Depends on what you're looking for and what level your dd has most recently played.

But if we're talking about the strongest team by wins, losses and draws...


I'll go out on a limb and say Union is currently the best team in the area for the 2010 age group beating all ECNL teams in the northern Virginia area in the last two years. It's one blemish on it's record being a 1-0 loss to Brave last year. Their coaching staff is polarizing to say the least.

FCV was up there and probably eclipsed Union in the early fall but seems to have fallen off recently with some poor results recently vs. SJEB & Baltimore Celtic (1L, 1D). They also seem to be breaking up as it's been reported on this forum that a few of their girls are exploring options around the area en masse. I'd recommend staying clear until the smoke clears.

VDA must be included in this conversation but as you'll hear most from this forum, they play the most direct form of soccer or kick ball. They are a very talented group plagued by injury this season. That could lead to some opportunities to a new player coming into the area.

If your dd is less experienced or previously played in a 2nd league (ECNL-RL, NL, etc...) SYC GA & VAR GA are new teams being added to GA for the fall and could be good options to start at the ground level.

Brave, Arlington & NVA/Loudoun are also good options but have all struggled to stay in the top 5 this year.

Geographically some of these options will make more sense than others.

Bottom line, make some calls, take her to some training sessions, speak to current parents and make the best choice based on what's important for you and your dd.

Anonymous wrote:Union or Brave. FCV's 2010 could be included but they'll likely not stay together after this year and will disband around. If those players go to VDA, then VDA 2010 will benefit.

If the drive is of no issue, BSC would be the top.

Brave...lol

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:New to the northern virginia area. Best high level club for a 2010 girl?

OP at what level team was your DD on prior to your move? Even better, what specific club and team was she on?

This is always a great question that is rarely answered or provided when people come and ask about recommendations.

Nobody gives the prior league or team.

Anonymous wrote:New to the northern virginia area. Best high level club for a 2010 girl?

OP at what level team was your DD on prior to your move? Even better, what specific club and team was she on?

Check out VA Union, Fairfax BRAVE, Arlington Soccer. Not in any particular order but do yourself a favor and see where your DD will be a good fit.

Anonymous wrote:New to the northern virginia area. Best high level club for a 2010 girl?

“Best high level club” that’s the issue on these boards no one is speaking the same language. High level training? Coaching? Teammates? Opportunities? Development? You’re not getting all of the these anywhere. At 13/14 years old I would choose development and thus Arlington if you need the ECNL badge to impress friends or SYC who has proven development track record with the boys and just got GA; over the unnecessary stress and pressure of trying to make it at clubs like Union, VDA, and Bethesda just across the Potomac

Anonymous wrote:New to the northern virginia area. Best high level club for a 2010 girl?

Union

Anonymous wrote:New to the northern virginia area. Best high level club for a 2010 girl?

Best for what? Most wins. Best coaching. Best parent sideline behavior. Best college recruiting. Best fields. Best uniforms. Lowest cost. Shortest drive time.

Union or Brave. FCV's 2010 could be included but they'll likely not stay together after this year and will disband around. If those players go to VDA, then VDA 2010 will benefit.

If the drive is of no issue, BSC would be the top.

New to the northern virginia area. Best high level club for a 2010 girl?