Trip Ellis (Player) - Inducted 2024

Trip played his youth soccer for FC Richmond. He was a member of the original ’73 FC Richmond Magic Team. He was a VYSA ODP team member and Region I ODP team member from 1987 to 1992. He was selected to attend U-16 US National Pool Camp in 1990, and travelled with the Puma USA All-Star Team to Argentina and Brazil to compete in the 2nd Annual “Pele” Tournament in 1987. From 1992 to 1995, he was the recipient of the NCAA Division I Full Scholarship at Philadelphia University (formerly Philadelphia Textile). He was part of the university team that became Soccer-7 Conference Champions, and was one of the two freshmen selected to Soccer-7 Conference All-Star Team. He later served as co-captain to the team in 1994. From 1995 to 1996, he was the recipient of the NCAA Division I Full Scholarship for the University of South Florida (USF). In that time, he co-captained the team to a Conference USA All-Star Team Selection, and became 1996 Conference USA Champions, ranking 10th in the nation. Trip was a 2nd round draft pick in 1996, member of the Philadelphia KiXX, and of the National Professional Indoor Soccer League. From then until 2000, he was a member of the Richmond Kickers Pro Soccer team (A-League). They won the 1998 Atlantic Division Championship. Trip finished his professional soccer career with the Raleigh Capital Express Pro Soccer team (A-League). Trip Ellis currently serves as the FC Richmond Executive Director and Technical Director.  He holds a USSF “A” Coaching License and a USSF National Youth Coaching License. He played and coached in over 19 different countries on more than 27 International trips throughout South America, Europe, and the Caribbean Islands. He is a member of the FC Richmond Hall of Fame.

Kristin Stannard (Player) - Inducted 2024

Kristin Stannard played her youth soccer with FC Richmond Mystx and Richmond FC. At Clover Hill High School, she was a four-year varsity starter, and captain her senior year. She was selected for Four-Time All League, All District, All Metro, and All State. She was a member of the VYSA ODP and Region I ODP player pool/teams (U-13 through U-17). Kristin was a member of the US Women’s National pool/team and camps from U-14 through U-20. Kristin attended all six US Women’s U-17 National Team Camps. She competed on the National Team in Mexico and Brazil. A member of the US Women’s U-20 National Team at two National Camps and competed in Mexico. Kristin accepted a soccer scholarship to Stanford University, as a Soccer Buzz Top 15 recruit. In her freshman year, she was with the All-Pac-10 Second Team, and was named the All-Pac-10 Freshman Team’s fourth leading scorer. She was a two-time Pac-10 All Academic Honorable Mention, and received Top-Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week Honors. In her senior year, she became the third player at Stanford to record a hat-trick in 12 years, when she scored three goals in 27 minutes. Kristin Stannard graduated from Stanford with a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and has since enjoyed a career in tech at VC firm Expa and venture-backed startups Calm, Foursquare, Modsy, Rocket Fuel, and Bloom Energy. She married Ryan Kent in September 12, 2020 while living in San Francisco, and has since brought 2 wonderful boys, Calvin, and Brooks, into the world. She now lives in Los Angeles. She joined HP as Director of Product Management in November 2023.

Claire Zimmeck (Player) - Inducted 2024

Claire played her youth competitive soccer in WAGS with Braddock Road, RFC Milan, and the Chantilly Milan. The Chantilly Milan were U-19 Region I Champions and National Runners-Up. She was a member of the VYSA State ODP Teams in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. She was a Varsity starter for Woodson High School.  She was named to the Washington Post Al-Met First Team, NSCAA/Adidas All American Team, and All Virginia Northern Region Team. Claire was a four-year starter for the College of William & Mary.  In her four years she played in 83 games, starting in 80 of the 83. Her 25 game-winning goals, for the College of William & Mary, ranked her first, in the school’s history, in career game winners. She ranks third in career goals with 57 and fifth in career points with 126. She is a two-time NSCAA Al-American Selection, two-time M.A.C. Herman Trophy Semi-Finalist, three-time NSCAA All Region Selection, four-time All-CAA Selection, four-time Soccer Buzz All-Region Selection; and four-time VASID All -State Team Selection. In 2020 Claire was inducted into the College of William & Mary Athletes Hall of Fame. In 2009 Claire was drafted in the 9th round of the Inaugural Year of the WPS. She played for the Washington Freedom.  In 2010 and 2011 she played for the Boston Breakers. Due to a series of concussions Claire was forced to give up playing the game she loved. 

 

Janet Caswell (Player) - Inducted 2023

Janet was a pioneer in girl’s and women’s soccer. She was a member of the Braddock Road Cougars from 1975-1983. The Cougars were one of the most successful teams to play in WAGS, winning countless league and tournament championships. They were nine-time VYSA State Champions and five-time US Youth Soccer Region I Champions. They were the first Virginia girls’ team to compete in the National Championships, coming away with a bronze and silver medal in consecutive years. She returned from college to compete with the Braddock Road Bluebelles and captured the National Championship gold medal. Janet was a member of the first Virginia State ODP team and was named to the Region I ODP team in every year she participated. As a 4-year Varsity starter at Lake Braddock HS, Janet was the team Captain, MVP, and leading scorer. She was named to the All-District, All-Region, and All Met 1st Teams. She was one of two female athletes in Virginia to receive the Joe Theismann Scholarship for athletics and academics. Janet had an illustrious career as a youth player and was heavily recruited for collegiate play. Despite many opportunities at universities far more established, including the likes of UNC where she would be celebrated and could instantly compete, she chose the University of Virginia (UVA). At the time, UVA was just a club program, and there were no guarantees that it would become a varsity team during her time. Janet wanted to make a difference. She, along with another teammate, were instrumental in the fight to gain varsity status for the women at UVA. In 1986, Janet’s junior year, UVA officially became a varsity program. While pursuing her graduate degree, Janet received one of the first UVA women’s scholarships. She led the team (as Captain, MVP and leading scorer) to its first NCAA Tournament berth and National ranking of #7. Janet was the leading scorer in all 5 years of play and earned numerous accolades including Academic All American, ACC Honor Roll, All South and All ACC Honors. She completed her UVA career in 1988 on the sidelines as a Graduate Assistant Coach while earning her Master’s Degree in Commerce.

