MSI is a community-led youth soccer nonprofit in Montgomery County, MD. Our mission is to positively impact the development of youth in our community by providing accessible soccer to players of all ages and abilities.
- Founded
- 1971
- Players
- 15,000
- Ages
- players of all ages and abilities
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 23
Where on the ladder
Level 4 to Level 6
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club also played in USYS NL. That league ended in July 2026 and merged into National 1, so it does not count above. The club’s site also lists US Club Soccer. We have not confirmed that from the body’s own member list, so we do not call the club sanctioned. It also lists United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), United Women's Soccer (UWS). We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
MINI-Greens
Pre-K, Ages 3-5
The Mini Greens program introduces young players to soccer in a fun, supportive, and age-appropriate environment. Each session focuses on dribbling and ball control, balance, coordination, listening, and playing with teammates.
feeds into Kindergarten soccer program
MINI-Greens Academy
Age 5
MINI-Greens + is designed for 5-year-old players preparing to enter the Kindergarten soccer program. It adds more structured activities, small-sided play, teamwork concepts, ball touches, and decision-making.
feeds into Kindergarten soccer program
Kindergarten Kickstart
5–6 year olds
Kindergarten Kickstart is a fun, low-pressure introduction to soccer built around more touches, more goals, and more smiles. Players can choose weekend Gamedays, weekday Training sessions, or both.
feeds into Recreation
Recreation
first grade through high school
The MSI Recreation program is the foundation of the youth players’ soccer journey. It provides a safe, fun, and supportive environment, welcomes all skill and experience levels, requires no tryouts, and guarantees at least half-game playing time.
Classic League
U9–U19
The MSI Classic League bridges the gap between Recreation and Travel in a competitive environment played on fields within Montgomery County. Each Classic team is autonomous and manages its own player selection, team management, budget, and payment.
feeds into Travel
Travel
U8 through U19
The MSI travel program is for the most dedicated and skilled players and offers professional coaching and competition at an appropriate age level. It supports players’ soccer careers beyond Recreation and Classic, including in college and pro-levels.
US Club · MSYSA feeds into college and pro-levels
Summer Camp
K through 8th grade
MSI offers full-day and half-day Soccer Day Camps with age-appropriate levels of play, skill development, games, and purposeful soccer sessions. Camps are hosted at Julius West Middle School.
High School Prep
players entering 8th grade and older
This summer training program prepares motivated players for high school tryouts through technical refinement, decision-making, fitness, game understanding, and competitive small-sided games.
feeds into high school-level training and competition
Duel Masters Clinic
Grades 1–7
This beginner-friendly, five-week clinic focuses on ball mastery and 1v1 skills. Players work on technique, creativity, confidence, ball control, passing, receiving, shooting, and finishing.
Summer Developmental League
Grades 1 to 7 · 7v7
This five-week summer league helps players build skills through real games, age-appropriate competition, and touches each week. Grades 1–4 play small-sided 5v5 games, while grades 5–7 use a 7v7 format.
High School Summer League
high school players · 8v8
The High School Summer League provides high school players with a consistent, competitive environment without overloading their schedule. It is open to both boys and girls teams.
Spring Break Camp
Kindergarten–8th grade
This full-day camp combines skill-building, small-sided games, and friendly competitions. Players are grouped by age and level and coached by experienced, kid-first instructors.
Goalkeeping Clinics
1st-2nd Grade; 3rd-5th Grade; 6th-8th Grade; 9th-12th Grade
The MSI Goalkeeping Program develops goalkeepers of all ages and levels, covering footwork, positioning, area control, reaction saves, and every aspect of the position.
MSI Winter League
The Winter League offers an opportunity to play outdoors with teammates over the winter. Teams play seven games, with an eighth game added if the season ends in January.
Drop-In and Play League
This indoor winter league gives players the opportunity to play soccer with their friends. Players can stay active, grow, and compete during January and February.
Winter Recreation Sessions
1st and 2nd graders
Winter Recreation sessions focus on dribbling, ball control, and confident decision-making through fun, skills-based games and small-sided play.
Winter Kindergarten Sessions
kindergarten players
Kindergarten Kickstart blends energetic, skill-building training with joyful, age-appropriate play. Players can join Saturday training sessions and/or Sunday gameday sessions.
feeds into Kindergarten Kickstart
Winter Clinic Sessions
The Winter Technical Development Clinics are structured for players at various skill levels, from beginners to advanced players refining their techniques. Sessions are held on Fridays at Albert Einstein High School.
Recess with MSI
Kindergarten-8th grade
The MSI Recess Program brings professional coaches to schools once a week during recess for engaging and inclusive soccer sessions. It promotes well-being, teamwork, school spirit, confidence, communication skills, and a love for the game.
feeds into Recess Weekend Games
Recess Weekend Games
Kindergarten; 1st & 2nd Grade; 2nd & 3rd Grade; 3rd & 4th Grade; 4th & 5th Grade
These optional, relaxed pickup-style soccer sessions are designed for players participating in the MSI Recess Soccer Program. Players are placed into small teams for fun small-sided games with other recess players.
MLS GO After School Program
This six-week after-school soccer adventure combines training, games, skill development, an official MLS GO/MSI uniform, and a free D.C. United ticket. Scholarships are available for families in the MCPS Free & Reduced Meals Program.
MLS GO
MSI Men's First Team
The MSI Men’s First Team competes in the UPSL and US Open Cup. The semi-professional program provides a high-level pathway for players transitioning from youth soccer and pursuing collegiate, professional, or international opportunities.
UPSL feeds into professional or international pathways
MSI Women's First Team
The MSI Women’s First Team competes in the United Women's Soccer league. The team uses MSI’s club-wide periodization plan, curriculum, and training methodology developed by the full-time technical staff.
UWS
Coaching
Who coaches here
30 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Lance Van Winter
Director of Coaching and Business Operations
AJ Bownas
Director of Soccer Operations
Nassim Abbouchi
MSI First Team Head Coach & Program Director
MSI First Team
Justin Barnes
Head Coach
U8 Boys Gold; U9 Boys Silver
Andrew Rullow
Head Coach
U8 Boys Silver; U14 Boys Gold
Mounir Abouraya
Head Coach
U9 Boys Gold; U11 Boys Gold; U12 Boys Gold
Nassim Abbouchi
Head Coach
U9 Boys Green; U10 Boys Gold; U12 Boys Gold
Kyle Neely
Head Coach
U10 Boys Silver; U12 Boys Silver
Where they play
17 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Julius West Middle School
Grass
Albert Einstein High School
Eastern Regional Park
Walt Whitman High School
Robert Frost Middle School
Capitol View-Homewood Local Park
Blueberry Hill Local Park
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Silver Creek Middle School
Laytonia Recreational Park
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
3% for credit card transaction fees.
Get in touch
How to reach MSI
7650 Standish Place, Suite 108, Rockville, Maryland 20855, United States
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