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Field House Nearing Completion

The SOCA Field House, located in the Belvedere neighborhood, is nearing completion with occupancy expected before the end of October.  The state-of-the-art turf is being installed, and is one of the last remaining major components of the club changing project.  Over the next few weeks much of the finish work will be completed, with locker […]

President’s Cup and State Cup Competitions Underway

On September 26 the VYSA President’s Cup competition got underway with five SOCA Premier teams and one Skyline Elite SC team involved in the opening round.  It was a day with some unusual results and high drama. Three squads advanced, each needing overtime or penalty kicks to resolve the outcome.  The U19 Boys Elite were […]

Field House Skeleton Rising!

With careful planning, expert management and skillful labor, progress on the SOCA Field House project continues on pace.  The massive steel frame has risen from the ground, with the long span roof beams scheduled to be added next week.  The giant steel frame belies the delicacy of the erection process, requiring a squad of agile […]

Field House Steel Framing Begun

Installation has begun on the steel framing at the SOCA Belvedere Field House.  First, the light gauge steel posts and structure are being installed to create the locker rooms, meeting rooms, fitness room and trainer’s room on the field level.  The ceiling of the field level rooms will also be the floor of the main […]

Field House Construction Continues Progress

Construction continues on the SOCA Field House at Belvedere.  Despite frequent April showers, the project remains largely on schedule.  Concrete perimeter walls are nearing completion, with internal masonry divider walls also in progress.  Ground floor plumbing has been started, which will service the bathrooms and locker rooms used by athletes and visitors. The huge steel […]

Field House Construction Goes Vertical

The SOCA Field House at Belvedere is now rising out of the ground, as construction continues with forming and pouring of concrete walls.  With footings and foundations in place, the next phase of vertical construction has begun.  The complex task of assembling reinforcing and forming the walls is underway, with a large concrete pour expected […]

Field House Project Making Progress

Progress on the SOCA Field House in Belvedere continues apace, with concrete footings and foundations poured.  Vertical walls will start coming up out of the ground next week, and the steel frame for the field house space is expected to arrive on site in mid-March. The project remains on schedule and on budget.  The mild […]

Field House Construction On Schedule

Construction of the SOCA Field House at Belvedere is underway and on schedule.  Excavation is nearly completed, as earth is moved to make way for the indoor soccer field playing space. Footings and foundations will be the next phase of construction, with the structural steel expected to arrive on site in late March. The Field […]

SOCA Grad, James Kasak, Drafted in MLS

Former SOCA standout, James Kasak was selected in the January 13 MLS SuperDraft.  Kasak was drafted in the fourth round by Sporting Kansas City, who will be looking to shore up their defense with Kasak’s addition.  Kasak was a long-time player for SOCA from the Augusta region, participating in some epic CCL, State Cup and […]

Elites Show Well at CCL Showcase, Prep for VBR Star

SOCA Elite teams are getting ready to close out the fall CCL campaign with a final match day against the VBR Star on Sunday, December 15.  The match ups will include the U16 through U19 boys and girls teams, with games taking place at Charlottesville High School stadium (boys) and Albemarle High School stadium (girls). […]