Futsal

[Anonymous]

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Thanks for the added leagues. Sounds like plenty to choose from. I thought Alexandria was for rec players only?

Not at all. They have the futsal ID program, which is fairly competitive, and tryouts for many age groups are already underway. But, there is also a travel division within the rec league, for players who are travel players but do not want to/did not get a spot on futsal ID. It is affordable and fun - but no practices, just one game per week.

I would say that Alexandria's Futsal ID team is the most competitive team in the area. DC Hyper as well but I haven't heard about them in a while. I'm not sure DC Hyper had teams last winter. On the flip side, I didn't even know Alexandria had a futsal "rec" league. I know I'll get flack on this but I wouldn't even bother with futsal with a rec kid unless he/she is a top rec kid improving and really, really wanting to improve. As many people have said, you play futsal, you need to have a very good first touch, footskill, and basically all the technical skills or the ball is constantly out of play and the game sucks. For the average rec player, I would do basketball. : )

Alexandria's 'futsal rec' isn't really rec I believe. It's teams that their travel players that don't want to commit to Futsal ID because it has winter practices (2-3 times per week depending on team) and they play travel basketball or hockey or a winter sport that interferes with that--or they didn't get a spot. The teams are formed themselves (though there are free agents that need a team that can be placed) and they can either have their own coach or hire a travel one for a small fee. The ID teams have been together a long time, practice weekly, play tournaments, have set plays so they usually will win against the teams formed just for fun, even when those teams are filled with top area players.

Just my observance for kids 5 years doing futsal with them. But, I stand to be corrected with no animosity if I'm wrong.

[Anonymous]

Alexandria's 'futsal rec' isn't really rec I believe. It's teams that their travel players that don't want to commit to Futsal ID because it has winter practices (2-3 times per week depending on team) and they play travel basketball or hockey or a winter sport that interferes with that--or they didn't get a spot. The teams are formed themselves (though there are free agents that need a team that can be placed) and they can either have their own coach or hire a travel one for a small fee. The ID teams have been together a long time, practice weekly, play tournaments, have set plays so they usually will win against the teams formed just for fun, even when those teams are filled with top area players.

Just my observance for kids 5 years doing futsal with them. But, I stand to be corrected with no animosity if I'm wrong.

No, there are two divisions within rec - the pure rec division, made of rec players, and the travel rec divison, made up of travel players. There is pure rec, but travel players are not part of it (unless they want to be, in order to be with a friend, in which case I am sure they could be, but I would not recommend that, given skill difference).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a new 2013boys travel team that is interested in playing futsal in NOVA...too many places to chose from. I found

NVU Futsal at the Fieldhouse
Unitedsportsplex
St James
Metro Futsal
First Touch Futbol - No details posted on this one but I have read posts of folks mentioning it.

Curious where other teams flock to.

Any more information on these programs?

[Anonymous]

https://www.manassassoccerclub.com/winterleagues

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a new 2013boys travel team that is interested in playing futsal in NOVA...too many places to chose from. I found

NVU Futsal at the Fieldhouse
Unitedsportsplex
St James
Metro Futsal
First Touch Futbol - No details posted on this one but I have read posts of folks mentioning it.

Curious where other teams flock to.

Any more information on these programs?

Ha that is what I was looking for. I know # of games, price and where to register but not much else.

[Anonymous]

We are supposed to do First Touch Futsal. The website sucks. I can't figure out how to register through the portal. No response to my emails. Disappointing.

Kids played 2 years ago through them. Venues were nice. Games on Saturdays.

[Anonymous]

Attended the Alexandria Futsal ID tryouts this week. Very professionally run and many of their coaches have experience playing professional futsal. Yes, that is a thing - even in the U.S. We're from outside the club but found the coaches to be inviting and thorough in their evaluation. Yet to receive an offer, but hopeful because DS performed well.

[Anonymous]

Very professionally run and many of their coaches have experience playing professional futsal. Yes, that is a thing - even in the U.S.

This may be something you didn't know previously, but to me, as a Hispanic person, this says "tell me you're not Hispanic without saying you're not Hispanic."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Very professionally run and many of their coaches have experience playing professional futsal. Yes, that is a thing - even in the U.S.

This may be something you didn't know previously, but to me, as a Hispanic person, this says "tell me you're not Hispanic without saying you're not Hispanic."

I considered my audience when writing this. Actually, I've done events with professional futsal teams. So, yes, I knew but understood that many Americans do not. Sorry, if you felt I insulted your intelligence. I'm not Hispanic but my child is half Hispanic for what it's worth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Alexandria's 'futsal rec' isn't really rec I believe. It's teams that their travel players that don't want to commit to Futsal ID because it has winter practices (2-3 times per week depending on team) and they play travel basketball or hockey or a winter sport that interferes with that--or they didn't get a spot. The teams are formed themselves (though there are free agents that need a team that can be placed) and they can either have their own coach or hire a travel one for a small fee. The ID teams have been together a long time, practice weekly, play tournaments, have set plays so they usually will win against the teams formed just for fun, even when those teams are filled with top area players.

Just my observance for kids 5 years doing futsal with them. But, I stand to be corrected with no animosity if I'm wrong.

No, there are two divisions within rec - the pure rec division, made of rec players, and the travel rec divison, made up of travel players. There is pure rec, but travel players are not part of it (unless they want to be, in order to be with a friend, in which case I am sure they could be, but I would not recommend that, given skill difference).

So we've got a group of 2004/2005 boys who would like to play in the Alexandria league. Four are SFL rec players and four are low-level travel players. Would it be kosher to sign them up for the rec league posted on ASA's website? https://alexandria-soccer.org/programs/futsal/futsal-league/

[Anonymous]

Absolutely. There are real strong teams on the rec side who've played together before and understand the game. Sounds like you'll be competitive in most games.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Attended the Alexandria Futsal ID tryouts this week. Very professionally run and many of their coaches have experience playing professional futsal. Yes, that is a thing - even in the U.S. We're from outside the club but found the coaches to be inviting and thorough in their evaluation. Yet to receive an offer, but hopeful because DS performed well.

We got our offer the day after the last tryout. Good luck to your son.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a new 2013boys travel team that is interested in playing futsal in NOVA...too many places to chose from. I found

NVU Futsal at the Fieldhouse
Unitedsportsplex
St James
Metro Futsal
First Touch Futbol - No details posted on this one but I have read posts of folks mentioning it.

Curious where other teams flock to.

Any more information on these programs?

If this is for the average level travel team it doesn't matter, they all only play 7or 8 games. TSJ would have the nicest facility by far and you can probably get a cocktail while you watch so that would be my choice. A couple of those other options you might have to show proof of tetanus vaccine at the door.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a new 2013boys travel team that is interested in playing futsal in NOVA...too many places to chose from. I found

NVU Futsal at the Fieldhouse
Unitedsportsplex
St James
Metro Futsal
First Touch Futbol - No details posted on this one but I have read posts of folks mentioning it.

Curious where other teams flock to.

Any more information on these programs?

If this is for the average level travel team it doesn't matter, they all only play 7or 8 games. TSJ would have the nicest facility by far and you can probably get a cocktail while you watch so that would be my choice. A couple of those other options you might have to show proof of tetanus vaccine at the door.

Not sure I would say that. First Touches uses private school gyms. Metro used GMU and United Sportsplex is brand new. We played at St James one year and it was a bit disorganized and balls would always go across other courts.

[Anonymous]

The St James link for Fusol

https://tsjsoccer.leagueapps.com/leagues/futsal/2609940-the-st.-james-2021-22-ncsl-winter-futsal-league