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Sporting City MLS Next Academy Division

NOAH
LACH

Midfielder / Forward
Class of 2028Sophomore
3.5 GPAAcademic Standing
5'3" · 105 lbsHeight · Weight
Kansas City, MOHometown
Noah is a two-way midfielder with a forward's instinct — comfortable carrying the ball into dangerous areas, pressing high, and finishing. Developed through three years with Unified Legacy Premiere before earning a spot with Sporting City Soccer's MLS Next Academy Division under former KC Comets pro John Sosa. He brings the discipline of a 3.5 student, Missouri A+ Program completion, and the ambition of someone who wants to play at the next level while building a career in the field of Sports Medicine.
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2028
Grad Year
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3.5
GPA
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MF/FW
Position
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5'3"
Height
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105
Weight (lbs)
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MLS Next
Academy Level
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#16
Jersey
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KC, MO
Hometown

Career Path

Soccer Journey

2025 — Present
Sporting City Soccer — MLS Next AD
Competing in the MLS Next Academy Division (2010 group) with Sporting City Soccer — Heartland Division — one of the top development academies in the Midwest, affiliated with Sporting Kansas City. Jersey #16.
Coach John Sosa U16/U17 Head Coach, Sporting City Soccer MLS Next AD · USSF B License
Former KC Comets MASL pro (12 seasons, 2011–2024) · 2014 MISL Champion · U.S. Futsal National Team (2013 Four Nations Cup) · Former Head Coach Benedictine College (2018–2026) · UMKC Summit League MVP 2010
MLS Next Heartland Division 2010 Group Jersey #16 @sportingcitysoccer
May 23–31, 2026 — Upcoming
MLS Next Cup — Salt Lake City, UT
Competing with Sporting City Soccer 2010 (MLS Next Academy Division) at the MLS Next Cup national championship in Salt Lake City — the culminating event of the MLS Next season. Team earned the spot as finalists at the Kansas Regional Tournament. U16 bracket: 32 teams, single elimination. Group and championship finals played at America First Field (Real Salt Lake's stadium). Hundreds of college coaches attend; eliminated teams compete in a dedicated Showcase bracket for college evaluation. Select matches streamed free on MLS YouTube.
MLS Next Cup Kansas Regional Finalist U16 · 32 Teams Sporting City 2010 Regional Athletic Complex · Salt Lake City, UT May 23–31, 2026
2024 — Present
Park Hill South Soccer
Starting midfielder on the JV squad at Park Hill South High School. Jersey #21 in Missouri's Suburban Conference.
Incoming HC Chris Lawson Incoming 2026-27 Head Coach · Teacher & HC at Rockhurst HS · Park University Alum
JV Coach Matt Semkin Former Park University soccer player · All-District Park Hill South alum
JV Starter Jersey #21 Suburban Conference Kansas City, MO
2022 — 2025
Unified Legacy FC 2010 Premiere Wizards
Three years as a midfielder with Unified Legacy FC's 2010 Premiere Wizards — competing in USYS Midwest Conference (MWC), State Cup, and elite regional tournaments across the Midwest. A competitive club environment that built the technical and tactical foundation that led to MLS Next Academy selection.
Coach Hamid "Honka" Zlitni Head Coach, Park University Women's Soccer
Premiere Level USYS MWC State Cup 2010 Group Midfielder Kansas City, MO
2022 — 2023
KC Fusion Soccer Club — ECNL-RL
Competed in the ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL) Heartland South Division with KC Fusion — a nationally recognized club developing elite youth talent in the KC metro.
Head Coach Jimmy J. Perez Park University Alum · Former KC Kings (Indoor Pro) · Coerver Certified · JCCC Record Holder
Asst. Coach Carlos Olivas KC Fusion Staff Coach · USSF Licensed
ECNL-RL Heartland South 2010 Group Kansas City, MO
Development & Exposure
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Atletas Performance Center
Advanced technical and tactical development program under professional coaching staff.
atletasperformancecenter.com ↗
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Elite Serie A Camp
Selected for regional camp — competing against top talent under @mtrapcoach and Atletas Performance Center staff.
@eliteseriea · @mtrapcoach
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VAST Training — 2020–2022
Two years of elite individual skills training focused on speed, agility, and technical development during foundational youth years.
VAST Training · 2020–2022

