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Richmond Kickers add cost-free U14 Academy

The Richmond Kickers announced the addition of a fully funded U14 Academy and have applied for the new age group to be a member of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy U-13/14 Program, starting in the fall 2013.

Soccerwire Q&A: VCU men’s head coach Dave Giffard talks recruiting at Jefferson Cup

Soccerwire.com spent a few minutes with Virginia Commonwealth head men's soccer coach Dave Giffard at the 2013 Jefferson Cup.

Jefferson Cup Boys Weekend, Day 2 recap: Teams prove competitive mettle

Check out the highlights from day two of the 2013 Jefferson Cup, Boys Weekend, as teams continued to test their competitive mettle.

Oklahoma underdogs: OFC ’97 taking Jefferson Cup by storm

Big-name clubs tend to grab the lion's share of attention at large showcase tournaments. Sometimes teams and clubs with less name recognition don't get top billing, but still pack a potent amount of talent, like Oklahoma FC '97 at the 2013 Jefferson Cup.

Jefferson Cup: Referees performing under a harsh spotlight, too

Soccerwire.com's Michael Willis spoke with several referees and refereeing officials at the Boys Weekend of the 2013 Jefferson Cup and learned some interesting information about their side of the tournament, which is an important showcase not just for players, but refs as well.

Jefferson Cup 2013 Boys Weekend: Day 2 photo gallery

The day two photo gallery from Jefferson Cup 2013 Boys Weekend focuses on the younger age groups.

Jefferson Cup 2013 Boys Weekend: Day 1 photo gallery

On the field sights from day one of the 2013 Jefferson Cup, Boys Weekend.

Soccerwire Q&A: Lower Merion SC Lightning coach Paulo Ferreira at Jefferson Cup