Get ready to hit the pitch in style. Eyes on this space for the official reveal! 👀 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Mexico! 🇲🇽🌮 Check out our Director of Soccer, Jake Roberts, repping our 2025–2027 Away Shirt in style over at Xcaret's Xenses Park in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico! 🌴☀️ ⚽ Mexico Soccer Fact: Did you know that Mexico made sports history as the first nation ever to host the FIFA World Cup three separate times (1970, 1986, and 2026)? On top of that, Mexico City's legendary Estadio Azteca holds the ultimate record as the only stadium on the planet to host three World Cup opening matches! 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

Spotting the next generation 🌟 Former @usmnt and @fulhamfc star @clint_dempsey was lucky enough to meet Coach Justin and Connor this week at the MLS Next All Star Game! #praasoccer

Reposted from @soccerresilience Resilience reframe 👇 “I can’t make another mistake.” ❌ ➡️ One mistake does not decide the rest of the game. You can’t change the last moment. You can respond to the next one. Reset and play the next moment. #SoccerResilience #MentalResilience #PlayerDevelopment #GameMindset

⚽️💜 PORTER RIDGE SOCCER CLUB – SUPPLEMENTAL TRYOUTS 💜⚽️ Missed tryouts? There’s still a chance to join the ⚓️🔥 While teams have already been formed for the 2026–2027 season, we’re still actively looking for skilled players to complete select rosters. Think you have what it takes to compete at the next level? Now’s your opportunity to step in and make an impact 💪 📲 Sign up today (NO COST) to get started: 👉 https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0yMDMxLTE3ODY5OTgyNzB8Z1NSVVhnakxxS0xWTVNpOFNqSUJhR1hKdHZibHVlYkd6MzZwdTJmK0xhST0= Once signed up, a Director will be in touch with you to organize a tryout with members of the team. 🌐 Learn more about the club, or sign up here: 👉 https://www.praasoccer.com 🚨 Limited roster spots remain — don’t miss your shot! #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

Hanging out with the stars 🌟 Some of our players had a great time meeting @usmnt star Tim Ream last week! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Illinois! 🌽⚡ Check out Luke at Lake Egpyt, Illinois who caught a quick photo on the shoreline before a summer thunderstorm rolled in after a full day out on the lake with family! Taking in those lakeside views and looking great in his PRSC gear ! ⛈️🚤 ⚽ Illinois Soccer Fact: Did you know that Illinois—specifically the Chicago area—served as the national command center for American soccer for over three decades? From 1991 to 2023, the U.S. Soccer Federation was headquartered in historic mansions right on Prairie Avenue in Chicago (known as the "U.S. Soccer House")! Additionally, Soldier Field hosted the grand opening ceremony and inaugural match of the historic 1994 FIFA World Cup! 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

⚽ PORTER RIDGE REC SOCCER – FALL 2026 REGISTRATION ⚽ REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 1ST! Join the Porter Ridge Soccer family and experience a fun, player-focused environment where kids build skills, confidence, and a love for the game. Ages: U4 – U16 Pricing: • U4: $150 • U6: $185 • U8–U16: $250 ✅ Award-winning association ✅ Local Indian Trail location ✅ Great community feel ✅ Uniform Included Sign Up Today at: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0yMDMxLTE3ODc5MjM1NTF8aVRvY2N3clVBN1ZIdk0vOUJwZVNiWmd3VFg4TjBXcWZiNm9iYmEzT212VT0%3D&fbclid=IwdGRjcATUSxljbGNrBNRLFWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhzjkDwU0UcZH18blTCkFIW8kLKNxji3rG3hJczMyOrJorK2HCS-zf8OnF65_aem_y8cI6UTBaDh3jYtJN1lGtg Read more about our Rec program: www.praasoccer.com/recreational Questions? Contact us: 📧 recsoccer@praasoccer.com #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

ITS HAPPENED AGAIN! 🎼🎶 Congratulations to some of our Porter Ridge Soccer Club Coaches and Parents for running out victorious in the @strikerssoccercenter 's summer league - finishing undefeated across the season in the process! Making these club connections, and showing our continuous love of the beautiful game, is part of what makes Porter Ridge Soccer such a special place to play! 📸 Pictured: Coaches Mike, Heather, Former Coaches and parent Jorge, Kyrsten, Coach Jake, President Alan, Coach Brandon, Parent and former Coach Bryan, Coach Jordan (Not Pictured, Coach Noah, Coach Dino and soon to be parent Stacey) @nc_youthsoccer #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

Congratulations to our very own @joarellano31 on her commitment to @columbiaintluniversity ! We're so proud of you! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🇪🇸 Spain v Argentina 🇦🇷⁣ ⁣ 🏆 What a World Cup final it's going to be! ⁣ ⁣ ⏰ Sunday 19 July, 3PM Let us know in the comments who you think takes it home!

