The Northern Virginia Football Club Super Y-League program is comprised of the Northern Virginia Royals (boys), Northern Virginia Majestics (girls), and NOVA FC (boys and girls) components. The NOVA FC Super Y-League program received numerous accolades and honors in the 2008 season and sent five teams to the North American Super Y-league Championships representing the club. The U14 Royals, U15 Royals, U16 Royals, U17 Royals and U17 Majestics all qualified for the prestigious championship tournament and the chance at a North American title. Additionally, NOVA FC garnered the following national headlines:
USL Hall of Fame Class Announced
Northern Virginia Majestics
November 2008
Northern Virginia Royals
November 2007
Northern Virginia FC Named Eleventh Best Youth Club
Royals and Majestics Earn Super Y-League First 11 Club Ranking
October 2008
Royals and Majestics Earn Super Y-League First 11 Club Ranking
October 2007
Northern Virginia FC Fills SYL ODP Camp Selections
32 Royals and Majestics Youth Players Chosen to Elite Pool
October 2008
36 Royals and Majestics Youth Players Chosen to Elite Pool
October 2007
For further information on the structure of our elite soccer program, answers to the following frequently asked questions are offered:
Majestics Coaching Staff: Tom Torres (Director of Coaching), Marie Schweitzer (Director of Youth Development), Wilson Londono, Maria Ramos, and Chris Jones
Royals Coaching Staff: Mo Sheta (Director of Coaching), Ralph Perkins (Director of Youth Development), John Pascarella, Hans Entienne, Todd Spitalny, Tom Hamblett, Tom Torres, Kareem Sheta, and Luis Gendive
What is the Super Y-league?
The Super Y-League is a professionalized system that is the first step for developing youth soccer players in North America . Affiliated with US Soccer and partnered with US Club Soccer, the league is designed for talented youth players destined for professional or international careers. Northern Virginia Royals and Majestics Super Y teams benefit from the same commitment to excellence that characterizes our professional team, it is an essential step to a youth player’s “Path to the Pros.”
Which Clubs compete in the Super Y-League?
Over 100 clubs throughout North America compete annually for a National Championship. This year, the Royals, Majestics, and NOVA FC will compete in the South Atlantic Region. The clubs are as follows: Alpharetta (GA), Atlanta Fire (GA), Carolina Dynamo (NC), Raleigh CASL Elite (NC), Triangle FC (NC), Richmond Kickers (VA), Hampton Roads Piranhas (VA), and SC Fredericksburg (VA)
When does the Super Y-League Season run?
The season consists of approximately 8 - 12 games. The majority of games are played during the summer from June to August, with the North American Finals being held every November. In 2008, the Northern Virginia U14, U15, U16, and U17 Royals and Northern Virginia U17 Majestics advanced to the North American Finals.
What are the age brackets for the Super Y-League?
There will be teams from U13 through U17 for both boys and girls. The Super Y-League uses the same age brackets defined by birth date as the USYSA (Aug 1 to July 31). The age bracket you currently participate in with your club would be the age bracket you tryout for.
