VYSA is pleased to announce that Virginia is set to be the first state association to combine previously competing State Cups into a singular event co-hosted by Virginia Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer!
VYSA is grateful to the leadership of US Club Soccer for their collaboration on this project that will provide the soccer clubs, teams and families in Virginia with a best-in-class event. This reimagined State Cup is open to competitive teams registered to VYSA/US Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer. There is a pathway for the top finishing teams from each sanctioning organization to participate further in the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series and US Club Soccer National Cup.
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Below are the links to the press release that was sent out on July 15th, a deck with pertinent information regarding the event, and an event registration link.
Congratulations to Arlington Soccer Association and Virginia Valor FC who had teams competing at the USYS National President's Cup in Wichita, Kansas, from July 12-16th.
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IMPROVING THE GAME
By Gordon Miller, VYSA Technical Director
On Wednesday, July 18, VYSA hosted twenty four Virginia Coach Educators for a workshop at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, VA. These coaches are all certified as Coach Educational Instructors through USYS and US Club Soccer The coaches participated in both classroom sessions and gym presentations.
The purpose of the workshop was to equip coach educators with updated materials, strategies, and a curriculum relevant to VYSA coaching courses
These instructors will go out to the Virginia club system to conduct coaching courses for everyone who wants continued education.
The workshop was a valuable opportunity to bring together coaching educators, from all over the state, in order to further the development of the Virginia coaching community. With a robust team of coach educators ready to deliver courses, VYSA invites any organization seeking coaching development opportunities for their members to contact VYSA.
To schedule a two-hour, complimentary C4C session for your coaches, please contact Jessica Cottet at jessica@vysacom
US SOCCER SAFESPORT
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What is SafeSport
Safesport is a comprehensive program of policies and processes through education and training to help participants detect and report abuse, respond to it, and prevent future occurrences.
Required By:
Congress and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC)
Who Completes It:
Participants who come in contact with a minor (Club staff & ALL coaches)
Frequency: Completed annually
How To Report a Concern
To make a report, either fill and submit the form below, or call the US Soccer Integrity Hotline at (312) 528-7004 to leave a voicemail Please provide as much detail in your report as possible, including contact information, should you wish to be contacted concerning your report U S Soccer does not retaliate and does not tolerate retaliation against any individual who makes a report in good faith Please see below for more information
CLICK HERE TO REPORT A CONCERN
For More Information
Information on Safesport for parents can be found at the US Soccer Safeguarding Hub as well as the VYSA website for more detail on what Safesport is and how to report a concern.
Saturday, July 20th
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
HAMPTON ROADS SOCCER COMPLEX
Friday, July 26th
WEST DISTRICT
VALLEY UNITED SOCCER COMPLEX
Saturday, July 27th
CENTRAL DISTRICT
GLOVER PARK
Sunday, July 28th
WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT
CHARLOTTESVILLE ALLIANCE SPORTS CLUB
Saturday, August 3rd
NORTH DISTRICT
PUBLIX VIRGINIA SOCCER TRAINING CENTER
Two Virginia born and raised players have just been named to, US Men’s Olympic Team. ���������� �������������� from South Riding and long time ODP player, �������������������� from Clifton!
Kevin grew up playing for Loudoun Soccer and began his professional career with Loudoun United then signed with D.C. United. He now plays for Vfl Wolfsburg.
Griffin progressed from playing for Virginia Development Academy (VDA) to joining Loudoun United, then D.C. United, and he currently plays for Westerlo FC.
VYSA is extremely proud of these two players and wishes them all the best in Paris this summer.
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Emily Fox, from Ashburn, Virginia has been named to the US Women's Olympic Team!
Emily played for FC Virginia, participated in VYSA’s ODP program, and became a part of the USYS National ODP team.
Emily began her professional career at Racing Louisville, then joined North Carolina Courage, and now plays for Arsenal FC.
Congratulations Emily and best of luck to the USWNT in Paris this summer.
WHYDOPARENTS ENROLLTHEIR CHILDRENINSOCCER?
U.S. Soccer is conducting a research project in collaboration with Northwestern University. The purpose of the project is to learn about parents' reasons for enrolling their children in soccer
The information gathered from your participation will help the US Soccer Federation promote soccer’s popularity in the United States by highlighting the benefits of playing and participating in soccer. More interest in soccer will lead to easier access to play, elevation of the standard of play in the United States, and a number of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial benefits for those who choose to play soccer.
If you participate in this research project, the data submitted will be anonymously analyzed and will be used for research purposes only.
View the consent form above for full details about the study
If you have any questions about the study, please contact the Director of Research and Innovation at U S Soccer, Dr José M Oliva Lozano, at jlozano@ussoccer.org.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Join the Virginia-DC Soccer Hall of Fame Annual Golf Tournament this September at Pleasant Valley Golf Club, Chantilly, VA. This annual golf tournament provides a portion of the proceeds to the VYSA TOPSoccer Program, an outreach program designed to offer playing opportunities to young athletes with developmental and/or mental disabilities.
The Virginia Youth Soccer Association encourages its Member Clubs, Leagues and Teams to take advantage of the tournament sponsorship opportunities!
Follow the links below to learn more about the Virginia-DC Soccer Hall of Fame Annual Golf Tournament.
Tournament registration ends Friday, September 13, 2024.
Tournament Registration
For questions contact Bill Willis vadcshofgolftournament@gmail.com
Congratulations to the Metro DC-Virginia Referees who were chosen to participate in the US Youth Soccer Nationals, the US Youth Soccer Regionals, and the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup Nationals.
Congratulations to all of the Referees who won awards at the USYS 2024 NATIONAL PRESIDENTS CUP in Wichita, KS - July 12-16, 2024!
