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ODFC Joins UPSL Academy

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:19:39 GMT

ODFC Cesena FC USA - UPSL Academy

ODFC Cesena FC USA is excited to announce its acceptance into the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) Academy expanding its commitment to providing additional developmental opportunities within regional soccer programs for our players. The UPSL Youth Academy operates as a promotion-relegation league with a focus on player development and will include "top-level" clubs in the region.

Beginning in the winter of 2026 and spring 2027, ODFC Cesena USA will field a UPSL Academy team in the 2013/14 boys age group. The UPSL Academy presents competitive regional and national fixtures, serving as valuable recruitment platforms for professional clubs and collegiate programs. ODFC Cesena USA will participate in the UPSL Academy DMV Conference.

Tryouts for our ODFC Cesena UPSL Academy teams will be held each three (3) times a year with the following division structures starting at U17 (August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010) in the fall of 2026.

NOTE : All interested players MUST register HERE to attend tryout/evaluation sessions. No player will be selected prior to attending team tryouts.

For more team information contact Coach Andy Vera at andy@olddominionfc.org or by cell phone at 703.505.3929

ODFC Summer 2025 International Academy

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:03:31 GMT

Italian Soccer Federation Coaches (FIGC) To Run Summer Academy!

As the excitement for the upcoming season builds, ODFC Cesena FC USA is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for our young athletes to immerse themselves in high-level soccer development. By merging world-class coaching expertise and a training philosophy inspired by professional European leagues, participants will experience the perfect blend of skill enhancement and tactical growth. This pre-season academy promises to set the foundation for excellence both on and off the field.

The event for our 2011-2015 girls will be held at Byrnes Ridge Park Field #5 from August 4th-8th , from 5:30-8:30PM. It will follow the format of the WPSL International Combine for Semi-Pro/Professional women players.

The academy will not only focus on individual skills but will also emphasize teamwork and strategic understanding to ensure participants develop into well-rounded players. With tailored drills, dynamic exercises, and interactive sessions, athletes will gain insights into core soccer principles. In addition, they will be exposed to advanced concepts employed at professional levels, instilling a greater sense of confidence and adaptability on the field.

The academy's coaching team is composed of highly experienced professionals who bring unparalleled expertise to each session. Among the notable figures leading the program is Coach Francesca Stancati , a distinguished mentor who embodies the pinnacle of soccer instruction. With a career spanning national and international arenas, her contributions to women's football have elevated countless players to their potential.

Paola Luisa Orlando , is a top-level coach with the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) and Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC). She has coached in Serie "A" and Serie "B", recently leading the women's team at Cosenza Calcio. She is also involved in the UEFA Playmakers Technical Project and holds a UEFA "A" Badge from FIGC.

We look forward to the pre-fall season event! Hope to see all of you then!

Jr RTP Plus

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:12:46 GMT

JR RPT Plus Program

ODFC Adds Jr. RTP+ to List of Programs!

The Jr. Rising Talent Program Plus or Jr. RTP + is a new addition to the program list at ODFC geared to provide more on-field time and skill development opportunities for our young players.

Same as our legacy Jr. RTP this program is designed for our Under-7 ( 2020-2021 ) players looking to expand their knowledge base and their inventory of skills throughout the year! Volunteer coaches will work closely with clubs’ professional staff to ensure

continuous and age-appropriate development.

Volunteer assistant coaches will receive FREE educational support from our partners at the United Soccer Coaches Association (USC) in the form of “grassroot” online courses.

ODFC is a firm believer that if we “Build on the Basics” the next generation of players will prosper!

Click Here for more information

Academy Program - Focus on Education!

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:30:19 GMT

Fall 2025: Looking Ahead!

ODFC has officially closed the spring 2025 season registration and have begun looking ahead to fall 2025!

It seems like only a short time ago that ODFC initiated the Soccer School to refocus the emphasis on structured learning for our youngest players. Now with a growth in numbers throughout the Soccer School Programs including Jr. RTP/Jr. RTP+ and RTP, ODFC will continue to develop the next generation of competitive athletes.

The ODFC Academy is the natural progression of an already successful educational program, the “soccer school”. Players invited to the Academy have been selected from our pool of soccer school participants many that have been with the club since they were 4 years old. Andy Vera, ODFC Club President contributes the Academy creation to the club’s tremendous growth, “ we always had the Academy in mind when the soccer school was created…we were just waiting for critical participation numbers to move ahead .” Mr. Vera went on to say, “ the academy program has nothing to do with making a coach successful or enhancing their resume…it’s about excellent coaches (trainers) being great teachers…its player and game-centric .”

The club has held tryouts in the past year and has filled seven (7) Academy teams including 3 teams in the 2013-14 age groups, two in the 2015 age group and two in the 2011-12 age groups. ODFC has also added "top-level" Academy coaches to instruct and develop all our players.

For more information on the ODFC Soccer School or Academy Program contact the club at info@olddominionfc.org or go to www.olddominionfc.org/academy

Commitment to our “Grassroots”!

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:27:26 GMT

Fall 2025 Season Gearing Up!

Five years after its inception the ODFC Soccer School has seen rapid and extraordinary growth! The fall season will once again begin with the Soccer School fully staffed and with highly qualified coaches/directors managing every aspect of the program.

Little Friends and the Jr. RTP see a huge jump in registrations as parents and siblings see the benefits of the training and mentoring of their older children in the program. The Jr. RTP+ will provide more professional training time to our U7’s and specialized training for those interested in entering the Pre-Travel Cesena Academy!

The RTP players, over 40% have been with us since Little Friends, continue to develop and learn. The RTP will continue to provide to level training once/week this coming fall season for busy players involved in other weekly activities and want to participate in a more “relaxed” playing schedule.

This coming fall 2025 season ODFC will field add four (4) “new” Soccer School teams which form part of the Cesena Academy Program. This translates to an additional 60 players in 2006 through the 2014 age groups. Many of these teams will play in the Youth Premier Soccer League (YPSL) or in NCSL-REC applying all that is taught during the weekly professional training sessions. These teams will be closely supervised and developed with many teams providing the basis for our “new” travel groups being created for the 2025 soccer year.

The ODFC Soccer School objective continues to be to create a clear, concise and consistent pathway for players starting at the youngest age groups and progressing through their stages of development.

For more information on the ODFC Soccer School contact us at info@olddominionfc.org

Great things await our players in the new season!

Fall 2025 Registration Open!!

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:26:07 GMT

ODFC Soccer School Opens Fall 2025 Registration

Attention ODFC current and future members! Registration for our fall 2025 season is now open! Thanks to our amazing partners at Sports Office and Playmetrics , we are able to open registration earlier than ever before. Don't miss out on our " early-bird " discount! Secure your spot before we reach capacity.

Fall 2025 “Travel” and Academy team tryouts are now being scheduled! Players MUST register to attend! Visit our TRYOUT section for more details!!

Please contact us with any questions and get ready for an incredible Fall 2025 season!