Help us Feed the Dream! ⚽️✨ Porter Ridge Soccer Club has a massive opportunity to win a generous donation from Chobani and US Soccer, but we need your help to bring it home! It only takes a few seconds to support our players, teams, and community. How to vote: 👉 Click the link to vote: https://feedthedream.chobani.com/clubs/2092 🗳️ One vote per person 🇺🇸 Must be based in the US ⏳ Voting ends July 31st! Let’s show them the strength of the Porter Ridge community. Cast your vote and share this post to help us spread the word! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from New Hampshire! 🌲🌊 The Ingraham crew is on the move! After a wonderful vacation in Maine, Mason and Abby (from our U11 & U16 squads) made a quick stop to take in the beautiful Gulf of Maine and enjoy the sandy shoreline at Hampton Beach State Park! 🏖️😎 ⚽ New Hampshire Soccer Fact: Did you know that New Hampshire is home to one of the most dominant Division I college soccer programs in the Northeast? The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Wildcats men's soccer team has built a massive national reputation, winning six America East regular-season titles and making eight NCAA Tournament appearances since 2017! Despite the freezing Granite State winters, they have turned Durham, NH into a true fortress for college soccer. 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

⚽️ WELCOME TO THE CLUB, COACH DANY! ⚽️ We are incredibly excited to announce that Coach Dany is joining the Porter Ridge Soccer Club coaching staff! Bring on the local talent and high-level experience! Coach Dany has a fantastic background both on and off the pitch: 🎓 Local Roots: A Union County local and proud Monroe High alumnus! 📋 Playing Experience: Brings elite-level experience to our sidelines, having previously played in the UPSL and USL. 💼 Professional Background: Works off the pitch with Major League Soccer's own Charlotte FC! 🎨 Creative Edge: In his spare time, he combines his love for soccer and art by designing custom soccer cleats! 🇪🇸 Favorite Team: FC Barcelona 🔵🔴 Coach Dany is stepping in as the Head Coach of our U12 Boys side! His experience in the pro sports world and passion for the game will be an amazing asset to our players. Let's show Coach Dany some love and give him a big PRSC welcome in the comments! 👇 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🏆 The Summit Awaits! 🏔️⚽ We polled our families to predict the eventual winners of the World Cup, and now that we’ve officially reached the high-stakes semi-final stage, the race to the top is closer than ever! Here is how our community thinks the final climb will shake out: 🔹 France – Leading the pack with 49% of the vote 🇫🇷 🔹 Argentina – Holding strong in second with 29% 🇦🇷 🔹 Spain – Sitting at 12% 🇪🇸 🔹 England – Rounding out the top four at 10% 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The numbers are locked in, but the real battle happens on the pitch. Does the majority have it right, or is an upset brewing on the way to the trophy? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Alaska! 🏔️🐳 Savannah from our U11 Phoenix squad is having an incredible time catching the first stop on her Alaskan cruise! She's repping her club colors beautifully while taking in the stunning sights of whales and glaciers in Juneau! 🚢❄️ ⚽ Alaska Soccer Fact: Did you know that Alaska has unique weather windows that require some serious flexibility for the beautiful game? Outdoor leagues often can't kick off until June, and historically, high schools in Fairbanks actually had to play their entire soccer season in the autumn while districts like Juneau and Anchorage played in the spring! Despite the short summer summers and sub-zero winters, the soccer scene here is incredibly fierce and resilient! 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

⚽ PORTER RIDGE REC SOCCER – FALL 2026 REGISTRATION ⚽ Registration is open! Join the Porter Ridge Soccer family and experience a fun, player-focused environment where kids build skills, confidence, and a love for the game. Ages: U4 – U16 Pricing: • U4: $150 • U6: $185 • U8–U16: $250 ✅ Award-winning association ✅ Local Indian Trail location ✅ Great community feel ✅ Uniform included Sign up today at: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0yMDMxLTE3ODc5MjM1NTF8aVRvY2N3clVBN1ZIdk0vOUJwZVNiWmd3VFg4TjBXcWZiNm9iYmEzT212VT0= Read more about our Rec program: www.praasoccer.com/recreational Questions? Contact us: 📧 recsoccer@praasoccer.com #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge | The Road So Far ⚓🌍 Our PRSC players and families have been busy crossing the map and repping the club proud this summer! Just take a look at our passport tracking the journey so far! ✈️🗺️ From local landmarks to international destinations, here is everywhere our club colors have traveled: 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto World Cup Fan Zone!) 🇧🇸 The Bahamas (Green Turtle Cay) 🌵 Arizona (Cathedral Rock Vortex) 🗽 New York (Upstate NY) 🎸 Tennessee (Johnson County) 🏈 Ohio (Canton Pro Football HOF) 🍑 Georgia 🤠 Wyoming 🏇 Kentucky ☀️ Florida We’ve covered some serious ground, but summer isn't over yet. Where will PRSC show up next? 🤔🗺️ 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Tennessee! 🏔️🎸 Aiden and Drew Rogers from our U11 & U14 squads made it out to the Volunteer State! Check them out hitting the road and stopping right by the classic welcome sign in Johnson County! 🚗💨 ⚽ Tennessee Soccer Fact: Did you know that Tennessee is home to one of the most passionate fan bases in Major League Soccer? Nashville SC made history during their inaugural home match at GEODIS Park in 2022 by playing in front of a totally sold-out crowd of 30,109 fans—officially making it the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada! 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #CourageComittmentCommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍📬 Greetings from Ohio! 🏈🌽 Shout out to Carson Cave from our U12 Fury! He spent his 4th of July holiday visiting family and proudly repping our club colors right outside the famous Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio 🇺🇸💥⚽ Ohio Soccer Fact: While Canton is known worldwide as the birthplace of professional American football, Ohio also holds a massive piece of American soccer history! The Columbus Crew—one of Major League Soccer’s original founding charter teams—built the very first soccer-specific stadium in MLS history back in 1999. Before that milestone, professional US teams had to adapt and play on standard gridiron football fields! Ohio is also home to a historic multi-time MLS Cup championship legacy. 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

