FC Virginia Copryright 2013 05/20/2013 05/20/2013 www.fcvirginia.com News from FC Virginia Tryouts for rising U14 ECNL team (99's) 05/17/2013 08:41 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/719190.html FC Virginia will hold a Tryout for its rising U14 ECNL Team this Sunday, May 19th,  6pm to 8pm @SYA Sports Park.

Please contact Christian Cziommer if you are interested in attending.

 

About the ECNL:

The Elite Clubs National League, Inc. (“ECNL”) is a non-profit member-based organization founded in 2009 to enhance the developmental experience of the female youth soccer players in the United States through Improving the competitive environment through; creation of a true national competitive league with multiple flights;  Improving the process for identifying elite female soccer players for the U.S. Soccer youth national teams through a systematic scouting and identification program based on national competitions; and Improving the daily training environment at top female youth soccer clubs through developing best practices and training and organizational guidelines for its member clubs.

 

The goal of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is to change the landscape for elite female soccer players in the United States through innovative, player-centered programming and to enhance the overall experience by creating a better, more enjoyable, and more successful player, coach, and club development model.  In addition, the ECNL strives to Create a Competition Structure, Create a Player Identification Platform,  Create a Resource Sharing Structure, and Create a Standards, Guidelines, & Incentives Structure.

 

For more information on the ECNL, please see: http://www.eliteclubsnationalleague.com

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/719190.html Katie Le to attend U-14 National Training Camp 04/30/2013 06:41 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/715190.html http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/715190.html New Partnership Announced 05/09/2013 10:56 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/717641.html Chantilly Youth Association Soccer and FC Virginia Announce Long Term Partnership

The partnership agreement leverages the Chantilly Youth Association Soccer (CYA Soccer) recreational and travel programs, along with the elite player development, and national competition platform of FC Virginia. Together, CYA Soccer and FCV will now offer all levels of play to their members from local recreational programs, to regional travel programs, all the way up to elite national level play via the ECNL.  With a five year base period, and an included five year extension, the agreement will have both clubs working together through 2018, and potentially until 2023.

“FC Virginia’s partnership with Chantilly Youth Association gives FCV the opportunity to work with a club that shares the same vision and core beliefs. This partnership will allow FCV to continue to build its academy and continue to compete successfully in the Elite Club National League. CYA’s honest and open communication has been refreshing and we are looking forward to working towards the same goals of making every player in the program a better player.” Said Terry Foley, President of FC Virginia. 

“We are excited about partnering with FC Virginia.  The benefits will reach all levels of the club as we continue to focus on improving the development of our players, our programs, and our people.” said Carlos Orantes, Chairman of CYA Soccer.  “Working with FCV will allow us to improve the player development in our recreational leagues which are the foundation of our program.  Our travel players will benefit from training in an academy style with higher level players.  Our coaches will benefit from the experience of working with elite level coaches who hold national and international credentials.  This partnership will improve the program for every CYA player from the 5 year old who is just starting out, to the 18 year old who is working towards playing college soccer and all levels in between.”

Under the agreement, FC Virginia teams will join CYA for regional travel league play sanctioned by the US Youth Soccer Association.  The FC Virginia teams will maintain their US Club Soccer affiliation for competition within the Elite Clubs National League for girls (ECNL).  The agreement will allow CYA Soccer to leverage the FC Virginia coaches and trainers for its academy programs and travel teams, and allow FC Virginia access to the sizeable player pool and infrastructure that CYA Soccer has in place.  The agreement will make CYA Soccer and FC Virginia “destination” clubs for players throughout the DC Metro area looking to improve their skills and take their development to the next level locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

About Chantilly Youth Association Soccer:

CYA Soccer has been supporting the Chantilly area Soccer Community for over 40 years.  Our mission is to provide the best soccer learning environment in the metro DC area.  We focus on developing and motivating our players to achieve their full potential as athletes, and as people.  We achieve this mission through programs that are tailored to address the needs of our players at the various stages of their development.

For more information on CYA Soccer, please see: http://www.cyasoccer.org

About FC Virginia:

The Football Club of Virginia is an elite soccer player development and travel team program founded in 2006 by nationally renowned  youth Coach, Terry Foley. Over the past 5 years the club has grown from its 2 founding teams to one of the strongest programs in the region competing in the ECNL.   

Beginning at the youngest age groups, we develop players based on the Coerver Coaching pyramid of player development, which focuses on individual and small group skills development. The Coerver method is the largest and most respected soccer education program in the world with an unmatched list of endorsements from national federations, professional clubs, star players and leading coaches. Each of our teams are professionally coached by one or more of the FC Virginia staff coaches, who together have won over 30 State Cup Championships and coached many players who have gone on to successful college, professional, and national team careers.

FC Virginia gained entry into the prestigious Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and won Division Titles with the U14 and U18 age groups in the 2011-2012 seasonal year.  FC Virginia is one of only two clubs in Northern Virginia that holds a membership in the ECNL.

For more information on FC Virginia, please see: http://www.fcvirginia.com

About the ECNL:

The Elite Clubs National League, Inc. (“ECNL”) is a non-profit member-based organization founded in 2009 to enhance the developmental experience of the female youth soccer players in the United States through Improving the competitive environment through; creation of a true national competitive league with multiple flights;  Improving the process for identifying elite female soccer players for the U.S. Soccer youth national teams through a systematic scouting and identification program based on national competitions; and Improving the daily training environment at top female youth soccer clubs through developing best practices and training and organizational guidelines for its member clubs.

The goal of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is to change the landscape for elite female soccer players in the United States through innovative, player-centered programming and to enhance the overall experience by creating a better, more enjoyable, and more successful player, coach, and club development model.  In addition, the ECNL strives to Create a Competition Structure, Create a Player Identification Platform,  Create a Resource Sharing Structure, and Create a Standards, Guidelines, & Incentives Structure.

For more information on the ECNL, please see: http://www.eliteclubsnationalleague.com

 

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/717641.html Tryouts for FCV 99 ECNL Team 10/04/2012 12:07 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/668690.html The FCV 99 age group will be holding open training sessions for their FCV 99 Elite team starting in November to add highly competitive players to play at the ECNL level.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/668690.html Meghan Lenczyk Joins Ottawa Fury 04/22/2012 11:13 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/619230.html http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/619230.html FC Virginia finishes up local ECNL matches 02/22/2012 07:36 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/600932.html In the 2011-2012 ECNL season, each age group plays two matches against each of these local clubs. Against McLean, the club was 5-1-3 with the U14 team due to play McLean for the second time on March 3rd. Both the U15s and the U17s won both of their matches against McLean.

FC Virginia travelled to Bethesda on January 28th and hosted then hosted them a few weeks later on February 19th for the second of the two games. The club amassed a 6-0-4 record with the U14s, U17s, and U18s sweeping Bethesda.

FC Virginia played Feestate on February 18th and will see them again down in Richmond at the Jefferson Cup. On the 18th the club once again topped their local opponent with a 3-1-1 record and the U14s, U17s, and U18s all winning their matches.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/600932.html Kurt Gordon Joins FC Virginia 04/16/2012 02:22 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/616995.html http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/616995.html Brittany Bassinger on U17 National Team Roster 02/22/2012 07:50 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/600936.html The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team will travel to La Manga, Spain, from Feb. 28-March 10 for the Ten Nations Tournament that also features the Under-19 teams from France, England and the Netherlands.

U.S. head coach Albertin Montoya will bring a roster of 18 players for the three matches against older teams as the Americans open play against the French on March 4, face England on March 6 and finish with the Dutch on March 8.

The U.S. U-17s are coming off two impressive wins over the German U-17s in Florida in early February, taking 2-0 and 1-0 victories. Emily Bruder, Summer Green and Andi Sullivan tallied goals against the Germans.

The U-17s will be the third U.S. team to participate in a tournament in La Manga this autumn, following the U.S. U-20s, which won its competition with three straight shutout victories in the second week of February, and the U.S. Under-23 WNT, which will play in La Manga the week before the U-17s.

Montoya is preparing his team for the CONCACAF Under-17 Women’s Championships taking place May 2-12 in Guatemala City, Guatemala at Estadio Cementos Progreso. The U.S. will face Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago and the Bahamas in Group B play with the tournament finalists and winner of the third-place match qualifying for the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in Azerbaijan from September 22 to October 13.

U.S. U-17 WNT Roster By Position:

GOALKEEPERS (2): Jane Campbell (Concorde Fire; Kennesaw, Ga.), Cassie Miller (Sereno FC; Cave Creek, Ariz.)