 

David Stokes (Player) - Inducted 2023

David Stokes played his club soccer with the Braddock Road Warhawks where he won three Virginia State (VYSA) Championships, the 1999 Under 17 Boys USYS Region I Championships, and the USYS National Championships. David attended C.D. Hylton HS in Woodbridge where he won back-to-back VHSL AAA State Championships and received a number one National ranking in 1998. Led his team to four District and three Regional Championships. Named First Team All-Met and the Washington Post Prince William County Player of the Year in 2000. He was a three-time All-State selection, four-year letterman, and Team Captain his senior year. Moving from club and high school soccer Stokes brought his winning ways on to the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He was selected to the ACC All-Tournament team his freshman year. Selected Defensive MVP in the NCAA Division I National Championships in 2001 when UNC defeated Indiana. In 2002 he was a M.A.C. Herman Trophy Award Nominee, All ACC Candidate, and an All-American Candidate. David was a member of the US Under 20 Men’s National Team and the US Under 23 Men’s National Team also known as the US Olympic team from 2001-2004. Played with team in qualification rounds, notching game winning assist in the group phase play vs Honduras which locked the team into first place going into the semi-final. After his Junior year at UNC Stokes signed a Project-40 Contract with the MLS and was selected 5th in the MLS draft by D.C. United. He helped D.C. United win the MLS Cup in 2004. After his tenure with D.C. United he signed with the Carolina Rail-Hawks (USL). Stokes helped Carolina to Back-to-Back Southern Derby Cup Championships in 2007 and 2008. While playing for the Rail-Hawks David was able to return to school and graduated from UNC-CH in 2009.

 

Keith Lenert (Player) - Inducted 2022

Keith Lenert played his youth soccer, as a goalkeeper, with the Braddock Road Youth Club (BRYC) 1964 Condors. In addition to being perennial challengers in the Fairfax County Soccer Association (known now as the National Capital Soccer League), the Condors appeared in 23 tournaments. During which they had 9 first place finishes, 8 second place finishes and 4 third place finishes. Keith was a three-year varsity player for Annandale High School. In 1982, he was named to the Washington Post’s “Virginia AAA All-Northern Region Team”. He also earned All-Region honors. After high school Keith was a four-year player, and two-year starter, for the University of Virginia’s men’s soccer team. In 1984, he made the All ACC “Honorable Mention” and was named UVA’s “Most Improved Player”. In 1985 he was named to the ACC 2nd Team and to the All-South Atlantic Region 2nd Team. After college, Keith was a two-year starting goalkeeper for the Washington Diplomats. During their inaugural season, Keith led his team to the championship where he was named most valuable defensive player. Keith served as a goalkeeper coach for UVA from 1996 – 1998; for Georgetown University in 2000; and for the US Under 18 Men’s National Team from 1999-2000. Keith’s dedication to the beautiful game has continued beyond the field. He now serves as the Director of Operations for the Maryland SoccerPlex.

 

Carrie (Moore) O'Keeffe (Player) - Inducted 2022

Carrie Moore played for the Roanoke Star Soccer Club from 1987 to 1995. In 1996 Carrie joined the McLean Zephyr who went on to become the U-18 VYSA State Champions, the USYS Region I Champions and the USYS National Runners-up. In 1997 the Zephyr moved to the Braddock Road Youth Club (BRYC) and as U-19’s they were the VYSA State Champions and the USYS Region I Runners-Up. As U-20’s the BRYC Zephyr went on to become the U-20 State Champions, the USYS Region I Champions, and the USYS National Champions. Carrie was a member of the VYSA ODP State Team from U-14 through U-19, and a member of the USYS Region I Regional team from U-16 through U-19. She was a four-year varsity starter for Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke. At the collegiate level, Carrie was a four-year starter for William & Mary. As a defensive midfielder, she was a key component of the squad during one of its most successful eras. She was selected as one of the TOP 25 players in the Women’s Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) history. She earned All-CAA selection all 4 years, earned First Team Honors for 3 years, and earned CAA All Region selection for 2 years. She was 5th in W&M Most Appearances: 90 Games played, including 88 starts. Carrie was inducted into the William & Mary Hall of Fame – Class of 2014. After college, Carrie was a first-round draft choice for the Washington Freedom; 14th overall pick of the inaugural WUSA Draft. She played central defender for the Freedom from 2001 to 2003, earning a spot on the WUSA All Star squad in 2002.