Game Film

Highlight Reels

🎬 YouTube

MLS Next Academy Division — Best Plays

Sporting City 2010 — Elite competition highlights

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Match highlights — Sporting City
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Full match — Sporting City
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Match analysis — Sporting City
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📷 Instagram Highlights

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MLS Next AD Kansas Regional
Knuckleball score from long range
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MLS Next 2 · 4–1 W
Surgical finish into the far corner 🤑
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MLS Next Fest · 3–3
Sporting City vs Ginga FC — level on the big stage
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HS Soccer · 1–0 W
Park Hill South vs LHS Jays — shutout win
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Season Opener · 2–0 W
The assist to break the stalemate 💪 vs Staley
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Off the Pitch

Academics & Goals

3.5
/ 4.0
Cumulative GPA

Strong Academics.
Three Paths Forward.

Noah maintains a 3.5 GPA while competing at the MLS Next Academy level — a balance that reflects both discipline and drive. He's looking for programs that can challenge him on the field and set him up for a career in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, or Sports Medicine.

  • → Completed Missouri's A+ Scholarship Program — qualifying for state-funded tuition assistance at eligible Missouri colleges
  • → Seeking programs with strong Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, or Sports Medicine programs paired with competitive college soccer
  • → Interested in the science of athletic performance — injury prevention, recovery, and biomechanics
  • → Long-term goal: career as a Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, or Sports Medicine specialist working with athletes at the professional or collegiate level
  • → Targeting NAIA, NCAA Division I, and NCAA Division II programs where soccer and academics both receive serious investment — athletic scholarships available at all three levels
Activities & Leadership
Student Council Class Executive Asian Student Union Varsity Esports Missouri A+ Program ⚑ USSF Certified Referee · 4 yrs (since age 12) 🐾 KC Pet Project — Volunteer 🏥 North Kansas City Hospital — Volunteer 🥣 Shelter KC — Community Service

Recruiting Targets

Target Regions

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KC / Missouri
Missouri & Kansas
Rockhurst University
D2 GLVC · Kansas City, MO
Direct DPT pipeline on campus · 10+ NCAA tourney appearances
MidAmerica Nazarene
NAIA Heart of America · Olathe, KS
2023 NAIA National Champions · Kinesiology/DPT track
University of Saint Mary
NAIA KCAC · Leavenworth, KS
B.S. Exercise Science · On-campus DPT early admission pathway
Park University
NAIA Heart of America · Parkville, MO
B.S. Sport & Exercise Science · Exercise Physiology concentration · Hamid Zlitni on staff
Southwest Baptist University
D2 MIAA · Bolivar, MO
B.S. Kinesiology · Pre-PT track · 30 min north of Springfield · MIAA D2 conference
Evangel University
NAIA Heart of America · Springfield, MO
B.S. Exercise Science · NAIA athletic scholarships · Springfield, MO
Lindenwood University ⭐
D1 OVC · St. Charles, MO
B.S. Exercise Science · 3+2 M.S. Athletic Training · 2024-25 OVC Champions · First D1 NCAA Tournament · Active recruit invite
NAIA NCAA D2 NCAA D1

Home region — strong local ties & family support

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Tampa Bay
Florida
University of Tampa
D2 Sunshine State · Tampa, FL
3× D2 National Champions · Allied Health / Exercise Physiology
Florida Southern College
D2 Sunshine State · Lakeland, FL
On-campus DPT program · Exercise Science
Southeastern University
NAIA Sun Conference · Lakeland, FL
B.S. Kinesiology · Pre-PT concentration · Clinical observation hours · NAIA Tourney regular
Saint Leo University
D2 Sunshine State · Saint Leo, FL
B.S. Exercise Science · Pre-PT track · 35 min north of Tampa · NCAA D2 tournament appearances
Eckerd College
D2 Sunshine State · St. Petersburg, FL
B.S. Human Movement Science · Pre-PT pathway · Academically rigorous · Tampa Bay waterfront
Lynn University
D2 Sunshine State · Boca Raton, FL
B.S. Exercise Science · Pre-PT advising · NCAA D2 tournament history · South Florida
Warner University
NAIA Sun Conference · Lake Wales, FL
B.S. Exercise Science · 1 hr east of Tampa · NAIA Sun Conference · Athletic scholarship available
NAIA NCAA D2 NCAA D1

