FREDERICKSBURG FOOTBALL CLUB

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S MINOR LEAGUE NPSL & WPSL THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO PLAY FOR FREDERICKSBURG FOOTBALL CLUB THIS SUMMER. WE ARE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM IN VIRGINIA. COME JOIN FFC FOR THE 2016 SUMMER AND BECOME A BETTER SOCCER PLAYER. WHETHER YOU WANT TO IMPROVE IN ORDER GET RECRUITED BY A TOP COLLEGE PROGRAM, GET MORE PLAYING TIME FOR YOUR UNIVERSITY, OR AS A STEPPING STONE TO PLAY PROFESSIONALLY… FFC IS FOR YOU! www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights NPSL

The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is the successor to the Men’s Premier Soccer League (MPSL), which was formed in 2002. The league started in the West Region with teams from the Northern California area. In 2005 the league expanded to a national format with the introduction of a Midwest region. The NPSL expanded further in 2007 by adding a Northeastern region. In 2011, with the addition of a Southeastern region, the National Premier Soccer League has truly become a nationwide league. In 2014, NPSL became the largest national soccer league in the US Soccer development pyramid with over 80 teams all over the country. Over 30 expansion teams joined the NPSL for the 2014 season.

The NPSL is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the governing body of soccer in the United States. The NPSL operates and is managed as a team-run league. The structure of the league allows each team to have one vote. Each team is individually owned and operated, and is responsible for maintaining league minimum standards. New teams seeking membership into the NPSL are subject to approval by existing team owners.

www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights 2013 MID-ATLANTIC CHAMPIONS 2014 LAMAR HUNT US OPEN CUP 2013 SOUTH REGIONS CHAMPIONS 2015 MID-ATLANTIC CHAMPIONS 2013 NPSL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2016 LAMAR HUNT US OPEN CUP

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The Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) is an independent highly competitive national league whose main focus is on the development of highly competitive premier women's soccer teams. We have over 70 teams participating from all over the United States.

The WPSL also makes every effort to bring quality soccer to all levels of the community and to promote the stature of female athletes as role models for our youth. Through the years, our league has had many national open and amateur cup victories.

The WPSL was formed in 1998. It is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), who is an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the ruling body of soccer in the United States and FIFA the world's ruling body for soccer.

The WPSL season runs from May 1st to August 1st. There is a league championship tournament that is held the last weekend of July. The location of which is determined each year and is alternated to different parts of the country each year. Teams can expect to play 10-16 games during the season.

You have a chance to participate in an exciting, growing league whose focus is strictly upon the development and promotion of WOMEN soccer players. www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights 2ND PLACE SOUTH-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE 2015 US WOMEN'S OPEN CUP

www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights COACHING STAFF

Grover signed his first professional contract with VfB Stuttgart U-18. He continued his career in Germany playing professional soccer for 13 years, playing around 250 games and scoring over 20 goals, before retiring due to a serious eye injury. His last club was Rot-Weiss Ahlen in the 2. Bundesliga, where he played 30 matches and scored six goals. He was also a member of the US National Team U17 and U20s.

David played for West Ham United Youth Teams, Reserve Teams, and Scottish Youth National Teams. David earned 6 International Caps, including two against Germany's U18's. David was also selected for camp for the Under 19 European Championships. David's Coaching Qualifications include a UEFA B License, which he earned at 22 years old with the English FA. He has since gone on to complete his English FA Youth Modules 1 & 2, and his USSF National Youth License.

Jens played professionally in Germany for over 13 years at the Bundesliga level including competing on the Olympic and German Youth National Teams and in UEFA Cup. Holds a UEFA B License. Playing for Borussia Moenchengladbach, Karlsruher SC, Preussen Muenster. www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights FACILITIES

We use the state of the art facilities at Mary Washington University for all home games. We train at our very own FFC Park, 7 Field Bermuda Grass Complex, which includes a full track. Year-round maintenance of the fields keeps the playing surface in pristine condition.

www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights WE ARE THE ONLY MINOR LEAGUE TEAM WITHIN 50 MILES… EVERYONE LOVES TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT FFC! WE AVERAGE OVER 300 FANS PER GAME. OUR MINOR LEAGUE TEAMS ARE ON TOP OF A FULL YOUTH CLUB, WHICH BRINGS OUT A TON OF YOUNG, EXCITED FANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE HAVE LOCAL MARY WASHINGTON PLAYERS THAT PLAY FOR THE TEAMS, WHICH ALSO BRINGS OUT THE COLLEGE CROWD!

www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights PLAYER’S SUCCESS

The WPSL and NPSL has numerous players who played, are currently playing, or committed to Division I schools, including:

