Five Virginia Clubs Establish New Youth League to Further Player Development

RICHMOND, VA  - (Saturday, March 23, 2013) -  Through the collaboration of three VCCL and U.S. Soccer Development Academy members, the VA Premier League has been established to provide a high level of competition and a professional, player-centric environment designed to enhance player development at all levels.  Founding members Chesapeake United, Chesterfield United, Richmond Kickers, Richmond Strikers and Virginia Rush are slated to begin play in the newly created, club-format league in the fall 2013. 

"The Richmond Strikers are very pleased to be a founding member of this new league, commented Bob Jenkins, Richmond Strikers Technical Director.  “The VA Premier League represents club collaboration at its best with the expressed goal of establishing a competitive environment for our players that fosters real development."

VCCL Accepts Great Falls Soccer Club Resignation

Great Falls Soccer Club submitted their resignation yesterday from VCCL North citing recent changes in staff and leadership. “We are not prepared at this time to appropriately participate in VCCL,” said newly elected Commissioner Kenneth Cushing. “We will spend the next year preparing ourselves for future participation in VCCL.”

VCCL EXPANDS NORTH

VCCL EXPANDS NORTH - Eight Northern Virginia Clubs Form VCCL North; Play Starts Fall 2011