Herndon Youth Soccer

Registration

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING IS CLOSED. REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2012 WILL BEGIN IN MID JUNE 2012. Details will be posted here in early June, please check back. DO NOT use old links to try to register as it will not show up on the fall 2012 database.

Volunteer Registration Form: For spring 2012 https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/herndon/spring2012/Volunteer.html

For those players requesting scholarships you will need to need to REGISTER ( online, in person or by mail) as well as complete the scholarship forms. DO NOT just send us a scholarship form without registering also. If you register online, indicate "pay by check” when you get to the payment option and then mail in the scholarship form which must either be signed by a school official OR accompanied by proof of free/reduced lunch or Medicaid assistance. Many area schools will also have copies of the scholarship form, we will have them at in-person registration or you may print a form from this link:

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec/team_sports/pdf/ysspformr.pdf (English)

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec/team_sports/pdf/ysspformspanishr1.pdf (Spanish)

The Herndon Youth Soccer Tim Ryan Memorial Scholarships

In spring 2008 Herndon Youth Soccer began awarding two $1000 college scholarships annually to two high school seniors who have participated in the club as a player, referee, coach and/or volunteer. The scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s involvement in the club over the years, their application and essay. Recipients will be announced in June with monetary distribution made directly to the college or other post secondary institution upon proven acceptance.

Tim Ryan was a long time HYS coach and volunteer who died in 2007 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He coached for his children’s soccer teams from microkicks to all-stars to travel, along the way founding some very successful travel teams. Tim fought the battle with cancer the same way he did everything else, with optimism, strength and faith. Tim exemplified the spirit of good sportsmanship and volunteerism that is prized by every sports organization and we are honored to award these scholarships in his name.

The application deadline is May 10, 2012

Click Here to download the application

Sr. Eugenio Figueredo Visits with HYS

Sr. Eugenio Figueredo

(Vice President, Conmebol, South American Football Confederation and President of Futsal and Beach soccer)

Visits Northern Virginia specifically Herndon Youth Soccer

Sr. Figueredo spent 2 days visitingwith Nick Arzani our Technical Director, to learn more about our numerous soccer programs in Herndon including our Recreational league and expansive Travel program. He also had had the opportunity to meet several of our playersand coaches as well as, view our fields and partnership indoor facility theN-Zone. In addition he was introduced to the many programs which Nick personally directs including the programs at HYS, GMU and Arzani soccer.

Click Here to Learn More about Sr. Figueredo's visit

Fury Girls are Finalists at McLean Premier Soccer Tournament
Congratulations to the U12 Herndon Fury. The team went 3-1 over the weekend bringing home the Finalist title at the McLean Soccer Tournament. Perfect weather and a 6-0 victory over McLean Real Gold started the tournament and a 6-1 victory over McLean Real Silver put the Fury in the semi-finals for Sunday. A 4-2 win over McLean Real White gave the girls a place in the finals. The Fury girls faced Laurel Soccer Academy Premier in a very rough and physical match. At half time the score was 0-2 Laurel. The Fury girls came out after halftime with a renewed spirit and scored. The end result was a 1-2 loss for the Fury. The Fury represented Herndon Youth Soccer well with 4 hard fought games. Way to go Fury and Coach Shannon! And congratulations on the WAGS Division 2 placement for the Spring season. Go Fury!

Pegasus U13 PWSI Icebreaker Tournament Champions
The U13 Girls Herndon Pegasus won their division in the PWSI Icebreaker tournament in dominating fashion. Scoring a total of 13 goals and only allowing one in four games. Pegasus maintained control throughout all the games with their impressive ball control and lightning runs. The girls battled through a wet weather, thick grass and slick turf to bring home the victory. Pegasus thanks their younger guest players, Katia, Lauren and Grace for an outstanding performance. Good Job Pegasus!

DC United Ticket Offer
Discounted DC United tickets are available for both the home opener on Saturday, March 10 vs. Sporting Kansas City - 7:30 pm and Friday, March 30 vs. FC Dallas - 7:30 pm.

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Calypso Finalist at Hunt Country Tournament
U12 Herndon Calypso made the finals in the U13 Premier Division of the FCSC Hunt Country Classic. In their first foray into 11 v. 11, Calypso won their draw and made the semi-finals as a #1 seed. After winning 2-0, Calypso finally lost 0-1 in a tightly contested final in which they gave up their only goal. Their older opponents found it difficult to match Calypso's speed, tenacity, toughness and rock solid defense. The Calypso girls thank their guest players - Renee, Nico and Teek - for their excellent play and their sister team - Herndon Phoenix - for helping them prepare to play their best! LET'S GO CALYPSO.....WOOOO!!

