U18 Elite Boys Notch Regional League Wins
The SOCA U18 Boys Elite team faced steep challenges in Eastern Regional League play over the March 29-31 time period, and came away with two key wins and a single loss in the three day event. The Eastern Regional League is a highly selective program operated to provide top quality matches among the most competitive… Read more »
SOCA Travel Teams Win Hardware in Early Season Tournaments
Throughout the early spring season, SOCA Travel teams have been earning trophies at a variety of tournament events around the state. Below are highlights from the tournament circuit so far. Ultimate Cup: Girls February 24-25, Richmond Augusta U11 Girls Premier, second place Augusta U12 Girls Premier, second place Ultimate Cup: Boys March 3-4, Richmond Augusta… Read more »
SOCA Sends 30 to State ODP Squads
A large collection of SOCA players have recently been named to the VYSA State ODP pool. A total of 30 SOCA players made the selection to their age group’s State player pool, with eight boys and 22 girls making the cut. The tryout process continues with an additional round of evaluation for players on the… Read more »
Frostbite Tournament Wraps-up Fall Rec Season
SOCA Recreation teams put the finishing touches on the fall 2017 season over the December 2-3 weekend by competing in the annual Frostbite Tournament. The Frostbite is the traditional season-ending event for U10-U19 Recreation teams from both Charlottesville and Augusta regions. This year 42 teams entered the festive fall finale, with six squads making the… Read more »
Local Boys win National 3v3 Title
Six SOCA players were recently crowned 3v3 Live! National champions. The local boys put together their team to compete in the nationwide tournament, which starts with state competition and progresses through regional and on to a final national event, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Taylor Hogue (U19 Elite), Campbell… Read more »
Charlottesville Classic Teams Win Ninth Skyline Club Championship
SOCA Classic squads from the Charlottesville region ran away with the Classic Club Championship among Skyline Club Soccer League competitors, outpacing nearest rival, second place Orange Soccer Association, by 28 points. The Championship is determined by the cumulative points earned across all divisions by the various member clubs. SOCA Classic teams have now won nine… Read more »
SOCA Teams Win Eleven Titles on Big Tourny Weekend
SOCA Travel teams hit the road for a giant tournament weekend November 17-19, as most squads were putting the wraps on their fall season. Forty six SOCA teams competed in four different events to showcase their skills and test their mettle against regional competition. SOCA teams claimed 11 division championships demonstrating again the depth and… Read more »
Charlottesville Premier Boys Rock at Fall Classic
The fall season concluded in grand style for three of SOCA’s Charlottesville Premier boys teams with championship performances at the Capital Fall Classic on the November 11, 12 weekend in Richmond. Over all age groups, U11-U19, the Charlottesville Premier boys posted an impressive 69% winning performance, with 15 wins and seven ties against only five… Read more »
Elite Girls Succeed at Bethesda Tourny
SOCA’s Elite girls went on the road to the Bethesda Premier Cup over the November 10-12 weekend and battled top competition from the mid-Atlantic region. Entrance into the highly regarded Bethesda event is never easy, as the organizers are uncommonly selective when admitting teams to the competition. All nine of SOCA’s Elite girls teams did… Read more »
SOCA to Participate in 2018 CCL PRO-23 League
SOCA recently announced plans to participate in both Men’s and Women’s CCL PRO23 beginning summer 2018. CCL PRO23 will provide former SOCA players and current collegiate players an opportunity to participate in quality training and superior competition during the off-season summer months. The Club Champions League (CCL) operates the regional, professionally-managed, competitive, Under-23 league. CCL PRO23 began play… Read more »