Tournaments

WAGS Tournament Referee Mentor Program developing next generation of officials

The sidelines at the Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) Training Center and FFC Park in Fredericksburg during showcase competition at the 2015 WAGS Tournament were not only occupied families and college coaches, but also with current and retired referees for FIFA, the English Premier League, Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League, among others.

Schedule announced for 2015 US Youth Soccer ODP Girls Thanksgiving Interregional

US Youth Soccer has announced the schedule for the annual US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Girls Thanksgiving Interregional, set to take placeNov. 20-27 at Spanish River Athletic Park and Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla.

U-17 World Cup: Can U.S. wunderkind Haji Wright finally tap his massive potential?

Haji Wright showed signs of being the next great American striker in a breakout 2013, but these past two years have seen more setbacks than successes for the 17-year-old. Now he's primed to play a key role in the U-17 World Cup, which kicks off with a match between the U.S. and Nigeria on Saturday (4 p.m. ET, broadcast on Telemundo).

Discovery Cup blessed with ideal conditions, tight matches at Maryland SoccerPlex

Columbus Day weekend brought another soccer pilgrimage to the Maryland SoccerPlex, as 208 competitive girls teams from across the Eastern Seaboard gathered for the Discovery Cup tournament on a particularly festive occasion for the host facility. The complex marked its 15th birthday with an all-day bash dubbed “Oktoberplex” on Saturday, adding to the aura of celebration that was further enhanced by bright sunshine and 70-degree temperatures for all but the earliest of kickoff times.

Division champions decided on Columbus Day at WAGS Tournament

The 2015 WAGS Tournament concluded on Monday at field locations throughout Northern Virginia, as showcase divisions wrapped up group play and younger divisions determined their champions with some highly competitive title matches across the age groups.

WAGS Tournament: Close games, tough defense featured on Sunday

The 2015 WAGS Tournament continued on Sunday, as younger divisions concluded group play and continued with their semifinal matches, and showcase ages had another chance to perform well in front of a wide selection of college coaches on hand at FFC Park and the Virginia Soccer Training Center in Fredericksburg, Va.

US Under-23s trip up in CONCACAF semifinals, missing automatic Olympic qualification

Top recruits dazzle on Day 1 of WAGS Tournament