Lakeshore SC
Football club
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Lakeshore Soccer Club is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in the Montreal suburb of Kirkland, Quebec. The club competes in the Ligue2 Quebec, returning to the semi-pro league system in 2025 after previously competing in the Première Ligue de soccer du Québec from 2015 to 2016.
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| Full name | Lakeshore Soccer Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Stadium | Bénévoles Park |
| President | Nick Pantemis |
| League | Ligue2 Quebec |
| 2025 | L2Q, 3rd (men) L2Q, 1st (women) |
| Website | lakeshoresoccer |
History
The club was originally founded in 1966.[1]
The club was originally set to join the Première Ligue de soccer du Québec for the 2012 season as one of the founding members,[2] although that did not occur.[3]
They eventually joined the PLSQ for the 2015 season.[4] They had a successful inaugural season, finishing in second place in the league, one point behind champions CS Mont-Royal Outremont,[5] while also winning the League Cup, defeating Mont-Royal 4–2 in extra time.[6][7]
They did not return to the league for the 2017 season due to administrative constraints.[8][9]
Club culture
Club crest
Lakeshore Soccer Club commissioned a redesigned crest for 2025 to bring its five historic boroughs under a single, more contemporary visual identity. The designers sought to balance heritage with modern ambition, drawing on the coats of arms of Baie d'Urfé, Senneville, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Kirkland, and Beaconsfield. The final emblem features a pentagon shield to represent the five municipalities, three waves referencing the region's interconnected waterways, a castle tower reflecting shared heraldic elements and the strategic nature of football, the club's 1966 foundation date to signal longevity, and a fleur de lys to anchor the design in Quebec's cultural tradition. The result is presented as a unified symbol intended to express community pride and the club's forward momentum.[10]
Seasons
| Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | League Cup | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Première Ligue de soccer du Québec | 7 | 10–5–3 | 2nd | Champions | [11] |
| 2016 | 6 | 7–6–5 | 3rd | Semi-finals | [11] | |
| 2017–2024 | on hiatus | [11] | ||||
| 2025 | Ligue2 Québec | 24 | 16–4–3 | 3rd | – | |
Women
| Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | Playoffs | League Cup | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ligue2 Québec | 19 | 16–1–1 | Champions | – | – | |
Notable former players
The following players have either played at the professional or international level, either before or after playing for the PLSQ team:
