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What's in a name? Gore FC was originally founded to continue the memory of our dear friend, Christopher Scott Gore, fostering his love for the game of soccer and bringing people together. What started as a Summer Men’s League has grown and evolved over the past 14 years. The time has come to open opportunities to our youth community. We strive to foster a fun, positive environment where not only technical development is important, but building character, friendship, and a soccer family, are at the heart of our club.

Learn More Age Group Formation (2026-27 Season) Following extensive review and discussion, US Youth Soccer, AYSO, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31 ... Learn More Camps & Clinics We encourage all players to continue their training in the offseason. Local summer camps are a great opportunity to meet new players and friends! Explore Small Group Training Looking to take your game to the next level? Check out our Small Group Training and 1-1 opportunities. Explore Lion Cubs Our Lion Cubs program is designed for our youngest players ages 4-8. Our coaches focus on development of basic soccer skills through group play and games. Explore SUBSCRIBE Sign up with your email address to receive our newsletter, offers, and updates. Email* Submit Thank You To Our Sponsors

< Back Conner Grabfelder Coach & Trainer Conner Grabfelder brings a strong background in both coaching and competitive play to the Gore FC staff. His experience spans youth development, high-level high school competition, and national 3v3 success—making him a well-rounded and impactful coach for players at all levels. Coaching Experience: Assistant Coach, Whitehall High School Boys Soccer (2022–Present) Youth Soccer Trainer (Club & 3v3) Playing Background: Club: Lehigh Valley United (2015–2021) U.S. Development Academy – Lehigh Valley United Consecutive State Semi-Finalist High School: Northampton Area Senior High School Four-Year Varsity Starter Team Captain 3v3 Soccer Achievements: 7x National Qualifier Champion Ranked #1 Nationally Runner-Up at 3v3 World Championships (ESPN/Disney) Olympic Development Program: ODP Team Member Conner’s proven leadership as a captain, combined with his competitive edge and coaching dedication, makes him a valuable mentor and trainer within the Gore FC community.

CLUB PROGRAMS Welcome to Gore FC, where a world of soccer opportunities awaits! At Gore FC, we pride ourselves on providing a diverse range of services tailored to meet the needs of players at every skill level. Whether you're a newcomer to the soccer scene or an aspiring athlete aiming to elevate your game, we have the offerings to support your journey. Premier Teams GORE FC will offer Summer & Winter Tournament teams. Teams will have weekly training and compete in 1-2 tournaments. Learn More Lion Cubs Program Discover the Lion Cubs Soccer Training Program, a dynamic and engaging initiative tailored for 4 to 8-year-olds. Our expertly crafted curriculum focuses on developing essential soccer skills, fostering teamwork, and nurturing a love for the beautiful game. Learn More Small Group & 1-1 Training Gore FC offers small group and 1-1 training for youth players looking to take their skill to the next level. Get in contact to schedule a session. Email : Info@lvgorefc.org Learn More Adult Teams At the root of our club, Gore FC began as an adult team and continues to run teams today in local Lehigh Valley Summer leagues. Interested in joining? Contact us! Learn More Let us help guide your soccer journey Train Fearlessly with GORE FC

SUMMER CAMP St Luke's Summer Soccer Camp June 16 - August 6, 2026 St Luke's SportsPlex 4636 Crackersport Road Allentown, PA 18104 9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Lead by Coach & Educator, Sean Nolan, D License Sean grew up locally playing soccer and attended Penn State University, Altoona where he continued his soccer career. He has been coaching soccer in the Lehigh Valley for the past 15 years developing players from 4-18 years old. He is currently the head coach of the U11 Boys travel team for Gore FC. Sean also runs the Gore FC Lions and Cubs program for players ranging from 4 to 8 years old. He has been teaching elementary school at the East Penn School District for 16 years. Boys and Girls Ages 5 - 13 grouped by Age and Skill level. (5-6, 7-9, 10-13) Rotating sessions focusing on: Speed & Agility Foot Skills Goalkeeper Training Finishing Attacking & Defending Tournament Style Games & Competition Soccer IQ & Vision Positional Play & Passing Technical Skills Register For Summer Soccer Camp Questions? Email DOC@lvgorefc.org Download

< Back Brayden Dang Trainer Brayden Dang has been playing soccer in the Lehigh Valley for his whole life, starting with LMYA and moving to Lehigh Valley United where he plays today. He has played in some of the most competitive leagues in the country, including the Development Academy and currently the ECNL. As for high school, Brayden has started on varsity since his sophomore year. Since then, he has earned the title of captain and other accolades such as 1st Team All EPC for the 2023-2024 season. As he moves into his senior year at Emmaus, Brayden looks to play soccer in college and study Quantitative Economics or Business Analytics. Brayden first coached at Emmaus’s United Soccer School, where he was a head coach for the 8-11 group. Since then, he had a brief stint helping Sean Nolan coach his Western Lehigh Micro/Futures team at the U9 and U10 age groups. Despite his limited experience, Brayden loves to share his passion for soccer with younger generations, and hopes to inspire young players to find their love for the sport too.

SMALL GROUP AND 1-1 TRAINING Our small group training program is designed to allow for focused technical skill development. Our trainer to player ratio is a max of 1 to 10 to ensure individual focus and feedback to improve technical ability. Program is grouped by age and will consist of 5 trainings each seasonal session. This is a coed supplemental training. If you already have a group of players (5 or more) who wants to train together, please reach out to us directly for special pricing! Info@LVGoreFC.org Group: Birth year 2013-2015 Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30. $75 total for 5 sessions Our 1-1 private training program is offered to our individual youth athletes looking to take their skills to the next level by working with our qualified trainers who will develop and design a private training program around the individual player. Private sessions are on request basis. Please reach out to us for more information and to request a private session with one of our trainers. Info@LVGoreFC.org

GORE FC U13 BOYS TRYOUTS Gore FC is excited to announce U13 tryouts for the upcoming season! We are looking for dedicated, competitive players who are eager to develop their skills in a positive, high-level training environment. Our program focuses on player growth, teamwork, and a passion for the game. We welcome you to attend and show your ability. Tryout Registration All players must register in advance to attend tryouts. 👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuLcYViD_wOWZ2F1kv8fnLsk-86op85YHjNvg6rnyl-l36uQ/viewform?pli=1 Please Note: Players should register for their tryout session based on the new birth year age group formation. Players may be considered for playing up based on ability, evaluation, and roster needs. Additional Information If you cannot attend one of the scheduled sessions, please reach out for additional evaluation opportunities to DOC@lvgorefc.org Players should arrive prepared with proper gear and water. Additional questions? Please reach out to Info@lvgorefc.org for more information.

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