HYS Discount at Soccer Post

Winter Training
Looking for some winter soccer?

CLICK HERE for information for our GET READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER program for U13-U19 outdoors on our Turf field at Hutchison. Note that registration form is for recreational players only, travel players register through their travel teams.

CLICK HERE for information on our indoor program for U7-U8 boys and girls at the new nZone.

U8 Boys Panthers Win All-Star Championship
The U8 Herndon Panthers won all 7 games as they debuted impressively at all-star level in the Herndon All-Star Cup. A winning combination of skills, power and teamwork enabled the team to sweep through Saturday's play and roar back from a couple of tighter situations on Sunday. The team scored 34 goals and allowed just 9, every boy on the team scoring at least once except the chief defensive stopper who included a header off the line amongst his saves.

Pictured are: Coaches Steve Wilkinson and José Bonilla. Back row: James Lerner, Jonathan Bonilla, Nate Owen, Jason Gross, Cavan Cook.Front row: Mark Bekenstein, Matthew Wilkinson, Terra Nagai, Aidan Schlegel

Red Devils Win VYSA Presidents Cup
The U14 Red Devils, coached by Mike Franks and Steve Geyer captured the U14 VYSA State Championship. After beating the ODSC Pirates on Saturday 3-0, the Red Devils were taken to double overtime by SMI Nitro in the final on Sunday and prevailed 1-0. It was a great weekend of soccer for the team going undefeated and giving up zero goals. The next stop will be representing the state of Virginia in the US Youth Soccer Region 1 tournament in New Hampshire (May 2012).

Calypso Capture First Place
Herndon Calypso clinched a WAGS Division Championship for the fall 2011 season, with a 5-0 victory in their season finale. Calypso posted an 8-1 record, with a +22 goal differential. Calypso's balanced offensive attack was complemented all season by a dominating defense that delivered six shutouts and only allowed four goals all year. Congratulations girls! GO GO CALYPSO!!

Rovers East Capture U13 Presidents Cup
Rovers East capped an undefeated weekend in Richmond VA by defeating Virginia Rush 10-0 in the semifinals on Saturday and VYS Heat 3-0 on Sunday to be crowned the US Youth Soccer Club U13 Virginia State Champions!!!! The championship game was played with 10 Rovers for about 45 minutes because red card (Rovers East FIRST card in 3 seasons - either yellow or red). The offense got the job done applying constant pressure and making spectacular runs - the midfield totally dominated and controlled the flow with almost total perfection - the defense played lights-out all weekend not allowing 1 goal -- a FANTASTIC performance all around! A big congratulations to all the Rovers players for their hard work all weekend and a "thank you" to all the parents who traveled on short notice. Now - next stop for Rovers East in NCSL Division 2 (spring 2013) and the US Youth Soccer Region 1 tournament in New Hampshire in May 2013 where they will be representing the State of Virginia !!

Argentinos Jr's Black are Champions
The U9 Argentinos Jr’s Black coached by HYS Technical Director Nick Arzani, were impressive in their 1st opportunity to represent Herndon Youth Soccer. Competing in the SAC Columbus Day tournament in Columbia MD, the Argentinos Jr’s displayed amazing foot skills, quality passing and great teamwork, scoring 11 goals while allowing only 5. After going undefeated in group play and a decisive semi-final victory, the " Bichos Colorados " exhibited incredible toughness and heart in the final match winning 2-1 and bringing a championship back to Herndon! Vamos Vamos Argentinos !!!

Herndon Saints FC - Battlefield Tournament Champions
The U11 Girls Herndon Saints FC, coached by Rich Martinez and Scott Urban, win the 2011 Northern Virginia Soccer Club Battlefield Tournament with a 3-0-1 record! The Saints' defense was nearly impenetrable, allowing only one goal throughout the four-game tournament. The offense was sharp, securing the title with a decisive 2-0 win in the final game. The girls played aggressively and cleanly, maintaining their composure against tough competition. The Saints look forward to continued success this season!