DEFENDERS (6): Morgan Andrews (FC Stars of Mass.; Milford, N.H.), Brittany Basinger (FC Virginia; Purcellville, Va.), Maddie Bauer (Slammers FC; Newport Beach, Calif.), Lauren Kaskie (Heat FC; Las Vegas, Nev.), Lizzy Raben (Colorado Rush; Greenwood, Colo.), Morgan Reid (Chelsea Ladies; Cary, N.C.)

MIDFIELDERS (6): Miranda Freeman (Lady Renegades SC; Royal Palm Beach, Fla.), Summer Green (Michigan Hawks; Milford, Mich.), Gabbi Miranda (Colorado Rush; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Sarah Robinson (MVLA Lightning; Los Altos, Calif.), Morgan Stanton (Colorado Rush; Lakewood, Colo.), Andi Sullivan (Bethesda SC; Lorton, Va.)

FORWARDS (4): Emily Bruder (Utah Avalanche; Sandy, Utah), Amber Munerlyn (So Cal Blues; Corona, Calif.), Toni Payne (Concorde Fire; Birmingham, Ala.), Margaret Purce (Freestate Soccer; Olney, Md.)




]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/600936.html Dayna Tomayko named to ECNL All-Event Team 02/02/2012 10:30 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/595134.html The ECNL All-Event Teams are selected based upon nominations from coaches and scouts based upon individual and team performances over the course of the three-game event. At the Sanford event, thirteen clubs placed at least a pair of players on All-Event Teams, including three players each from Eclipse Select Soccer Club and Concorde Fire. A total of 29 different ECNL Member Clubs were represented among the 44 honored players.

The All-Event Teams from the 2011-12 ECNL National Showcase Event Series- Sanford, FL are:

U-15 All-Event Team

Nathalie Nidetch, Albertson Fury, GK
Grace Vowell, FC Dallas, D
Whitney Brown, Dallas Texans, D
Sara Swafford, Concorde Fire, D
Kayla McCoy, Eclipse Select Soccer Club, M
Ella Stevens, Gwinnett Soccer Association, M
Marisa Kutchma, St. Louis Scott Gallagher, M
Hope Hyde, Dallas Sting, F
Kelly Sweeney, Vardar, F
Natalie Breeden, St. Louis Scott Gallagher, F
Miranda Weslake, Carolina Elite Soccer Academy, F

U-16 All-Event Team

Audrey Sanderson, Birmingham United, GK
Alya Shams, D’Feeters Soccer Club, D
Alexis Urch, Lonestar SC, D
Imani Dorsey, Freestate Soccer Alliance, M
Natalie Goodman, Gwinnett Soccer Association, M
Ashton Miller, Michigan Hawks, M
Katerina Weikert, Ohio Premier Eagles, M
Taylor Timko, Vardar, M
Madeline Huster, Ohio Elite Soccer Academy, F
Mariah Lee, Washington Premier, F
Laya Rybicki, Challenge SC, F

U-17 All-Event Team

Bridget Conway, Scorpions SC, GK
Erin Holland, Eclipse Select Soccer Club, D
Kimberly Slade, FC Stars of Massachusetts, D
Molly Pittman, Carmel United, D
Joanna Boyles, CASL Chelsea Ladies, M
Gabrielle Seiler, Concorde Fire, M
Mikayla Elmer, Utah Avalanche, M
Savannah Jordan, Concorde Fire, F
Meaghan Carrigan, Carolina Elite Soccer Academy, F
Alyssa Fratarcangeli, Connecticut FC, F
Morgan Reuther , McLean Youth Soccer, F

U18 All-Event Team

Caroline Casey, Virginia Rush, GK
Kathryn Thimons, Conneticut FC , D
Allison Mills, FC Stars of Massachusetts, D
Caroline Lindquist, CASL Chelsea Ladies, D
Dayna Tomayko, FC Virginia, M
Cari Roccaro, Albertson Fury, M
Allison Murphy, D’Feeters Soccer Club, M
Gabriele Moreno, Freestate Soccer Alliance, M
Olivia Pappalardo, Eclipse Select Soccer Club, F
Mallory Weber, Michigan Hawks, F
Natalia Pinkney, FC Delco, F

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/595134.html FCV/SYA U17 Heat wins 1:0 in state Cup 10/03/2012 11:50 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/668685.html http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/668685.html 13 FCV Players Invited to ECNL Combine 01/15/2012 07:26 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/590639.html The ECNL / id2 Player Development Programs will provide an opportunity for the top players within every ECNL Conference at the 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 age groups to play with and against the best players within their region at multiple age groups, and to attend presentations from leading coaches or experts in elite athlete development. The ECNL / id2 Player Development Programs have been created with three primary goals: (i) identify the top players within each ECNL conference at multiple age groups; (ii) provide a developmental experience; and (iii) recognize and reward individual performance and achievement.

Players are selected for the ECNL / id2 Player Development Programs based on their performance in ECNL competitions and recommendations from coaches. Each Player Development Program will occur over two days and will include three training sessions/matches and a presentation for the players. All players will also receive Nike training gear.

There are no costs for participation in the ECNL / id2 Player Development Programs, as the ECNL covers all staffing, facility rental, and equipment costs. The only responsibility for participating players will be the cost of travel and accommodation (where necessary). The ECNL / id2 Player Development Program schedule is available on the ECNL website. The lists of participating players will be distributed before each event.

The following FCV players were nominated for the ECNL combine to be held Jan. 21-22 in Philadelphia for the 93-96 age groups.

 

Katrina Guillou
Murielle Tiernan
Sarah Hardison
Alex Meyers
Brittany Basinger
Hannah Winner Baran
Clara Logsdon
Carolyn Seltzer
Kylie Shultz
Brittany Fary
Erika Strano
Stephanie Page
Kaitlyn Dorka
 

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/590639.html Brittany Basinger finds success at National Level 01/15/2012 07:17 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/590638.html This event will consist of 24 players who will participate in both training sessions and matches throughout the week of February 3-11, 2012, including two international games with Germany. This training camp will play an important role in the evaluation of players as this age group continues to progress and prepare for CONCACAF Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifying tournament in Guatemala City from May 2-13. The finalists and third-place match winner will qualify for the 2012 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup

Head coach Albertin Montoya will work under the guidance of U.S. Soccer Director of Development Jill Ellis to oversee the program with the goal taking the team through CONCACAF qualifying for the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in Azerbaijan from Sept. 22 through Oct 13.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/590638.html FC Virginia in Florida 01/15/2012 07:19 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/590637.html Games were played at the Seminole Soccer Complex in Sanford, Florida. A total of 150 U-15 through U-18 girls’ teams took part in the Sanford National Event, each playing three games over three days. Upwards of 300 college coaches were in attendance, offering players the opportunity to play in front of college scouts against the best teams in the country. As a club, FC Virginia collected 3 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses over the course of the 3 day event.

In addition, during the first two days of the event, ECNL Player Identification Program Scouts were on hand to scout almost 100 ECNL games, during which players were evaluated in their regular team environment against top-level opponents. ECNL Scouts objectively evaluate players for consideration in either the 2011-2012 ECNL Conference Combines or the 2011-2012 ECNL / id2 National Training Camp. The ECNL Player Identificsation Program is designed to provide a process to identify players for consideration in youth national teams that does not add additional financial and time burdens on elite players.

The following schools were represented at the Sanford National Event:

