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."

Tabb High School and Virginia Rush player Bri Jasenak to play for Middle Tennessee

For the second time in two weeks, a star on the Tabb High girls soccer team has committed to significant scholarship money to play on the collegiate level in Tennessee.

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Virginia U-18 GK trianing with April Heinrichs at Home Depot Center

Caroline Casey (Virginia Rush; Chesapeake, Va.), is in Califrornia training under the new U.S. women's technical director April Heinrichs and the U.S. under-18 women's national team. The camp runs through Saturday at the Home Depot Center.

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