A Letter to Class of 2026 Freshmen from Loyola Varsity Soccer Coach Chris Walter ’93
Welcome to Loyola High School! I am pleased to invite you to become part of one of the top boys soccer programs in the nation.
Loyola Soccer has won three CA State Championships in 1998, 2014, and 2016; five CIF Southern Section Championships in 1998, 2005, 2007, 2014, 2016; and have had CIF Finalist seasons in 2004, 2006, 2020 and 2021. The Cubs have also won the Mission League Championship in 13 of the last 14 years, with just one total loss in the last five seasons. Our student-athletes receive many opportunities to utilize their talents at the next level at Division I, II and III colleges and universities as well. This year, we will be offering three teams at the following levels: Varsity, JV, Frosh.
During the summer, Loyola Soccer will be conducting open practices on campus for incoming freshmen. These workouts will be held on Smith Field on the following Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 AM: June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, and July 20.
These workouts are for any incoming freshman who is interested in playing soccer at Loyola during the 2022-23 winter season. Keep in mind: these are not tryouts and they are not mandatory. Attendance will not impact your ability to make the winter roster. This is simply an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with the field, locker room, coaches and your new classmates.
Players must fill out the following information form so our coaches know who to expect at these workouts. Please come prepared for a full practice with all necessary equipment, including cleats and shin guards, and plenty of water.
Formal tryouts for the winter season will take place during late September and/or early October for students who are NOT playing a fall sport. Tryouts for students that are playing a fall sport (football, cross country, water polo) will take place after their fall season concludes.
Thank you for your interest in the Loyola Soccer program. I look forward to meeting and working with you this summer. Go Cubs!
Chris Walter (cwalter@loyolahs.edu)
Head Soccer Coach | Loyola HS of Los Angeles
213-384-5121 ext. 1515