Alderson-Broaddus College
American University
Appalachian State University
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Auburn University Montgomery
Barry Univsity
Barton College
Baylor
Binghamton University
Birmingham-Southern College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brandeis University
Bryant University
Bucknell University
California Berkeley
Campbell University
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Carson-Newman College
Central Michigan University
Clayton State University
Stafford
CMU
Coastal Carolina University
Coker College
Colgate University
College of Charleston
College of Saint Rose
College of the Holy Cross
Columbia University
Columbus State University
Connecticut College
Davidson College
Drexel University
Drury University
Duke University
East Carolina Univeristy
Eastern Washington University
Emory University
Fairfield University
FIU
Florida Gulf Coast University
Francis Marion University
Gardner-Webb University
George Mason University
Georgia College
Georgia College and State Universtiy
Georgia Gwinnett
Georgia State University
Goshen College
High Point University
Hofstra University
Houston Baptist University
Howard University
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Jacksonville State University
James Madison University
Kennesaw State University
LaGrange College
Lawrence University
Lehigh University
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Liberty University
Lincoln Memorial University
Loyola Maryland
Macalester College
Manhattan College
Marist College
Marquette University
Marshall University
McGill University
Mercer University
Meredith College
Miami University
michigan state university
Middle Tennessee State
Middle Tennessee State University
Middlebury College
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Mississippi State University
Navy
New Jersey institute of Technology
North Dakota State University
Northern Kentucky University
Oakland University
Old Dominion University
Post University
Princeton University
Queens University of Charlotte
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhodes College
Rice University
Rider University
Rollins College
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Leo University
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Sam Houston State
Savannah College of Art and Design
Seton Hall University
Slippery Rock University
Southern Methodist University
St. Bonaventure University
St. John’s University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Stetson University
Stony Brook University
TCU
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Troy University
Tusculum College
U of IoWA
UCLA
UNC Asheville
UNC Wilmington
United States Air Force Academy
United States Military Academy - West Point
United States Military Academy at West Point
University At Albany
University of Akron
University of Alabama
University of Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas Little Rock
University of California Los Angeles
University of Central Arkansas
University of Charleston
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Evansville
University of Houston
University of Idaho
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Maine
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Memphis
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi
University of Mobile
University of NC at Greensboro
University of North Alabama
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
University of North Florida
University of North Texas
University of Notre Dame
University of Rhode Island
University of Rochester
University of South Alabama
University of South Dakota
University of South Florida
University of South Florida
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee at Martin
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of Wyoming
USC Upstate
Utah State University
Valparaiso University
VCU
Virgina Wesleyan College
Wake Forest University
West Virginia University
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Western Carolina university
Western Kentucky University
Wheaton College (Mass.)
Williams College
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Xavier University

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/590637.html Emily Fox to attend U-15 National Training Camp 05/01/2013 09:08 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/715193.html http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/715193.html FC Virginia U14 Visits Bermuda 04/15/2013 02:10 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/710913.html FC Virginia U14 team traveled to Bermuda over Easter weekend for a tournament with the Florida Fusion high school team, and most notably, the Bermuda Women’s National Team.  For many of the players, the trip was their first travel experience outside of the U.S. requiring passports. The excitement was building as the team assembled at BWI Airport in Baltimore and awaited their departure. Some were nervous as they were not accustomed to air travel while others were calm as ever.  As the plane took off, the team settled in for the journey ahead.

The FC Virginia U14 squad was formed just about two years ago with many of the girls having long soccer and friendship bonds dating as far back as U6 and U7. Their deep-rooted friendships on and off the pitch has helped create a team cohesiveness that is unparalleled on most elite youth soccer teams. With these girls, the whole of the team seems greater than the sum of their parts on and off the pitch. As they take a break from their hectic ECNL league schedule, the girls welcome this unique opportunity to travel to Bermuda -- located the North Atlantic Ocean about 640 miles west-north west of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Life’s memorable moments are calling for them as the plane approaches the runway in Bermuda. 

The plane has landed and the team finds themselves exiting the plane on a long downward staircase to the tarmac. The girls can get an instant sense for the island weather as the wind gusts and instant smiles emerge as the Bermuda sun warms their faces.  After a 20-minute taxi ride the team arrives at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Resort. 

The team tours the resort followed by a walk in the town of Hamilton. The sense of island life seems to grab the girls and they are energized by their environment. Next is a team dinner at a local Italian eatery. By the end of dinner the girls are ready for bed as their faces show the long but adventurous day. It is time to hit the sack for much needed rest before they play the Bermuda Women’s National Team in the morning. 

The morning is welcomed with an endless breakfast buffet. The girls consume nutrients needed to support them for their upcoming game. After finishing they board the "party" bus for a short ride to the stadium. The island life and atmosphere is prevalent as our bus driver, who is also a police officer and coach in Bermuda, cranks up the tunes for the girls. The players sing their hearts out all the way to the stadium.

  Nervous jitters seem to overwhelm the girls as they prepare to play the Bermuda Women’s National Team.  The uneasiness spills over early into the game when FC Virginia fall behind 1-0 on a faulty offside trap. They respond under extremely windy conditions with a goal off an extremely well-placed corner kick by Allison Maliska "Gator" that seems to give the Bermuda no other option but to produce an own goal. FC Virginia now has the game tied up 1-1. The Bermuda National team responds before halftime taking advantage of another poor offside trap and goes up 2-1.

At halftime, FC Virginia regroups and the nerves settle. FC Virginia ties the game with an impressive penetrating run though the Bermuda defense by Gabriella Gordon resulting in her quality finish making the game 2-2. The game battles back and forth until FC Virginia’s center back, Kelsey Hamer, sends a quality, lofty diagonal cross over Bermuda’s defending left back to a well-positioned Gabriella Gordon, resulting in a Bermuda defensive handball in the box. Coach Christian Cziommer instructs Gabriella Gordon to take the PK. Gabriella calmly places the ball in the left corner. FC Virginia leads the game 3-2. The battle between the teams continues, but the scoring spree ends as the FC Virginia team shakes its nervousness and ends up victorious, 3-2, over the Bermuda Women’s National Team.

After lunch is provided by the Bermudians at the stadium, the team boards the party bus and prepares for an exciting adventure to Bermuda’s famous Horseshoe Bay. Taking local bus transportation to Horseshoe Bay makes for an exciting scenic tour of the island and even more interesting and fun banter with the Bermudian locals that shared our bus ride.

 Upon arrival at Horseshoe Bay, we were stunned by the beauty of this special place. On top of that, the island was celebrating its National Kite Festival and the combination of the festival and island bands in concert made it even more of a special event for the girls. Between climbing the rocky coastal terrain and wading in the incredible blue waters, the team seems to soak in the environment. The unity of the FC Virginia team is quickly recognized by a local TV news camera crew who approach them. The camera crew recruits the girls to do a 15 second TV spot announcing the Bermuda Kite Festival. What a fun way to end their second day in the beautiful islands of Bermuda.     

The next morning became more routine for the girls through the breakfast buffet and the party bus ride to the stadium.  This day the team prepares for a match against the Florida Fusion high school team. The team possession play picked up and the team went up early with a nice quality back door finish by Kasia Kwitnieski off of a corner kick by Allison Maliska. Moments later, however, FC Virginia gave up a similar back door play which neutralized the game, 1-1. FC Virginia was presented with numerous other chances to take the lead but the game ends in a 1-1 draw.

FC Virginia spent the remainder of the day enjoying the pool and other activities that the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Resort has to offer. The evening excitement was centered on the soccer banquet put on for all the participating teams. It was also the fifth anniversary of the organization so a more elevated celebration was put forth into the evening. The team celebrated their participation in the event along with the special anniversary which included a delicious buffet and not to mention an incredible desert table. As the evening was coming to a close, the girls easily retired to their rooms to get much needed rest for their third and final game in the morning. 

The final morning in Bermuda found the team making the usual track out to the stadium with the girl’s favorite bus driver cranking the tunes for the sing-along ride. The girls are having a great time on the island but you can tell by their tired eyes that that they will have to dig deep for the final game. Being the only team in the tourney to play three back-to-back games, it was apparent that they will need to be on their game during the final match.

The last match for FC Virginia is again against the Bermuda Women’s National Team. The two match up well in style of play where both teams look for a controlled possession game. Shortly into the first half Bermuda finds the back of the net on an unmarked center mid finish after FC Virginia fails to clear the ball out of the crowded box. Playing a senior team like Bermuda will make you pay when you have indecisive decisions. Trying to neutralize the game, FC Virginia spends the remainder of the game attempting to penetrate the Bermuda defense. FC Virginia created numerous opportunities but to no avail. Bermuda wins 1-0. It is an impressive showing by the U14 FC Virginia team throughout the tournament and they walk away from the weekend proud of their play on the pitch.  

The team piles back into the party bus and the island life and the singing permeates throughout the team. The girls are in a good place and they are making the most of their time here in paradise. For the parents that made the trip, they are fondly soaking in the experience with a "don’t worry, be happy" attitude. They have witnessed an extraordinary talented group of girls show an abundance of character and love for each other and even more impressively off the pitch throughout the weekend. The girls are truly blessed on this Easter Sunday to share it with each other. The parents are just happy to be along for the ride.    

As the plane carrying the team catches air nearing the end of the runway, the team looks out the aircraft windows and says goodbye to Bermuda. The Bermuda Island is now a distant spec in the window but lifelong memories are forever engrained in each of the girl’s mind. The special time on the Bermuda Islands is well deserved for such a special and unique group of girls. 

 

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/710913.html Ashley Herndon selected to ECNL ALL-Event team 01/24/2013 10:00 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/690535.html Ashley Herndon from our U18 ECNL team has been selected to the the ECNL All Event team in Sanford. Congratulations to Ashley, the team and Coach.

