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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a lot of talk on here about larger clubs, but what about the smaller clubs? The smaller clubs seems more intimate and could provide a more personalized coaching experience than the larger clubs with 4-6 teams per age group. Are any known for quality training, especially strong teams at certain age groups, etc?  I am thinking of the Burke, Annandale, Springfield, Gunston, Team America, Doradus type clubs.  Thanks for your insight.[/quote]

All clubs, big or small, are hit or miss when it comes to coaches, but it's probably true you're more likely to hit - or miss - with some than with others.

My take:  
 
Not sure I would classify Annandale as a small club, but anyway they've re-branded and are now "Villarreal Virginia".  Same folks, different logo:  https://www.villarrealva.org/about-viva.   Never been impressed by any of their coaches.  
Gunston is worth a look if you're close to that area.   
Springfield (SYC) is a complete mess right now.  Stay away.  
Doradus has some successful teams but that org (which has gone by many names over the years, all with Coach Roby) has always been known more for recruitment than training.  They've also been known for putting some extremely skillful players onto the field, and then having them play kick and chase to get results. 
Burke, FPYC, VYS, Great Falls, Reston, .... could also be classified as small clubs.  They all seem to go through their ups and downs.  If you look hard enough you may find a few individual teams here and there doing good things.  
PAC (Premier AC) is a small club that's been around for a while.  Their style of play is decent (relatively), and most parents and players seem pretty happy with them.

If Euro-branding appeals to you, you could also look at Olympiacos (https://www.olympiacosdc.com/), Sporting CP (https://www.facebook.com/SportingCPsocceracademyDC/)

If you are in MD I would highly recommend you look at FC Bordeaux (https://www.fcgirondinsdebordeauxusa.com).  Their website is down (small club issues?), but their coaching is really quite good.

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Would you please tell me more about FC Bordeaux?  Their website is very limited and only shows 3 Girls Team. Would love to know where they practice, play their home games, quality of development,etc. I met one of their coach while at Rockvilke Sportsplex and he invited me to bring my U11 DD to their upcoming practice and tryouts in May. He seems like a great coach & person. I am strongly considering it but it depends on mostly where the team practices as we are in Rockville. Thank you. [/quote]

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