🚨 BIG NEWS FOR PRSC 🚨 We’re proud to announce that Coach Jimmy Disalle has been promoted to Director of Player Development for Porter Ridge Soccer Club! 👏⚽ In this role, Coach Jimmy will work with both players and coaches to help drive development across the club, with a primary focus on our Youth Academy system this season. 💼 Experience: • 2 seasons in the Premier Development League (now USL 2) • Collegiate soccer at Buena Vista University • Previously coached at Woodbury Soccer Club (MN) 🗣️ Coach Jimmy said: “Having been at Porter Ridge for a few years now, the vision of this club and its leadership became clear to me. Players first. It seems simple, but so many other clubs I’ve been a part of don’t always see the value in this. They prioritize winning and losing, even at the academy level. Throughout my life, whether it was in club, college or beyond, I’ve been fortunate enough to play for many great coaches from different parts of the world and different backgrounds. My goal is to take these experiences and mold them into something that will help these players today and beyond. I’m incredibly thankful for this opportunity to work with all the Academy players and coaches at PRAA and I cannot wait to take it to the field.” 🗣️ Director of Soccer Jake Roberts said: “We are delighted to have Coach Jimmy come on board with us in this increased capacity. Jimmy brings a passion for development, and directly matches the club ethos. I have no doubt that our players’ development will be enhanced by Jimmy’s presence in the Academy this season.” Join us in congratulating Coach Jimmy on this well-earned promotion! 💜🖤 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

There's no pre, there's only season Some of our U13 Boys getting a sweat on to prepare for anothe year in @nc_youthsoccer #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

⚽️ WELCOME (BACK) TO THE CLUB, COACH DINO! ⚽️ While Coach Dino actually joined our coaching staff midway through last season, we never got the chance to give him a proper, formal introduction—so we’re making it official today! Coach Dino has a deep-rooted passion for the beautiful game, backed by incredible family heritage and years on the pitch: 🎓 Playing Experience: A standout 4-year varsity high school soccer player who also spent time coaching at Independence. 🇵🇪 Football Pedigree: The game runs in his blood! He learned the sport directly from his grandfather, who played professionally and represented Peru in the World Cup. 🏟️ Favorite Clubs: Huge supporter of Peruvian powerhouse Universitario, and also follows Everton FC in the English Premier League! Coach Dino will continue sharing his high-level soccer knowledge and experience as the Head Coach of one of our U13 Boys side! We are incredibly lucky to have him in the PRSC family. Let’s give Coach Dino the formal welcome he deserves down in the comments! 👇 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from The Bahamas! 🇧🇸🏝️ Nico from our U13 Surge Boys is enjoying some gorgeous sunshine and vacation vibes out in New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay! Repping our home kit beautifully while catching some court time in paradise!🏀✈️ ⚽ The Bahamas Soccer Fact: While the islands are famous for their stunning beaches, they are also a historic powerhouse on the sand! The Bahamas made sports history by hosting the 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Nassau—marking the first time a men's senior FIFA world tournament was ever hosted in the Caribbean. Today, their national beach soccer team is highly competitive, consistently ranking among the top four teams in the entire CONCACAF region! 📸 **Want to be featured next?** Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog](https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog) #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

