Virginia United FC (United States)
Virginia United Football Club is an American amateur soccer team based in Woodbridge, Virginia. The club plays in the amateur Woodbridge Virginia Adult Soccer League, and earned recognition in 2019 when they qualified for the 2019 U.S. Open Cup.
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| Full name | Virginia United FC |
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| Nickname(s) | VA United |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Ground | Howison Homestead Soccer Complex Manassas, Virginia |
| Head Coach | Jimmy Ramos |
| League | Asociacon Nacional Futbol en USA Woodbridge Soccer League |
History
2019 Open Cup run
The club put together a remarkable run during the 2019 U.S. Open Cup qualification stages to earn their first ever berth into the U.S. Open Cup, the national cup competition in the United States (similar to the FA Cup). On October 21, 2018; Virginia United opened their qualification with a 2-0 victory against Super Delegates of Maryland.[1]
In the third qualifying round, played on November 18, 2018; United played Christos FC. Christos, which is highly composed of former college soccer players, received Open Cup notoriety in 2017 for their run in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup.[2] United won the match 2-1 to advance to the fourth and final qualifying round in April 2019. [3]
Club
Roster
- As of April 14, 2019[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
- Head coach: Jimmy Ramos
References
- "Game Report: Virginia United FC vs. Super Delegates Football Club". Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. United States Soccer Federation. October 21, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- Eilerson, Nick (June 12, 2017). "This amateur soccer team, headquartered in a liquor store, never practices and rarely loses". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- Jones, Dillon (April 7, 2019). "2019 US Open Cup Qualifying: Virginia United rally twice to earn club its first USOC berth". TheCup.us. Retrieved April 14, 2019.