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High-level prospects selected for 2025 Girls Academy National Talent ID Event
Players were selected in the 2008-2011 age groups.
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Dure: If you must cut players, consider the options
No one’s suggesting that the U-8 Purple Butterflies need to cut the kid who missed the sitter right in front of the Pugg goal. But at older age groups and at levels of competition above your local rec league, “to cut or not to cut” is a tough question with a few legitimate pros and cons to weigh against each other, writes Beau Dure.
CCL ScrimmageFest laying groundwork for club development
The spring edition of ScrimmageFest, an event hosted by the Club Champions League for U-9 and U-10 teams, is being played this weekend at SYA Sports Park in Centreville, Va. A total of 82 teams from 11 CCL clubs – Arlington Soccer, BRYC, DC Stoddert, Loudoun Soccer, McLean YS, Maryland United FC, Potomac SA, SYA, Annandale United FC, FC Frederick and SOCA – will play four 30-minute games each, 7v7 on small-sided fields. Often described as an organized version of street soccer, there are no official stoppages, substitution limits or referees.
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.
Several Tri-State area ECNL teams improve playoff positioning
Tri-State area ECNL clubs Connecticut FC, World Class FC, PDA, Albertson SC, FSA FC and Match Fit Academy had a weekend packed with divisional play, in which several local teams improved their positioning for the playoffs. Continue reading for a rundown of this weekend's Tri-State ECNL action...
Semifinal match-ups set for Maryland Girls State Cup following exciting quarterfinal round
The Maryland State Cup quarterfinals took place over the weekend, with the competition now down to the last four teams set to play for spots in the finals on April 26 at the Maryland SoccerPlex. Continue reading for results from the quarterfinal matches that took place this weekend in the U-14 to U-17 girls divisions, as well as previews of the semifinals coming on Saturday.
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.
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Players That Impressed: Girls Academy Playoffs and Summer Showcase 2025
Top performers from the GA Playoffs.
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