🗺️ CHARTING THE COURSE: THE FINAL CHAPTER 🗺️ We have officially reached our final destination! To wrap up our 2026-2027 reveal series, we are proud to introduce the powerhouse squads leading the way in our U18 Classic division. Drop a comment and show some massive support for our oldest group as they prepare to take the pitch! 👇 ⚡ PRSC Thunderbolts 💥 PRSC Cannons The course is fully charted, the crews are locked in, and the journey begins now. Let’s make this an unforgettable season! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🎆⚽ Happy 4th of July from Porter Ridge Soccer Club! 🇺🇸 Today we celebrate the freedom, pride, and community that bring us together—on and off the field. Wishing all of our players, families, coaches, and supporters a safe and fun Independence Day. Courage. Commitment. Community. #PRAASoccer 🇺🇸⚽🎇

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from New York! 🍎🗽 Emerson and Mattox Tanner are up in beautiful Upstate New York repping their club colors, and even Aunt Gail joined in to show some Porter Ridge Soccer support! You can see them out on the water and posing with the giant landmark letters 🚤☀️ ⚽ New York Soccer Fact: Did you know that Upstate New York holds an incredible place in American soccer history? The legendary Rochester Raging Rhinos won the U.S. Open Cup in 1999, making them the first—and still the only—non-MLS team to win the entire national tournament since Major League Soccer began playing in 1996! Plus, Upstate NY was the long-time home of the official National Soccer Hall of Fame, which welcomed fans in Oneonta, New York for over three decades. 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASOCCER #couragecommitmentcommunity

🗺️ CHARTING THE COURSE: PART 4 🗺️ We are heading into deep waters for our next reveal! The course is officially locked in for our U15 & U16 Classic teams for the 2026-2027 season. Sound off in the comments and let us know which crew you're running with! 👇 🦑 PRSC Kraken ✊ PRSC Revolution 🧜‍♀️ PRSC Sirens 🪓 PRSC Vikings The destination is set, and the crews are ready to take over. Let's go! #PRAASoccer #Couragecommitmentcommunity

⚽️ WELCOME TO THE CLUB, COACH GABBY! ⚽️ We are incredibly excited to welcome Coach Gabby to the Porter Ridge Soccer Club coaching staff! She will be bringing her passion and expertise to our Academy program, working directly with our young girls' sides. Coach Gabby comes to us with an amazing background both on the pitch and in the classroom: 🏫 Background: A dedicated P.E. teacher with a deep love for all sports—especially soccer! 📋 Experience: Extensive experience coaching boys and girls ages 4–17 across multiple sports, including coaching the boys' middle school and varsity girls' teams at @union_prep_academy ❤️ The Spark: Grew to love soccer first by coaching her own children, which fueled her passion for developing young athletes. 🇵🇹 World Cup Hot Take: Portugal is taking it all the way to the trophy! 🏆 With her energy and experience, she is going to be a fantastic leader for our Academy girls. Please join us in giving Coach Gabby a massive PRSC welcome in the comments! 👇 #PRAASoccer #Couragecommitmentcommunity

🗺️ CHARTING THE COURSE: PART 3 🗺️ The journey rolls on! We are charting new territory for the 2026-2027 season and locking in the official names for our U14 Classic teams. Which squad are you ready to battle for this year? Drop your emojis in the comments below! 👇 ⛈️ PRSC Storm 🔱 PRSC Titans 🏴‍☠️ PRSC Pirate Crew 🌊 PRSC Riptide The map is drawn. The crews are ready. Let’s make some waves! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

⚽ PORTER RIDGE REC SOCCER – FALL 2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ⚽ The wait is over — registration is officially LIVE! Join the Porter Ridge Soccer family and experience a fun, player-focused environment where kids build skills, confidence, and a love for the game. Ages: U4 – U16 Pricing: • U4: $150 • U6: $185 • U8–U16: $250 ✅ Award-winning association ✅ Local Indian Trail location ✅ Great community feel ✅ Uniform included 🚨 First come, first serve! We’ve filled every season for the last 4 years, so don’t wait to secure your spot. Register today: www.praasoccer.com Learn more about our Rec program: www.praasoccer.com/recreational Questions? 📧 recsoccer@praasoccer.com #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🗺️ CHARTING THE COURSE: PART 2 🗺️ Our journey continues as we lock in the next set of coordinates for the 2026-2027 season! Next up in our reveal series, we are incredibly excited to introduce our U12 & U13 Classic teams. Drop a comment to back your squad and let them know who's ruling the pitch this year! 👇 🌪️ PRSC Fury ⚡ PRSC Vengeance 👑 PRSC Pirate Queens ⚓ PRSC Armada 🌊 PRSC Surge The course is set. Let’s get to work! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Canada! 🇨🇦🍁 Check out Christian Pimental from our U11 Boys and his dad Alex—who pulls double duty as a fantastic Rec coach—taking in the sights at the 2026 World Cup Group Stages! They are pictured repping club pride perfectly in front of the giant tournament installation in Toronto 🥅 Toronto Soccer Fact: Did you know that Toronto's World Cup stadium (historically known as BMO Field) went through a massive temporary expansion just for this tournament? To meet FIFA's regulations, the city added over 17,000 temporary seats to boost its capacity past 43,000! Because the extra grandstands are designed to be entirely dismantled after the summer games wrap up, it has become a global symbol for sustainable, long-term stadium design. 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASOCCER #Couragecommitmentcommunity #AcrossTheSevenSeas

