MSHSL has seeded the Lakers 3rd in the 5AA Section Tournament.
Our first matchup is against SOUTH on Thursday, 10/9 at 5PM at HOME
Calling all LAKER FANS to come out show the Tigers WHO RUNS THE SWAMP!!!!
SUPER. SOCCER. SATURDAY.
Super Soccer Saturday is an all day celebration of SW girls and boys high school soccer on September 20, 2025. It’s the biggest soccer event of the season! Not only will it be a day of GREAT soccer but there will also be concessions, spirit wear, a raffle, silent auction and MORE!! Whether you are a soccer fan or just a fan of food and fun, this is your event! Let's show our Laker pride and fill the stands with purple to support our teams!!
This is an all-day event for one entry fee - what a deal!
Bring your family and friends to SW Stadium to enjoy action packed laker games all day, silent auction, raffle, concessions, and a Taco Tent generously catered by Nico’s Tacos!
Head to our SSS page for more details and to pre-purchase tickets!
Laker Fams - We are still looking for parent/friend/family volunteers for that day - click HERE to see where you can help!
We NEED you.....to make the 2025 season happen!
Dear Soccer Families,
Southwest Soccer relies on volunteers to make the season and the program a success. There are lots of ways to get involved – and lots of Sign-Up Genius sign-up forms!
Sign up to volunteer this season. Multiple opportunities available!
Sign up to be a ball chaser at Varsity games! Ball chasers receive a $5 for concessions at the half. Great for youth soccer players.
We can’t do this without all of you!!!
2025 VARSITY CAPTAINS
MEET YOUR 2025 LAKERS VARSITY CAPTAINS!!!!!
Name: Nolan Crane
Grade: Senior (Fall ‘25)
Position: Forward/Midfield
What are you most looking forward to this upcoming Soccer season?
Beating Washburn!
What are your goals for this season?
Making it to State and winning our conference.
What is your favorite Southwest Soccer memory?
The locker room celebration after our first section win my freshman year.
What is your favorite soccer team?
Tottenham Hotspurs
Name: Francesco Guarin
Grade: Senior (Fall ‘25)
Position: Midfield
What are you most looking forward to this upcoming Soccer season?
I am looking forward to playing home games as a senior.
What are you goals for this season?
My goals for the season are to start off strong, and come into the season with a few wins.
What is your favorite Southwest Soccer memory?
My first varsity game was definitely my favorite memory, it was a night game at home for super soccer Saturday and it was raining.
What is your favorite soccer team?
My favorite team is probably Barcelona, it is amazing to see them back to the level they were at before.
Name: Ben Bryan
Grade: 11th/Junier (Fall ‘25)
Positions: Midfield/Forward
What are you most looking forward to this upcoming Soccer season?
A full house at The Swamp under the lights.
What are your goals for this season?
Helping lead this new team to a Section final.
What is your favorite Southwest Soccer memory?
My favorite memory was scoring the winning goal against Hopkins after being 3-0 down.
What is your favorite soccer team?
Southampton. Come on you Saints!
TRYOUTS 2025
***FORMS/PHYSICALS CHECK – complete with Athletic Office BEFORE TRYOUTS***
Make sure you are registered and paid - click here for instructions
TIMES ARE START TIMES. EARLY IS ON TIME. ON TIME IS LATE.
***** Starting Monday, August 11th at 7 PM, all player postings and pool groups will be updated nightly on the website during the tryout week.
Players should bring the following items to every day of try outs:
Cleats
Flats/Running Shoes
Shin Guards
Water
Soccer Ball (optional)
Players will be assessed on the following throughout try outs week:
Fitness (50yd dash, 1mile run)
Agility
1 v 1 (offense and defense)
4 v 4 (play in small sided games)
Full Field Play
Players will be scored on technical ability, physical ability and effort/mindset.
2025 TRYOUT SCHEDULE
August 11th (Monday)
*all players together on Monday -
Pool Try Outs Start Tuesday
8:00am - All Player Check In (Lynnhurst Park)
8:30-10:30am - Try Outs - Small Sided - Full Program
Break/Move to SW Stadium
11:30am-1:00pm - Fitness and Skills Assessment (Southwest Stadium)
*Tuesday Try Out Pool Lists will be posted by 7pm on Monday
August 12th (Tuesday)
Pool B - 8:30-11:00am - at Lynnhurst Park
Goalie Try Out - 9:00-10:30am - at Southwest Stadium
Pool A - 10:30am-1:00pm - at Soutwest Stadium
*Wednesday Try Out Pool Lists will be posted by 7pm on Tuesday
August 13th (Wednesday)
Pool B - 8:30-11:00am - at Lynnhurst Park
Goalie Try Out - 9:00-10:30am - at Southwest Stadium
Pool A - 8:00am - Lake Harriet South Beach - Lake Run
10:30am-1:00pm - Southwest Stadium - Try Outs
*Thursday Try Out Pool Lists will be posted by 7pm on Wednesday, Goalies will be included in Pool lists for Thursday/Friday
August 14th (Thursday)
Pool B - 8:30-10:30am - at Southwest Stadium
Pool A - 10:30am-1:00pm - at Southwest Stadium
*Friday Try Out Pool Lists will be posted by 7pm on Thursday, Goalies will be included in pool lists for Thursday/Friday
August 15th (Friday)
Pool B - 8:30-10:30am - at Southwest Stadium
Pool A - 10:30am-1:00pm - at Southwest Stadium
*Saturday Blaine Scrimmage Player List posted by 7pm on Friday