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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]With Alexandria moving their futsal program to Maryland, can anyone recommend other strong futsal programs in Northern Virginia?[/quote]

Where did you read they are moving to Maryland? We are on ASA and haven't heard anything re that and I can't find anything re their website. I admit I may have missed it so I sincerely appreciate your pointing me in the right direction. Thanks in advance.[/quote]

It’s on their website under the Academy Futsal section.

“ We are thrilled to announce a new home for the Academy Futsal program for the 2024 season! Athletic Republic, a premier eight court facility with top of the line amenities, will host many practices, league games, and our own Capitol Futsal Cup. AR is conveniently located within 20 minutes of Alexandria.”

To be clear, “within 20 minutes of Alexandria” is entirely misleading. Maybe if you are measuring from the eastern most inch of Alexandria to the Athletic Republic facility in Maryland with zero traffic in the middle of the night, maybe then its “20 minutes”. At this moment, post-morning rush hour, it’s 29 minutes from Ben Brenman Park. During evening rush hour when parents are trying to get kids to/from practice it will likely be 45 minutes - yay 495!

And that’s just from Alexandria. Anyone coming in to Alexandria from points north, south, or west can expect to tack an additional 45 minutes on what it probably already a 30 minute drive to get to Alexandria. It’s just not feasible.[/quote]

Wow! That's really far! I just googled directions for normal practice times and it's about an hour each way. Is Alexandria really expecting kids to stay with them? Or do they just want to be out of futsal and this is their way of doing it?[/quote]

I had the impression that Alexandria was looking to increase their fustal participation among their soccer players and improve on an already strong futsal program.

However, I think this move to Maryland is just a poor decision; one made with zero communication with ASA parents. And for our family, it’s simply unworkable.

Why send parents through bottlenecks like crossing the Potomac River on 495 during rush hour? Ugh.

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