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]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/690535.html FCV U17 perform well at Sanford National Event 01/09/2013 01:42 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/687355.html The FC virginia U17 team performed well in the sanford ECNL National Event. The team went ubeaten over the weekend with a 1:0 win over Texas Rush, followed by a very entertaining 2:2 against Challenge SC and a 0:0 in the final game against GSA. Congratulations to the team and the Coaches Terry Foley and Hank Leung.

 

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/687355.html Lizzie Brooks invited to attend the 2012 USL Super-Y ODP Camp 01/03/2013 03:20 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/686023.html Lizzie Brooks (Archbishop O’Connell), a defender for the U16 FCV United, was recently invited to attend the 2012 USL Super-Y ODP Camp in Florida at the end of February.  Congratulations and best of luck to Lizzie!

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/686023.html FCV Alumni back to back Big South Champs 12/31/2012 06:38 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/678656.html

FCV Alumni Caitlin Kick, Micaela Filsoof, Sammie Trone, Kara Nay and Shannon Nasca win Big South Championship with Radford and receive automatic bid into the NCAA tournament.

Please read full article here:

http://www.ruhighlanders.com/news/2012/11/4/WSOC_1104124831.aspx?path=wsoc

 

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/678656.html FCV U14 shine at U-14 Inter-Conference Event 11/07/2012 10:27 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/676383.html http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/676383.html FC Virginia ECNL teams do well in Richmond in ECNL play 10/17/2012 02:53 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/671969.html U14 and U15 score big wins winning both 6:0. Please click HERE to read the full article on Topdrawersoccer about the ECNL recap from last weekend acknowledging the FC Virginia teams.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/671969.html Brittany Basinger at the U17 World Cup 09/21/2012 04:57 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/665468.html  
 

SYA/FCV U18 Hotspur player Brittany Basinger is currently in Azerbaijan for the U17 Womens World Cup. The link below is to the full article on Brittany and her journey to the Youth National Team and World Cup.

We wish Brittany and the rest of the team good luck.

http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-17-WNT/2012/09/Basinger-Phones-Home.aspx

 

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/665468.html Christian Cziommer 04/05/2013 11:19 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/640584.html  

Christian Cziommer
  Technical Director
  Coach U14 FC Virginia ECNL / Coach U12 SYA Cardinals '00 
  571.234.7073 / Christian.Cziommer@FCVirginia.com

  UEFA “A” License
  NSCAA Premier Diploma
  Masters Degree in sports Science from the Sports University in Cologne, Germany
  DOC Girls SYA Soccer

Christian origins from Germany where he had an extensive education in Sports and Soccer. He holds a Masters Degree in sports Science with focus on Training and Development of Professional Athletes. Christian holds a UEFA A Licence achieved in Germany which gives him a great background in how players are developed and trained in one of the most succesful soccer nations in the world. He has worked at all Levels as Coach, Trainer as well as tactical Analyst.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/640584.html U18 Jeannine Molleda Selected to All-Event Team 06/09/2012 02:30 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/635119.html  
ECNL ALL-Event Teams Announced
2011-12 National Showcase Event Series - San Diego, CA
 

RICHMOND, VA (June 6, 2012)-The Elite Clubs National League announced the All-Event Teams from the fourth event in the 2011-2012 ECNL National Showcase Event Series, which was held March 31-April 2, in San Diego, CA. A total of 152 teams from 39 ECNL Member Clubs participated in the event, with games taking place at the San Diego Polo Fields.

The ECNL All-Event Teams are selected based upon nominations from coaches and scouts based upon individual and team performances over the course of the three-game event. At the San Diego event, five clubs placed at least three players on All-Event Teams, including four players from Colorado Rush. A total of 24 different ECNL Member Clubs were represented among the 44 honored players.

The All-Event Teams from the 2011-12 ECNL National Showcase Event Series- San Diego, CA are:

U15 ECNL All-Event Team
Name, Club, Position
Anika Rodriguez, So Cal Blues, F
Jastin Redman, Colorado Rush, F
Britney Monteon, Minnesota Thunder, F
Kelsi Dantu, San Diego Surf, F
Sophie Babo, Minnesota Thunder, M
Kyle Escobedo, Sereno SC, M
Marissa Sheva, Penn Fusion, M
Amanda Martin, Heat FC, D
Erin Mellett, World Class FC, D
Elizabeth Poblete, Sereno SC, D
Charliee Pruitt, West Coast FC, GK
 
U16 ECNL All-Event Team
Name, Club, Position
Mackenzie Cerda, Slammers FC, F
Mckenzie Flood, De Anza Force, F
Colby Ciarrocca, PDA, F
Kyra Carusa, San Diego Surf, M
Linnea Faccenda, FC Delco, M
Rachel Corboz, PDA, M
Nicole Faris, So Cal Blues, M
Tara Meier, San Diego Surf, D
Aubrey Madden Las Vegas Premier D
Hunter Rooney, Colorado Rush, D
Cassidy Rey, Slammers FC, GK
 
U17 ECNL All-Event Team
Name, Club, Position
Falon Miller, Heat FC, F
Haley Pounds, Challenge SC, F
Mckenzie Meehan, Scorpions SC, F
Sasha Gray, Albertson Fury, F
Kaleigh Olmsted, Challenge SC, F
Danica Evans, Colorado Rush, M
Lana Bermel, Slammers FC, M
Allison Bunner, Mclean Youth Soccer, M
Nicole Hopkins, Ohio Premier Eagles, D
Shannon Phillips, Freestate Soccer Alliance, D
Sarah Shimer, Washington Premier, GK
 
U18 ECNL All-Event Team
Name, Club, Position
Hayley Dowd, FC Stars of Massachusetts, F
Lindsey Horan, Colorado Rush, F
Kathryn Hiller, Scorpions SC, F
Paula Halopian, Connecticut FC, F
Mikala Ferguson, Ohio Premier Eagles, M
Jeannine Molleda, FC Virginia, M
Jamie Fink, Real So Cal, M
Kelsey Witker, Washington Premier, D
Alexa Quaranta, Freestate Soccer Alliance, D
Carly Black, PDA, D
Kathryn Scheele, Crossfire, GK

For a complete list in PDF format, click here.

ABOUT THE ECNL: The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt, non-profit organization. The ECNL was founded in 2009 to enhance the developmental experience of female youth soccer players in the United States through: (i) Improving the competitive environment through creation of a true national competitive league with multiple flights; (ii) Improving the process for identifying elite female soccer players for the U.S. Soccer youth national teams through a systematic scouting and identification program based on national competitions; and (iii) improving the daily training environment at top female youth soccer clubs through developing best practices and training and organizational guidelines for its member clubs. The ECNL is sanctioned by US Club Soccer and is sponsored by Nike Soccer.

 

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]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/635119.html Former FCV player part of NCAA championship 12/06/2011 06:11 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/584012.html Capping one of the best three-year runs in women’s soccer history, Stanford defeated Duke 1-0 on Sunday before 9,241 for its first national championship in Division I women’s soccer. It capped an undefeated season for Stanford (25-0-1), which had made it to the two previous College Cup finals and lost.

Stanford had won 101 national championships in its history, but never one in women’s soccer. “Stanford has a tradition of excellence in athletics and academics,” Paul Ratcliffe, Stanford's coach said. “We want to keep that going on the soccer stage.”

That’s what Ratcliffe told his players to remember about Sunday. “I told them they are going to go down in history as the first team to ever win a national championship for women’s soccer at Stanford.”

For three years Stanford had been nearly unbeatable. Three years they never lost a regular season game. The four seniors -- Camille Levin, Teresa Noyola, Lindsay Taylor and Kristy Zurmuhlen -- never lost a home game and advanced to the College Cup four times.

After losing in the semifinal game three years ago, they lost tough 1-0 games in the national finals each of the past two years.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/584012.html Strong Fall for FC Virginia Teams 12/06/2011 06:13 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/584006.html Posting good results on most fronts, teams in all age groups are faring well at the regional level.

U14s are 3-1-1 with 6 goals for and 4 against
U15s are 4-1-3 with 20 goals for and 16 against
U16s are 2-2-4 with 8 goals for and 11 against
U17s are 6-1-1 with 22 goals for and 4 against
U18s are 3-3-2 with 14 goals for and 13 against

FC Virginia will next be competing in the National Showcase in Sanford Florida December 28, 29, and 30th.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/584006.html Invite to U18 National Team Training Camp 11/07/2011 07:00 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/577645.html The camp ran from October 23 – 30 running concurrently with the U17 Women’s national team training camp. U.S. Soccer Women’s Technical Director April Heinrichs called up 30 players, 25 of them born in 1994 with five born in 1993. While all of these players are age-eligible for the U.S. team that will attempt to qualify for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Azerbaijan (which has an age cut-off of players born on or after Jan. 1, 1992), this group will more likely form the core of the team that will try to compete for a spot in the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/577645.html FC Virginia Alumni Find Collegiate Success 11/07/2011 07:29 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/577651.html Kara Nay and Caitlin Kick, 2011 graduate members of the FCV Explosion, helped Radford earn the Big South Championship title and an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament.

