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Richmond Kickers sign 16-year-old Nicholas Simmonds to USL Academy contract
Simmonds is a Richmond United product.
Jefferson Cup Boys Showcase draws to a close with over 200 college coaches on hand
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Auburn Soccer adds five class of 2023 recruits to roster
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Club-by-Club Results from the 2022 ECNL Girls Champions League Postseason
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Sixty players called up for U.S. U-15 Women’s Youth National Team Talent ID Camp
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ECNL Girls 2020-21 All-America Teams revealed for U15-U19 age groups
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ECNL Girls National Finals 2021: Day 1 Recap
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ECNL Boys National Finals Preview: Eight U16 teams head to St. Louis
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ECNL U16 Finals to feature LAFC Slammers, PDA, Richmond United, Tampa Bay United
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ECNL and Girls Academy standouts highlight Virginia’s recruiting class
Virginia unveiled a 6-player recruiting class.
NC State signs 13 recruits from top U.S. youth clubs and abroad
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SoccerWire Top 100 Boys Soccer Clubs – March 2021
SoccerWire's Top 100 Boys Soccer Club for March.
SoccerWire Top 100 Girls Soccer Clubs – February 2021
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U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team holding virtual training camp
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Over 330 teams earn acceptance to 2021 Jefferson Cup Boys Showcase
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Virginia Tech women’s soccer introduces incoming recruit Lauren Hargrove
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ECNL Florida National Event 2021: Day 1 Recap
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Top 25 ECNL and Girls Academy goalkeepers.
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Mizzou Soccer inks six incoming recruits to National Letters of Intent
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West Virginia added 11 new student-athletes.
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Top goalkeepers in the ECNL and GA.
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American goalkeeper Carver Miller off to strong start in Youth Bundesliga
Carver Miller made his Youth Bundesliga debut.
Richmond United Boys program announces full-time coaching staff ahead of ECNL debut
The Richmond United Boys program has announced its coaching staff.
Jefferson Cup 2020 Championship Division Preview: U-17 Girls
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Jefferson Cup 2020 Championship Division Preview: U-16 Boys
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Jefferson Cup 2020 Championship Division Preview: U-16 Girls
SoccerWire continues its series previewing the Jefferson Cup Championship Divisions.
Jefferson Cup Girls Showcase 2020 brackets revealed
The acceptance list for the Jefferson Cup Girls Showcase Weekend has been revealed.
Potomac Area Boys DA Top Team Performances: Oct. 25-28, 2019
Boys DA clubs from MD, VA and D.C. were busy over the weekend.
Virginia clubs off to strong starts this fall in ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference
Virginia-based clubs have opened the ECNL season in impressive fashion, taking over 1st place across five different age groups in the Mid-Atlantic Conference.
U.S. Soccer Boys DA Cup East Conference Clubs Recap: Oct. 5-6, 2019
It was a busy weekend in U.S. Soccer Boys DA Cup competition, across the U-15, U-16/17 and U-18/19 age groups.
Richmond United ECNL Director Aaron Brunner on club’s steady USYNT player development
In an exclusive interview, SoccerWire spoke with Richmond United ECNL Director Aaron Brunner on the club's steady rise to success in league competition, and in the player development realm with a steady stream of USYNT call-ups.
Richmond United teams combine for undefeated weekend in Boys DA Cup competition
Richmond United’s U-15, U-16/17 and U-18/19 U.S. Soccer Boys Development Academy teams posted an undefeated weekend in Boys DA Cup Blue Division play.
Four Potomac area clubs in position to qualify for Boys DA Playoffs
D.C. United Academy, Bethesda SC, Baltimore Armour and Richmond United teams have all either clinched, or are currently in position to secure spots in the U.S. Soccer Boys’ Development Academy Playoffs.
Thirteen Potomac area teams qualify for ECNL Champions League Playoffs
One month out from the 2019 ECNL National Playoff Draw, 13 Potomac area teams have locked up their spots in the Champions League field across the U13-U18/19 age groups.
Richmond United U.S. Soccer Boys DA program adds two Affiliate Clubs
The Richmond United Boys Development Academy has announced a landmark partnership with two Virginia youth soccer clubs, Fredericksburg FC and Tidewater Sharks.
