On Dec. 16, the U16 Girls Premier team captured the U16 championship by defeating the Long Island Rough Riders 3-2 in the final. Coached by TJ White, the team went undefeated throughout the tournament.

The following day, on Dec. 17, the U15 Girls Championship team triumphed with a 1-0 victory over Tampa Bay United in the final. Coached by Javi Oliva, the team advanced to the final after defeating Great Falls Reston in penalty kicks in the semifinal. The girls went unbeaten across five games, scoring 10 goals and conceding just one.

These victories mark the sixth and seventh national championships in Arlington Soccer Club’s history. Just last year, the 2009 Girls Elite team won the U15 Super Y League national championship. Previous championship wins include the 2004 Girls and 2003 Girls teams, who claimed Super Y League titles in 2017, and the 2002 Boys, who won a US Youth Soccer (USYS) national championship in 2018. The 2006 Boys also secured the USYS U15 national championship in 2021.

Other Notable Achievements: In addition to the two championships, the U13 Boys Elite and U13 Girls Elite teams reached the semifinals of the 2024 USL Youth Finals. Eight teams in total, including U12B Premier, U13B Premier, U14B Elite, and U13G Premier, qualified for the USL Youth Finals.

A huge congratulations to all our teams and coaches who competed and showed tremendous dedication and sportsmanship!

"The results from this year’s USL finals are a testament to the hard work, commitment, and growth of our players. Winning two national championships is a monumental achievement for Arlington Soccer, and it reflects the collective efforts of all our USL coaches, whose collaboration and dedication played a pivotal role in supporting and guiding the teams to success," said Technical Director German Peri.

Mo Tayari, Director of Coaching ( USL Director), added: "Our success at the USL Youth Finals, including the two national championships, showcases not only the talent of our players but also the strength of the coaching staff and the comprehensive development players experience year-round. This accomplishment is the result of long-term commitment, including the development work done over the summer, and the collective efforts of the coaches who worked tirelessly together to help our players excel."

A huge congratulations to all our teams and coaches who competed, demonstrating tremendous dedication and sportsmanship. We also want to extend our sincere thanks to all players and families for their unwavering commitment. Special thanks to Wheat's Landscape and Design for their generous sponsorship of our USL Youth program!