William & Mary became the CAA Champions and were helped by four former FC Virginia players including: Cortlyn Bristol a 2009 graduate from FCV Netforce; and from the class of 2011, FCV Explosion players Jane Aman, Christina Popps, Aly Shaughnessy. Annie Case, a 2009 graduate from FCV Netforce led Stanford to a PAC 12 Championship. In addition, Caitlin Landsman a 2009 graduate and FCV Netforce member led Marist, from the keeper position, to a MAAC Championship, the first in Marist history.

To keep an eye on how these alumni fare in the tournament the 2011 NCAA championship schedule is as follows:

First Round Nov. 11-13
Second/Third Round Nov. 18, 20
Quarterfinals Nov. 25-27
Semifinals (5/7:30 p.m.) Dec. 2
Championship (1 p.m.) Dec. 4

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/577651.html Breast Cancer Awareness Month 11/02/2011 02:32 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/575984.html

Sport-Off created pink training shirts with the FC Virginia logo which were available for purchase to teams and coaches.

Some teams chose to wear the pink shirt as an alternate jersey for the month and others wore them during warm ups before all their October games. Sport-Off then donated a portion of the the money to the cause. The final donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation from Sport-Off came to $200.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/575984.html FC Virginia Competes in Local Tournaments 10/11/2011 06:48 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/570653.html Under WAGS showcase tournament play, each team had one game each day, Saturday through Monday. The FCV ECNL U18s were evenly matched against their competition as they split their games with 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 draw scoring 6 goals for and allowing 6 goals against. They came out on top of the Smithtown Kickers 2-1, tied the CRU FC Bucks Xtreme, and lost 3-4 to the Chantilly Burn.

The U17 ECNL team came away with 2 wins and one loss for the weekend and had 10 goals for and only 2 goals against. They beat both Massapequa and Oceanport SA and lost by one goal to the FC Europa Wild Kickers.

Like the U18s, the U16 ECNL team amassed a 1-1-1 record for the weekend. They competed against NY Rush, Bethesda, and PDA. Improving throughout the weekend, they lost their opening game, tied their second, and came away with a 1-0 victory over PDA on the last day.

The U15, U14, U13, and U12 age groups competed at the Discovery Cup which is held at the Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds, Maryland.

The U15 ECNL team had the weekend off, but the FCV 96 team had a strong showing in the top bracket. They came away with 2 wins and their only loss came to the eventual U15 red division champions. They scored four goals and allowed only one.

The FCV U14 ECNL girls had a very successful weekend and were runners up falling to the MSC Coyotes by a score of 0-3 in the finals. In the preliminary rounds they defeated NJSA 04 Blast and East Meadow Explosion and had a scoreless draw against Penn Legacy.

The top performers for the weekend were the U13 FCV 98, as they were crowned champions in the top division of their age group. Winning in penalty kicks against the NJ Stallions Academy they advanced to the finals. In the finals, they recorded a 2-1 victory to bring home the championship.

FC Virginia 99 competed in the 11v11 portion of the tournament hoping to gain experience as they will soon move to 11 a side play. They played some stiff competition against future ECNL opponent FC Bucks. They capped off their weekend play with a scoreless draw against the Cardiff Chargers.

Rounding everything out for the club were the FC Virginia Boys U11 Fury. The Fury competed in the SAC United Columbus Day Tournament and were runners up in the Premier Division losing to SAC Premier 1 in the finals.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/570653.html FC Virginia Comes Out on Top of McLean 10/11/2011 05:38 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/569793.html FC Virginia, as a club, came out on top with three wins and two losses. The U14s battled to a 1-0 victory. The U15s took an early lead in their game with a goal in the opening minutes. They capped the game off with two additional goals in the second half to come away with a 3-0 win. A convincing win was also turned in by the U17s who scored 4 goals and allowed only 1. Unfortunately, both the U16s and U18s were defeated in their matches against the local rivals.

The next ECNL match ups are set for the weekend of October 22 and 23rd when FC Virginia travels south to compete against VA Rush and CASL.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/569793.html ECNL's first national event of 2011/2012 10/07/2011 08:33 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/569792.html These clubs are gearing up for their first national ECNL competition of the season in Phoenix, which will not only feature games, but also the Nike Elite Training 2.0 physical assessment and data collection, along with a coaching development seminar.



In its third year of existence, the ECNL is already recognized as one of the top girls’ leagues in the country with 66 top youth clubs as members.


]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/569792.html FC Virginia starts 2011 / 2012 ECNL year 09/26/2011 09:18 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/567166.html Originally scheduled to be played at the SYA Sports complex, the games were moved to Braddock Park due to heavy rains.

The U15s started the day off with a 4-0 victory in the morning. The U16s fought to a 1-1 tie and the U17s turned in the most impressive performance with a 6 goal win over their opponents. Finally, the U18s finished the day off coming out on top 4-0. Unfortunately, the U14 age group was unable to compete and will be rescheduled for a later date.

FC Virginia’s next ECNL matches are scheduled for October 1st, when FC Virginia will travel to McLean to face their local ECNL rivals.

Game Day schedule for the McLean matches are as follows:

U14 6:00 Lewinsville Park #2
U15 2:00 Lewinsville Park #2
U16 5:00 Spring Hill #3
U17 4:00 Lewinsville Park #2
U18 3:30 Spring Hill #3

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/567166.html FC Virginia competes at ECNL Nationals 07/14/2011 10:06 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/543974.html FC Virginia's U16 ECNL team ammassed an impressive 8-0-4 record, scoring 20 goals over 12 games, during the year in the A Flight of their age bracket. Their record has them placed 7th among the top teams in the nation. This ranking has also earned them the right to compete for the National Championship against the top 8 teams of the U16 A bracket.

The U17 team also had a very successful year in Flight B. Their record over 12 games throughout the year was 6-3-3 and they scored 25 goals over the course of the year against stiff competition. They currently sit in 6th place and are fighting for the opportunity to be promoted to the A flight for the 2011-2012 season.

FC Virginia's U15 team has a considerable amount to play for over the weekend as how they finish will determine the clubs bracket placement for next year. So the Rising U15 and U14 teams will certainly be paying close attention to the U15's results this weekend.

 

 

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/543974.html FC Virginia Tryout Schedule 06/12/2012 02:31 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/631836.html FC Virginia Fury Rising U12 Boys
June 4 (Monday) - 5:00pm to 7:00pm @ Draper Drive Park
June 6 (Wednesday) - 5:00pm to 7:00pm @ Draper Drive Park
June 8 (Friday) - 5:00pm to 7:00pm @ Draper Drive Park

FC Virginia Rising U12 Girls
Friday, June 1, SYA Sports Park #4 5pm-6:30pm
Tuesday, June 5, SYA Sports Park #4 5pm-6:30pm
Thursday, June 7, SYA Sports Park #2 6:30pm-8pm

FC Virginia Rising U13 Girls
Wednesday, May 30, Braddock Park 5pm-6:30pm
Tuesday, June 5, SYA Sports Park #4 6:30pm-8pm
Wednesday, June 6, Braddock Park 5pm-6:30pm

FC Virginia ECNL Rising U14 Girls
Friday, June 1, SYA Complex #4 6:30pm-8pm
Saturday, June 2, SYA Sports Park #2 11:30am-1pm
Monday, June 4, Poplar Tree #2 5pm-6:30pm
Wednesday, June 6, SYA Complex #4 6:30pm-8pm

FC Virginia ECNL Rising U15
Saturday June 2, at Chantilly HS from 10:30 – 12:00
Wednesday June 6, at Poplar Tree #2 from 6:30 – 8:00

FC Virginia ECNL Rising U16
Monday, June 4, Poplar Tree #2 6:30pm-8pm
Saturday, June 9, SYA Sports Park #2 11:30am-1pm
Monday, June 11, Poplar Tree #2 6:30pm-8pm

FC Virginia ECNL Rising U17 Girls

Saturday, June 9, SYA Sports Park #2 10am-11:30am
Sunday, June 10, SYA Sports Park #2 time TBA

Tuesday, June 12 SYA Sports Park 6:30-8:00pm - fields closed
Thursday, June 14 Braddock Park 6:30-8:00pm
 
FC Virginia Heat Rising U17 Girls
Saturday, June 9, SYA Sports Park #2 10am-11:30am
Sunday, June 10, SYA Sports Park #2 time TBA
Tuesday, June 12 SYA Sports Park 6:30-8:00pm-fields closed
Thursday, June 14 Braddock Park 6:30-8:00pm

FC Virginia ECNL Rising U18
Wednesday June 6, SYA Sports Park #2 6:30pm-8pm
Friday, June 8, Poplar Tree #3 6:30pm-8pm


 

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/631836.html ECNL on ESPN 07/14/2011 10:12 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/543963.html The ECNL National Championship, which kicks off on Thurs., July 14, features 164 of the country’s top female youth soccer teams in what is one of the most prestigious events of the year.

