VA Rush Peninsula

About the Club

VA Rush Peninsula operates as a premier youth soccer program in the Peninsula region of Virginia, encompassing areas like Newport News, Hampton, and York County within the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Established in 2013 as part of the national Rush Soccer network, the club builds on a foundation of excellence in player development dating back to local soccer initiatives from the 1990s. It serves boys and girls across age groups from U8 to U19, with tailored training for recreational, developmental, and elite competitive levels. The program emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating technical skills, tactical awareness, and personal growth through the Rush Soccer philosophy of high-energy, possession-based play. Unique features include the club's integration into the global Rush network, providing access to international training camps, college ID events, and a proven pathway for player advancement. VA Rush Peninsula distinguishes itself with small-sided training environments that foster creativity and confidence, alongside a strong focus on sportsmanship and community engagement. The club fields teams in top competitive leagues such as ECNL, NPL, and USYS National League, offering direct routes to higher youth national teams and professional scouting opportunities. Players from VA Rush Peninsula have progressed to collegiate programs at Division I universities and earned spots in MLS academies, underscoring the program's success in nurturing talent toward professional soccer careers.