About us
Who We Are
Our Mission is to be an organization that represents our community, using soccer as an inclusive force for good to educate, include, break down barriers, and come together to strengthen the Lansing area. We believe in bringing people together from all walks of life, listening to each other’s ideas, and working collectively.
Our Vision is that by being rooted in community, and by growing sustainably, we can build an organization for the long haul, creating opportunities for youth in our community off the field, and providing local players and coaches a platform to elevate their skills and get noticed on the field.
We compete in the Midwest Premier League, a group of like-minded clubs focused on sustainability, promoting high-level competition, and participating in regional and national cup competitions.
FOR LANSING, BY LANSING
We are a 501c3 non-profit built and run by supporters. We’re led by a volunteer board and our goal is to use this soccer club to support soccer at all levels in the Lansing community.
JOIN US FOR A GAME
We will be playing our home games at Eastern Stadium at 400 N Pennsylvania Ave in Lansing.
BUILD THIS WITH US
As a non-profit, we depend on member support to achieve our goals. Our members also set the direction of this club. Our board is member-elected, and members get the final say in major club decisions. Check out our membership page to learn more and become a member.
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
Eric Walcott – President
Eric is our board president and lives in Lansing with his wife Kristen and two boys, Jackson and Eli. In his day job Eric works for Michigan State University Extension leading educational programs for local government staff and elected officials across the state.
Eric has been involved in Lansing soccer for almost a decade and was one of the founding members of the supporters’ group for Lansing United. Eric is also an avid supporter of the Portland Timbers, Arsenal, and AFC Wimbledon
Josh Pugh – Vice President
Josh is a public affairs and communications professional who works across the state for Truscott Rossman, a full-service strategic communications and storytelling agency, and lives in Lansing in a 105-year-old home with his wife and two cats. Josh serves as our treasurer and is responsible for Lansing Common’s vibes.
Josh plays defense on several leagues with Greater Lansing Open Soccer, he’s volunteered doing communications and development for the Lansing JazzFest and Michigan BluesFest for the last decade, and is a member and supporter of several soccer clubs across the world, including Edgewater Castle FC, Indy Eleven, Minnesota Aurora FC, and the Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Steve Beckman – Secretary
Steve is the board secretary and chair of the Gameday Operations committee. He has lived in the Lansing area for over 20 years and works for Michigan State University in Information Technology.
Steve spends his time at Lansing Common home games volunteering as the Gameday Operations Manager. He enjoys traveling to away games where he can join the supporters’ group in the stands and make his voice heard. He is also a big fan of MSU athletics, Tottenham Hotspur, and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Renee Smith – Treasurer
Renee is our treasurer and lives in East Lansing with her husband Jonathan, two kids – Eli and Ruby, and their dog, Storm. In 2020, Renee returned to her hometown of East Lansing after nearly 20 years in Washington, DC where she worked for a variety of nonprofits. Renee is a Partner at Onward! Consulting where she assists nonprofits with fundraising, strategic planning, and board development.
Renee is new to the soccer scene but not to nonprofit boards.
Erika Weadock
Erika serves as a board member and chair of the Community Engagement Committee. She lives in East Lansing with a couple of cats and works for Deloitte on their consulting practice talent team.
Erika may be newer to the Lansing soccer scene, but she is an avid supporter of the growth of women’s soccer, the USWNT, AFC Richmond & Ted Lasso, and all Michigan State athletics.
Scott Oberlander
Scott has lived in the Lansing area for over a decade. He works for Render Studios, a video production company based in Old Town. For the club, Scott is kind of the do-it-all media and tech guy. He built the website, runs the live streams, produces The Robin Needed a Podcast, and so much more.
In his free time, Scott enjoys exploring all Michigan has to offer, whether that’s hiking a trail, kayaking, or checking out a new brewery. Scott is also a supporter of Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool.
Allen Clarkson
Allen has been in Michigan for just over 12 years and has actively participated from the sidelines for Lansing United, Lansing Common, East Lansing Soccer Club, Michigan Jaguars, and is an investor in Soccer Kickers. He and his older children have participated in Greater Lansing Outdoor Soccer (GLOS) and they lay out the best tailgates in rec soccer. Allen’s professional background is in information security, government affairs, and higher education. He brings his strong belief that Lansing is Now to his engagement with LCFC. Allen and his wife, Lee, are raising four kids in East Lansing with a love of Columbus Crew and passionate debates over Arsenal vs Tottenham vs Liverpool vs Manchester United, FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich vs Dortmund