“Having one of the national championship games broadcast live on ESPNU and ESPN3 is an incredibly exciting step for the ECNL,” said President Christian Lavers. “We are excited to be able to show the soccer world the quality of play within the ECNL and to share the goals and mission of the ECNL with a broad audience. With the Women’s World Cup Final being played the same weekend, this will be a unique opportunity for people to see the best youth soccer in the United States at the same time that, hopefully, the U.S. Women’s National Team is raising the World Cup trophy.”

Launched in 2005, ESPNU is a multimedia college sports brand, highlighted by a 24-hour television network and website – ESPNU.com. ESPNU is available nationwide in approximately 73 million households and has long-term carriage agreements with all 10 of the top multichannel TV providers – Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, DirecTV (Channel 208), DISH Network (Channel 141), Mediacom, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS TV and AT&T U-verse.

ESPN3 is a broadband network for live sports programming that harnesses the quality ESPN has built through its TV networks and delivers online sports programming to fans through a rich, interactive and easy-to-use experience. ESPN3 broadcasts thousands of live games and events online each year.

“The ECNL National Championship is the goal shared by every team in the ECNL at the beginning of the year,” said ECNL Vice President Doug Bracken. “Having the chance to achieve that goal on a national stage, with all the additional excitement of a televised game, should be an experience that the players never forget.”

Participating teams will compete for age group national championships, promotion and relegation between the "A" and "B" flights in each age group for the 2011-12 season, and an overall ECNL National Club Champion.

All 52 current ECNL member clubs will be featured at the event, with each team assigned to a playoff group based upon its position in the final regular-season standings. Each team will play three games over three days.

Adding to the festive environment of the ECNL National Championship at Aurora Sports Complex will be the on-site presence of Nike, Eurosport, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and Jamba Juice.

“One of the primary goals of the ECNL is to improve the daily player experience, both on and off the field,” said ECNL Commissioner Sarah Kate Noftsinger. “We hope that the ECNL National Championship, with the presence of ESPN, Nike, and so many other partners, will create a rare atmosphere.”

The ECNL is sanctioned by US Club Soccer and sponsored by Nike.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/543963.html FCV Thanks Cindi Harkes for Role as DOC 05/03/2012 07:20 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/622392.html FC Virginia’s leadership during this impressive growth phase has helped pave the path towards FC Virginia’s ultimate mission to become a top ten nationally competitive ECNL member.  A contributor in FC Virginia’s success is credited to Cindi Harkes as Director of Coaching.  During her tenure, FC Virginia has had significant growth in its player pool, coaching staff and vision for providing elite national competitive play in the Northern Virginia area.

 As Cindi Harkes steps down from her position atop the Northern Virginia’s premier ECNL club, she will remain as lead coach of the U12 age group. FC Virginia President Terry Foley commented on Cindi Harkes departure as Director of Coaching, “FC Virginia was fortunate to have Cindi Harkes during our early development process and I’m very thankful for her contributions and dedication to the task at hand.”  Terry Foley also added “FC Virginia is now entering the next phase to build off of the foundation that Cindi has laid and we will be taking an aggressive approach over the coming years.  We will now look to create an all encompassing Technical Director position that will be critical in fostering player development in all age groups while pooling the local elite players in the area to provide the highest national level competition through our ECNL league membership.”
 
Cindi Harkes commented “I am extremely proud of FC Virginia’s accomplishments during my tenure. I am excited however, to be able to commit my focus and energies into taking my players to the next level. The ECNL has been a tremendous boost for the development of female players."
 
Recently appointed FC Virginia Chairman of the Board of Directors, Kurt Gordon, also stated “I admire Cindi Harkes and what she represents for female soccer players. Having two daughters myself, the confidence, team work and other life lessons that this great sport helps foster in females is fluid in what Cindi Harkes represents. Having Cindi Harkes still involved with coaching in the club is a great asset.”
 


]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/622392.html Class of 2012 and 2013 05/23/2012 06:47 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/622094.html FCV U18s
Class of 2012

Bria Bass  UMBC
Brooke Bean  George Washington
Kaitlin Beebe   Longwood Univ
Bridget Bergquist   Longwood Univ
Ashley Carmean  Gardner Webb Univ
Imani Ervins  Winthrop Univ
Lucy Etro  Wofford
Micaela Filsoof   Radford Univ
Madison Flanagan  Longwood Univ
Katrina Guillou   UNC Wilmington
Hailey Machen   Longwood Univ
Alana Mackey   Longwood Univ
Jeannine Molleda  Hofstra Univ
Shannon Nasca   Radford Univ
Dayna Tomayko  NC State 

Courage 94

Kaitlyn RIggins Christopher Newport Univ

Danielle Somadelis Marymount

 

FCV U17s
Class of 2012

Megan Benitez  George Mason University
Jessie Sells  University of William & Mary
Darbie Kelley  Coastal Carolina University
Charlotte Ratcliff  Coastal Carolina University
Dani Dangremond  Florida Atlantic University
 
Class of 2013

Brittany Basinger  Penn State University
Carolyn Seltzer  University of Delaware
Haley Yow  Duquesne University
Alex Myers  University of South Florida
Clara Logsdon  University of William & Mary
Hannah Winner  Princeton University
Murielle Tiernan  Virginia Tech
Corinne Giroux  University of William & Mary
Aubrey Fletcher  Appalachian State University
Bri Toelle  University of Iowa

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/622094.html Brittany Basinger named to U17 Women's National team 04/22/2012 11:19 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/619189.html Below is an article from US Soccer:

U.S. U17 WNT names roster for Qualifying
Article Written by U.S. Soccer
Updated: April 12, 2012

U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team head coach Albertin Montoya has named the 20-player roster for the 2012 CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championship to be held in Guatemala City, Guatemala, from May 2-12.

Montoya named his squad after a 10-day training camp at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., that ended on April 9 with a 0-0 draw against the China U-20 Women’s National Team.

"We feel we are at a very good place right now going into World Cup qualifying," said Montoya. "The team has made a lot of progress in our last three camps, which have been very productive in helping us prepare to head to Guatemala. We’ve had talented players since the beginning of the cycle, but the difference now is the ability of these talented players to play as a team, which makes us very dangerous. We saw this at our most recent camp, which led to three very good performances against quality teams. Qualifying couldn’t have come at a better time for us and the players are excited to showcase their talent at the international level."

The team will now have several weeks off before regrouping to travel to Central America in a quest for one of CONCACAF’s three berths to the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held from Sept. 22-Oct. 13 in Azerbaijan.

U.S. U-17 WNT CONCACAF Qualifying Roster By Position

GOALKEEPERS (2): Jane Campbell (Concorde Fire South; Kennesaw, Ga.), Cassie Miller (Sereno FC; Cave Creek, Ariz.)

DEFENDERS (7): Brittany Basinger (FC Virginia; Purcellville, Va.), Maddie Bauer (Slammers FC; Newport Beach, Calif.), Mandy Freeman (Lady Renegades SC; Royal Palm Beach, Fla.), Lauren Kaskie (Heat FC; Las Vegas, Nevada), Gabbi Miranda (Colorado Rush; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Lizzy Raben (Colorado Rush; Greenwood, Colo.), Morgan Reid (Chelsea Ladies; Cary, N.C.)

MIDFIELDERS (6): Morgan Andrews (FC Stars of Mass.; Milford, N.H.), Joanna Boyles (Chelsea Ladies; Raleigh, N.C), Summer Green (Michigan Hawks; Milford, Mich.), Sarah Robinson (MVLA Lightning; Los Altos, Calif.), Morgan Stanton (Colorado Rush; Lakewood, Colo.), Andi Sullivan (Bethesda SC; Lorton, Va.)

FORWARDS (5): Emily Bruder (Utah Avalanche; Sandy, Utah), Darian Jenkins (Sparta SC; Riverton, Utah), Amber Munerlyn (So Cal Blues; Corona, Calif.), Toni Payne (Concorde Fire; Birmingham, Ala.), Maggie Purce (Freestate Soccer; Olney, Md.)

