TSJ FC VIRGINIA Girls ACADEMY
The St. James Football Club is the DMV's premier girls club and has regularly been recognized as a top 20 girls club in the United States. TSJFC Girls Academy program has developed countless collegiate players, including many at the top NCAA Division I schools throughout the country. Additionally, TSJFC Girls Academy players have been regular participants at varying levels of the United States Youth National Team (USYNT) programs including Regional ID Camps, National Team Camps and as full members of the US Youth Women's National Team. Many TSJFC players have gone on to represent the United States at the full national team level and participate in the World Cup and Olympic Team and are currently playing professionally throughout the world.
2025-2026 Season: TSJFC Girls Academy will hold player ID sessions/centers throughout the year. This is for the 2025-2026 soccer year. These events are open to ALL players regardless of club affiliation.
All trials and ID sessions/centers are free of charge. If you are interested in having your daughter attend an Academy evaluation session or ID Center, please fill out the form via the link below and look at the schedule on this page. If you can't make one of the ID Center sessions, please contact us to come out on another date.
Birth Years for Player Evaluations: 2007/ 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Player ID Session Schedule:
- Open Tryouts (Open to all Players):
- Saturday, February 15th @ Potomac Lakes Park Field #8
- 2013's & 2010's: 6:00-7:15pm (check-in starting at 5:30)
- 2009's & 2008's: 7:30-8:45pm (check-in starting at 6:00)
- Monday, February 17th @ Potomac Lakes Park Field #8
- 2013's & 2012's: 5:30-6:45pm (check-in starting at 5:00)
- 2011's & 2010's: 6:45-8:00pm (check-in starting at 6:15)
- 2009's, 2008's/ 2007's: 8:00-9:30pm (check-in starting at 7:45)
- Tuesday, February 18th @ Potomac Lakes Park Field #8
- 2013's & 2012's: 5:30-6:45pm (check-in starting at 5:00)
- 2011's & 2010's: 6:45-8:00pm (check-in starting at 6:15)
- 2009's, 2008's/ 2007's: 8:00-9:30pm (check-in starting at 7:45)
- Saturday, February 15th @ Potomac Lakes Park Field #8
- Team Trials (By Invitation):
- Wednesday, February 19th @ Hanson Park Field #1
- 2012's & 2011's: 5:30-6:45pm (check-in starting at 5:00)
- 2010's & 2009's: 6:45-8:00pm (check-in starting at 6:15)
- 2008's/ 2007's: 8:00-9:30pm (check-in starting at 7:45)
- Thursday, February 20th @ Hanson Park Field #1
- 2012's & 2011's: 5:30-6:45pm (check-in starting at 5:00)
- 2010's & 2009's: 6:45-8:00pm (check-in starting at 6:15)
- 2008's/ 2007's: 8:00-9:30pm (check-in starting at 7:45)
- Wednesday, February 19th @ Hanson Park Field #1
- Late Tryouts (Open to All Players):
- Saturday, March 8th @ Hanson Park #1
- 2013's & 2012's: 5:30-6:45pm (check-in starting at 5:00)
- 2011's & 2010's: 6:45-8:00pm (check-in starting at 6:15)
- 2009's, 2008's/ 2007's: 8:00-9:30pm (check-in starting at 7:45)
- Monday, March 10th @ Hanson Park #1
- 2013's & 2012's: 5:30-6:45pm (check-in starting at 5:00)
- 2011's & 2010's: 6:45-8:00pm (check-in starting at 6:15)
- 2009's, 2008's/ 2007's: 8:00-9:30pm (check-in starting at 7:45)
- Saturday, March 8th @ Hanson Park #1
- Potomac Lakes Park: 20280 Cascades Pkwy, Sterling Va (Fields are at back of park)
- Hanson Park: 22831 Hanson Park Dr. Aldie Va (Turf Stadium Field)
The St. James Football Club Girls Academy program is currently based in Loudoun County but with Girls Academy 2 teams located in both Loudoun & Fairfax County
Missed Tryouts? Contact the following coaches to set up an evaluation:
- Kristin Thompson- Girls Academy Director: kristin.thompson@thestjames.com
**2025-2026 Coaching Slate will be announced soon!**
If you are interested in learning more about TSJFC Girls Academy or interested in a player ID session, please contact us at: soccer@thestjames.com or contact our NEW Girls Academy Director: Kristin Thompson at kristin.thompson@thestjames.com
academy faqs
There are many benefits of playing in the Girls Academy. These benefits include:
Consistent, high level training environment
Professional, highly licensed coaches
More meaningful games
Schedule designed to improve periodization and help reduce the risk of injury
College exposure at first class events, matches, and training
Matches attended by US Soccer Scouts and Coaches
GPS monitoring for all players to improve player monitoring and injury prevention
All games videotaped and analyzed for players
Futsal training (included in the cost)
Proven track record of developing players and sending them off to college and beyond
Character and leadership development activities to help further develop the players for their futures
Our coaching and Technical Staff are well versed in supporting players into the collegiate game. With over 60 years of coaching experience and a track record of placing our players in the top colleges and universities throughout the United States, the TSJFC staff can support all aspects of the recruitment process.
TSJFC utilizes SportsRecruits system which streamlines the college recruitment experience and makes players very accessible to college coaches
College coaches regularly attending training and league matches to watch TSJFC play.
College coaches will be given access to video of Girls Academy matches to evaluate players (through our video capabilities).
TSJFC teams attend other Girls Academy approved college showcase events to further increase exposure.
Yes. Players are allowed to play other sports in the Girls Academy. We have players currently playing basketball, volleyball, softball, track, and other sports.