🗺️ CHARTING THE COURSE 🗺️ First in our series revealing our 2026-2027 Club Soccer Team Names! We are officially setting the coordinates for the upcoming season and introducing our U11 Classic lineup. Drop a comment and show some love for the squad you'll be running with this year! 👇 🔥 PRSC Phoenix ⚔️ PRSC Gladiators 🏴‍☠️ PRSC Sea Dogs 🌊 PRSC Iron Tide New names, new goals, same destination. Let’s make this season unforgettable #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

⚽️ WELCOME TO THE CLUB, COACH DAVID! ⚽️ We are thrilled to announce that Coach David is joining the Porter Ridge Soccer Club family as the new Head Coach for our U14 Riptide side! Coach David brings a fantastic background to the pitch: 🎓 Alumni: Duoc Institute 🌎 Roots: Born in Argentina to a Chilean family 🔴 Favorite Club: Liverpool FC 🏫 Community: Also coaching at @queensgrantcommunityschool Our club is built on Courage, Commitment, and Community, and we know Coach David is going to be a perfect fit for our players and families. Drop a comment below to give him a warm Porter Ridge welcome! 👇 #PRAASoccer #Couragecommitmentcommunity

The work never stops 💪💜🖤 Here's some of our U16 Girls putting in the work in the offseason at @tier1.athletics #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Maine! 🌲🦞 Check out Frank Alterman from our U13 Armada repping his club colors perfectly in front of Stephen King's famous historic home in Bangor, Maine!  🦅👻 ⚽ Maine Soccer Fact: Did you know that Maine has a rich history with the beautiful game? A photograph from 1906 revealed that an early "soccer" football match was played in Bar Harbor all the way back in 1887! Today, soccer is absolutely booming in the Pine Tree State, with their professional club, the Portland Hearts of Pine, shattering league attendance records! 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

1st week ✅ and the energy was 🔥🔥 Who’s ready to keep it rolling for the rest of the summer?! ⚽️☀️ Spots are still open for the remaining weeks of the PRAA Soccer Summer Camp Series led by Technical Director Kerlon Souza. Don’t miss your chance to train, improve, and have a blast with us! 📅 Remaining Camp Weeks: • Week 2: July 6 – July 9 • Week 3: July 20 – July 23 • Week 4: August 3 – August 6 ⏰ Times: U8–U12: 9AM – 12PM U13–U16: 5PM – 8PM 📍 Hemby Bridge Elementary 💲 $200 per camp 💸 Save $20 per camp when you register for multiple weeks! 👉 Sign up here: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0yMDMxLTE3ODc2NjY1NDd8Q0lZY3hSQTZDejhiRUY2SldveXNkRWxuSDVTdjR6M0VORnE3WmI4TUFYWT0= Or www.praasoccer.com Let’s make this a summer to remember 💜💛 #PRAASoccer #SummerCamp #TrainWithTheBest

🏆 THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN: PRSC GOLDEN BOOT POLL RESULTS! ⚽ We polled our Porter Ridge Soccer Club families to see who they think will take home the ultimate goalscoring honor at this World Cup, and the results are officially in! 📊 The Final Leaderboard Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 37.3% 🥇 Kylian Mbappé (France) – 28.4% 🥈 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 11.9% 🥉 Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) – 7.5% Erling Haaland (Norway) – 6.0% Harry Kane (England) – 4.5% Julián Quiñones (Mexico) – 3.0% Folarin Balogun (USA) – 1.5% The Porter Ridge community is heavily backing Lionel Messi to finish on top, with Mbappé a close second. But with Haaland already setting the tournament alight for Norway, this race is going to be tight all the way to the final whistle! Who has your vote? Let us know your predictions in the comments! 👇 #GoldenBoot #WorldCup2026 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