The U.S. opens the first round of the qualifying tournament against the Bahamas on Thursday, May 3, at 4 p.m. ET, faces Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday, May 5, at 4 p.m. ET, and finishes Group B play against Mexico on Monday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. ET. Group A consists of host Guatemala, Canada, Panama and Jamaica. The top two finishers in each group advance to the all-important semifinals.

The semifinals will be played on Thursday, May 10, with the final and third-place match held on Saturday, May 12. The finalists and the winner of the third-place game qualify for Azerbaijan. All matches will be played at Guatemala City’s Estadio Cementos Progreso, site of the 2010 CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship.

 

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/619189.html FC Virginia hosts Ohio Teams 03/17/2012 05:07 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/609573.html The U14 team lead the way for FC Virginia going undefeated for the weekend with a 2-0 win over Ohio Elite and a 2-2 draw against the Ohio Premier. FC Virginia’s U18 team also went undefeated with 2-2 draws against both the Elite and the Premier.

The U17 team split their weekend with a 4-0 victory over Ohio Elite and a 0-2 loss to Ohio Premier. Both the U15s and U16s came away with a loss on the first day against Ohio Elite and a draw the next day over Ohio Premier. Overall, the club ammassed a record of 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/609573.html Ellis named SYA Technical Director 07/14/2011 10:20 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/543961.html has worked with SYA’s academy program for the last 15 years, and has had a long-term relationship with the club. "The club clearly is going through a growth period," said Ellis. "SYA has a good reputation out in the soccer community, and we’re getting huge numbers of kids trying out. We’re moving to VCCL, and we have a good relationship with ECNL. Part of me coming in is to restructure what the club is doing so we can spend more time in each program."

Ellis said that he will be continuing to work with Rob Olsen, Director of Coaching House League, Christian Cziommer, Director of Operations, and Dean McAlpin, Director of Player Development, to focus on developing age-specific curriculums designed around Claudio Reyna’s U.S. Soccer curriculum, as well as focusing on more coaching education for the club’s staff.

"I’m really looking forward to trying to get the club to a higher level," said Ellis. "I already feel it’s one of the premier clubs in Virginia, but I want it to continue to grow so it becomes a nationally recognized club. I’d like to get the boys in the ASL, and the girls in the ECNL, and to strive to play in the top level leagues. We have to take baby steps, though, especially on the boys side, and the VCCL will help. As the boys side gets older, who knows. We may be able to get an academy program going in a few years. I’m really looking forward to seeing where we can push this club.

Ellis has a strong coaching resume having coached at George Mason University as well as State and Regional Olympic Development Teams. He was the Head Scout for the US Women’s National Team at the Athens Olympics and has coached youth teams to seven Virginia State Titles, 3 Region one championships and one National Championship.

 

Coach Ellis holds an “A” license from the United States Soccer Federation as well as an NCSAA Premier Diploma.

"The soccer board of directors within SYA have been very visionary over the years, and this is another step in their recognition that the club will continue to grow. I know we all appreciate all the support work they provide. They do a fantastic job," added Ellis.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/543961.html FC Virginia teams get results over Memorial Day 06/01/2011 06:40 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/531669.html The U17s performed solidly and came away with 1 win and 2 ties. Our U16 team put forth the best performance among the ECNL teams with 2 wins and only 1 loss, beating the highly competitive Dallas Sting club. Performing well, the U15s finished the weekend with 2 ties and 1 loss.

Competing at the Delco Players Cup were the U14, U13, and U11 age groups. The U14s competed in the Premier Division and allowed only 1 goal against in preliminary play. The stumbled in the finals and lost by a 1 goal margin. In the Elite division, the U13s came out on top and went home as champion. FC Virginia Elite U11 put in a solid performance and amassed a record of 1-1-1 in the toughest Championship division.

Our U10 Boys team did not compete over Memorial Day, but will be going up to the Hershey Park tournament in June.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/531669.html 2011 Tryout Schedule 06/14/2011 02:00 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/526731.html FC Virginia United U10 Boys (Rising U11)
May 31    6 - 7:30 at Stafford Park (3300 Stafford Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030)
June 1     7 - 8:30 at Draper Drive Park (Beech Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031)
June 3     6 - 7:30 at Stafford Park (3300 Stafford Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030)

FC Virginia Elite U11 (99s Rising U12)
June 6     5 - 6:30 at SYA Complex #2
June 7     5 - 6:30 at SYA Complex #2
June 10   5 - 6:30 at SYA Complex #3
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FC Virginia Jr ECNL U12  (98s Rising U13)
June 6    6:30 - 8 at SYA Complex #4
June 7    6:30 - 8 at SYA Complex #4
June 9    5 - 6:30 at SYA Complex #3

FC Virginia Jr ECNL U13  (97s Rising U14)
June 6    6:30 - 8:30 at SYA Complex #3
June 7    6:30 - 8:30 at SYA Complex #3
June 8    6:30 - 8:30 at SYA Complex #2

FC Virginia Jr ECNL U14 (96s Rising U15)
June 6     6:30 - 8 at SYA Complex #2
June 8     6:30 - 8 at Poplar Tree Park #2
June 10   6:30 - 8 at SYA Complex #3
submit team tryout form

FC Virginia ECNL U15  (95s Rising U16)
June 6     5 - 6:30 at Braddock Park
June 13   6:30 - 8 at SYA Complex #2
June 15   6:30 - 8 at Poplar Tree #2
submit team tryout form

FC Virginia ECNL U16  (94 Hotspurs Rising U17)
June 8     6:30 - 8 at SYA Complex #3
June 9     6:30 - 8 at SYA Complex #2

FC Virginia Courage U16 (94s Rising U17)
June  15   7-8:45 at Fred Crabtree Park
June  22   7-8:45 at Fred Crabtree Park
June  29   7-8:45 at Fred Crabtree Park
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FC Virginia ECNL U17  (93s Cardinals Rising U18)
June 8     5 - 6:30 at Poplar Tree #2
June 13   6:30 - 8 at SYA Complex #3
June 15   6:30 - 8 at SYA Complex #2

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/526731.html 2011 and 2012 College Commitments 05/19/2011 07:42 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/526755.html CLASS OF 2011
Elizabeth Casey  GWU
Alex Gogolin  VCU
Kelly Abt James Madison University
Mampy Beck  University of Rhode Island
Jane Aman  College of William and Mary
Meredith Doherty  Emory University
Caitlin Kick  Radford University
Courtney Kim  George Mason University
Noel Kowalewski  George Mason University
Caitlyn McLaughlin  St Johns University
Kara Nay  Radford University
Danielle O’Brien  George Mason University
Christina Popps  College of William and Mary
Aly Shaughnessy  College of William and Mary
Kathleen Smith  Bowdoin College
Kelsey Trace  Longwood University
Jenna Abraham  University of Mary Washington
Kirsten Miller  Waynesburg University
Gabi Morrison  College of Wooster
Tiffany Reed  ODU

 

CLASS OF 2012
Katie Beebe  Longwood
Bridgit Bergquist  Longwood
Imani Ervins  Winthrop
Madison Flanagan  Longwood
Katrina Guillou  UNCW
Hailey Machen  Longwood
Alana Mackey  Longwood
Jeannine Molleda  Hofstra
Dayna Tomayko  NC State
Grace DeBell University of Richmond
Charlotte Ratcliffe  Coastal Carolina



]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/526755.html Interview with Terry Foley 05/19/2011 07:42 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/524931.html FC Virginia’s President, Terry Foley, is also General Manager of the Orange County Wave and Bay Area Breeze. In addition, he has also taken on the Head Coaching responsibilities of the Bay Area Breeze. Both teams compete in the WPSL who boast former players from the ranks of U.S. and International National Teams including: Julie Foudy, Brandi Chastain, Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, LaKeysia Beene, Kylie Bivens, Abby Wambach, Shannon Boxx, Leslie Osbourne, Shannon MacMillan, Keri Sanchez, Sissi, Jennifer Molina, Monica Gonzalez, Nozumi Yamago and Tisha Venturini. Terry was recently interviewed by an online magazine, All White Kit. Terry talks about his jobs on the West Coast, the WPSL, and his toughts on soccer in general. To read the full interview click here.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/524931.html FCV alumni, Lenzcyk, scores first pro goal 04/27/2011 08:14 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/521129.html Meghan Lenzcyk’s first pro goal lifted the Atlanta Beat over Sky Blue FC. Her goal came in the 50th minute and broke a 0-0 stalemate. Fed a ball on the ground from Trotter on the wing, Lenzcyk managed to get the ball past Sky Blue FC’s keeper as they both challenged for the cross.