Richmond United announces 10 men’s college commitments
The Richmond United Boys Development Academy program has announced 10 college commitments for the graduating class of 2019.
Potomac area clubs kick off 2018-2019 Boys Development Academy season
On Saturday, the U.S. Soccer Boys Development Academy kicked off the 2018-2019 season. The Potomac region was heavily represented across the U-15, U-16/U-17, and U-18/U-19 age groups as D.C. United, Richmond United, and Virginia Development Academy were all in action.
Richmond United adds two coaches to Development Academy staff
Richmond United has announced the additions of Stephan Rigaud and Matthew Delicâte
Richmond United hires Don Hughes as full-time Boys DA coach
Richmond United has announced the hiring of Don Hughes as a full-time Academy coach for the 2018-19 season.
Richmond United introduces Aaron Brunner as club’s ECNL Director
Richmond United formally welcomes Aaron Brunner as the recently appointed ECNL Director. Â He previously served as the Richmond Strikers and Richmond United ECNL Director of Operations and as the Head Coach for several ECNL teams.
Richmond United names Sascha Görres as Boys DA director
Former Kickers professional player and current First Team Assistant Coach, Sascha Görres, has been named Richmond United Academy Director.
Potomac area clubs post strong showings at ECNL Florida 2018
Potomac area clubs Bethesda SC, BRYC Elite Academy, Maryland United FC, McLean Youth Soccer and Richmond United were well represented at the 2018 Florida National Event, which featured teams from all over the country in the U15-U18/U19 age groups.
Jefferson Cup U10-U14 Girls Weekend concludes on Sunday
Division championships were decided on Sunday at the Jefferson Cup U10-U14 Girls Weekend, bringing to a close the second of four weekends for the 2017 event.
Jefferson Cup 2017 Championship Division Preview: U-19 Girls
With the 2017 Jefferson Cup fast approaching, SoccerWire.com has started an article series previewing the top divisions for the showcase age groups. Continue reading for a look at the U-19 Girls Championship Division.
Jefferson Cup 2017 Championship Division Preview: U-17 Girls
With the 2017 Jefferson Cup fast approaching, SoccerWire.com has started an article series previewing the top divisions for the showcase age groups. Continue reading for a look at the U-17 Girls Championship Division.
U.S. Soccer Development Academy East Conference Recap: Week 11
U.S. Soccer Development Academy East Conference clubs across all divisions were active over the weekend. Continue reading for a recap of some of the most notable performances in the U-14, U-15/16 and U-17/18 age groups.
U.S. Soccer Development Academy East Conference Recap: Week 26
With the Development Academy season wrapping up next week, several teams made a push to either improve their seeding or move into the playoff picture.
Rosters announced for ECNL Mid-Atlantic PDP event in Richmond, Va.
The rosters and schedule for the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Player Development Program (PDP) event to be held in Henrico, VA on April 30 - May 1 have been announced.
Jefferson Cup Girls Showcase Weekend Day 2 Recap
The Jefferson Cup Girls Showcase Weekend continued with more top notch competition and great weather on Friday, as hundreds of college coaches were on hand to scout the 344 teams in attendance, ranging from the U-15 through U-18 age groups.
Richmond product Will Pulisic set to join cousin at Borussia Dortmund
U.S. youth international and Richmond Strikers product William Pulisic announced on Monday via Twitter that he will join his cousin Christian Pulisic at German club Borussia Dortmund for the 2016-17 season, postponing his plans to join the men's soccer program at Duke University this fall.
Jefferson Cup 2016 Championship Division Preview: U-17 Girls
With the 2016 Jefferson Cup quickly approaching, SoccerWire.com has started an article series previewing the top divisions for the showcase age groups. Continue reading for a look at the U-17 Girls Championship Division.
Richmond United announces 12 boys college commitments
On National Signing Day, on which top club soccer players from around the nation make their college choices, the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers have announced that 12 Richmond United players have committed to play soccer at nine universities for the fall 2016 season.
U.S. Soccer Development Academy East Conference Recap: Week 13
Among several clubs to finish out the USSDA’s first half of the season on a high note this weekend was D.C. United Academy, which saw its U-13/14, U-15/16 and U-17/18 squads each earn wins over Richmond United.
