Soccer
It's always soccer season at The St. James Center for Soccer Excellence - The only place to compete, learn and socialize under one roof, any time of the day, seven days a week.
The St. James Difference
Deft footwork. Exceptional agility. A true championship mindset. Acquire it all at The St. James, where we cover soccer from every angle for both newcomers and elite players of all ages. The St. James features the greater Washington area's only full-size FIFA-regulation indoor soccer pitch. Within our world-class training complex, we offer:
- Private and semi-private coaching customized to every age, position and skill level
- Developmental programs focused on teaching soccer technical skills, agility and focus
- Camps and clinics targeting specific skill development, winning tactics and competitive scenarios
- Intensive pre- and off-season academies for advanced athletes seeking an edge
- Holistic training with sports medicine, science, nutrition, and psychology
- Professional exposure to US Soccer scouts and professional clubs
Leagues
The St. James Center for Soccer Excellence offers soccer leagues for a variety of levels, with curated competition to suit players' needs. The St. James Field House is a climate-controlled venue with state-of-the-art locker rooms and stadium seating - making it ideal to run soccer leagues year-round. Plus, the complex's restaurant Vim & Victor gives league participants the opportunity to purchase food and drink and socialize after matches.
Youth Summer Futsal League
Keep your footwork and technical skills fresh with the 2022 TSJ Summer futsal league. Games will be played in The St. James state-of-the-art Court House which features quality hardwood courts, Kwik Goal goal equipment and state-of-the-art lighting to enhance the player experience on the court. The 2022 Summer league helps make Futsal accessible to area youth and teams, and to foster a positive experience for emerging players.
Ages
Youth Boys and Girls
Schedule
- June 7th - July 27th
- Monday and Wednesday evenings
- 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Fall Recreation Soccer Program
Soccer's long been the mainstay, universal sport for younger children – and the indoor STJ Recreational Youth Soccer League embraces this tradition. The STJ staff and parent coaches foster positive learning grounds from Pre-K to Elementary school players, with training sessions during the week and games in the Field House on Saturday.
Ages
2-12
Schedule
- Wednesday Evenings & Saturday Mornings
- August 31st - November 5th
Men's Soccer Over 35 League
You're not that young, not that old, and still have athletic grit to give. How about some soccer for the summer? Join our 9v9 Men's Soccer League for players and teams aged 35 plus. All league matches happen on summer weeknights in the Field House. Win, lose, or tie, it's undeniable cardio.
Ages
Adult Men's Over 35
Schedule
- June 22nd - August 18th
- Wednesday and Thursday, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Men's Soccer Over 18 League
Soccer athletes age 18+ can save and make their goals with 7v7 summer league play, with casual and elite competition levels afoot. Our FIFA-regulation indoor field remains the premier destination for Adult Soccer League, proving life can be all rainbows and butterflies (of the foot trick variety).
Ages
Menn's Over 18
Schedule
- June 29th - August 18th
- Thursdays, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Training & Instruction
Soccer Goalkeeper & Striker Training (6-10) - Tuesdays
Soccer Goalkeeper & Striker Training (6-10) - Tuesdays
Soccer Goalkeeper & Striker Training (6-10) - Wednesdays
Soccer Goalkeeper & Striker Training (6-10) - Wednesdays
Soccer Goalkeeper & Striker Training - BEG & REC ONLY (6-9) - Fridays
Soccer Goalkeeper & Striker Training - BEG & REC ONLY (6-9) - Fridays
Soccer Goalkeeper & Striker Training (6-10) - Tuesdays
Soccer Goalkeeper & Striker Training (6-10) - Wednesdays
Soccer Goalkeeper & Striker Training - BEG & REC ONLY (6-9) - Fridays
Camps
Soccer Summer Camp - Juniors
The St. James soccer camp takes place in our 110,000 square foot Field House that holds a full size FIFA regulated pitch. All campers will learn basic soccer technique such as passing, shooting, defending and more from a team of elite licensed coaches.
Ages
6 - 8
Schedule
3 Days | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
- Week 4 | Jun 27 - Jul 1
- Week 6 | Jul 11 - 15
- Week 7 | Jul 18 - 22
Soccer Summer Camp
Be part of the world's most popular sport in our 110,000 square foot temperature controlled Field House that holds a full-size FIFA regulated pitch. Focus will be on skill development, winning tactics and competitive attacking and defending scenarios.
