Youth Girls

Jefferson Cup youth tourney still aiming for “different level” in 35th year

Only a select few youth tournaments on earth evoke a reputation on par with the Jefferson Cup, the March mega-event in Virginia which has grown into a spring institution for much of the North American youth soccer scene over the past three decades. But the tournament industry keeps growing and the competition from myriad events around the world only gets fiercer, pushing the Richmond Strikers to keep honing their signature product as it marks its 35th birthday this coming March.

SoccerWire Q&A: Nadir Moumen dishes on his undefeated McLean (Va.) ECNL U-17s

It’s been a stunning start to the ECNL season for McLean Youth Soccer’s Under-17 team (96 Force). The Northern Virginia-based ladies, led by coach Nadir Moumen, are a perfect 9-0 and occupy first place in the talented Chesapeake Division of the Midatlantic Conference. Moumen recently chatted with Soccerwire.com about just how special this season has been – and how special it can become.

All-Star teams named from ODP Girls Thanksgiving Interregional

US Youth Soccer has announced the All-Star teams from US Youth Soccer ODP Girls Thanksgiving Interregional, which recently took place Nov. 24-29 at Spanish River Athletic Park in Boca Raton, Fla

Women’s College Cup features record number of McLean Youth Soccer products

Washington, D.C. area club McLean Youth Soccer (MYS) will be extremely well represented at this weekend’s Women's College Cup, the final stage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship.

SoccerWire Q&A: Mountaineer United coach Pat McGinnis on the West Virginia scene

West Virginia's Mountaineer United are trying to grow their state's soccer reputation and their Elite U-16 girls team took a big step in that direction at the Capital Fall Classic. Coach Patrick McGinnis, spoke to SoccerWire.com about the club, the competition and the future.

Capital Fall Classic: Shenandoah Valley United Girls 95 Elite illustrate their club’s progression

The western part of Virginia is not usually considered a soccer hotbed. With stiff competition from dominant regions like Richmond, Northern Virginia and the Virginia Beach/Tidewater area, it can be hard to get much recognition in State Cup, regional leagues and tournament play. But one team from Harrisonburg, Va. hopes to continue to prove that those in the West can also play a little futbol.

Capital Fall Classic wraps up with dramatic championship finales to girls weekend

The Capital Fall Classic concluded in dramatic fashion on Sunday as girls' weekend wrapped up with hard-fought division championships – several of them decided by penalty-kick shootout – under patches of sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures in Richmond.

Capital Fall Classic: Constant improvement a common thread during girls weekend