Meghan was drafted by the Atlanta Beat as the 14th overall pick three months ago at the WPS draft in Baltimore. Lenczyk was with family on draft day, watching and hoping to hear her name called over the webcast of the proceedings. She indicated that she had not spoken to any of the WPS teams and was unsure if any of the clubs were interested.

She was quoted in an article by Dan Lauletta on womensprosoccer.com as saying, “I was really excited. I was with my family so we all celebrated,” Lenczyk said. “I was just watching and heard my name. I had no idea.”

In the same article, Meghan said about her first goal, “I was really happy that I scored, but I wasn’t expecting it at all. I just tried to come in and do my best and work hard and try to make a difference.”

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/521129.html Cindi Harkes to assist at DC United Women 04/20/2011 07:22 AM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/519195.html

 

Former college standout and W-League Champion Cindi Harkes has been named as the first assistant coach of D.C. United Women, joining head coach Michael Jorden in leading the new W-League team when it begins its first-ever season in May.

 

 

"Cindi is a top-class coach with extensive experience helping young women develop into outstanding soccer players," said D.C. United Women General Manager Tim Schweitzer. "Her experience as a successful college player and former W-League player will be crucial in helping Mike develop a team that will be exciting to watch."

 

 

"This is a tremendous opportunity, and I’m excited to once again be a part of top level soccer in Washington," Harkes said. "I’ve played and coached in this area for a long time, so I know this region is rich with soccer talent. I’m looking forward to helping build a successful franchise with D.C. United Women. It all starts this Saturday with our first tryouts."

 

 

Harkes and her husband John, the former captain of D.C. United and now an ESPN soccer game commentator, are long-time youth coaches in Northern Virginia. She played travel soccer in Braddock Road Youth Club (BRYC) in Fairfax, and in 2008 was named to the Virginia-D.C. Soccer Hall of Fame as a player.

 

 

A three-time Virginia State Cup champion as a youth, Harkes comes from a successful soccer family. Her father, Ron Kunihiro, was a long-time coach with BRYC, including Cindi’s Regional championship team, BRYC Galaxies. Her brother Tim was also a standout player, winning state and regional titles with BRYC and the VISTA Force and played four years at the University of Virginia.

 

 

Cindi was a member of the Virginia and Regional Olympic Development Program teams and was named to the U19 U.S. Youth National Team. She was a four year starter at WT Woodson High School - where she was "Athlete of the Year" her senior year - and was a three-time Washington Post All-Met player.

 

 

At the University of Virginia, Harkes was a four year starter, a three-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference team selection and an NCAA Academic All-American.

 

 

She then traveled to England to compete with the Sheffield Wednesday Ladies and the Stanton Rangers. Harkes later returned to the United States and played for the Maryland Pride which won the inaugural W-League title in 1996 and won three U.S. Amateur Soccer Association national championship titles with SA United. In 2003 she was a player-coach of the Northern Virginia Majestics of the W-League.

 

 

Cindi is co-founder of the TeamHarkes Soccer School for Girls summer camps, and currently serves as Director of Coaching for FC Virginia, while also coaching the club’s U14 and U11 girls teams.

 

 

Harkes has already been hard at work with coach Jorden at team staff identifying players. The full staff will get their first chance to see prospective players in action this Saturday at the Maryland SoccerPlex, where the first open tryout will be held. Tryout registration will be limited to the first 50 players registered through the team website at www.dcunitedwomen.com.

 

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/519195.html FCV's Mike Jorden to coach DC United Women 04/11/2011 12:23 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/499912.html D.C. United now boasts a women’s team that will compete in the W-League and they selected FC Virginia coach, Mike Jorden, to lead the new women’s team in its inaugural season.

"Mike is one of the best coaches in the region, with a long track record of success in developing female players as well as winning," said D.C. United Women General Manager Tim Schweitzer. "He brings the perfect combination of coaching ability and the relationships with top programs that we need to quickly build a highly competitive team. We couldn’t be happier to have him on board, and the team building has already moved into high gear."

Jorden, a 10-time Virginia state cup champion coach, said he’s excited to take the helm of the W-League team. "This is a fantastic opportunity for me to work with a great group of people," said Jorden, "Tim and everyone in the front office at D.C. United Women are all first class. We have a lot of work to do in a short time frame and I am looking forward to the challenge."

Jorden is an accomplished coach who has two U.S. Youth Soccer Region I titles - in 2003 and in 2009 - and has captured Virginia state titles in every age group the competition is held.

The D.C. United Women will draw players from a large pool of elite college standouts and former professionals. With numerous veteran stars and top collegiate programs in the Washington metro area, expectations will be high when United takes the field this summer.

Jorden, who was also affiliated with Virginia’s Olympic Development Program for 10 years, said he wouldn’t be surprised to one day coach his former youth players. "The idea of re-connecting with some of my former players and building relationships with new ones is extremely exciting," he said.

The D.C. United Women fill the vacancy left by the departure of the Washington Freedom Futures and will play their home matches at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, Md. Also the former home of the WPS Washington Freedom, the SoccerPlex is an ideal showcase for women’s minor league soccer in the D.C. metropolitan area. They will face a challenging slate of opponents in the Northeast Division this season, including notable W-League mainstays New York Magic and Long Island Rough Riders. United Women will kick off its home season on Thursday, June 9th with a match against the 2005 W-League Champions, New Jersey Wildcats.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/499912.html Successful Spring Start 03/23/2011 07:33 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/500591.html FC Virginia teams got their spring season underway with a very successful showing at preseason tournaments in the area. The FC Virginia Jr ECNL U14s lead the way by bringing home a championship from Baltimore March Mania.

Most of the club competed down in Richmond at Jefferson Cup with outstanding results against tough competition. Both the U11s and U13s moved on to the extra rounds of play. The U11s finished third in the Elite flight and the U13s came in with a fourth place finish in the Platinum flight. The FC Virginia ECNL U16s, U17s and U18s played in the most competitive Championship flight in their respective age groups. The U16s compiled a record of 2 wins and 1 tie, the U17s finished with an impressive 3 wins, and the U18s came away with 0 wins, 2 ties, and 1 loss.

Rounding things out for the club were the FC Virginia ECNL U15s, FC Virginia Courage U16 and FC Virginia Courage U18. The U15s competed in the Elite flight and came away with 0 wins 1 tie 2 losses. Both the U16 and U18 Courage were in the Platinum flight for their age goupings. The U16 Courage had an even split with 1 win, 1 tie, and 1 loss. The U18 courage played for 1 win and 2 losses.

Finally our U10 United Boys brought home the Championship from the SASA St. Patricks Day tournament going undefeated throughout.

]]> http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/500591.html Tiernan invited to ID2 02/22/2011 01:05 PM http://www.fcvirginia.com/home/499896.html Murielle Tiernan of the FC Virgina ECNL U16, was invited to complete four days of training and competition at the 2011 ECNL/id2 National Training Camp, which was held Feb. 10-13 on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. The camp is a joint effort between the Elite Clubs National League’s Player ID Program and US Club Soccer’s id2 national player identification and development program. A total of 83 players, (43 born in 1994 and 40 born in 1995), representing 44 clubs attended the camp. In addition to six on-field training sessions or games played in front of U.S. National Team staff and a wide range of college coaches, participants will have the opportunity to attend educational presentations. The only cost to players involved is that of travel to and from the National Training Camp. All lodging, meals and training gear are provided by the ECNL, US Club Soccer and Nike. Included in the National Training Camp will be special appearances and presentations from former Olympic and World Cup winning players.

During the camp, the players had the opportunity to compete in front of scouts from both the U.S. Soccer Federation and top colleges from around the nation, and to learn from a series of off-field presentations, including one by former U.S. Women’s National Team standouts Mia Hamm and Kristine Lilly.

“This camp will not only be a tremendous developmental experience for the players, but it should also be an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives,” said ECNL President and US Club Soccer Executive Vice President Christian Lavers. “Our goal was to identify the best players in the country, put them in a position to showcase their ability against one another, and then provide an unmatched educational experience through discussions with some of the best female players ever to play the game and instruction by top level coaches – and I think we have done that.”

“This camp will once again provide a great opportunity for players from all around the country to come together and perform in front of U.S. Soccer staff and college coaches,” said Rory Dames, US Club Soccer’s id2 Girls’ Program Director. “I am very excited to see the players compete with each other in a challenging environment and for them to have the chance to learn from our great guests and staff members.”

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