⚽️ WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, COACH CHRIS! ⚽️ Help us give a massive Porter Ridge Soccer Club welcome to our new U10 Academy Boys Head Coach, Chris Garcia! 🙌 Coach Chris brings an incredible mix of high-level playing experience and local coaching expertise to our academy program. Here’s a quick look at his soccer journey: 🎓 The Profile Collegiate Career: Alum of Johnson & Wales University Charlotte, where he was a standout player and a two-time National Championship runner-up. Semi-Pro Experience: Spent a year playing semi-professionally with Union Futbol Club. Coaching Background: Brings two years of valuable local coaching experience from the Monroe Recreation League, working primarily with U12 players. 🎙️ Get to Know Coach Chris Favorite Soccer Team: ⚪️ Real Madrid World Cup Hot Take: 🔥 "Mexico will go further than USA." 🇲🇽 👀 With his background, passion, and commitment to the game, we know our U10 Academy boys are in fantastic hands this season. We are absolutely thrilled to have his leadership on the pitch! Drop a comment below to welcome Coach Chris to the PRSC community! 👇🥅 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Challenge ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Arizona! ☀️🌵 Everett and Colten Delaney rocked the PRSC pride on their most challenging hike to date: Cathedral Rock! A straight-up climb with a serious rock scramble, but they made it all the way to the top—and even higher to the vortex! 🥾⛰️ ⚽ Arizona Soccer Fact: Did you know that despite the intense desert heat, Arizona is a major soccer hub? It’s home to some of the biggest elite youth tournaments in the Southwest and even boasts its own professional powerhouse, Phoenix Rising FC! 📸 Want to be featured next? Whether you're hitting the trails or relaxing on a beach, we want to see where you're repping our club this summer! Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍 World Cup Fever at Porter Ridge Soccer Club! ⚽️ We polled our families to see which country they are backing on the world stage this summer, and the results are in! Here are some of the biggest takeaways from our club’s fan bracket: 🇺🇸 Team USA Dominates: Unsurprisingly, the Red, White, and Blue took a massive slice of the pie, with nearly half of the club cheering them on! 🇲🇽 & 🇫🇷 The Top Contenders: Mexico and France secured the next biggest blocks of support, promising some divided households and plenty of friendly rivalry over the next few weeks. 🌍 Global Love: Our families are backing a massive spread of elite soccer nations, including heavy hitters like Argentina, Spain, Brazil, and Portugal. ❤️ Ultimate Loyalty Award: A special shoutout to our one lone Poland supporter. Despite Poland not qualifying for the tournament this summer, that is the kind of die-hard, ride-or-die club loyalty we love to see! 🙌🇵🇱 No matter who you are pulling for, we love seeing the beautiful game unite our community. 💬 Drop a comment below: Who are YOU cheering for? 👇 #PRAASoccer #Couragecommitmentcommunity

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🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Feature ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Florida ☀️🌴 Here’s Isabel Calvo (U12 Pirate Queens) representing PRSC at the Miami stadium during the World Cup matchup between Uruguay and Cabo Verde! 🇺🇾⚽🇨🇻 ⚽ Florida Soccer Fact: Florida is home to two Major League Soccer clubs—Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC—and has become a major hub for international soccer, hosting matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup across cities like Miami and Orlando. 🌎🏟️ 📸 Want to be featured next? Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity ##AcrossTheSevenSeas @nc_youthsoccer

Those that camp together, ball out together 💪💜🖤 Here's some of our U12 Porter Ridge boys at this week's @wingatemenssoccer camp #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

⚽ PORTER RIDGE REC SOCCER – FALL 2026 REGISTRATION ⚽ The countdown is on — registration opens July 1st! Join the Porter Ridge Soccer family and experience a fun, player-focused environment where kids build skills, confidence, and a love for the game. Ages: U4 – U16 Pricing: • U4: $150 • U6: $185 • U8–U16: $250 ✅ Award-winning association ✅ Local Indian Trail location ✅ Great community feel ✅ Uniform included Register beginning July 1st: www.praasoccer.com Read more about our Rec program: www.praasoccer.com/recreational Questions? Contact us: 📧 recsoccer@praasoccer.com #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Porter Ridge Soccer Club! 💜🖤 Today, we want to celebrate every single father figure who makes a difference in our players' lives. To the dads, stepdads, foster dads, relatives, and carers—thank you for the endless support, the early mornings, and for always getting our kids to soccer practice. Our club wouldn't be the same without you. Enjoy your special day! ⚽🏆 #FathersDay #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

Reposted from @clashofthecarolinas Representing their schools. Representing their state. ⭐️ The 2026 Clash of the Carolinas All-Stars are here. Join us in celebrating these outstanding student-athletes as they prepare for one final high school soccer showdown. 👇 Drop a congratulations for our very own Ryan Ladimir, Coached by Dad, and our director of Coaching, Ron Ladimir! #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Feature ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Bermuda! We've gone global! Here's Alex on summer vacation cruising from Boston to Nova Scotia and all the way to beautiful Bermuda! 🌊🚢☀️ ⚽ Bermuda Soccer Fact: Bermuda’s national team earned its first-ever win at a major international tournament during the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, defeating Nicaragua 2–0! 📸 Want to be featured next? Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #AcrossTheSevenSeas #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

Reposted from @nc_youthsoccer IT’S @usmnt MATCH DAY!! 🇺🇸 World Cup Bingo Week 2️⃣ is here. And it goes deeper. This week’s card isn’t just about watching the game; it’s about understanding it. ⚽️ Ever DO IT! challenge connects directly to what you just saw on the screen. A winger beats a defender- you try the move. A striker holds up play- you feel what that takes. The team forms a circle before kickoff. That is the power of connection. The World Cup is the best soccer classroom in the world. We made a card to go with it. 🏫 New card. New challenges. Link in bio. 🔗 Show us your Week 2️⃣ cards! #NCYSA #WorldCup2026 #SoccerFamily

