RVA FC and Erie Admirals ready to kick off NPSL semis in Richmond

By SCOTT WYANT

wyantss@vcu.edu

RICHMOND, Va. (Thursday, July 25, 2013)—RVA Football Club set out to do something special when head coach Grover Gibson established the club in January, now the team is in position to do just that.

Gibson’s belief going into the season was that RVA FC would contend come National Premier Soccer League playoff time. His team is making that belief a reality, first earning the Mid-Atlantic Conference regular-season crown, followed by capturing the South Region title last Sunday.

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RVA FC earn first ever NPSL Playoff Win, defeat Jacksonville 5-3

Credit: Tom Leiss

 

The South Region’s No. 2 seed earned its first-ever playoff win against third-seeded Jacksonville United FC on Saturday night at Sports Backers Stadium. It wasn’t easy though, as it had to score three times in the final six minutes of regulation to earn a hard-fought 5-3 victory.

RVA FC vs. Jacksonville United FC NPSL Playoff

RVA FC coach Grover Gibson said his balanced roster has allowed him to have confidence in whatever players he puts on the field, and let’s him make full use of the league’s substitution rules, especially to keep the pressure on late in tight games like this.
“It’s an advantage with the NPSL that we have the ability to sub everyone, simply because of the fact that we have a very deep and talented roster,” Gibson said. He added about his team’s fitness level: “It also pays off that, in games like this, we have fresh legs continually coming on.”

 

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D.C. United U23 NPSL Player Combine and Federal City FC Summer Academy Teams

D.C. United U23 NPSL Player Combine
May 3, 4 - Available to the First 50 Players that Sign Up.
 
D.C. United U23 NPSL will be hosting Open Tryouts for the 2013 National Premier Soccer League and Federal City FC Reserve League seasons. Our player combine is limited to the first 50 players that apply. This is the best opportunity to be seen by our staff for evaluation.

Register for Tryouts

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Federal City FC Summer Academy and College Combine Tryouts
Tryouts April 7, 21 (U16 and U18) - Available to the First 50 Players that Sign Up.

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Federal City FC Academy - Summer Teams
U16 & U18
 
Tryouts - Players selected for the Federal City FC "College Combine Program" are the ONLY players that will be considered for our Academy teams(No Exceptions). Identified players from the College Combine Program will be offered roster positions for the Academy team(U16 or U18) on June 15.

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D.C. United U-23 Academy team set to compete in the NPSL in 2013
Black-and-Red forms partnership with Federal City FC
D.C. United has formed a partnership with the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) side Federal City FC. With this agreement, the D.C. United U-23 Academy team will compete in the NPSL's Southeast Conference in the summer of 2013.

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Tryouts announced for new NPSL club, Chesterfield United

NPSL Tryouts are Coming! Mark your Calendar February 9th

The newest club in the NPSL, Chesterfield United, will hold tryouts on Saturday February 9th for all eligible players. This is the first step towards building a team for the upcoming inaugural season in the fourth tier of US Soccer. The squad will be face some quality competition and will be eligible to take part in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Chesterfield are looking to players that are currently holding amateur status as well as former players looking to be competitive or even looking for a setting where they can get exposure and have the opportunity to play at the professional level.

The NPSL season will take place during the summer months of May through July, with regional playoffs that will result in a national champion.  The teams will play against other regional franchises based in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina during an 8 game regular season.

Joe Farrell will take the reigns as the team’s head coach and has high hopes for what will be a special first year.  “I am tremendously excited about the upcoming NPSL season. This is a huge step for our club as it shows that we have not only drive and ambition but the quality of staff to achieve something great.  My hope is that our NPSL team will be extremely competitive with some outstanding talent on show. I expect us to do well and compete with all the teams in our division.”

2013 TRY-OUT

WHAT: NPSL Tryouts (Men’s team)
WHEN Saturday February 9th, 2pm-4pm
WHERE: United Training Center (2610 Weir Place, Chester, VA 23831)
REGISTRATION: $20 on Site or register directly here   https://ssl.demosphere.com/scripts/runisa.dll?s7:gp::73244+regis/guidelines

For more information about tryouts, player selection, Chesterfield United’s NPSL team, NPSL Reserves and Women, please email our Director of Operations, Miquel Casajuana at mcasajuana@chesterfielduntied.com  or follow this link to register https://ssl.demosphere.com/scripts/runisa.dll?s7:gp::73244+regis/guidelines

ABOUT CHESTERFIELD UNITED:  The Chesterfield United Football Club is a result of 28 years of club development and evolution. The club debuted in 1980 as Dale Youth Soccer and in 1995 became Chesterfield Soccer Club. In 2002 Chesterfield Soccer Club merged with James River United to form Chesterfield United Soccer Club. On May 1st of 2008 Chesterfield United Soccer Club made a subtle name change from “Soccer Club” to “Football Club” and is now known as Chesterfield United Football Club, Chesterfield United FC, CUFC or “United FC”. For more information visitwww.chesterfieldunited.com.