U.S. Soccer Development Academy East Conference Recap: Week 10
Two undefeated squads finished with a one-goal game in the U-15/16 age group while another team at the U-17/18 level won its 10th straight game to start the season, this weekend in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy East Conference.
Development Academy East Conference Recap: Week 2
It was a busy weekend in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy East Conference, as many teams took the field for the first time in 2015. The New York Red Bulls dominated the competition at all age groups once again, while much of the conference saw parity throughout Labor Day weekend.
ECNL Play-Offs 2015: A look at what awaits Potomac-region teams in Seattle
The Elite Clubs Champions League gets its postseason started at the 60 Acres complex in Redmond, Washington this week, with a packed slate of matches in all five age groups featuring top clubs from across the nation. Here's a look at the Potomac-region teams who are headed to the Pacific Northwest with championship dreams.
Two Potomac area sides earn spots in U.S. Soccer Development Academy postseason
Most Potomac area U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams completed their regular seasons over the weekend. With the U-15/16 and U-17/18 regular seasons in the books, two local sides - Bethesda-Olney U-15/16 and D.C. United U-17/18 - are postseason-bound, with Bethesda taking the No. 7 wild card spot and United earning the 8th overall playoff seed after placing second in the Atlantic Division.
Maryland United, Bethesda SC, FC Virginia ECNL teams improve playoff standing
There was plenty of movement in the ECNL Mid-Atlantic Division table this weekend across the age groups as the regular season quickly winds down for most teams, and even came to a close for others. Potomac area clubs Bethesda SC, FC Virginia, Richmond United and Maryland United FC each had teams improve their playoff standing with crucial late-season wins.
U.S. U-17 WNT starting camp May 9 at Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif.
The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team, under head coach B.J. Snow, will hold a training camp from May 9-16, at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Snow has called up 28 players for the event, with six born in 2000 and the rest in 1999, as the squad continues its long-term preparation for qualifying for the 2016 U-17 Women’s World Cup.
D.C. United Academy update: May 6, 2015
D.C. United Academy Under-13, Under-14, Under-15, Under-16 and Under-18 teams all returned to action over the weekend playing one match each on Saturday, May 2.
Bethesda-Olney U-15/16s take over Development Academy playoff spot with wins over FC DELCO, Baltimore Bays
This weekend in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Atlantic Division, Richmond United and D.C. United faced off on a club-wide basis, and Bethesda-Olney teams took advantage of favorable match-ups to gain valuable ground in the playoff chase. The Olney U-15/16 and U-17/18 sides combined to go 4-0-0 against Continental FC DELCO and Baltimore Bays, as the U-15/16s took over a playoff spot and the U-17/18s pulled within fractions of a point of taking over a spot as well.
Potomac area ECNL review: Maryland United U-16s revive playoff hopes with two wins in Ohio
While some Potomac area ECNL players took part in the Mid-Atlantic Player Development Program event in Richmond, Va., Maryland United traveled to Ohio as a club and several other local U-14 sides competed in divisional match-ups. Top performances on the weekend included the Maryland United U-16s who went a perfect 2-0-0 with wins against Ohio Premier and Internationals SC, and the Maryland United U-15s who earned two draws against the same clubs.
Schedule and rosters announced for ECNL Mid-Atlantic PDP
The rosters and schedule for the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Player Development Program event to be held in Richmond, VA on May 2-3, 2015, have been announced. The event will be held at West Creek Soccer Complex, with some of the best players from the following ECNL clubs in the Mid-Atlantic Conference: Bethesda SC, CASL, FC Virginia, McLean YS, NC Fusion, and Richmond United.
Development Academy: D.C. United, Bethesda-Olney U-15/16s remain neck-and-neck after stalemate
One of the top storylines in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy this weekend was D.C. United meeting Bethesda-Olney for a pivotal game between teams that are neck-and-neck for the final Wild Card spot in the U-15/16 age group. What could have been a momentous match for either of the crosstown rivals resulted in a stalemate, with the teams playing to a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday.
Bethesda SC, Maryland United FC ECNL sides earn statement wins
Bethesda SC's U-14 and U-16 ECNL sides, and the Maryland United FC U-17s each won two games over the weekend, strengthening their hold on playoff berths. The Bethesda U-15 squad continued its push toward a playoff spot earning four points on the weekend with a draw and a win against Internationals SC.