⚽💜 Big Dreams Start Small 💜⚽ Every soccer journey starts somewhere. For some, it starts with a World Cup dream. For others, it starts with a jersey that's a little too big, chasing a ball across the field with a huge smile. At Porter Ridge Soccer Club, we believe every player deserves that first opportunity to fall in love with the game. That's why we're excited to announce that our Micros Division for 3 and 4-year-olds is returning this fall! 🏴‍☠️⚽ Whether your child is taking their very first kick or just learning what a soccer ball is, our recreational program is designed to build confidence, create friendships, and most importantly—have fun. 📅 Recreation Registration Opens July 1st 🌐 Register at www.praasoccer.com Today it's a tiny player with a big dream. Tomorrow? Who knows. We can't wait to welcome the next generation of PRSC players to the field this fall. 💜 #PorterRidgeSoccerClub #couragecommitmentcommunity #BigDreamsStartSmall

⚽️💜 PORTER RIDGE SOCCER CLUB – SUPPLEMENTAL TRYOUTS 💜⚽️ Missed tryouts? There’s still a chance to join the ⚓️🔥 While teams have already been formed for the 2026–2027 season, we’re still actively looking for skilled players to complete select rosters. Think you have what it takes to compete at the next level? Now’s your opportunity to step in and make an impact 💪 📲 Sign up today (NO COST) to get started: 👉 https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0yMDMxLTE3ODY5OTgyNzB8Z1NSVVhnakxxS0xWTVNpOFNqSUJhR1hKdHZibHVlYkd6MzZwdTJmK0xhST0= Once signed up, a Director will be in touch with you to organize a tryout with members of the team. 🌐 Learn more about the club, or sign up here: 👉 https://www.praasoccer.com 🚨 Limited roster spots remain — don’t miss your shot! #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

PRAA Family Spotlight 🔦 Meet the Kennington Family 💜⚽️ The Kennington family has been part of PRAA since Spring 2021, and Coach Anna alongside her children, Tyler and Nora, truly embody what it means to be part of Porter Ridge Soccer Club. Tyler currently plays in U14, while Nora shines in U10 — both continuing to grow their love for the game each season. Coach Anna has been the very first coach for so many young players, helping spark a passion for soccer that carries on as they represent their club, school, and even the state. Her impact goes far beyond the field — she’s shaping confidence, teamwork, and love for the game in every player she coaches. Dad Chad is an ever present, supporting Nora, Tyler and Mom, wherever they go! Outside of soccer, Anna continues to make a difference by working with older children, helping them complete their education. She’s truly making an impact on lives both on and off the field. 💬 Coach Anna says: “PRAA is a community of caring people who are committed to providing a safe place for kids to learn, grow, have fun, and share their love of the beautiful game!” We are so grateful to have the Kennington family as part of our PRSC community 💜⚽️

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Feature ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Georgia! Here’s the Gray Family — Henry, Lyla, and Jack — showing off their Porter Ridge pride on their very first stop at Buc-ee’s! 🦫⚽️ They were on their way down to Florida, where even Grandpa Gray got in on the action 💪☀️ ⚽️ Georgia Soccer Fact: Georgia is home to Atlanta United FC, one of Major League Soccer’s most successful expansion teams — they won the MLS Cup in just their second season (2018) and regularly draw some of the largest crowds in North America! 📸 Want to be featured next? Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog

WELCOME TO PORTER RIDGE SOCCER CLUB 💜⚽️ Please join us in giving a warm Porter Ridge Soccer welcome to Coach Brennan! Coach Brennan Brossman joins our club as our U11 Classic Girls Head Coach, bringing with him a strong playing background and a passion for developing players at every level. Coach Brennan will link up with our amazing returning Coach Heather to form the ultimate power team. A Penn State Club Soccer alumni, Brennan has spent time training goalkeepers across the Charlotte area and is dedicated to helping young athletes grow in confidence, skill, and love for the game. A big supporter of the local game, his favorite team is Charlotte FC — and he’s excited to continue building the soccer community right here at Porter Ridge. We’re thrilled to have Coach Brennan as part of our PRSC family and can’t wait to see the impact he’ll make on and off the field! 💜 Courage. Commitment. Community. #PRAASoccer #CourageCommitmentCommunity

⚽️ PRAA Soccer Summer Camp Series is HERE! ⚽️ Train with top-level coaching led by Technical Director Kerlon Souza and take your game to the next level this summer! 💪🔥 📅 Camp Dates: • Week 1: June 22–25 • Week 2: July 6–9 • Week 3: July 20–23 • Week 4: August 3–6 ⏰ Times: • U8–U12: 9AM–12PM • U13–U16: 5PM–8PM 📍 Location: Hemby Bridge Elementary 💲 Cost: $200 per camp 💸 Save $20 per camp when registering for multiple weeks! Spots are limited—don’t miss out! Register now: www.praasoccer.com 🔥 Want to train with Kerlon year-round? Tryouts for Fall 2026 are now OPEN for PRAA Soccer! 👉 https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0yMDMxLTE3ODA2NzE3NjJ8UnBwcnpzeVd1R1B1L1BuUGJlNFZZdnFnbTBTVy9adXNGWjZYWTdOZ2pyUT0=&program_id=94534 #PRAASoccer #SummerCamp #YouthSoccer #TrainWithTheBest #SoccerDevelopment".

