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The Northern Virginia Soccer Group is a pickup soccer group that plays small-sided games at various fields in and around Fairfax, Virginia. It is limited to 49 members of all skill levels to encourage friendly and safe matches.

Membership to the Northern Virginia Soccer Group is contingent upon capacity and play style. When space is open, the group prioritizes prospective members who have been recommended by a current member or who have played as a guest with the group. Membership is granted by a group vote. Membership dues are $10 per year to cover the Meetup subscription and will be collected via Meetup.

All members must follow the group rules or their membership will be revoked:

  • An RSVP is required to play.
  • RSVPs close by 8 p.m. on the night before the game.
  • RSVPing yes but failing to show up will result in a two-game suspension. Consistently failing to show up after RSVP’ing yes is grounds for removal from the group.
  • RSVP’ing yes but backing out after the RSVP deadline will result in a one-game suspension. Consistently backing out after the RSVP deadline is grounds for removal from the group.
  • All members must RSVP (yes or no) six games in a row. Failure to do so is grounds for removal from the group. 
  • Games are capped at 22 players. A waitlist will be available.
  • Guests are limited to one per member.
  • Members are responsible for their guests and must ensure they follow all group rules.
  • Everyone must bring one white and one dark (no gray, light colors, or white/dark stripes). Failure to do so can result in a one-game suspension.
  • No slide tackling, offsides, throw-ins, or corner kicks.
  • Keepers cannot use their hands. 
  • No overly aggressive playing. Players who foul others consistently will be removed from the group.
  • All members must respect one another. Verbal abuse is grounds for removal from the group.
  • All members must attend two games a month unless they have an excused absence (injury, vacation, etc.) that they have shared with the admins. Failure to do so is grounds for removal from the group. 
  • Prospective members must come as guests and the group must vote on whether they will be permitted to join. 

Disclaimer: all participants play at their own risk.