About the Tournament
What?
The Marc J. Small Memorial tournament is a fun-filled day celebrating the community and honoring Marc’s memory and love of the game. While this is run as a tournament, the day is really all about fun. Teams will play 3v3 games on short-sided fields in a friendly tournament. In addition, we will have a fully stocked snack stand throughout the day, plus a variety of baskets for raffle and silent auction prizes. All proceeds from the day go towards scholarships awarded annually to FC Montco graduating seniors.
Who?
All FC Montco players and families.
- Intramural players: If your child is playing spring soccer (peewees or intramural), they are already registered - all spring teams are part of the tournament each year.
- Travel players will register through their coaches.
- Adult division - Do you have coworkers who want to have some fun outside of the office? A little sibling rivalry that needs to be settled on the field? A few neighbors want to prove they still know how to have fun? Sign up as an adult team and join in the fun of the day!
Where?
Heebner Park, Worcester Township
This event is not possible without the support of our FC Montco families. Please consider volunteering today!
About Marc J. Small
Marc J. Small was a Lower Providence resident and played soccer throughout his youth for Methacton United Soccer Club and Methacton High School. Marc was a Special Forces Medical Sergeant serving with the United States Army in Afghanistan. On February 12, 2009, Marc was killed in action in service to our grateful nation.
Marc became a medic with the Army’s Special Forces to care for his comrades in arms, as well as some of the poorest, most oppressed people on earth. As evidence to his intelligence, motivation, and courage, Marc quickly rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant, learned the invaluable skills necessary to care for soldiers and civilians, and earned the coveted “Green Beret.” Marc had only been in Afghanistan for 3 weeks when he was killed, but during that time, he treated 40 patients per day and built important relationships with the local people and children.
To honor Marc’s memory, FC Montco sponsors the annual Marc J. Small Memorial Soccer Tournament. This small-sided soccer tournament focuses on elements that were an important part of Marc’s personality and life: strength, bravery, and character.
All proceeds from the tournament fund two $3,000 Marc J. Small Memorial Scholarships awarded annually to a male and a female senior from the Methacton High School soccer teams who have played for FC Montco. See the 2025 Scholarship Application for details.