UNIFUT

Lexington UniFut Soccer Club – Building Champions On and Off the Field

Lexington UniFut Soccer Club is a non-profit providing athletic, recreational, and competitive soccer opportunities for youth ages U4–U19 in the Lexington, Nebraska area. What began with 30 players has grown to over 385 kids positively impacted each year.

Lexington’s soccer presence has been growing among children and adults over many years, and to many, Lexington is considered a “soccer town.” Our high school soccer teams have had more than a dozen trips to the state tournament, largely due to the establishment and growth of the UniFut Club over the years, and its high-level coaching, competitive programs, and successful player development. UniFut provides a unique opportunity for players to receive training from licensed coaches at recreational prices. Our players have gone on to play at top NAIA, NJCAA, DI, and professional programs.

The incredible impact UniFut has on our youth is apparent in the 12 current competitive teams that include 185 players. This includes both girls’ and boys’ teams. We also offer our ‘Rec Program’ which is an option for those players who do not or cannot commit to our competitive program but still want to play. This is put on twice a year and adds another 200 players.

Our cost to players is, on average, 80% less than the other top clubs in the state, yet we are able to compete and win top competitions in the state. We rely on donations to help purchase equipment, offset travel costs, and fund future projects.

We also have our Brian Mejia-Paxtor 5v5 Memorial Tournament, which raised $5,000 in scholarships for Lexington graduates. Both a male and a female student received $2,500 in 2025.

Why We Fundraise

We work hard to keep costs low so no player is left out due to finances.

Donations allow us to:

• Cover essential operating costs without raising player fees
• Purchase and maintain training equipment
• Offset travel expenses so players can compete at higher levels
• Support community projects that expand soccer opportunities for all

Last year’s donations funded:

• All annual operating costs (Veo, vehicles, QuickBooks, Verizon)
• Training equipment for travel and recreational programs
• Background checks for all volunteers
• Storage addition – Partnered with the City of Lexington and added to the Optimist Sports Complex Hitting Facility a storage unit for UniFut equipment

2025–2026 Fundraising Goals

Money raised this year will help pay for:

• VEO Live & Analytics (2 cameras) – $3,000 annually
• Verizon Mifis (x2) – $1,620 annually
• Auto Insurance – $1,300 annually
• Auto Registration – $1,000
• QuickBooks – $500 annually
• 8’x24’ Goals ($9,000) – For 13th Street fields at the Optimist Sports Complex
• Launch a $10,000 scholarship fund to help players who dream of traveling and competing but face financial barriers. This program will cover essential costs such as uniforms, travel expenses, and registration fees, ensuring no athlete is left behind.

Total: $26,250

Additional projects we’re raising funds for:

• Van Wrap – A custom design to proudly showcase our club and community wherever we travel
• New Uniforms – For all teams in the 2026/2027 seasons
• CPR Certification Classes – For our volunteer coaches and staff to ensure player safety
• Youth Mental Health Training – Specialized coach training to better support our athletes on and off the field

When you give to Lexington UniFut Soccer Club, you’re not just funding a sports team—you’re investing in youth, community pride, and opportunities that last a lifetime.