Soccer Clubs in Glen Allen, Virginia

FC Richmond is a youth soccer organization based in Midlothian, Virginia. The club was founded in 1985 by Dave Amsler, who previously established the Richmond Strikers Soccer Club in 1976. Three years after its founding, FC Richmond merged with the Greenfield Dragons Athletic Association, retaining the FC Richmond name. The club serves and develops over 2,500 young athletes annually through its Recreation, Futures, and Travel soccer programs. FC Richmond is dedicated to producing young athletes who achieve their full potential both on and off the field by fostering a culture of accountability and commitment to the game. The club's leadership includes experienced directors Trip Ellis and Trip Dunville, both holding USSF A and National Youth coaching licenses. Dave Amsler, the founder, was a professional soccer teacher for 50 years, one of the first 50 coaches to earn the USSF "A" coaching license, and a 2005 inductee into the Virginia DC Soccer Hall of Fame. FC Richmond teams compete in the Club Champions League (CCL), which is a prominent club-based youth soccer league in the United States and a highly competitive league in the region.

Leagues: ECNL RL Girls, ECNL RL Boys, MLS Next 2

Richmond United is a prominent youth soccer organization operating across the greater Richmond, Virginia area, encompassing Chesterfield County, Richmond City, and Henrico County. The club was established through the strategic alignment of two successful youth soccer clubs, the Richmond Strikers and Richmond Kickers Youth, uniting approximately 10,000 players. Richmond United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, committed to providing affordable and accessible youth soccer, actively working against the "pay-to-play" model. The club distinguishes itself with bilingual support, a reliance on volunteer coaches for recreational programs, and a mission focused on community impact through soccer. Richmond United offers competitive programs for U9-U19 players at National, Elite, and Premier levels. Their teams compete in top-tier leagues, including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) for both boys and girls, with the ECNL Girls Club ranked #25 nationally for the 2024-25 season. Additionally, Richmond United fields a U20 pre-professional team in the USL Academy, providing a direct pathway to professional soccer through its affiliation with the Richmond Kickers' pro team. The club also participates in the National Premier League (NPL) and provides a college advisory director to support player recruitment.

Leagues: ECNL Girls, ECNL Boys