 

Marcelo Valencia (Player) - Inducted 2022

As both a player and a coach, Marcelo Valencia has been a mainstay in the Northern Virginia soccer scene for the past 35 years. Marcelo hails from Valparaiso, Chile, arriving in the United States in 1981 at the age of 9. Marcelo graduated from J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls Church, Virginia. While at Stuart, Marcelo was a three-time 1st Team All-Met selection and, in 1990, was the Washington Post Player of the Year. Marcelo led the Raiders from the late 80’s to the 90’s as one of the most exciting high school teams to watch. Marcelo culminated his youth playing years by winning the USYS Under 19 Boys McGuire Cup National Championships with the VISTA Hurricanes. After his youth career, Marcelo attended George Washington University. While at GW, Marcelo was the only player in GW history to be named a four-time 1st Team Atlantic 10 selection and to amass over 25 goals and 25 assists in his career. After his sophomore campaign, Marcelo was named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year. In 2008, Marcelo was inducted into the George Washington University Athletic Hall of Fame. After GW, Marcelo played five years of professional soccer. He began playing during the 1995 season and last took the field during the 1999 campaign. Marcelo scored 60 goals and recorded 61 assists in his 123-game career with the Washington Warthogs, Tampa Bay Terror, Philadelphia KIXX, and the Baltimore Blast. After his playing career Marcelo has successfully translated his soccer knowledge to coaching where, over the past 20 years, he has helped develop premier soccer players and teams in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Marcelo is currently entering his 20th season as the boys’ soccer head coach at the Potomac School and has been a youth coach with McLean Youth Soccer for over 15 years.

 

Clarence Goodson (Player) - Inducted 2021

Clarence Goodson IV began his soccer career with the Braddock Road Warhawks, where he won five Virginia State (VYSA) Championships, the USYSA 1999 U-17 National Championship, and the 1999 North American Indoor National Championship.  In 2000 Clarence won the Virginia State AAA Championship with WT Woodson High School. Clarence attended the University of Maryland, advanced to two ACC Championships, winning one and two Final Four appearances. Clarence was twice named, Defender of the Year for the Terps. Clarence was selected 7th overall in the MLS 2004 Super Draft by the Dallas Burn (F.C. Dallas).  He was twice named team FC Dallas Defender of the Year. In 2008-2010 Clarence played for IK Start in Norway.  In 2009 he was rated the Best League-Wide player. 2010-2013 Clarence played for famed Danish Superliga team, Brondby IF, where he served as Team Captain and helped the team gain qualification into the UEFA League.  In 2013 Clarence returned to the US and signed for the San Jose Earthquakes, where they rose to one of the strongest defensive teams in the MLS.  Clarence was twice named team Defender of the Year, and served as elected MLS Player Representative for Major League Soccer Players Association. In 2007 Clarence was first called up to the US Men’s National team. Clarence played Central Defender for the US for seven years and served as an elected US National Team Executive Board member.  Clarence played in the Gold Cup in 2009 and 2011, winning the 2013 Gold Cup Championship as Vice-Captain. In 2010 Clarence was selected to the United States Mens National Team Roster for the South African World Cup.   Clarence was also an alternate for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.  Clarence earned 46 caps and scored five goals for the US.Today Clarence works for Major League Soccer Players Association as Player Relations Manager. Alongside wife Kelsey, Clarence is Youth Director for 120+ Bay Area youth in their church, and he coaches the next generation of youth elitists.  The Clarence E. Goodson IV Mini Pitch was dedicated in September 2017 at his alma mater Springfield Elementary School. Clarence & his wife Kelsey partnered with the US Soccer Foundation to build a mini soccer pitch where children, in underserved communities, are provided a free and safe place to play the beautiful game.

Missy Wycinsky Pruden (Player) - Inducted 2021

Missy played most of her youth soccer for the McLean/Braddock Road Zephyr (aka Astros); in 1998, her Zephyr team won the USYSA National Championship. She was a member of the Region I ODP team from U-14 through U-19. Missy played her collegiate soccer at the College of William & Mary; she remains W&M's leader in points (202), assists (52), and games started (92). Missy was a 3-time NSCAA All-American, was twice named the CAA Player of the Year, was a 2-time Hermann Trophy finalist, and 3-time CAA Scholar Athlete. In her senior year, Missy was named W&M's Female Athlete of the Year. She was inducted into W&M's Hall of Fame in 2011 as an individual; her entire 1997 W&M Women's Soccer Team was later inducted in 2019. Missy was drafted by the San Diego Spirit in the inaugural 2001 WUSA draft and played there for 1 season. After retiring from soccer, Missy graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law; she practices law and lives in Richmond with her husband and two kids.

Abe Thompson (Player) - Inducted 2021

Abe Thompson played as a striker for the Braddock Road Warhawks (1999 U-17 USYS National Champions), WT Woodson Cavaliers (2000 AAA VHSL State Champions), U-17 US National Team (fourth place at the 1999 U-17 FIFA World Cup), and the Maryland Terrapins. At the University of Maryland, he helped the Terps win the 2002 ACC Championship, advance to three straight NCAA College Cup Final Fours, and finished his career as the school's all-time points leader. Following graduation, Abe played professionally for eight seasons: five in Major League Soccer for FC Dallas, the Kansas City Wizards, Boulder Rapids now the Colorado Rapids and the Houston Dynamo; and three in the North American Soccer League for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Abe has been a coach at BRYC Elite Academy since 2014, working with the U15-U19 girls to help the players to further their development and prepare them to be recruited and to excel at the next level.

 

 

Matt Borgard (Player) - Inducted 2020

Matt was a standout player for the FC Richmond Magic and Prince William Spartans programs and Douglas Freeman High School. During this time, Borgard was twice named to the US National Team, once at the U18 level and once at the U20 level. After a trip to West Germany and Holland with FC Richmond, Matt was invited to stay in Germany with SV Meppen in the 2nd  Division Bundesliga, where he played with the U18 A Junge Team. During his time in Germany, Matt was also selected to the Neidersaxon Fussbal Verbrand Select Team in the state of Neidersaxon, Germany. Upon his return to the states, Borgard was twice named to the Parade High School All-American Team in 1988 and 1989 and then he was named to the NSCAA High School All American Team in 1989. Matt played with the University of South Florida to continue his soccer career at the collegiate level. While at South Florida, he was named to the All Sun Belt Conference Team three times and the Soccer America Team of the Week during his senior year. He led the Bulls in assists during his career at the school. After graduating from South Florida, Borgard continued his playing career at the professional ranks for six years that included stops with the Tampa Bay Terror, Tampa Bay Cyclones, and the Richmond Kickers. 