Herndon Freedom Ranked #1 in the Nation
Herndon Youth Soccer is proud to welcome the Rising GU14 Freedom into our club. Previously registered through WAGS as the ASC Freedom, we are looking forward to supporting the new Herndon Freedom as they continue their success wearing Herndon colors with pride! Coached by Gus Donolo and Totan Roy of Soccer the Brazilian Way, the Freedom finished off their season in 2nd place in the WAGS U13 Division 1 competition, while at the same time succeeding in becoming the U13 State Cup Champions of Virginia. The Freedom followed their success into the Region 1 Championship Tournament, making it all the way to the semi-final round, finishing 3rd out of 16 different state champions. Currently the Herndon Freedom is ranked Number 1 in the country in their respective age group by GotSoccer, www.gotsoccer.com. We congratulate the girls and coaches on all their success and look forward to many great victories ahead!

HYS Attack win U10G All Star Championship
The U-10 girls All Star team (The ATTACK) led by Coach Faye Lavenhouse and Assistant Coach Gary Schuh, won the U-10 girls division Championship game 3-2 in a nail-biting PK shoot-out. The Attack was undefeated going into the championship game, having their only tie against a very strong team they would face again in the finals. The Attack overcame a 2 goal deficit against the LMVSC Patriots to tie the game with two goals in the second half. The tying goal was blasted into the net with just 1 minute to play, forcing the game into overtime. Each of the players contributed significantly to an incredible run to become the U-10 All Star Champions! The Attack included Johana Andrade, Akayla Bailey, Jennifer Carballo, Valeria Castillo, Tanvir Dhaliwal, Amrit Dhanjal, Isabelle Gulgert, Gigi Henriquez, Trinity Lavenhouse, Keiry Montiel, Abla Samrhouni, Courtney Schuh, Caitlin Smith and Sarah Smith. Congratulations for an awesome team effort!!

U8 Herndon Black - Warriors “All Star Performance”
The U8 Warriors represented Herndon Youth Soccer with an amazing performance at the FPYC Fathers’ Day All Star tournament. The Warriors posted a 3-0-1 record, taking the top spot in the U8 Blue Division.The Warriors, coached by Mark Duston and Nick Coticchia, , played with tremendous heart, displaying incredible ball skills, strong team defense and several amazing finishes. Taking on some of the elite U8 teams in our region, The Warriors had a battle with every match. With four full games over two days the team stayed committed to supporting each other in all aspects of the game, playing with a high level of passion and talent. It was truly an All Star Performance. Way to go Warriors !!The U8 Warriors are: (back row) Mark Duston, Diego Ramos, Anthony Gonzales, Greyson Pane, JC Martinez, Joey Coticchia, Nick Coticchia (front row) Anthony Duston, Franklin Bonilla, Connor Hyer, Kevin Caheuque, Brooks Griffith.

Phoenix Champions at Hershey Invitiational
Congratulations to the Herndon Phoenix and Coaches Paul Robson, HannahRobson & Mike Franks for winning the Hershey Invitational TournamentChampionship! In four games, Phoenix went undefeated with an astonishing 15goals for, 2 goals against performance. After only one year together as ateam, this is their first tournament championship! Congratulations Phoenix!

Fury are Finalists at The Virginian Soccer Tournament
Congratulations to the Herndon Fury U11 girls team. The team went 4-1 over the weekend bringing home the finalist title at the Virginian Soccer Tournament. A 2-1 win over SYC Storm Blue got the weekend off to a great start. That was followed with a 4-2 win over the Staten Island Comets. A 1-0 shutout over ASC Elite ended the preliminary round. The semi-final against Great Falls Freedom was a nail biter – with the Fury victorious in a 2-1 win. The finals - a match up again the NVSC Jr. Majestics ’99 rounded out the tournament play. A hard fought game, in brutal heat conditions, against a tough opponent yielded an 0-1 loss. The girls represented Herndon Youth Soccer well with 5 hard fought games. Way to go Fury and Coach Shannon!

Herndon Attack win Bull Run Memorial
The Herndon Attack U10 Girls won the Classic Division of the Bull Run Memorial Day Tournament. The team finished with a 3-1 record and this is their first tournament championship. It was overall a great weekend for the girls. Way to go Attack!

Calypso Win Liberty Cup
Braving cold, snow and wind; Herndon Calypso started their spring season off on a high note, winning the 2011 FPYC Liberty Cup U11 Girls Gold Division Championship. Calypso earned a spot in the championship game by winning Group A, amassing a 2-0-1 record, with key victories against Ashburn Elite and CSC Storm and a 1-1 draw against the powerful SYC Storm Blue. Calypso’s stifling defense was complemented by a dynamic offensive attack that was able to manufacture goals against some very tough defences. In the final, Calypso defeated Stafford Revolution 1-0 in a see-saw battle, but once the offense scored on a nifty breakaway goal, Calypso's defensive unit locked down the victory despite Revolution’s furious press in the final minutes. Way to go, Calypso!!

