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The Alliance Pilot OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER
SOMETHING BIG IS ON ITS WAY
Big things are in the works for the girls of Charlottesville Alliance SC! From our youngest players to our oldest, we're developing new ways to build connections across age groups, grow confidence, and create memorable experiences that go well beyond game day. We're just getting started, and we can't wait to share more in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on your inbox and follow us on social for the first look at what's ahead.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Join us March 20–21, 2027 at Alliance Sports Park for our annual St. Patrick's Day Tournament for U8–U12 boys and girls teams. Every team plays at least three matches, and top finishers take home awards. Register by March 5! A big thank you to Buffalo Wild Wings for sponsoring this year's tournament!
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ALLIANCE SPIRIT NIGHT
Spirit Night at Buffalo Wild Wings – October 28! Mark your calendars: on Tuesday, October 28, from 5-9 pm, head to the Gander Road Buffalo Wild Wings for our next Alliance Spirit Night. Whether you're grabbing dinner with the team or ordering carryout on your way home, 15% of your order will go straight to Charlottesville Alliance. Just be sure to let them know you're there supporting the Alliance when you order. It's an easy way to grab some wings and support the club at the same time, so bring the family and spread the word!
SUPPLEMENTAL TRYOUTS
Missed tryouts? There's still a chance to join Alliance! We have open roster spots and are holding a supplemental tryout on Tuesday, December 1, from 7–8 pm on the football stadium turf at Western Albemarle High School. The session is open to Academy players as well as players eligible for our U11–U14 boys and girls travel teams. Everyone will receive a tryout shirt on site. Players must register before attending.
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ALLIANCE COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT
We hosted our first-ever Charlottesville Alliance College Information Night at the Harrison Family Olympic Center, the brand-new facility on the University of Virginia grounds. The evening kicked off with food and time to connect as a community before players and families headed upstairs for a presentation on the many rewards of playing college soccer and what the recruiting process looks like on the road to a commitment. A huge thank you to our speakers: Shay Bell; Izzie Smulik, a freshman on the Liberty University women's team, who shared her own recent recruiting experience; and Steve Swanson, head coach of the UVA women's team, who offered a coach's view of what it takes to succeed at the next level. Thank you to all the families who joined us. We're excited to make this an annual event!
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