 

Luis Rendon (Player) - Inducted 2020

Luis played majority of his youth career for FC Richmond, under coach, mentor and fellow VA-DC Hall of Fame inductee, Dave Amsler. He was a member of the Under 18 National Team competing against other National Teams in competitions in Israel, Portugal, and Northern Ireland. He was awarded the 2011 Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year, being recognized as the top high school player in the country and the first Junior to win this award. Luis attended Duke University, which he played in 49 games with 10 starts and finished his collegiate career with three goals and four assists. He is also a member of FC Richmond's 25th Anniversary Team.

Marie Onorato Schweitzer (Player) - Inducted 2020

Marie Onorato Schweitzer is one of the pioneer female soccer players from Fairfax County.  As a founding member of Braddock Road Cougars, Marie began playing for WAGS in 1975. The Cougars played in the first WAGS Rael Vodicka Memorial Tournament that same year. Over her entire youth career as a center back, the Cougars claimed Virginia State Championships from U12 - U19, Regional Championships from U14 - U19 and earned National Silver Medalists during her senior year in high school.  During that span, Marie was also a member of the Virginia State ODP and Region 1 ODP.  Her role as central defender continued throughout high school as she played for Lake Braddock, earning team co-captain, MVP Defensive Player, All-District, All-Regional, and All-Met Player honors.  Marie was one of the first three players in history to receive an athletic soccer scholarship from Radford University.  Radford gained National recognition during her collegiate stint, where she started all four years, served as co-captain and garnered Most Valuable Player accolades as a central defender.  Radford retired Marie’s number in 1989 in recognition of her defensive contributions.   Since graduating in 1987, Marie entered coaching and has guided numerous teams in both the USL Northern Virginia Majestics (Super Y, Super 20, and W-league) programs and Mid-County/Northern Virginia Soccer Club recreational and travel teams.  In 2013 she received the Positive Coaching Alliance Double Dual Coach Award.  Marie continues to play in Coed Open and Women’s Open leagues and currently participates in Women’s National Cup competitions.  This past year she was selected to go on the first WAGS All Female International Coaching Education Trip to France for the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Marie is currently the Assistant Director of Coaching for Northern Virginia Soccer Club, a teacher and a coach.

Colette Cunningham (Player) - Inducted 2019

Colette Cunningham played competitive club soccer for the Braddock Road Youth Club Shooting Stars as a Forward/Striker under Denise Mishalow. Her team won the VYSA State Cup in 1989.  She was a member of VYSA ODP and Region I ODP player pool and teams. Colette was also a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team Player pool and team earning two Caps in 1992. In High School Colette was a 4 year varsity player for Lake Braddock High School where they were District, Regional and State Champions her senior year. She attended Marymount University her freshman year where she scored 39 goals and 20 assists in 18 games. She is still the record holder for Division III for goals per season (39) and points per season (98).  While playing striker for North Carolina State University her remaining 3 college seasons, she recorded the following points: 106 points with 42 goals, 22 assists and 230 shots. She was named to the All Atlantic Coast Conference First Team in 1991 and 1992. Colette was a letter winner for N.C. State from 1990-1992 and the third time leading scorer with 42 goals (in 3 seasons). In May 1994, Colette Cunningham, signed with the Men’s Continental Indoor Soccer League’s Washington Warthogs. Colette was the FIRST woman to play in a men’s professional league and she was also the FIRST woman to score a point in the Continental Indoor Soccer League when she assisted on a goal against San Jose. Colette played overseas with S.S. Lazio, a Division 1 team, out of Rome, Italy. After playing 3 seasons with Lazio she transferred to a Division 1 team Sporting Sorrento in Naples, Italy for two years. There she led both teams in scoring and points. Colette was a member and one of the top leading goal scorers for the Maryland Pride Women’s Team from 1997-1999 prior to beginning her career in Law Enforcement. Colette Cunningham is currently a patrol Lieutenant with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office serving under Sheriff Michael L. Chapman.

Kathy Carter (Player) - Inducted 2019

Kathy Carter is another outstanding women’s soccer player to come out of the Northern Virginia area. She started playing club soccer at age 7. Her team, the 1969 Fairfax Police Flyers, went on to play in WAGS. She was their goalkeeper and team leader. Kathy was a member of VYSA ODP teams, Region I player pool and ODP Teams. She was the goalkeeper for the Robinson High School Varsity - freshman through her senior year. Also a High School All American, she attended William & Mary and was goalkeeper on the Tribe Soccer team from 1987 to 1990. She is tied for the lowest goals against average in program history (0.87). Kathy went on to play goalkeeper in adult soccer leagues across the United States. Playing Women’s pro soccer was out of the question as there were no Professional Leagues at the time of her college graduation. Kathy was introduced to members of the 1994 World Cup Organizing Committee via a friend on an opposing Amateur League team. As a result of that introduction, she was able to make the game her profession. Kathy worked for the Organizing Committee for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. She then became a founding member of Major League Soccer and from 1996-1999 was its Vice President of Corporate Marketing. In 2003, Kathy joined Soccer United Marketing, the marketing branch for US Soccer and MLS. In December 2010, she was promoted from Executive Vice President to President. In addition, Kathy served as the US Representative on FIFA’s Committee for Women’s Football and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. In April 2018, after a second-place finish for the elected position of US Soccer President, Kathy decided to leave her position as President of SUM to pursue her next challenge.In October 2018, Carter was appointed Chief Revenue Officer for LA28, the organizing committee for the LA 2028 Olympic Games, and CEO of the U.S Olympic and Paralympic Properties, the joint venture created by LA28 and the U.S. Olympic Committee to control all Olympic commercial rights in the US from 2021 through 2028.

