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Travel Program

The McLean Youth Soccer (MYS) travel program consists of team training, league and tournament play as well as other on and off field developmental events including college information sessions, specialized fitness training, and special technical clinics. Players try out each year to be considered for a team. Once selected, the player commits to one seasonal year (August-July) of participation with the team. McLean Youth Soccer offers a range of teams for players based on level of play and commitment. Players should carefully review information about a team prior to trying out.

Leagues:

  • MLS Next Academy Division: This is the highest level of competition available for MYS U13-U19 boys.

  • Girls Academy: This league offers the highest level of competition available for our U13-U19 girls.

  • National Academy League (NAL): This is the league the second level (Green) U13-U19 boys teams participate in.

  • Girls Academy Aspire: This is the league the second level (Green) U13-U19 girls teams participate in.

  • The National Capital Soccer League (NCSL): Most U9-U12 teams and U13-U19 White teams participate in this league. NCSL is a  primary travel league for the DC Metropolitan area. Most age groups have 4-6 different divisions catering towards the varying needs of travel level teams.

  • There are other competitions/leagues that some teams may enter based on level of play and commitment, such as EDP.

Travel Program Technical Leadership

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John Harkes

Technical Director

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Yassi Ghahramani

Goalkeeper Director

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Michael Newhall

Age Group Manager

U9-U12 Girls

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Alex Pinto

Age Group Manager U13-U19 Boys

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Farzad Mahmoupour

Age Group Manager U13-U19 Girls

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Kevin Panameno

Age Group Manager

U13-U19 Boys

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