Kickoff to Success Capital Campaign

A Place to Call Home

Keystone FC is thrilled to announce our home,  63.63 acres in South Middleton Township, Carlisle, PA, where we will create a true athletic home for our 2,000+ players and a premier multi-sport and recreation destination for the surrounding community.

This ambitious project will include 10 athletic fields: 4 state-of-the-art synthetic turf fields, including a stadium field complete with lights, scoreboard, and bleachers for an enhanced game-day experience, enabling year-round play; and 6 expertly groomed competition-level grass fields, providing ideal playing surfaces throughout the fall, spring, and summer seasons.

A dedicated 8,000 square-foot building will support the complex, housing meeting rooms for teams and coaches, office space for administrative staff, and secure storage for equipment.

Ample parking for over 670 vehicles will ensure convenient access for players, families, and spectators. A scenic 1-mile walking path will wind around the perimeter of the complex, offering a peaceful retreat for individuals, families, and the entire community.

This versatile complex will be more than just a place to play soccer. It will also be a valuable resource for other field sports, including field hockey, flag football, lacrosse, and more, further fostering a vibrant and active community.

Soccer for Everyone

Based in Mechanicsburg, PA, Keystone FC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, had humble beginnings as Mechanicsburg Soccer Club in August of 1980. Over the past forty years, the organization has impacted tens of thousands of lives through its soccer programming, providing Central Pennsylvania players and families an opportunity to develop leadership qualities, be physically active, and play the game of soccer. The organization was rebranded as Keystone FC in 2016 to reflect the larger geographic area in which participants reside.



Through its wide variety of programming, Keystone FC provides a number of different playing opportunities no matter the talent level of the player. From Keystone Kickers programming for 3- and 4-year-olds, to local, regional and national travel teams, to players competing in Men’s and Women’s / Pre-Professional leagues, Keystone FC aims to provide access to soccer for the entire Central Pennsylvania community.

Making the Dream a Reality

Keystone FC is excited to announce a transformative project: a premier athletic and recreational complex for our community. The total project cost (all six phases) is estimated at $12–$17 million.

Phase 1 ($2.8 million) will establish essential infrastructure: the rebuilding of Lisburn Road, a state-of-the-art synthetic turf field, secure fencing, and parking for Field 1.

Phases 2, 3, and 4 ($4.1 million estimated) will enhance access with the completion of the "Keystone Drive" loop, expand parking capacity, and introduce a second synthetic turf field, six fully irrigated grass fields, and a scenic one-mile walking path.

Phase 5 & 6 will introduce a dedicated 8,000 square-foot club facility space, along with two additional synthetic turf fields, with additional expansion opportunities available.

We are actively pursuing — and have already received — funding from the Commonwealth and county (MTF, LSA, RACP), and are seeking partnerships with corporations, individual donors, and charitable foundations.

Please join us in supporting this important community initiative by joining our "Kickoff to Success" capital campaign. Your financial or in-kind donation is an investment in developing our community and tomorrow's leaders. Keystone FC offers a number of leadership naming opportunities, with pledge payments available at the frequency of your choosing.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Momentous Growth

Cumberland County, PA continues to be one of the fastest growing communities in Pennsylvania. From 2010 to 2020, the population increased from 235,406 to 250,088, representing a growth rate of = 6.2%. With this population boom comes the need for additional outdoor recreational spaces, specifically outdoor field sport (i.e. soccer, field hockey, flag football and lacrosse) fields. While public and municipal parks meet some of this need, the desire for outdoor athletic space continues to outpace the ability of municipalities to build quality recreational facilities. Private companies continue to move into this space, but increasing rental prices makes accessible spaces unaffordable for individuals and families.

This rapid population growth has also had a dramatic effect on Keystone FC’s participant growth. In 2014, Keystone FC had 289 total participants. This current year has seen Keystone FC’s total player pool eclipse 2,000 players. The need and desire for today’s youth to be physically active in a safe and healthy athletic environment is not slowing down and will only continue to grow as Cumberland County’s population grows.

As a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable recreational opportunities for families in Cumberland County, Keystone Sports & Enrichment Group seeks to provide an affordable athletic complex that will be able to bring together both the soccer community and a wide variety of youth sports fields across Central Pennsylvania. As a part of its mission, Keystone FC has provided over $160,000 in financial assistance to players and their families since 2020. Currently, there are no private sports complexes within forty-five minutes of Mechanicsburg. As Keystone FC continues to grow, so does the need for both synthetic turf and natural grass fields. Due to the growth of Keystone FC field space is in short supply. With limited field space impactful and important programming cannot occur and players are being turned away due to the lack of adequate field space. The complex that we envision would change that and allow programming to continue to evolve for players and community members of all ages.

Testimonial

Joining Keystone FC is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Even though I have now graduated and played at the collegiate level, the lessons and experiences from my time at Keystone FC have shaped me and impacted my life in several ways. To this day, I am still very close friends with many of the players that were on my team. While we may all be in different colleges, we still keep in touch and stay connected. A lot of sports and organizations talk about being a “family,” but Keystone FC really is one big family. Keystone FC and its coaches care about every player that is a part of the organization, no matter what team they are on or what coach they have.

As a student, going from school to practice is tricky for athletes to balance, but over my years at Keystone FC, each of the coaches I interacted with always wanted the best for me and wanted to see me succeed, not just as a player, but as a person. I’m thankful for my time and experiences at Keystone FC and I'm excited to now have the opportunity to come back and serve on the coaching staff to impact young athletes in the same way that I have been impacted.

- Emily Mashinski, Player 2014 to 2025, Current Coach

All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. The official registration and financial information of Keystone Sports & Enrichment Group may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. Commitment does not imply endorsement.