Royals Helmick Headed to Colorado Rapids
Northern Virginia Goalkeeper Picked in Supplemental Draft
 Northern Virginia Royals goalkeeper Joel Helmick has been selected by the Colorado Rapids with the 14th pick in the fourth round of the 2012 Major League Soccer (MLS) Supplemental Draft. A native of Springfield, VA, Helmick is a six-year veteran of the Royals program, having played for the Premier Development League, Super 20 League, and Super Y-League squads over his Northern Virginia tenure.
A product of the Northern Virginia FC Super Y-League development program, Helmick served primary goalkeeping duties on the Royals PDL side in 2008. Helmick has previously played on the Royals U17, U18, and Super 20 teams.
A standout on Longwood University’s soccer team, Helmick was a four-year starter for the Lancers and posted a career 1.38 goals against average with 14 shutouts. Joel is the first Longwood player selected in the MLS Supplemental Draft. 
Northern Virginia Earns 26 ODP National Selections
Royals, Majestics, and VA Alliance Youth Players Chosen to Elite Pool
 Taken from USLSoccer.com
United Soccer Leagues announced earlier this week the player selections for the Super Y-League’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) National Camps to be held at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida next February. Northern Virginia FC is well represented on the list of chosen attendees, claiming twenty-six spots in the national elite pool.
Each nominated player has been identified as one of the top players in their birth year, and among the top 2% of players in the previous 2011 Super Y-League season.
The ODP Program, which brings together top players from across the United States and Canada, is a crucial component of the USL Super Y-League, offering the best players from the U13 to U17 age groups a chance to receive top-quality coaching and the opportunity to be scouted by U.S. National Team and college coaches. This year’s ODP age groups will feature the top players (192 girls & 192 boys) born in either 1995/96, or 1997/98.
For mor information and a complete list of NOVA FC ODP selectees, please click 'learn more'.
Schweitzer Named Executive of the Year
2011 USL Hall of Fame Inductee Also Earns W-League Top Honor
 Taken from USLSoccer.com & PotomacSoccerWire.com
United Soccer Leagues took time out from its 2011 AGM last Friday night to honor its outstanding teams and individuals at the USL Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Following the evening’s induction ceremony into the USL Hall of Fame for his long service to the women’s game, Tim Schweitzer was named the 2012 W-League Executive of the Year.
Schweitzer was cited for his efforts on behalf of both the Northern Virginia Majestics and his leadership duties in the inaugural season of D.C. United Women.
In addition to his thirteenth season at the helm of the Majestics program, Schweitzer was part of an ownership group that acquired the Washington Freedom minor league soccer operating rights late last year and formed the partnership with D.C. United in the MLS. His experience and skill were pivotal in helping United Women off the ground, as he and Team Administrator Remy DuCote managed many of the day-to-day affairs for two W-League teams playing in two different states.
For a further information and the complete list of league award winners, click ’learn more’.
Northern Virginia Ranked 13th in North America
Royals, Majestics, and VA Alliance Again Garner Super Y-League Honors
 United Soccer Leagues (USL) announced earlier this month the final Super Y-League (SYL) First and Second-11 Club rankings for the 2011 regular season, recognizing the league’s top clubs on a competitive and administrative basis. Northern Virginia Royals (boys) and Majestics (girls) youth soccer teams, together with partner club VA Alliance, earned thirteenth place overall of the 110 Super Y-league clubs in North America.
With the 2011 ranking, Northern Virginia finished in the top twenty Super Y-League rankings for the fifth consecutive year. Additionally, the Northern Virginia Royals program landed a number ten spot in separate First-11 Club honors for their success the past season.
Taking top honors across both the boys and girls divisions were MPS Bulldogs/Renegades Soccer Club from Boston, Massachussetts as the club accumulated a total of 93.97 points. The Northern Virginia Majestics/Royals grabbed the prestigious number one ranking a two years ago with a score of 81.80 for the 2009 season.
Northern Virginia FC in the Community
Royals and Majestics Lead Development in Northern Virginia
 The Northern Virginia Football Club (NOVA FC) was established in 1997 as a member of the United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues (USISL). While the USISL has gone through realignments and subsequent name changes over the years, NOVA FC has also adapted and grown to meet the needs of the Northern Virginia soccer community.
As USISL evolved through the years into what is now known as the United Soccer Leagues (USL), it has developed a full top-to-bottom approach in fostering soccer development in North America. Partnered with U.S. Soccer and the Canadian Soccer Federation, the USL has perfected a club structure tailored to the progressive expansion of soccer on the continent. NOVA FC has embraced this complete club model structure and focuses exclusively on development at all levels to promote the beautiful game.
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