Buckeystown, MD (March 24th, 2025) – West Virginia Soccer is set to host official MLS NEXT tryouts for 2025/25 Season on March 30th, 2025, providing top youth talent the opportunity to compete in one of the nation’s premier youth development leagues. Tryouts will be held at St. John’s, located at 3989 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, MD 21717. MLS NEXT Tier 1 Tryouts U13 (2013) U14 (2012) U15 (2011) MLS NEXT Tier 2 Tryouts U13 (2013) U14 (2012) U15 (2011) U16 (2010) U17 (2009) U19 (2007/2008) Why MLS NEXT?As the top youth development platform in North...

Norfolk, VA (March 24th, 2025) – VBCITYFC Academy is set to host another USL Academy U20 tryout on Saturday, April 5th, giving young athletes a chance to showcase their talent and compete at a high level. This tryout is a key opportunity for players aiming to develop within the United Soccer League (USL) Academy system, which bridges the gap between youth and professional soccer. What is the USL Academy? The USL Academy is designed to provide a clear development pathway for aspiring players, offering...

Norfolk, VA (March 24th, 2025) – For parents looking to register their child for one of our soccer teams, PlayMetrics provides a streamlined platform to simplify the process. Whether your child is joining one of our MLS NEXT or Academy program, PlayMetrics serves as the all-in-one hub for registration, scheduling, and team communication. Step 1: Create a PlayMetrics Account To begin, parents must create an account on the PlayMetrics Parent Portal. This can typically be accessed through a direct link...

Charles Town, WV (March 24th, 2025) — In a major move signaling its ambitions on the national stage, West Virginia Soccer has named Brett Teach as its new Club and MLS NEXT Director. With more than three decades of coaching experience across college soccer, Olympic development, and elite youth programs, Teach arrives with a resume unmatched in the region.  “Brett is a builder,” said Brandon Ricker, Technical Director. “Whether it’s developing players for the pros or...

Norfolk, VA (March 22nd, 2025) – Virginia Atlantic FC is thrilled to announce Zach Hanson as the head coach for our inaugural season this summer! Hanson brings a wealth of experience to the club, currently serving as the Assistant Coach for the Old Dominion University Women’s Soccer program. With a strong background in player development, he has played a key role as a Girls Academy Director and has held various collegiate coaching positions, shaping talented athletes...

Wilmington, NC (March 22nd, 2025) - Port City FC is beginning a new era of youth soccer development with the launch of Summer Academy Pro Experience, an exclusive soccer program designed for aspiring young athletes with the goal of challenging themselves in a professional soccer environment. This summer, participants will have the unique opportunity to train at an elite level with Port City FC semi-professional players serving as additional coaches and getting involved in sessions. Advance Your Skills and...