• Clara Robbins: Florida State • Romena Bowie: VCU • Gabby Johnson: Delaware • Ivan Sakou: VCU • Michaella Van Maanen: NC State • Assane Keita: VCU • Phoebe Dinga: JMU • Braden Van Allen: VCU • Brianna Oliver: Coastal Carolina • Greg Boehme: VCU • Caty Butler: East Carolina • Cedric Ekoue: VCU & played in England and Finland • Pierre Gardan: VCU • Josh Cox: William and Mary • Cody Sweatte: VCU • David Kawesi-Mukooza: Wake • Myles Brown: Notre Dame Forest • Tyler Back: Oregon State • Juan Monge: VCU • Liam Jenkins: UVA (National • Juan David Arbalaez: VCU Champion) & Richmond Kickers • Julian Cummings: UVA (National • Rahim Costa-Dorsey: VCU Champion) • Simond Kargbo: VCU • Ryan Zinkhan: UVA (National Champion) www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights MANY PLAYERS HAVE ALSO GONE ON TO PLAY AT HIGHER LEVELS AFTER PLAYING WITH FFC:

• Don Smart: (NASL) • Tishan Hanley: Kaya FC (Maylasia / St. Kitts & Nevis National Team) • Nathan Shiffman: City FC Energy & Richmond Kickers (USL PRO) • Khariton Belmar: Portland Timbers (USL PRO) • Eric Bird: Philadelphia Union • Ryan Taylor: Richmond Kickers (USL PRO) • Manel Bel: Sabadell FC (Spain 3rd Division) • Todd Wharton: Portland Timbers U23 (PDL) • Dakota Barnathan: Portland Timbers U23 (PDL) • Zach Carroll: Michigan Bucks (PDL) • Leighton Richards: Pittsburgh Riverhounds (PDL) • Vincent Mitchell: Indiana Fire (NPSL)

www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights TRAVEL

Both the Men & Women’s teams compete in the largest adult amateur leagues in the country. The Atlantic Conferences mostly consist of travel between Maryland and Virginia, while Regional Competition includes travel to the Northeast. The National Championships have been held in Oklahoma, Tennessee, California, New York & Virginia.

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The FFC Supporters Group was established 2015 when RVA merged with FASA to rebrand together as Fredericksburg FC. This initiative was started by current American Outlaws and DC United Supporters to bring fan culture and support to the Fredericksburg area. They bring their drums out to the fields and are constantly chanting and singing during the games. It really creates an awesome atmosphere to play in.

www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights FFC HAS A BIERGARTEN OPEN FOR ALL HOME GAMES! THERE IS MUSIC, CORN HOLE, FFC CHANTS, AND OF COURSE… BEER!

www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights HOST FAMILIES

Stay for free over the summer with a host family within the club. Players really enjoy this part because they get to spend quality time with a family within the club and have an impact on the kids. The families get free admission to all the games and it’s nice to have someone there rooting for you. A lot of the players and families become really close and keep in touch even after the season is over. www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights CLUB

The areas largest and most successful soccer club in central Virginia. Over 1200+ players participate in the FFC programs year round. The only club in Virginia to have a full development pyramid for both girls & boys from Ages 4 & Under straight through to our Minor League Men’s & Women’s Programs. www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights WORK OPPORTUNITIES

FFC Summer Development Program Over 180 Players participated in our Summer Program, which consisted of consistent regular training twice a week.

All players from the NPSL & WPSL teams were offered the opportunity to be staffed for this program

Future Full or Part-Time Employment

Six FFC players have already accepted full-time positions within the club, either as Staff, Coaches or Program Assistants!

www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights Ryan Zinkhan: General Manager, Futsal I.D. Director, Staff Coach Juan Monge: Operations Assistant, Staff Coach Mario Herrera: Financial Assistant, Staff Coach Caty Butler: Office Assistant, Staff Coach Juan David Arbaleaz: Staff Coach, Grover Gibson Soccer Foundation Coach

www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights COMMUNITY

The fastest growing area in the state of Virginia located directly off I-95 between Washington D.C and Richmond, consisting of Fredericksburg City, Spotsylvania & Stafford Counties. Over 300,000 + people live in the Fredericksburg and Greater Areas. Fredericksburg City boasts a downtown area filled with restaurants, bars & shopping. There is everything you could want and need in Fredericksburg: movie theaters, bowling, hiking, biking, paddle boarding, kayaking, tubing on the Rappahannock, rock climbing, exploring historic battlegrounds, & more! www.FredericksburgFC.org | FFC NPSL & WPSL Program Highlights