Bill Lanza (Player) - Inducted 2019

Bill Lanza began playing soccer as a youth player for Prince William Soccer Inc. He was very fortunate to have three great youth coaches that inspired a love for the game.  Bill Lanza Sr., Earl McEachron, and Ken Krieger were his travel team coaches through his youth playing days. The travel teams competed at the state and regional levels. In High School Bill was a Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year, Parade All-America, a USSF All-America and Washington Post All-Met.  Billy was a member of the Virginia ODP, Region I ODP, and was selected for the United States U-18, U-20, and US-23 National Teams. Bill was a member the US U-20 National Team that competed in the U20 World Cup in Melbourne, Australia in 1993. During his tenure with the ODP programs Bill had the opportunity to be coached again by many great coaches including Manny Schellscheidt, Bob Bradley, Gordon Bradley, Bobby Howe, Tony Di Ciccio and Glenn Myernick. He attended the University of Notre Dame to play for Coach Mike Berticelli on a full athletic scholarship. He had the opportunity to play a fifth season with the University of Virginia and Coach George Gelnovatch as a postgraduate student, since he had red shirted a year. After Bill stopped playing competitively he continued to coach the youth of Virginia.  His goal as a coach has always been to inspire players, as his youth coaches had done for him. He began coaching youth teams with Prince William Soccer and Stafford Soccer. He is former Technical Director of Coaching at Fauquier County Soccer Club and Northern Virginia Soccer Club. He currently resides in Fredericksburg coaching at Commonwealth Futbol Club and continues to coach both boys and girls and serves as a soccer role model for the soccer youth of Virginia.

Brandon Pollard - (Player) Inducted 2018

Brandon played his youth soccer with the Richmond Strikers that became State Cup Champions and competed in Regionals in Niagara Falls.  He later played with the Prince William Spartans.   He was selected for VYSA ODP and Region I ODP in 1989, 1990, and 1991.  In High School, Brandon was a  four-time All Colonial District and All State Soccer player named Parade Magazine All-American as a senior.  Brandon attended  the University of Virginia.  While at UVA, he was a member of the 1992, 1993, and 1994 NCAA Championship team.  He was selected All-American in 1993, 1994 and 1995.  During his collegiate career, he was also selected for various US Youth Soccer National Teams.  In 1993, he was a member of the World University Games soccer teams.  That same year he also started in all four games at the U20 World Cup.  In 1995, Brandon was a member of the US team at the Pan American Games and in 1996, he was selected for the US Soccer U23 team participating in the Olympics. In 1996, Brandon was selected to the Dallas Burn. He continued to play with the Burn until he was injured in 2000.  He retired from playing professionally in 2001 and found his next passion dedicating his time to helping bees make honey “Going inside a beehive is much like participating in and witnessing The Beautiful Game.”

Clint Peay - (Player) Inducted 2018

In high school Clint, was named as a Parade All-American in 1991.  During his college career he was an All-ACC Team member in 92 and 94 and was an NCAA All-American in 1992.  He played at the University of Virginia from 1991 to 1995 and that team advanced NCAA Champions and ACC tournament champions all four years and was named the Soccer America All-Decade Team.  Clint played on the US Olympic Men’s Soccer Team in 1996 and later played professionally for the Maryland Mania and Charleston Battery in 1998.  Clint played for the 3 time MLS Champion, DC United from 1996 through 1998.  He served as Assistant Coach at the collegiate level at Georgetown University in 2003, Davidson College from 2004-2007 and George Mason University from 2008-2009. He later served as Head Coach at the University of Richmond from 2009-2012.  At the National Level he served as Assistant Coach for the U17 USMNT, Head Coach for the U14 Boys National Team and the Technical Advisor for US Soccer in the South Atlantic Region.  Clint is currently serving as US Soccer's U14 Boys National Team Head Coach.

Kevin Knott- (Player) Inducted 2018

 

Kevin grew up in Virginia Beach, playing with Beach FC, VA ODP, Region 1 ODP, and the U17 US National Team. He was the starting left back for the US in the 1995 U17 World Championships in Ecuador. Kevin earned First Team All-State as he captained the Kempsville High School team his senior year to a Virginia State Championship, with the team being ranked the NSCAA #1 high school team in the nation. He played collegiate soccer at The College of William and Mary where he was a First Team Academic All-American, and earned All CAA, All South, and CAA Defender of the Year. He holds the title of 2nd highest assists in a season at the college. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned the USRY Award for the highest senior athlete GPA at William and Mary. He was drafted in 2001 by A League Indiana Blast and played one year before returning to Virginia Beach and playing for the Hampton Roads Mariners for 5 years.  Kevin retired as a player in 2006, and transitioned into a role as a Director of Coaching with Beach FC.

