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VYSA and D.C. United seal partnership; 2026–27 tournament guidance and state calendar posted
Virginia Youth Soccer Association has formalized a strategic partnership with D.C. United to elevate development opportunities across the Commonwealth [2]. The association’s hub continues to frame governance, competitions, and statewide resources for member clubs [1].Alongside the announcement, VYSA’s sanctioned tournaments portal lays out 2026–27 roster and player‑eligibility guidance for state‑sanctioned events, plus details for tournament hosts seeking sanctioning [3]. Those parameters guide how clubs build squads and manage player movement across the season.The state calendar lists training and event dates for 2025–26, including ODP, coaching education, and statewide programming that anchor club schedules [4]. Facility information and contacts for the Publix Virginia Soccer Training Center, home to state operations and programming, are also available to support planning [5].For Northern Virginia sides, including McLean outfits, the combination of the partnership, calendar, and tournament guidance sets the roadmap for fall and spring—informing registration timelines, travel logistics, and player development touchpoints [4][3][2].