DC United Ticket Offer
Single Game Tickets - HYS members looking to get anywhere between 1 and 14 tickets to a single D.C. United game can do so by clicking on this link (http://bit.ly/hzr0yr), selecting "Find Tickets" for whichever game they'd like to attend, entering "DCUHYS" in the Special Offer Code, and then entering a valid email address on the right hand side to create an account. Group Tickets - HYS members looking to attend any of our games with a group of 15 or more people will need to contact Sean directly at (202) 587-5443 or shooper@dcunited.com.

Galaxy Win Commonwealth Classic
The Herndon Galaxy, traveled to Richmond, VA last weekend and came home Tournament Champions! After playing 3 hard fought matches, the last one in snow, the Galaxy finished with a 2-1 record and won the Championship. A great effort by all the boys in some real adverse weather conditions dealing with the cold and snow. We are very proud of their team efforts!!

SUMMER CAMPS

HYS Technical Director Nick Arzani will offer a number of great camps this summer.

Visit his web site at www.arzanisoccer.com for all the details!

U8 Herndon Black - Warriors “Finish Strong”
The U8 Warriors were impressive in their 1st opportunity to represent Herndon Youth Soccer in the 10th Annual All Star Cup. With a record of 6-1 The Warriors, coached by Mark Duston and Jeff Leong, demonstrated a unique combination of excellent ball skills and passing, strong team defense and an explosive offense. Playing against very tough competition from all over the region, the Warriors had a battle with every match. The team ended up only allowing 9 goals while scoring 27. The U8 Warriors are: (back row) Coach Duston & Coach Leong, Front row from left to right -Anthony Duston, Emma Lee, Ryan Crosby, Greyson Pane, JC Martinez, Sarita O’neill, Henry Leong, Braelin Johnson and Brooks Griffith. Way to Go Warriors!

Premier Crowned Champions of Fall Classic

Coach Chris Naquin and the U-9 Herndon Premier Red boys Club Team were crowned Champions of the NVSC Fall Classic Soccer Tournament on November 21. The Premier Red went undefeated in the tournament scoring a total of 9 goals with only being scored on twice in four games.

FC Inter Win Hunt Country Classic
HERNDON FC Inter capped their 2010 Fall Season by winning the Fauquier Soccer Club's HUNT CLUB CLASSIC tournament November 19th and 20th. Goalkeepers Adrian Perez, Jacab Knickerbocker, and Ignat Miagkov held the opponents to 4 goals for the entire weekend. Sparked by goals from Isaac Cabral, Chas Donaldson, and Eli McClendon , the team demonstrated controlled possession in winning the championship 2-1 over ODFC. Midfielders Brian Alvarado, Danny Perez, and Colin McMunn led the attack with passes that continued to threaten the opponents goal. Defenders Aayush Malde and Pranava Maganti were rock solid, with each only coming off the field for 5 five minutes the entire weekend.

Fury Earns Top Spot
Congratulations to Coach Shannon Poach and the Herndon Fury U11 girls team, for winning the 2010 Bethesda Thanksgiving Tournament Championship in the Patriot Division. The Fury rallied back from a first game loss to GFSC ’99 Freedom to win against Bethesda SC Academy Green ‘99 4-0 in the second game. A challenge awaited the Fury against the Pachuca Dragons ‘99 in the semi-finals. After two overtime periods a 2-2 tie remained. Penalty kicks ensued and the Fury prevailed with a 3-1 advantage to advance to the finals. Meeting a regular season opponent, the Ashburn ASC ’99 Elite, the Fury came prepared to battle. After 60 minutes of intense action the Fury were victorious with a 2-0 win. A fantastic way to end the Fall season. GO FURY!

Congratulations!
CONGRATULAIONS to Mike Franks, coach of the Red Devils U13b team and Hannah Robson who along with brother Paul coaches the U12g Pegasus and Phoenix and U11g Calypso. Mike and Hannah met on the Herndon soccer fields so it is only fitting that they should get engaged on the new turf field at Herndon High School.

The Heat win the President's Cup

The U14 Herndon Heat beat FYPC Wildcats Blue on November 7th 2-0 to win the Girls U14 Virginia President's Cup today. The Heat will represent the state of Virginia in the Region 1 tournament Memorial Day weekend 2011 in Albany, NY.

