My kids have been all over playing soccer and we loved Herndon. Great coaches and leadership there. I didn’t like the facilities that much but that’s easy to get past.

Anonymous wrote:Herndon is a smallish community club. Why does everyone need a fake pathway.

Because if you don't have a fake pathway your players will leave for another club that has a real pathway to a national league.

Herndon is a smallish community club. Why does everyone need a fake pathway.

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Anonymous wrote:Herndon and maybe GFR joining FVU?

This doesn’t even make sense. They want to be the fifth team in that alliance? And isn’t this also too far for Herndon people to travel?

Maybe them and GFR combine for new ECNL club. NM back at Herndon, lol. Other could be them and the likes of LMVSC (based on other threads) join FVU. Fairfax uniting everyone into the Union as their name states, lol.

Anonymous wrote:Herndon and maybe GFR joining FVU?

This doesn’t even make sense. They want to be the fifth team in that alliance? And isn’t this also too far for Herndon people to travel?

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Anonymous wrote:No team or club is right for everyone. That’s just the reality.
If you’re changing every year, however, you need to stop and think. Your kid will get a reputation for that and clubs will pass.

This. Coaches talk.

We have been with the same club for 6 years and there was always this one kid that would show up for tryouts. Talented player, but it became a running joke because he would always end up joining another club. Every year he would show up with another club's bag. I think the parents are to blame for this type of behavior and they have clearly missed the point of youth sports. Build character, friendships, and pick up a few soccer skills.

Being from a military family, being the new kid every few years was never a fun adjustment.

Anonymous wrote:No team or club is right for everyone. That’s just the reality.
If you’re changing every year, however, you need to stop and think. Your kid will get a reputation for that and clubs will pass.

This. Coaches talk.

Anonymous wrote:Herndon and maybe GFR joining FVU?

Hahah. FVU. Imagine being a player from one of the 600 local teams now part of the club trying to get a roster spot.

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Anonymous wrote:Most serious soccer players move every year, PP. You need to get used to this idea if your kid is serious about playing at a high-level.

No they don't.

Yes, smart ones do.

That’s hilarious. Your poor child being hearded around all the local clubs during tryout season. Christ that’s exhausting and shows you chase. But I’m sure you kid is playing on the national team so bully on you.

Herndon and maybe GFR joining FVU?

Club sent out a communication. Said an announcement coming soon about providing a national pathway closer to home.

Where did you read that?

What's Herndon's plan now that they left the VDA partnership?

Who cares

^^ This is true, and you get a reputation for it.