Piranhas vs. Majestics, weekend W-League action

Piranhas look to remain unbeaten at home when Northern Virginia visits the Sportsplex tomorrow night.

The Virginia Beach Piranhas look to get their offense back on track when they host the Northern Virginia Majestics at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex Wednesday night. The Piranhas were held scoreless for only the second time this season during Saturday's 0-0 tie vs Fredericksburg. Now, with only five games remaining in the 2012 season, the Piranhas will need as many points as possible to make a push for postseason play.

Wednesday's matchup with Northern Virginia (0-5-0) will be a rematch of a June 1st meeting between the two sides. The Piranhas (3-2-2) shutout the Majestics in that game behind Rasheeda Ansari's two goals. Ansari, who leads the Piranhas with 10 points, missed Saturday's match with the Impact. Without Ansari, the Piranhas will rely on the strong play of goalkeeper Marbel Egwuenu and high scorer Esther Anyanwu. Anyanwu's size and speed has proven troublesome for opponents; an advantage the Piranhas hope to capitalize on versus Northern Virginia.  Though the team failed to score in the last game, the Piranhas outshot the Impact, and Anyanwu was thought to have scored in the second half only to have the goal disallowed on an offsides call.

Northern Virginia enters Wednesday's game winless on the season, having only scored two goals in five games. However, the Piranhas are not overlooking their opponent. Virginia Beach currently trails first place D.C. United by seven points in the Atlantic Division. While the two squads will meet twice more this season, the Piranhas need a win versus Northern Virginia to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Majestics, on the other hand, are hungry for their first win and ready to play spoiler tomorrow night.

Wednesday's matchup will mark the end of a three game home stand for Virginia Beach. The Piranhas play their next three games on the road before returning to the Sportsplex for the season finale July 14th.

Piranhas' Goddard is W-League Player of the Week

TAMPA, Fla. – United Soccer Leagues announced the W-League Team of the Week today, with Virginia Beach’s Steffi Goddard earning Player of the Week honors. Goddard hit Fredericksburg for three goals this past Saturday to help the Piranhas to a 5-4 victory, their first of the season.

USL W-League Round-up

Three Virginia W-League teams where in action this past week and here is a quick round-up of their results.

Fredricksburg Impact win 1-0 vs Northern Virginia Majestics

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Fredericksburg Impact scored early and used a solid defensive effort to earn the first win in franchise history with a 1-0 victory against the Northern Virginia Majestics in their inaugural game in the W-League on Saturday at the University of Mary Washington.


Full game details HERE

Virginia Beach Piranhas fall 2-1 to Dayton Dutch Lions

The W-League Piranhas are still on the search for their first win after losing their season opener last week, and they came close to at least a draw Saturday night. But the Dayton Dutch Lions mustered an 84th minute goal on an unstoppable shot by Ashley Botts when she found space in the center of the Piranhas' penalty area and left the Sportsplex with a 2-1 victory. Brittany Persaud had given the Dutch Lions an early lead before Samantha Hare equalized for the Piranhas in the 22nd minute.


Full game details HERE

Up next in W-League action:

Wed. May 25th - D.C. United Women at New Jersey Wildcats

*D.C. United add Christie Welsh

List of Virginia USL Teams for 2011 Season

The soccer season is quickly approaching for many Virginia based USL soccer teams. For those of you that do not live near the D.C. area and are unable to attend MLS matches or the annual summer tours of international teams you still have many options to get to a top quality soccer match in your area.

Below is a list of Virginia clubs that will be playing in the upcoming 2011 USL season.

If you are able to attend any of these games with your clubs, family, and/or friends share your experience with VaSoccerNews and we will be sure to post your pics as well.

Support the Beautiful game in Virginia!


About United Soccer Leagues


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2011 USL PRO - USL

• Richmond Kickers

2011 Premier Development League

• Fredericksburg Hotspur
• Northern Virginia Royals
• Virginia Beach Piranhas

2011 W-League

• DC United Women
• Fredericksburg Impact
• Virginia Beach Piranhas
• Northern Virginia Majestics

For a full list of all USL teams, Super Y and Super-20 League Clubs: CLICK HERE

Plus you can check out some USL videos on Youtube

Professional Women's Soccer returns to D.C.

D.C. United Women join USL W-League

Washington, D.C. (March 30, 2011) - D.C. United announced today the launch of D.C. United Women into the United Soccer Leagues (USL) W-League for the 2011 season.   Under a partnership agreement with the Nothern Virginia Majestics, United Women will represent the Black-and-Red in the competitive Northeast Division of the league.