Ages
9 - 15
Schedule
Full Week | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
- Week 4 | Jun 27 - Jul 1
- Week 6 | Jul 11 - 15
- Week 7 | Jul 18 - 22
- Week 9 | Aug 1 - 5
- Week 10 | Aug 8 - 12
The St. James x Achilles FC Partnership
The St. James and Achilles FC announced today a new strategic partnership highlighting a shared commitment to increasing player development opportunities for emerging and competitive male soccer players. The partners will boast a technical staff with vast professional, college and club experience - all of which will support and enhance individual player development, expanded team formation, beginning with new teams to be formed under the TSJ Achilles FC name in the rising Under 11 through Under 19 age groups for the upcoming 2022-23 soccer year.
For more information about tryouts and other information, please visit HERE
The St. James FC Virginia Soccer Academy
The St. James FC Virginia offers competitive travel teams for boys and girls in the U9-U19 age groups that will compete for regional and national titles.
The St. James is pleased to announce the formation of a new Pre-Travel Soccer program for promising young players between the ages of 6-8 who have interest in playing on a competitive travel soccer team by the time they turn 9 years old.
STJ FC Virginia North (Springfield): Please contact kurt.gordon@thestjames.com
STJ FC Virginia South (Loudoun): Visit FCVA at https://www.fcvirginia.com/
The St. James Super Y Summer Program
The St. James offers competitive travel teams for boys and girls in the U11-U19 age groups that will compete in the United Soccer League's SUPER Y LEAGUE summer program. SUPER Y is a nationwide youth soccer summer league operated by the United Soccer Leagues (USL), which is the largest organization of elite soccer leagues in North America.
The benefits of playing SUPER Y soccer during the summer months for The St. James include, but are not limited to the following:
- Dedicated player and team development activities curated and led by TSJ technical staff
- Players First training environment and culture
- Opportunity to play meaningful matches against quality clubs during summer season
- Train and Compete in a top regional league with the chance to compete for a SUPER Y national championship in Florida in December (for U12 and older)
- Twice-a-week training sessions by TSJ technical staff with primary focus on player development and team tactical organization.
TSJ Super Y teams will be formed in the winter through a player tryout process. Tryouts will be held at The St. James in Springfield and at the Virginia Revolutions Sportsplex in Loudoun County. To learn more and register, please visit https://tsjsoccer.leagueapps.com/events/2826837-the-st.-james-2022-super-y-team-tryouts.
Private Lessons
One-on-One Attention
Hands-down, we have the best skill development training in the area. Whether you're a newcomer or an elite player, we'll help your game from every angle. Our program is designed to help soccer players become competent people on-and-off the pitch. Our expert coaches will monitor your progress and provide performance analysis. They'll also design training and rest and recovery plans for each individual player. Private lessons are also available, starting at $100/hr. To book a lesson, please contact a Sales Ambassador.
Train like the Pros
The St. James is the official training partner of DC United, D.C.'s Major League Soccer organization. With a suggested schedule of nutritious breakfasts at Vim & Victor, drills on the turf in the Field House, lifting weights in the Strength & Conditioning House, cross-training in the Pool House and recovery services like sports massages and cryotherapy at Courted, athletes of all stripes can train like the pros at The St. James.
Our main goal in preseason was to get our players physically and mentally prepared for a rigorous MLS season. It's a lot of toll on the body and having access to a facility like the St. James makes my job as head of sports science and fitness, an easy one. In sports, people tend to look at what happens on the pitch but there are so many other factors that go into preparing a player for performing at their peak ability.
The indoor field was a great way to shield the players from the unpredictable weather elements in D.C. and it made sure they had a controlled environment to build up their fitness. But, the facilities outside of the field were tremendous. The ability to use the pool and gym gave us an extra element of control in terms of building up their fitness and helping them recover. I also look at what the players are consuming on a daily basis and how they can feed their body with the right food and supplements. The restaurant at the St. James catered wholesome and healthy food for our players so they could appropriately fuel and help their body recover after training sessions.
Meet Our Coaches
Christian Cziommer
Director of Soccer & Technical Director of Elite Player Development
Bobby Puppione
Academy Director of The St. James FC Virginia Girls’ Development Academy Program
Kurt Gordon
Director, The St. James Futsal Academy
Get in Touch
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