Fredericksburg Tops Majestics 3-1
Northern Virginia Drops Season Opener
 Despite an energized offense in the second half, the Northern Virginia Majestics fell to local rival Fredericksburg Impact 3-1 at Mary Washington University this afternoon. Ultimately, it was two free kicks that doomed the Majestics and gave the impact the opening day victory.
The first half saw defensive play from Northern Virginia as the home side pressured the back line for much of the initial forty-five minutes. Though playing on the back of their heels early on, the Majestics defense held solid and only allowed a few serious chances on frame from the quick Impact forwards.
Fredericksburg’s offensive received a break just before half when an aggressive tackle just outside the top of the box led the referee to award a close-range free kick opportunity. Defender Sandra Matute fired her shot from twenty yards out around the wall and into the right side of the Majestics goal for the 1-0 advantage in the 42nd minute. 
Majestics Return Three from 2011
Collegiate Standouts Resign with Northern Virginia W-League
 In rapid preparation for next weekend’s season opener, the Northern Virginia Majestics announced today the resigning of three returning players fresh from successful college years. Alex Reed (Maryland), Alyson Gregorowicz (Tampa), and Sahar Aflaki (Radford) will rejoin a Majestics squad under a new coaching staff.
A transfer from Loyola College, Reed played forward for the Maryland Terrapins this season and scored a dramatic overtime game-winner against George Washington University. Prior to college, Reed was a two-time all-state selection while at South County High School in Fairfax, Virginia.
A teammate of Reed’s at South County, Gregorowicz will find herself in familiar territory again featured in the Northern Virginia defense. The solid Gregorowicz spent last fall anchoring the Spartan backline, contributing to the University of Tampa’s 16-6-2 season record.
The speedy Aflaki returns to the Majestics attack after starting her collegiate career as a forward for the Radford Highlanders. Aflaki’s earlier soccer prowess at Battlefield High School in Manassas, Virginia, earned her numerous all-state and all-region honors.
Porto Signs with Majestics for 2012
W-League Veteran Returns to Northern Virginia
 The Northern Virginia Majestics announced today the signing of veteran W-League midfielder Jill Porto to the 2012 roster. A former collegiate standout at the University of Alabama Birmingham, Porto played in both the Majestics’ Super Y-League and W-league programs prior to her stints with several other United Soccer League (USL) clubs.A native of Woodbridge (VA), Porto played several years starting at U16 level for the Northern Virginia Majestics youth teams. The speedy midfielder joined the Northern Virginia W-League side in 2005 while also playing for the eventual North American Champion U19 Majestics in the Y-League.
At UAB, Porto provided the Blazers with an offensive burst and a quick attacking midfield. She earned All-Conference honors as a freshman (C-USA) as well as NSCAA Regional Team and Soccer America Team of the Week Selections as an upperclassman.
Northern Virginia Ranked 13th in North America
Royals, Majestics, and VA Alliance Again Garner Super Y-League Honors
 United Soccer Leagues (USL) announced earlier this month the final Super Y-League (SYL) First and Second-11 Club rankings for the 2011 regular season, recognizing the league’s top clubs on a competitive and administrative basis. Northern Virginia Royals (boys) and Majestics (girls) youth soccer teams, together with partner club VA Alliance, earned thirteenth place overall of the 110 Super Y-league clubs in North America.
With the 2011 ranking, Northern Virginia finished in the top twenty Super Y-League rankings for the fifth consecutive year. Additionally, the Northern Virginia Royals program landed a number ten spot in separate First-11 Club honors for their success the past season.
Taking top honors across both the boys and girls divisions were MPS Bulldogs/Renegades Soccer Club from Boston, Massachussetts as the club accumulated a total of 93.97 points. The Northern Virginia Majestics/Royals grabbed the prestigious number one ranking a two years ago with a score of 81.80 for the 2009 season.
Northern Virginia FC in the Community
Royals and Majestics Lead Development in Northern Virginia
 The Northern Virginia Football Club (NOVA FC) was established in 1997 as a member of the United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues (USISL). While the USISL has gone through realignments and subsequent name changes over the years, NOVA FC has also adapted and grown to meet the needs of the Northern Virginia soccer community.
As USISL evolved through the years into what is now known as the United Soccer Leagues (USL), it has developed a full top-to-bottom approach in fostering soccer development in North America. Partnered with U.S. Soccer and the Canadian Soccer Federation, the USL has perfected a club structure tailored to the progressive expansion of soccer on the continent. NOVA FC has embraced this complete club model structure and focuses exclusively on development at all levels to promote the beautiful game.
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