Calypso wins Discovery Cup Championship!
The U11 Herndon Calypso continues its successful 2010 fall campaign with an impressive showing at the prestigious Discovery Cup tournament held over the Columbus day weekend October 9th & 10 at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown Maryland. The Calypso was undefeated with a record of 3-0-1. Their fast paced ball control style of play, consistently solid defense and an often explosive offense lead The Calypso into the U11 Girls Final where they won with a commanding 3-0 victory! They then celebrated complete with post game tie-dyes at the Washington Freedom Stadium where they received their trophies. Way to Go Calypso!

Hooligans Reach DNST Finals
Congratulations to the Herndon Hooligans, the new U9 WAGs girls travel soccer team coached by Andy Fertick, who reached the finals of the DNST Champion Division. Playing in their first tournament as a team, and really their first games, the Hooligans played teams from Vienna, SYS and McLean and scored 8 goals, with 7 against to reach the finals. In the final game and through 90-plus degree temperatures, the played to a 1-1 tie through regulation and two, 10-minute overtimes against a very strong VYS team. The Hooligans ended up losing a heartbreaker in 5 penalty kicks, even with some great saves by their goalie. Overall, it was a great weekend of soccer and a promising start to the Hooligans season.

FC Inter are DNST Finalists
The U10 boys FC Inter had a strong showing in the Dulles National Soccer Tournament, placing second in the Champion division. The team with 5 new players had an exciting final game that was decided in overtime. FC Inter proved their effort, commitment and determination before their hard fought 3-2 loss in overtime. Strong keeper play from Adrian Perez, Ignat Miagkov and Isaac Cabral kept FC Inter in closely contested matches. FC inter is looking forward to a successful fall season in the NCSL – congratulations boys!

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These Soccer Specific Speed Camps are perfect for any Soccer Athlete. Each camper is designated by age and ability to ensure the best results. Camp focuses on improving speed, agility, quickness and power. Soccer specific strength training and flexibility is added to each session. Soccer games and activties are played each day with staff and campers. Full or Half Day Camps. Before and After Care.

Wanderers Finalists at Hershey Invitational
In their second 11 v 11 tournament, the Wanderers did a great job with just 13 players over a very hot weekend making it to the finals against opponents from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. After the first day of playing two strong games and securing their spot in the semi-finals, the Wanderers enjoyed a day riding the rides at Hershey Park. After winning the semi-final 1-0 against a strong and fast Medford, PA team, the Wanderers went to the finals against an aggressive team from Brite Township, NJ. During this high paced, intense game, the Wanderers found themselves down 1-0 with time running out. In a bold move, on what was almost the final play, all 11 players went into the box on a corner kick to try and get the equalizer. A rocket shot of the post secured them a tie! After 2 sudden-death overtime periods, the two teams went into penalty kicks, where the Wanderers ended up losing after 14 shots and numerous great saves by each team! It was another great tournament and weekend for the girls who learned a lot about themselves and their great determination.

Wanderers Finalist at Virginian
In their first 11 v 11 tournament as they prepare for the fall 2010 season, the Wanderers played a strong group of teams to reach the championship game, with a 3-2 record and 8 goals scored and just 4 against. They played a fantastic 80 minute game for the semi-final, in which they ended up scoring two goals in overtime to win 3-1. In the final, in a game that could have gone either way, they played a very tough team and ended up losing 1-0. All in all, a great learning experience and one that helps them get ready for the fall.

DC United vs AC Milan Ticket Offer

DC United will be hosting AC Milan on May 26th at RFK Stadium. HYS members have the ability to purchase discounted seats for the game in the lower bowl. Below are the instructions on how your members can get these tickets:

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4. Sign Up using a valid email address on the righthand side.
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The Herndon Youth Soccer Tim Ryan Memorial Scholarships

In spring 2008 Herndon Youth Soccer began awarding $1,000 college scholarships annually to high school seniors who have participated in the club as a player, referee, coach and/or volunteer. The scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s involvement in the club over the years, their application and essay. Recipients will be announced in June with monetary distribution made directly to the college or other post secondary institution upon proven acceptance. Click Here to download the application.

Herndon FC Wins State Cup

HYS Congratulates the U14b Herndon FC, coached by Steve Lee, who won the Virginia State Cup this weekend with a 1-0 victory over the Richmond Strykers Elite. State Cup is a single elimiation, season long competition pitting the very best teams in the state against each other.....and one loss and you are out. The teams continue to play their respective league schedules in addition to State Cup, and in a season like this one with contnual rain and cancellations, it becaomes a contest of endurance, as well as great skill, great coaching and sometimes even a little luck. Next up for the FC will be representing Virginia ( and HYS) in regional play against other state champions.

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