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Arlington Soccer - Girls ECNL ID Sessions - 2026
Girls Academy Program Information
The Arlington Soccer Girls Academy Program represents the highest level of girls’ soccer within the club and is recognized as one of the top programs in Virginia.
Competing in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), Arlington’s Girls Academy offering elite-training, high-level competition, exposure, and a development-focused environment that prepares players for the next levels of the game.
Arlington Soccer has a strong track record of collegiate placement, while also providing players with opportunities for U.S. Youth National Team (USYNT) identification and exposure.
Girls Academy Talent ID Sessions
These sessions are designed for elite players who demonstrate the skill, determination, soccer intelligence, and focus required to compete at the highest level.
Registration is REQUIRED to attend a Talent ID Session.
PLEASE NOTE: Registered players who are not current Arlington Soccer members will receive an email with additional details—including field location and required attire—48 hours prior to each session.
Age Groups:
- U13 - Born between Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014
- U14 - Born between Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013
- U15 - Born between Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012
- U16 - Born between Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011
- U17 - Born between Aug 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010
- U18 - Born between Aug 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009
- U19 - Born between Aug 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008
2026-27 Season - Arlington Academy Girls Coaching Staff:
Academy Teams:
- U13 – Roberto Parada – USSF A License
- U14 – Joe Nemzer – USSF A License
- U15 – Erin Grand – USSF A License
- U16 – Izzy Cotto – USSF A License
- U17 – Joe Nemzer – USSF A License
- U19 – Izzy Cotto – USSF A License
Academy Coach:
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Molly Menchel – USSF C License
Academy & Club Leadership:
- Academy Director – Erin Grand
- Academy GK Director – Vahid Talebloo
- Club GK Director – JP Begazo
- Match Analysis & Player Development Director | Academy Coach – Sean Hart – UEFA A License
- College Recruiting Advisory Group – Joe Nemzer, Izzy Cotto, Erin Grand\
- Women’s Director & WPSL Head Coach – George Hales – USSF A License
Dates for ID Sessions:
Sunday, February 1st - CANCELED
Long Bridge Park
475 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington VA 22202
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U13 - U14 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm - Field #3
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U15 - U16 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm - Field #4
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U17 - U19 - 4:30pm - 6:00pm - Field #4
Tuesday, February 3rd - CANCELED
Episcopal High School
1200 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302
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U13 - U14 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Coxe Field
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U15 - U16 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm - Coxe Field
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U17 - U19 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm - Hummel Bowl
Saturday, February 7th - CANCELED
Washington & Liberty Stadium
1301 N Stafford St, Arlington VA 22201
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U13 - U14 - 9:00am - 10:30am
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U15 - U16 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
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U17 - U19 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sunday, February 8th - CANCELED
Long Bridge Park, Field #1
475 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington VA 22202
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U13 - U14 - 9:00am - 10:30am
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U15 - U16 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
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U17 - U19 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sunday, February 22nd
Episcopal High School
4250 West Braddock Rd, Alexandria VA
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U13 - U14 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
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U15 - U16 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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U17 - U19 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Monday, February 23nd
Long Bridge Park - Field #3 & Field #4
475 Long Bridge Dr, Arlington VA 22203
- 5:00pm - 6:30pm - U13 (Field 3)
- 5:00pm - 6:30pm - U14 (Field 4)
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm - U15 & U16 (Field 3)
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm - U17 & U19 (Field 4)
Wednesday, February 25
Long Bridge Park - Field #3
475 Long Bridge Dr, Arlington VA 22203
- 5:00pm - 6:30pm - U13 & U14
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm - U15, U16, U17, U19
PLEASE NOTE: Current ECNL players rostered on an Arlington Soccer ECNL team do not need to register for or attend these ID Sessions. Arlington Soccer players are continuously evaluated throughout the year by our coaching staff, and any player identified as having the potential to move into the Academy program will be invited to train with Academy teams for further evaluation.
REGISTRATION:
👉 To register for the Arlington Soccer - Girls ECNL ID Sessions, please use the link below:
PLEASE NOTE: Registration will be through our new platform, Playmetrics. You will need to create a household account if you have not completed this process as of yet.
If you have previously registered through Playmetrics with another club, please use the link below as a guide to register with Arlington Soccer:
For questions, please contact info@arlingtonsoccer.com.
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