October 2024 Touchline

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What is SafeSport

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Who Completes It:

How To Report a Concern

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. Information on

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

Participants

Proud Supporter of Virginia Youth Soccer

VIEW THE PRESIDENTS CUP SCHEDULE

Virginia Youth Soccer Association and US Club Soccer are proud to announce the collaboration of the Spring 2025 Virginia State Cup!

The U-11 through U-14 competition, which spans from March to May, will be a true open cup, accepting teams from both organizations to provide families with a best-in-class, single state cup in Virginia.

This reimagined State Cup is open to competitive teams registered to VYSA/US Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer There is a patchway for the top finishing teams from each sanctioning organization to participate further in the US Youth National Championship Series and US Club Soccer National Cup.

The deadline for teams to apply is December 16th.

Congratulations to the VYSA Annual Award Winners! Many thanks to these individuals for their outstanding contributions to thier clubs and leagues throughout the 20232024 season! We look forward to honoring this group at the 2025 Annual Awards Gala on March 9th!

Coach of the Year Boys Competitive

Coach of the Year Boys Recreational

Coach of the Year Girls Competitive

Coach of the Year Girls Recreational

Administrator of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Young Female Referee of the Year

Young Male Referee of the Year

TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year

TOPSoccer Coach of the Year

Dave Williams TOPSoccer Award

Manager of the Year:

Milos Draca, FFC

Daniel Velasquez – First Touch Soccer

Tim Lenzo – Alexandria Soccer Association

Kris Newman – Richmond Kickers

Chris Hudler – Gunston Soccer

Alan Paez - NCSL

Audrey Atwell

Ben Schlenz

Olivia Fant - Culpepper Soccer Club

Fiona Kunkel - Alexandria Soccer Association

Boutia Pourhashemi & Betsy Fry

Kim Capp – FFC

The WAGS Rael Vodicka Memorial Day tournament was held at PVSTC on October 12-14.

Girls from U16 to U19 teams played at multiple different complexes throughout the tournament where they highlighted their talents on the field in showcase games, giving over 200 attending college coaches the opportunity to scout for their next collegiate superstar.

GOLFTOURNAMENT

The VA-DC Soccer Hall of Fame Golf Tournament started in 2015 and has taken place at various golf clubs in northern Virginia. This year, it was held at Pleasant Valley Golf Club in Chantilly, VA, on a rainy September 26, 2024. A total of 18 teams (69 players) competed for the Founder’s Cup Trophy. Team Coll (Brian Coll, Rob Dutrow, Mike Dunning and Greg Williams) won the Founder’s Cup. Team Gonzalez (Sang Chae Choi, Frank O’Rourke, Selden Vandernot, Rudy Gonzalez) won the Senior Division.

The tournament not only helps fund the ongoing expenses of the VA-DC Soccer Hall of Fame, but also raised $3,000 for the Virginia TOPSoccer program, which provides community-based training and team placement for young athletes with disabilities.

The tournament included a day of golf, breakfast, and an awards luncheon. It is also an annual event where friends can reunite and have a fun day away from the office and the normal daily routine.

Thank you to all who participated and volunteered this year! We invite everyone to join next September!

VA-DCSOCCERHALLOFFAMEMEMBERS, BRUCEMURRAYANDKEITHTABATZNIK

VATOPSOCCERCHAIRMAN,JOHN SCHLENKER,ANDTHEWAGSTEAM

WAGSVOLUNTEERSOFFERED GREATSUPPORTATTHEEVENT BYHELPINGWITHTHEAUCTION, KEEPINGTHEGOLFERS HYDRATED,ANDMORE!

EVENT DATES: December 14-15, 2024

AGES: U14-U19 Boys and Girls | (3) Matches Guaranteed | Two Day Event* *Games will start 8am and last games will kick off 8:30pm.

LOCATION: Richmond, VA RiverCity Sportsplex, Glover Park, Stratton Park

Top college coaches and scouts!

Premium hospitality (warm food/beverages, couches, flat-screen tvs, etc.) for coaches, team managers, and club directors!

Two Day Event - Saturday and Sunday- Saving TIME and MONEY!

Wide Range of Competition Levels - ECNL-RL, NPL, USYS NL, DPL, NCSL, Club Champions, and more!

3 Games Guaranteed!

Audi Field Named as a Host Stadium for the Historic FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

Audi Field has been named by FIFA as one of the 12 stadiums in the United States that will host matches for the historic FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ when the 32 best clubs in the world play for the only official title of FIFA Club World Champions. Additional information about fixtures and tickets will be provided at a later date.

The tournament kicks off on Sunday, June 15, 2025, with all roads leading to the MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey on Sunday, July 13, 2025, where the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will be played, just over a year before the venue stages the FIFA World Cup 26™ final.

Fans are encouraged to visit FIFA.com/tickets now to register for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 ticket and hospitality information.

TICKET INFORMATION

VIRGINIA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS

NOVEMBER 24'

NOVEMBER 15-17, 2024

ALEXANDRIA HARVEST CUP

HOSTED BY ALEXANDRIA SOCCER ASSOCIATION

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NOVEMBER 16-17, 2024

HYS ALL STAR CUP TOURNAMENT

HOSTED BY HERNDON YOUTH SOCCER

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NOVEMBER 16-17, 2024

CAPITAL CUP GIRLS WEEKEND

HOSTED BY MCLEAN YOUTH SOCCER

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NOVEMBER 23-24, 2024

NATIONS CAPITAL CUP GIRLS WEEKEND

HOSTED BY MCLEAN YOUTH SOCCER

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NOVEMBER 23-24, 2024

NVSC/NPSC HUNT COUNTRY FALL CLASSIC

HOSTED BY NVSC & NPSC

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NOVEMBER 23-24, 2024

CHAMPIONS SHOOTOUT

HOSTED BY VIRGINIA LEGACY

DECEMBER

DECEMBER 7-8, 2024

RVA TURF WARS

HOSTED BY DYNAMO SOCCER CLUB

DECEMBER 7-8, 2024 ATLANTIC CUP HOSTED BY VA RUSH SOCCER

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DECEMBER 14-15, 2024

ADIDAS COLLEGE SHOWCASE

HOSTED BY CLUB CHAMPIONS

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DECEMBER 14-15, 2024

CAPITOL FUTSAL CUP

HOSTED BY ALEXANDRIA SOCCER ASSOCIATION

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