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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.    Yes, we moved here in November.   Didnt realize it was that obvious, haha.  I had assumed we had plenty of time to figure things out, but seems like tryouts start so much earlier here.

Thanks for the info on different clubs, seems like I have a lot more research to do! [/quote]

Welcome to the DMV!  I have current U12 that will be in MLS Next year.  Here is my suggestion:

1) Go through the IG of the clubs and find the coaching assignments from last year.  They used to be announced Feb - April in prior years.

2) Email the current coach for U12 and ask to join in a practice for the squad.  Tell him you just moved into the area and are learning about the new clubs.  If you have not already, generate a 3-5 minute highlight video of your kid to get them a reason to pay attention to you.

3) Everybody will be different but based on my location and what I want from a club at this stage in development, this would be my list for VA Clubs:

[b]a) SYC (MLS Next)
b) Alexandria (MLS Next)
c) NVA (MLS Next)
d) VDA (ECNL)
e) Arlington (ECNL)[/b]

This is not indicative of what I think about the leagues.  My kid is with a MLS Next I club in MD and this is my list based on my experiences with the coaches and my research on what different clubs value in their development process.  I am focused on a technical foundation and soccer IQ so my list is based on that.  If prefer a physical, direct style, reverse the list and go from there.  Either choice is fine.

If you are interested in ECNL-RL or MLS Next II, you will have to state that and have someone give you the breakdown of that.  There are so many RL and MLS Next II clubs it is too difficult to keep up.  There are ballers on each of those teams as well but I am simply just not that familiar with them.  Good luck and I hope you land in the best spot for your son.

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Corrected.  With MLS being way more competitive, the earlier you get in the better if your kid can make the team.  [/quote]

As you can see, they just can't help themselves.  Even when explained, they have to compete on an anonymous board.  The only problem is that competing pre-puberty is proven to be pointless for long-term soccer development which these SYC parents don't seem to understand.  They will send kids to DCU but that is it their peak.  After puberty levels the playing field, the kids who learned how to play from 11-15 take over.  The SYC parents and kids will enjoy their leather sleeved varsity jackets with MLS National Championships why coaching soccer in Fairfax County in 2035 while kids who have paid attention to the development process are still overseas with professional careers.

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