Full focus Eyes on the prize @usyouthsoccerodp @ncysa_odp #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

More post season opportunities for a few of our @usyouthsoccerodp @ncysa_odp Players! Connor, Adair and Abby (not pictured) are spending the weekend down in Georgia putting in the work at the next ODP event 💪💜🖤 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

Reposted from @nc_youthsoccer 🌍⚽ The World Cup is HERE and as the USMNT gets ready to take the field tonight, we want to help get your whole family in on the action! 🇺🇸 We’ve put together a FREE World Cup Bingo card just for you. Print one for every person in the house, sit back, and enjoy the beautiful game together. Watch for moments on screen, get up and try the at-home soccer challenges, and just have fun with it. How to play: ✅ Print one card per family member (link in bio / story) ✅ Watch the match together ✅ Mark off squares as they happen — no pressure, just enjoy the ride! Snap a photo of your completed card and tag or DM us! You’ll be entered for a chance to win prizes and we’d love to reshare your family moments all tournament long. 📸 Tag: #NCYSA #WorldCup2026 #SoccerFamily Stay tuned — we’ll be dropping a new, more challenging card every Friday as the tournament heats up. Can your family keep up? 🔥

PRAA Family Spotlight 🔦 Meet the Delangie Family 💜⚽️ The Delangies have been part of the Porter Ridge Soccer community since 2019, and their impact can be seen across multiple age groups and programs. 🟣 Owen currently plays in U13 🟣 Avery plays in U11 Classic 🟣 Heather coaches U11 Classic and also plays on the Adult Porter Ridge Soccer Team 🟣 The youngest Delangie's Eloise and Isla have also participated in Rec Soccer within the program From the sidelines to the field, the Delangies are involved at every level of the game and continue to be an important part of the Porter Ridge Soccer Club community! Off the field, Heather and Nick both serve as professors at @wingateuniv , balancing careers in education with their deep involvement in youth sports. We’re grateful to have the Delangie family as part of our soccer community and appreciate everything they bring to the club—on and off the field. 💜🖤 #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚓ Across The Seven Seas Feature ⚓🌍 📬 Greetings from Wyoming! Jack from our U14 Pirate Crew is taking in the incredible views at Grand Teton National Park 🏔️—repping PRAA Soccer all the way out west! ⚽ Did You Know? Wyoming native Domenic Mediate was born in Sheridan and went on to play professionally in MLS for clubs like D.C. United and Columbus Crew! 📸 Want to be featured next? Submit your vacation photo here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #AcrossTheSevenSeas #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity

⚽ Summer Training is Underway! Coach Julian’s private summer sessions are off to a fantastic start! The energy, focus, and hard work on display have been incredible as players sharpen their skills in a fun and challenging environment. Join Coach Julian this summer for drop-in evening sessions focused on: ✅ First Touch ✅ Passing & Receiving ✅ Playing with Purpose ✅ Confidence on the Ball 💰 Just $15 per session Spots are limited, so reserve yours today: https://form.jotform.com/261195417633055 #PRAASoccer ##Couragecommitmentcommunity

🌍⚽ Across the Seven Seas: Kentucky Edition 🇺🇸 Good catch. Here's a clean version ready to post: This summer, our Porter Ridge players are taking the club global! Next stop on our journey is Kentucky, where Everett Trask (U14 Riptide) checked in from Mammoth Cave National Park. From local adventures to destinations across the globe, our players are representing Porter Ridge wherever they go. 📍 Kentucky, USA 💜🖤 Reminder: We're still collecting photos for our Across the Seven Seas summer series! If your player is traveling this summer, submit your photos here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCuTB6kZlL6apWo3Vplv2qrQdMuQJUW28BkVER-O8Y9EXwQ/viewform?usp=dialog #AcrossTheSevenSeas #PRAASoccer #Couragecommitmentcommunity

Reposted from @nc_youthsoccer The World Cup inspires millions. Today’s NCYSA players could be tomorrow’s stars. ⭐⚽

Placing an Anchor Down ⚓️ Team Name Reveal Next Week #raisetheflag🏴‍☠️ #PRAASoccer #couragecommitmentcommunity