Giving Tuesday Campaign

McLean Youth Soccer’s End-of-Year Campaign is just around the corner, and we invite our entire community to join us in ensuring that every child who wants to play soccer can, regardless of financial circumstances.

How You Can Help

• Donate Today: Our goal is to raise $50,000 by December 31. Thanks to early gifts, we’re already on our way, but we need your support to close the gap. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports a player’s ability to step on the field.
• Spread the Word: Encourage family, friends, and teammates to join in. If every MYS family gave just $20 per player, we would reach our goal together.
• Get Involved: Your advocacy is powerful. By sharing our mission, you help ensure that MYS continues to be a place where every child has the opportunity to play.

Track our progress and learn more about the campaign by clicking the link below.

Travel Program: Age Group Town Hall

MYS is hosting a Town Hall on Wednesday, November 19 to address the age group change and tryout process for the 2026-2027 Travel Program season. All current MYS families who would like to learn more about the upcoming change from birth year to school year calendar team formation are encouraged to attend. Please visit the Age Group Change page of our website for more information. A specific Recreation Program Town Hall will be held at a later date. 

MYS Travel Program Town Hall Details:

• Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 PM
• McLean Community Center 
• 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean

The Nation's Capital Cup Kicks off Tomorrow

Over the next two weekends, McLean Youth Soccer will host the Nation’s Capital Cup. The girls’ weekend will take place November 15–16, followed by the boys’ weekend on November 22–23. Across both weekends, McLean will welcome more than 60 clubs and over 200 teams for hundreds of competitive matchups. All details for the tournament can be found on the McLean website. We look forward to hosting all participants. Good luck!

Girls Academy: East Regional Recap

Last weekend three McLean teams traveled to Bradenton, Florida for their first-ever East Regional event at IMG Academy. McLean’s 2014, 2013, and 2012 Girls Academy teams participated in the opening Girls Academy event of the year and their first since McLean joined the league.

All three teams found success across their matches. The 2014s, led by Coach Michael Newhall, finished at the top of their bracket, winning all three games against strong opponents from Chicago, New York, and Oklahoma.

The 2013s, also coached by Michael Newhall, topped their bracket as well, earning two wins and one tie against teams from Wisconsin, Connecticut, and Ohio.

The 2012s, coached by Farzad Mahmoudpour, battled through tough competition against Club Ohio, NEFC, and Sockers FC.

The weekend was filled with new experiences both on and off the field. A highlight for the players was meeting Girls Academy Director, Patricia Hughes. This is just the beginning for our Girls Academy teams. Our older age groups will head to California for their first GA event the first weekend of December.

Upcoming Registration Deadlines for MYS Programming

Indoor Recreation Skills and Development Program: Winter 2025-2026

MYS and MV Soccer have partnered for the fourth year to offer an indoor, small group (10 max participants per hour), Recreation Skills Development Program for U7-U12 Recreation players during the 2025-2026 winter season. This 8-week, co-ed program will focus on player's technical skills and development in a FUN and enjoyable environment. Professional coaches, through age-appropriate activities, will work on key fundamental techniques that will help players improve their technical base. This program’s first session will begin on Sunday, December 7. The second session will begin on February 15.

Session I

• Dates: December 7, 14; January 4, 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8
• Fee: $295
• Registration Deadline: November 23

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Session II

• Dates: February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5
• Fee: $295
• Registration Deadline: February 1

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Pumpkin League

The Pumpkin League is a winter soccer program providing an informal, fun opportunity for players to stay active before the Spring soccer season. The program is a continuation of the Summer Watermelon Cup and is designed to foster player development, enjoyment of the game, and sportsmanship in an informal soccer environment.

Winter 2026 Dates:

• January 10, 17, 24, 31
• February 7, 14, 21, 28

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Indoor Recreation Futsal League
MYS partners with First Touch Futsal to offer Winter Indoor Recreation Futsal for U5-U10 boys and girl players. All U5-U6 sessions and U7-U10 games will be played at The Congressional School on a hardwood surface. This program is for Recreation players only.

Saturday Session Dates:                

• January 10, 17, 24, 31
• February 7, 14, 21, 28

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Indoor Travel Goalkeeper Training

This winter MYS U10-U15 travel program goalkeepers can develop their game in a high-energy, indoor environment. Sessions are designed by Goalkeeper Director Yassi Ghahramani to build strong technical habits, sharp footwork, and explosive agility - all with the ball at their feet and in their hands.

Program Highlights:

• Footwork & Agility – Essential movements for quick reactions and positioning.
• Handling & High Balls – Clean catching technique and confidence in the air.
• Reaction Training – Rapid decision-making under pressure.
• Distribution & Ball Skills – Improving passing, throwing, and first touch.
• GK Specific Bodyweight Workouts – Strength and coordination without heavy equipment.

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Indoor Travel Futsal Training

MYS is offering a NEW indoor futsal training program for U9-U12 travel players led by Director of Coaching Omid Namazi. Each session will be structured into three progressive phases designed to develop both technical ability and tactical understanding.

• Technical Warm-Up ~ Focusing on essential ball mastery skills such as foot skills, dynamic dribbling, precise passing and receiving, and effective turning techniques to prepare players both physically and mentally.
• Attacking Patterns of Play ~ Incorporating finishing exercises, as well as Defensive Principles to strengthen players’ understanding of team shape and decision-making in both phases of the game.
• Game Phase ~ Players will apply what they’ve learned in realistic match situations - first with specific restrictions to target key objectives, and then in open play to encourage creativity and freedom on the ball.

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Indoor Recreation Futsal League

Training sessions will be led by our travel coach and Juniors Program Director Jose Venegas. The primary training focus will be to develop the player's skills through individual and group training activities which allow players to assert their creativity and build their confidence in taking on players 1v1 and to understand their role in small group training such as 2v2 and 3v3.

Session Dates:

• January 5, 12, 26
• February 2, 9, 23
• No sessions 1/19 or 2/16

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U7-U12 Winter Recreation Skills

MYS offers recreation players ages U7-U12 an opportunity to receive additional skills development training with outdoor sessions led by travel team Coach Josue Ugarte in a focused, fun environment. The curriculum consists of the Play - Practice model and at the beginning of each session players will jump into small-sided games for 25 minutes. Players will then be split into skill level/age appropriate groups to rotate between 3 stations at 15 minute intervals. Stations will include skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, receiving, ball control, and 1v1 or 2v2.

Friday Dates:

• January 9, 16, 23, 30
• February 6, 13

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We're Hiring

McLean Youth Soccer is hiring! We are seeking passionate individuals for several positions including Programs Director, HR Consultant, and Travel Team Coaches.

To apply and join our vibrant team, visit our website today! 

Club sponsor theCoderSchool has given MYS membership an exclusive discount code to use at the McLean, VA location for specific after school programs. Use MYS25 for 25% off!