ABOUT THE NPSL:  The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is the successor to the Men’s Premier Soccer League (MPSL), which was formed in 2002.  By 2005 it became necessary for the league to expand to a national format in order to accommodate teams from the Midwest region.  The NPSL expanded further in 2007 by adding a Northeastern region.  In 2011, with the addition of a Southeastern region, the National Premier Soccer League has truly become a nationwide league.  

The NPSL is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the governing body of soccer in the United States. The NPSL operates and is managed as a team-run league. The structure of the league allows each team to have one vote on the executive committee.  Each team is individually owned and operated, and is responsible for maintaining league minimum standards.  New teams seeking membership into the NPSL are subject to approval from an executive committee comprised of existing team owners.

NPSL Team creates new path for Chesterfield United’s future

Chesterfield, VA (Thursday November 1st, 2012) - The National Premier Soccer League, or NPSL is a USSF Sanctioned league and considered the 4^th Division of professional soccer here in the United States.  It is similar to the PDL where youth and college players are able to fill roster spots without affecting a player’s amateur status.

“We wanted to provide an avenue for the club to continue to serve players in our club and surrounding areas by providing opportunities for current players, alum, and others to play at a high level over the summer without losing their amateur status.  The staff here at Chesterfield United has worked really hard to make this a success so far, and when the first season is over, we can look back on it and say that we put together something special.”-Pat McStay, Technical Director

The NPSL (www.npslsoccer.info) season will run from May through July.  Chesterfield United will play in the South Region with at least two other teams from Richmond and one team from Myrtle Beach.  The NPSL team will play out of the Ft. Lee area and the schedule will be finalized in early March.  Chesterfield United also has plans to field an NPSL Reserve team and women’s team this summer.  More details will be available on their website in the next few months. (www.chesterfieldunited.com)

Matt Lacey, NPSL Team’s Co-General Manager will also be featured on the field and is looking forward to getting back to playing at a high level.  “We have worked very hard to create this NPSL team and we look forward to seeing the benefits it provides for our membership. The clubs players will now have a new goal to play for the NPSL team as they continue their growth through our player development pyramid. It will also have a great impact on the local community as it will provide Chesterfield and beyond a local sports team to take pride in and get behind. We are all very proud of the fact that we have been able to make this happen and I am personally looking forward to having the privilege of representing Chesterfield United at the next level.”

Sponsors and partners have played a big part in making this new team a reality.  Our biggest and most exciting sponsor, Colonial Orthopaedics, signed on to be a 5 year sponsor of the club and team.   Chesterfield United also wanted to thank Primrose School, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Jersey Mike’s, First Command Financial Services, and Insulation Specialties Inc. for also becoming sponsors of the club and team recently.

Every child playing under the Chesterfield United banner will be allowed free entry into games just by wearing their Chesterfield United jersey.  Parents can purchase season tickets at the United FC Office for $20 or online at www.chesterfieldunited.com for $25!  The first 200 season tickets purchased will come with a FREE Chesterfield United NPSL Supporters shirt!  

Joe Farrell will take the reigns as the team’s head coach and has high hopes for what will be a special first year.  “I am tremendously excited about the upcoming NPSL season. This is a huge step for our club as It shows that we have not only drive and ambition but the quality of staff to achieve something great.  My hope is that our NPSL team will be extremely competitive with some outstanding talent on show. I expect us to do well and compete with all the teams in our division.”

Chesterfield United plans on having clinics and camps in the Ft. Lee area over the summer.  Dale Parker, the club’s Director of Youth Programs plans to expand his reach into the Colonial Heights/Ft. Lee area this summer.  “I am very excited to be able to reach out to the Ft Lee area and provide camps and clinics for the local players.  Hopefully these camps will generate more interest in the game and the NPSL team and inspire future generations of soccer players!"

For more information about tryouts, player selection, Chesterfield United’s NPSL team, NPSL Reserves and Women, please email our Director of Operations, Matt Beale, at bealemj6@yahoo.com or visit the NPSL site on our homepage.  Thank you!