NPSL clubs RVA FC (Richmond, VA) and FXBG FC (Fredericksburg, VA) recently merged with the Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association (FASA) to form Fredericksburg Football Club (FFC). “We are excited to announce the merger of these fine soccer organizations,” NPSL Chairman Joe Barone stated. “Fredericksburg, Virginia is a great market for the NPSL and we are excited about having a presence there for many years to come.” RVA FC is best known for winning the 2013 NPSL National Championship in their first season in
Part of the NPSL’s mission is to develop players at the collegiate level. That mission is accomplished if you look at some of the nation’s marquee matchups in NCAA soccer this season. The matchup between the University of Akron and Virginia Commonwealth University has to be at the top of that list. Five RVA FC players made the starting XI for VCU, while three former and current AFC Cleveland players were part of the UA squad. Photo Credit: Pam Moody/ISNSoccer.com Romena Bowie,
Richmond’s new soccer club gives local college players the opportunity to stay fresh. RVA Football Club (RVA FC) has signed two prominent local players from college soccer powers UVA and VCU. Todd Wharton, a 2012 Deep Run graduate, recently finished up his freshman season at UVA. The Glenn Allen native finished the year with 18 starts, earning a spot on the All-ACC freshman team. Now Wharton will return home to Richmond to develop his skills before his sophomore season in Charlottesville this
The Grover Gibson Soccer Foundation saw a need to provide a professional training and game atmosphere for top collegiate players and local Richmond talent to reach the next level. Now after years of preparation, that vision has come to life. The RVA Football Club (RVA FC) will be competing in the new South Atlantic Conference of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). The team will consist mainly of top collegiate athletes and local talent. The club hopes to have the opportunity to compete in the Lamar
