Va_soccer_mom wrote:South Riding area has Old Dominion FC in Stone Ridge area for that age group. They have a good rec program run by paid coaches.

That's very good to know, thank you!

Thank you very much for your replies, I now have a much better idea of what to look for!

Lasso_FC_Girls wrote:4 year old? Which ever club beats ball skills to death until they go to 9v9. I honestly don’t know what club that is though. Probably not the clubs that care about winning at early ages. Definitely not Loudoun though.

Why not Loudoun? Just curious.

Thinking of enrolling my 4-year-old in a soccer club in the South Riding area. I was planning on Loudoun Soccer until I read all the reviews that followed the 2020 drama, and feel uncertain now. I'm just looking for a good, reliable club where my son can get some initial exposure to soccer. Does not need to be super competitive, at this point, I just want him to enjoy it. Any personal recommendations for that area? Also, are all recreational teams coached by parents/volunteers? I'm absolutely new to the world of sports and always imagined professional coaches to be involved for some reason - but looks like the majority of teams are coached by parents instead (?) Any clarification is welcome.