 

 

Katie Tracy Kishore - (Player) Inducted 2018

 

Katie played her youth soccer for FC Richmond.  She was selected annually from U14 through U19 for  Region I ODP . Katie played on the U16 and U19 National Teams and was a Parade First Team All-American. Katie was twice named to the NSCAA Youth All American Team. She attended the University of Virginia where she was a four year starter from 1997-2000.  Katie was named team MVP two seasons, was a two time co-captain, received the Unsung Hero Award and was a three time member of the ACC All-Academic team. In addition to soccer, Katie played basketball in High School and all four years at UVA and was a co-captain her senior season. In 2001 Katie was selected as the 5th overall pick in the WUSA draft by the New York Power where she played professionally for 2 seasons.  

 

Kim Crabbe (Player) - Inducted 2016

 

Kim played for the Reston Rowdies and VYSA ODP, and won State honors while playing at South Lakes High School. In 1985 she was a member of the NCAA Championship team at George Mason University; the following year she was selected as the first African-American woman on the US Women’s National Team. She was an extraordinary defender who played in the first Women’s Olympic Festivals, National Cups, the W-League, at the amateur, collegiate, and professional levels, and internationally. Kim still plays and coaches, and uses soccer in her work with a community outreach program in Wilmington, NC.

 

 

Jaime Moreno (Player) - Inducted 2016

 

Jaime will be remembered as one of the greatest players in Major League Soccer history. He was the League’s first dominant striker and a key member of the D.C. United teams that captured a league-leading 12 trophies in MLS’ first 13 years. He was a seven time all-star, a five-time member of the MLS Best XI, and winner of the 1997 MLS Golden Boot award. He is third all-time in MLS scoring and was the first player in League history to reach the 100 goal, 100-assist plateau. Jaime was the head coach of D.C United’s U-23 team from 2011-2013 and also had a 15-year career with the Bolivian National Team.

 

 

Angela Hucles (Player) - Inducted 2015

 

Angela played her collegiate soccer at the University of Virginia, where she was a four-year all-ACC player and is still Virginia’s career  women’s leader in goals, game-winning goals, and total points. After graduation she played for the Hampton Roads Piranhas of the W-League. Angela was drafted in the 2001 WUSA inaugural draft by the Boston Breakers of the WUSA and played for three seasons, moved to the Boston Renegades for two years, and then was allocated to the Boston Breakers in 2008, where she played for a year. She was a member of the gold-medal-winning US teams at the 2004 Olympics in Athens and the 2008 Olympics in China. Angela retired from both club and international soccer in 2009 and now serves as a soccer analyst for NBC Sports.  Angela Hucles was named the president of the National Women's Sports Foundation in 2015.

 

 

Ben Olsen (Player) - Inducted 2015

 

Ben started and played every game for three seasons at the University of Virginia. In 1997 he was the Soccer America Player of the Year and finalist for the Hermann Trophy and also an NSCAA All-American first-team member. After his junior year he was allocated to D. C. United where he played for 12 seasons and won many trophies, including MLS Rookie of the Year (1998), MLS Cup MVP (1999), and MLS Best XI (2007). Ben was a member of the Men’s National Team from 1998-2006, on the bronze-medal winning team at the 2000 Olympics, and on the 2006 World Cup team. He retired as a player in 2009, became D. C. United’s assistant Head Coach prior to the 2010 season, was named interim head coach mid-way through, and then hired permanently at the end of the season. D. C. United finished in first place in the Eastern Conference in 2014, and Ben was named MLS Coach of the Year.

 

Wade Barrett (Player) - Inducted 2014

 

Wade played soccer at the College of William and Mary, where he was an NSCAA All-American in his senior season. After college he was drafted by the then-San Jose Clash where he spent five years, scored five goals, and had 22 assists. In 2002 he signed with the Danish club AGF Aarhus and two years later joined Fredrikstad FK in Norway. Wade re-signed with San Jose in 2005 and won the MLS Supporter's Shield in his first seasonback. The team moved to Houston in 2006 where he captained the Dyunamo team to the MLS Cup Championship in its first two seasons. He also earned two caps for the US National Team. Wade retired in 2010 and transitioned into an assistant coaching role with the Dynamo.

 

 

Colleen O'Day (Player)  - Inducted 2014

 

Colleen played as a youth with the Arlington Soccer Association in WAGS, and was a member of the VYSA ODP and Region I ODP. She was a four-year varsity player in high school and four-time AllMet selection. Colleen attended Brown University where she le her team to four Ivy League titles, made All-Ivy all four years, and was a two-time All-American. She was sleected Ivy league Co-Player of the Year her senior year and was named Brown University's Outstanding Woman Athlete of the Year. As an adult, Colleen was a member of the Virginia State Select Soccer team that won Regional titles three times. Her O-30 team was National Cup champion four years and her O-40 team was National Cup Champion in 2006.

 

Staci Wilson (Player) - Inducted in 2014

 

Staci played her youth soccer with Reston united in WAGS, which won the U14 VYSA and Region I Championships. As U16s the team was the US youth Soccer National Runner-Up. While in high school she was an NSCAA All-American and Parade High School All American. Staci was named the Soccer America National Freshman of the Year at the University of North Carolina and was a member of the 1996 gold medal- winning Olympic team. After college she trained youth travel teams in Northern Virginia and played professionally winning a championship with the Carolina Courage. As a coach, Staci has worked with the Philadelphia Independence, Howard University, and Florida Atlantic University. She is currently the Head Coach and trainer with Team Boca Soccer Club in Palm Beach Country.

 

Steve Jolley (Player) - Inducteed 2013

 

Steve Jolley led his Kempsville High School teams to back-to-back Virginia State Championships. He played collegiate soccer a The College of William and Mary, where he was a four-time All-CAA Awardee and was CAA’s Rookie of the Year in 1993. He was named to Soccer America’s Freshman All-American Team, and earned three All-South Atlantic team honors. Steve played professionally with the Los Angeles Galaxy, the MetroStars, the Dallas Burn, and the New York Red Bulls, and earned MLS Humanitarian of the Year honors in 2002.

