The Virginia Development Academy (VDA) College Showcase Tournament will be competed FEBRUARY 8-9 , 2025, and FEBRUARY 15-16, 2025, in Northern Virginia at venues in Prince William County. The Tournament is sanctioned by US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer. Commitments from ECNL, Girls Academy, & MLS Next, Region 1, and Region 2 are in-hand. For referees, matches will be compensated at competitive rates for U13-U19 age groups, with on-site mentoring for as many matches as possible.
Match rates are $60/40/40 for U13-U14; $75/40/40 for U15-U19.
The 2023 VDA Showcase mentors included 2022 FIFA World Cup AR Meghan Mullen; USA FIFA Referee Danielle Chesky, USSF National Referee Coaches/PRO Assessors Philippe Dor, Ray Moffatte; numerous USSF National Referees; and WV SRC member Kevin Nicholson. 2024 Mentors included USSF National Referee Coach Ray Moffatte Jr; USSF National AR Jackson Krauser (KY); USA FIFA Instructor Ed Marco; and West Virginia Referee Mentor Kevin Nicholson.
A limited number of complimentary hotel rooms will be available for referees traveling more than 40 miles to the fields. Stringent anti-COVID spread measures will be undertaken to protect participant safety.
To participate as a referee in the 2025 Tournament, please complete the form at this link: https://www.refperformance.com/vda