Year-round training climate & top-tier PT programs

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San Jose / San Diego
California
Point Loma Nazarene
D2 PacWest · San Diego, CA
2023 PacWest Champs · NCAA Sweet 16 · Kinesiology/Pre-PT
Cal State San Marcos
D2 CCAA · San Marcos, CA
Kinesiology · CCAA: most competitive D2 conference in West
Cal State East Bay
D2 CCAA · Hayward, CA
Kinesiology (Therapeutic Studies) · Bay Area exposure
San Diego Christian College
NAIA GSAC · Santee, CA
Kinesiology · High-exposure Southern California market
NAIA NCAA D2 NCAA D1

Elite soccer culture & top-tier health science programs

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Coaches & Programs — Let's Connect

Noah is a sophomore (Class of 2028) actively exploring college soccer programs at the NCAA D1, D2, and NAIA level. Available for campus visits, ID camps, and official visits.

Direct Contact

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Email Noah
noahlach@gmail.com
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Primary Coach Contact
Rob Zahl — Sporting City MLS Next Director
Rob.Zahl@sportingkc.com

Recruiting Profiles & Film

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SportsRecruits Profile
Full recruiting profile & stats
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Taka.io Game Film
Full match film & upcoming schedule
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@noahlach16 on Instagram
Highlights & updates
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Sophomore · Class of 2028 · Available for Visits

Coach Network

References

College coaches are encouraged to reach out directly to any of Noah's coaches for a reference or recruiting conversation.

Sporting City Soccer — MLS Next AD
Rob Zahl
Director of Coaching, MLS Next · USSF A License
Primary contact for recruiting inquiries · Oversees MLS Next Academy Division programming
✉ Rob.Zahl@sportingkc.com
Sporting City Soccer — MLS Next AD
John Sosa
Head Coach U16/U17 · USSF B License
Former KC Comets MASL Pro · Noah's current MLS Next Academy Division head coach
Sporting City Soccer
Unified Legacy FC — Premiere Wizards
Hamid "Honka" Zlitni
Former Head Coach · Now Park University Women's HC
3 years coaching Noah at Unified Legacy · Direct Park University staff connection
Park University Athletics
Park Hill South HS — Former Varsity HC
Chris Farmer
Head Coach 2016–2026 · Retired
2023 Missouri Class 4 Public School Coach of the Year · 2023 State Runner-Up · Multiple conference & district championships · 20+ years Missouri HS soccer
Park Hill South Athletics
Park Hill South HS — JV
Matt Semkin
JV Head Coach
Former Park University Soccer Player · All-District PHSS Alum · MCC-Maple Woods coaching background
Park Hill South Athletics
Park Hill South HS — Incoming Varsity HC
Chris Lawson
Incoming Head Coach 2026-27
Teacher & Head Soccer Coach at Rockhurst High School · Park University Alum (1987–1991) · Kansas City, MO
Park Hill South Athletics
KC Fusion Soccer Club — ECNL-RL
Jimmy J. Perez
Head Coach · Coerver Certified
Park University Alum · Former KC Kings Pro Indoor · JCCC Record Holder
✉ jimmy.perez@kcfusion.com
Park University Alum — Men's Soccer
Chuks Oliseh
Former Player · Park University Men's Soccer
Park University Men's Soccer Alum · Kansas City, MO
✉ chuksoliseh@yahoo.com
KC Fusion Soccer Club — ECNL-RL
Carlos Olivas
Assistant Coach · USSF Licensed
KC Fusion long-term competitive staff · 2012 & 2013 Boys teams
✉ carlos.olivas@kcfusion.com