 

Sonny grew up in Baltimore and attended Essex Community College, where he was named NJCAA All-American in 1976. He joined the Washington Diplomats of the NASL the following year, and in 1979 he was a member of the North America Team which consisted of the eleven best players in the U.S. and Canada. He went on to play with the Montreal Manic, Tampa Bay Rowdies, and Team America. Sonny then played with the Washington Stars of the ASL, where he was named to the ASL All-Star team in 1988. He also spent one year with the MISL. In addition, he played with the US National Team from 1979-1984 where he earned four caps. He then coached at his alma mater and was named Region XX Coach of the Year in 1991. Sonny was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005.

 

 

Dante Washington (Player) - Inducteed 2012

Julie Cunningham Shackford played with the Braddock Road Bluebelles, then went on to be a three-time All-American at the College of William and Mary and a three-time member of the US Olympic Festival team.  She was head coach at Carnegie Mellon University for four seasons, where she built the women’s soccer program from scratch.  For the last 16 years Julie has been head women’s soccer coach at Princeton. Her team has made one NCAA College Cup semifinal appearance and earned seven NCAA Tournament bids.  She is the winningest coach in the school’s history.  In 2004 Julie became just the fourth woman to be named National Coach of the Year.  She has coached the U20 and U21 National Teams, and currently works with the Region I Olympic Development Program at the state and regional levels.

 

Raul was an original member of DC United and one of the most prolific scorers in the club’s history. He helped United capture two MLS Cup trophies, a US Open Cup Championship, and the Supporters’ Shield trophy. Raul is the club’s second all-time leading goal scorer with 44 goals in 68 games, and was the first player in MSL history to score a hat trick in post-season play, in game one of the 1996 Eastern Conference finals against Tampa Bay. That season he was DC United’s top goal scorer with 23 goals. He played six seasons in the MLS, three with United. Raul was inducted into DC United’s Hall of Tradition in September, 2009. 

While in high school, Amanda led her team to a State Championship and earned NSCAA All-America honors. At the University of Virginia, Amanda was selected for two All-America and four All-Atlantic Coast Conference awards, captained the squad to the 1991 NCAA Final Four, and was a finalist for the Herman Trophy. After college, she was a member of the US team that took third at the 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup and was an alternate on the 1996 gold- medal winning Olympic team. She then played for the Washington Freedom, Atlanta Beat, and San Jose CyberRays. Amanda has also worked with the Women’s National Team, NCAA Soccer Rules Committee, US Soccer Board of Directors, and Presidential Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Amanda was an Assistant Coach for Tony DiCicco's U20 team that won a World Cup in Chile in 2008.  Amanda is currently the head coach of the UCLA Bruins. Eight months after being hired she led the team to the program's first-ever NCAA Championship. The Bruins have won two Pac-12 titles in a row, as well as an impressive record of 43-2-5. Amanda came to UCLA after 14 years as head coach for the the University of Central Florida (UCF) where her teams had a 203-83-26 record and made eleven NCAA Tournament appearances, four Atlantic Sun Tournament Championships, and four C-USA regular-season titles.

 

 

Ann was an original player with the McLean Grasshoppers team that competed in the inaugural season of WAGSL and went on to win 10 consecutive tournaments, including the Robbie, WAGS, and the Gothia Cup, in which she was named the tournament MVP. She was a three-year captain, MVP, and ALL-Met player in high school, where she was named the school’s Outstanding Female Athlete. As the University of Virginia had no varsity soccer team, Ann accepted a field hockey scholarship. She was selected to the first US Women’s National Soccer Team in 1984 and represented the country in the first international competitions in 1985 and 1986. As an adult, she won national championships in the 1986 Open Cup, three Over 30 Cups, and the 2006 Over 40 Cup. Ann has coached in WAGS for more than 25 years and is a member of the VYSA ODP and Academy coaching staffs.

 

 

Richie was named the interim head coach of the New York Red Bulls in August, 2009, after serving as assistant coach for four years. Prior to that, he played for DC United for six seasons and the Red Bulls for two. Over the course of his career he played in 216 regular season games and was a member of three of DC United’s championship teams. Richie made 17 appearances with the US National Team, and played on both the U-20 and U-23 teams. He was a member of two NCAA National Championship teams while at the University of Virginia, where he also spent two seasons as assistant coach.

 

 

Jeff attended the University of Virginia where he appeared in 88 matches, scored 17 goals, and was the only four-time All-American in Cavalier history. He was named Soccer America’s co-freshman of the year in 1986, and the ACC’s Most Valuable Player in 1998. He led the Cavaliers to the NCAA Championship in 1989 and finished second in voting for the Hermann Trophy that year. Jeff was a member of US National Teams, including the U15, U17, U20, Olympic, World University, and Futsal Teams, as well as the 1998 and 2002 World Cup squads. In 1995 he returned to the University of Virginia to serve as assistant coach with Bruce Arena. Jeff has been a part of five MLS Cup championship teams, including DC United in 1996, 1997, and 1999. After retiring as a player after the 2005 season, Jeff became the Sporting Director for the New York Red Bulls and also served on the board of DC Scores. In 2011 Jeff moved to MLS and is currently the Vice President of Competition.

