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
