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Washington Post features FC Virginia ECNL side in article on club vs. high school soccer

An article published on Wednesday in The Washington Post entitled "Top girls’ soccer players face difficult choice between club, high school teams" features interviews with FC Virginia ECNL players and head coach Terry Foley, along with other local club and high school coaches as well as input from Virginia Tech women's coach Chugger Adair.

D.C. United Academy U-15/16s take over Wild Card spot, Bethesda-Olney U-17/18s make playoff push

A 5-0 win for D.C. United Academy's U-15/16 U.S. Soccer Development Academy squad over Baltimore Bays Chelsea on Saturday combined with a 1-0 loss for Bethesda-Olney against Everton FC Westchester allowed United to leapfrog Bethesda and take over a Wild Card spot for this summer's USSDA playoffs. In the U-17/18 age group, Bethesda-Olney boosted their push for a playoff spot with a 4-0 rout of Everton at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Md.

Potomac ECNL review: MD United U-17s strengthen playoff bid, Bethesda SC teams earn tough wins

In a busy weekend of action for Potomac region ECNL teams, the Maryland United U-17s had a terrific showing with two wins over Ohio Elite, solidifying their playoff bid while improving to 6-2-0 and remaining second place in the Ohio Valley Division.

US Youth Soccer ODP Girls Region I team reaches finals of Menton Tournament in France

TSW: The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) Girls Region I 1997 team continued Region I’s international success with a second-place finish in the 43rd Menton Tournament in France. Players representing the Tri-State area make up the majority of the team's roster. PSW: The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) Girls Region I 1997 team continued Region I’s international success with a second-place finish in the 43rd Menton Tournament in France. Local player Myra Konte (NVSC United) was selected as the player of the tournament.

With new location, age bracket, Headers for Hope charity event still trucking in year 18

The Headers for Hope 2015 Women’s Soccer Showcase marks another milestone this weekend as the charity tournament's 18th edition takes place in Ellicott City, Maryland, with matches between a bevy of top NCAA women's programs joined by an Under-15 age group.

ECNL Northwest PDP schedule and rosters announced

John Hackworth names U.S. U-15 BNT roster for Delle Nazioni Tournament

PSW: U.S Under-15 Boy’s National Team head coach John Hackworth has selected a 20-player roster that will travel to Gradisca d’Isonzo, Italy, from April 21-May 2, and compete in the 12th Tournament Delle Nazioni. Potomac area players Chandler Vaughn (D.C. United Academy), Christopher Durkin (Richmond United) and Nicholas Taitague (Richmond United) have been named to the roster. TSW: U.S Under-15 Boy’s National Team head coach John Hackworth has selected a 20-player roster that will travel to Gradisca d’Isonzo, Italy, from April 21-May 2, and compete in the 12th Tournament Delle Nazioni. Local player Timothy Weah (Paris Saint-Germain F.C.; Rosedale, N.Y.) has been named to the roster.

Potomac area Development Academy review: April 11-12, 2015

Bethesda-Olney U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams traveled to New Jersey this weekend and earned one win and two draws against some talented PDA sides, highlighting the Potomac area's USDA action.