 

Marcia was one of VYSA’s pioneer players. She played with WAGS and on VYSA ODP teams for many years, and then was a member of three NCAA championship teams at the University of North Carolina, where she was named NCAA All-American in 1986. She played on seven US National Teams and then became head coach at Maryland and Arkansas. Marcia started the women’s soccer program at Northwestern in 1994 and led the Wildcats to two NCAA Tournaments. She was named the NSCAA Great Lakes Regional Coach of the Year in 1998. She also served as the first coach of the WUSA’s Carolina Courage, which won the regular season and the Founders Cup II Championships in 2002. She is the first general manager of Chicago’s new professional women’s soccer team, the Chicago Red Stars, and in 2010 will assume duties as NSCAA president.

 

Suzy is a native Virginian whose club teams won the Robbie Tournament in Canada and the Gothia Cup in Sweden. She was named All-District and All-Met at Langley High School. Suzy won a scholarship to UNC, where she helped lead her team to its first four women’s National Collegiate Soccer Championships. She was named to the All-NCAA Tournament team in 1983, was the most valuable player in 1984, and was a first team All-American in 1983 and 1984. Prior to being named to the US Women’s National Team in 1986, she was a member of the Virginia State ODP team that won the Region I tournament and also a member of the East team in the Olympic Festival. She then played with several Virginia adult teams, including the Women’s Amateur National Championship team in 1986 and the Annandale TBA Over-30 Team, which won the national championship in 1995. Suzy has been coaching a U15 WAGS team since 1999. . 
  

 

John is beginning his third season as D.C. United’s Director of Youth Development, where he oversees the youth teams and Academy programs. Earlier in his career, he played soccer for three years at the University of Virginia, then left to help the US qualify for the 1990 World Cup. John was a member of the U.S. National Team and played in two matches at the 1988 Olympics, all three matches at the 1990 World Cup, and three matches at the 1994 World Cup. After the 1990 World Cup, he began his professional career in England and played in both the English First Division and the Premier League. In 1996, John returned to the United States for Major League Soccer’s inaugural year. During his seven years in Major League Soccer, he played with D.C. United, New England Revolution, and Columbus Crew, and made six appearances on the MLS All-Star team. John was inducted into the US National Hall of Fame in 2005.

 

Rob played soccer at the College of William and Mary, where his team won three Virginia State Championships and where he was named to the Senior Bowl, All-South, and All-State teams. He was the second all-time leading scorer when he graduated. After graduation, Rob was a member of the 1983 US National Team and then played professionally with the Georgia Generals (American Soccer League), Team America (North American Soccer League), Kalamazoo Kangaroos (AISA Indoor League), and the Washington Stars (ASL). Since 1997, Rob has been the full-time Director of Coaching and Player Development for Southwestern Youth Association Soccer, where he is responsible for almost 3,000 players each season. He has been on the Soccer Academy staff for 20 years and is the Assistant Director of Soccer Education and Training and a coach in many of its programs. Rob currently coaches a U17 WAGS team and is on the VYSA Coaching Education staff.

 

 

  John Kerr began his career in the in 1968 with the NASL’s Detroit Cougars. That same year he also captained the Canadian National Team in the World Cup Elimination Tournament. For the next several years he played with the ASL Washington Darts and coached at Georgetown University and American University. John next played with the HOTA Club of the German American Soccer League, the New York Cosmos, Club of the Mexican First Division, and then back to the Cosmos. He was named #10 on Soccer America’s 20 Men of Influence in Soccer in 1981. His Montgomery United team won the U16 North American Championship in 1981. He also coached the Fairfax Spartans to the National Amateur Championships in 1986. In 1997, John organized the first Soccer Players Association and the first Players Association in the Major Indoor Soccer League, and negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements, including freedom of contract for the players, in both of those agreements.

Gayle is a native Northern Virginian who started playing in WAGS at age 11. Her Braddock Road Youth Club Cobras were National Cup Finalists. She participated in the ODP program from age 12, and was a member of Region 1 teams and Youth National Teams.   She played in 11 Olympic and National Soccer Festivals. While at McLean High School, Gayle was named the 1986 Virginia High School Player of the Year. As the first full-scholarship player at the University of Virginia, she was awarded All-ACC and All-South Honors. Gayle was a member of the National Amateur Select and the US Women’s National Teams, and in 1995 played in the USISL Men’s Professional League for the Washington Mustangs. She has been coaching in WAGS and NCSL for 15 years, and is currently a member of the State ODP Staff and Head District Coach for the Girls North Program.

 

Gordon Bradley (Player) - Inducted 2004
 

Kip played soccer in high school, on the USA National Youth Team, on the first Virginia team to win the National U-19 McGuire Cup Championship, and at The College of William and Mary, where he was the all-time leading scorer and the Southern Conference Player of the Year. He played professional soccer with the Washington Diplomats and Atlanta Chiefs of the NASL. Kip coached four State Cup Championship teams and coached both the Men’s and Women’s State Select teams, which won the Region eight times. He was the first East women’s coach at the US Olympic Festival and coached Region I at the US Soccer Festival. He has coached his teams to three National O-30 Championships and one O-40 National second-place finish. Kip’s current team, the Annandale Fire, finished third in the 2002 National O-40 Veteran’s Cup.

 

 

 

Stollmeyer was a two-time All-American while in high school and in 1981 was named U. S. Athlete of the Year at the Youth World Cup. At Indiana University he earned Collegiate All-American honors three times. He played in the Indianapolis Pan American Games in 1982 and the Yugoslavia World University Games in 1987. Stollmeyer participated in the Olympic Sports Festival for four years. He played with the Cleveland Force from 1986-88, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 1986. He played in the Seoul Olympics in 1988 and the Italy World Cup in 1990. He was inducted into the Indiana Youth Soccer Association Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Indiana Athletic Hall of Fame two years later.