SECOND TEAMS - Charlottesville Blues FC

2027 BLUES SECOND TEAMS

THE NEXT LEVEL STARTS HERE.

COLLEGE-COACH-LED. COMPETITIVE. CONNECTED TO THE FIRST TEAMS.

Entering their third season, the Charlottesville Blues men’s and women’s Second Teams compete in the PRO23 summer league and provide a professionally organized environment featuring college-coach-led training, meaningful regional competition, ongoing evaluation, and a direct connection to the Charlottesville Blues FC First Teams.

TWO TEAMS Men’s and Women’s Second Teams

JUNE–JULY Competitive summer season

COLLEGE COACHES High-level training and evaluation

ONE PATHWAY Connected to the Blues First Teams

Registration is open now. Tryout dates, times, and locations will be announced when confirmed.

MEN AND WOMEN

TWO TEAMS. ONE BLUES STANDARD.

Both teams are built to provide ambitious players with a purposeful, professionally coached environment that supports individual development and team success.

MEN’S PROGRAM

BLUES MEN’S SECOND TEAM

Competing in the PRO23 summer league

WOMEN’S PROGRAM

BLUES WOMEN’S SECOND TEAM

Competing in the PRO23 summer league

2027 SUMMER SEASON

PROGRAM DETAILS

SEASON

The season begins in early June and continues through July. Qualifying teams may continue through the end of July for league playoffs and Final Four competition.

TRAINING

Teams generally train twice per week. The schedule may be adjusted around matches, travel, recovery, weather, facility availability, and postseason competition.

COMPETITION

Teams are expected to play approximately six to eight regional league matches, plus potential playoff and Final Four competition.

COACHING

The Men’s and Women’s Second Teams compete in PRO23 and will be led by current college coaches with support from the Charlottesville Blues FC technical and administrative structure.

PLAYER POOL

Each team typically engages approximately 30–35 players across different levels. Training groups and matchday selections may vary throughout the season.

PLAYER MOVEMENT

Eligible players may move between Blues U17, U19, Second Team, and First Team environments when appropriate and permitted by applicable league and roster rules.

A CONNECTED CLUB ENVIRONMENT

DEVELOP. COMPETE. EARN THE OPPORTUNITY.

The Blues Second Teams connect high-level PRO23 summer competition to the Charlottesville Blues FC First Teams. Player movement is based on performance, development, availability, positional needs, First Team needs, and applicable competition rules.

1 BLUES U17 & U19 Advance through the pathway

2 BLUES SECOND TEAMS Compete in PRO23 at a high level

3 BLUES FIRST TEAMS Earn the opportunity

OPEN TRYOUTS

HOW PLAYERS ARE SELECTED

Open tryouts are available to all eligible players seeking direct selection to a Blues Second Team. No invitation is required. Players must complete tryout registration before attending. Registration is now open. Tryout dates, times, and locations have not yet been finalized and will be announced when confirmed.

REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS

Complete the 2027 Blues open tryout registration now and identify the Men’s or Women’s Second Team among the programs you would like staff to consider.

ATTEND A TRYOUT

Players attend a scheduled tryout where Blues coaches evaluate their current level and potential fit.

STAFF REVIEW

Staff review each player’s performance, experience, position, availability, and team needs.

ROSTER OFFER

Selected players receive a formal roster offer with their role, applicable player fee, and required next steps.

Registering for or attending a tryout does not guarantee a roster offer. Existing First Team players assigned to a Second Team during the season are not required to complete a separate Second Team tryout.

2027 PLAYER INVESTMENT

A HIGH-LEVEL SUMMER OPPORTUNITY

Player fees support college coaching, league participation, facilities, match operations, uniforms, and the professional administration required to deliver the Blues Second Team environment.

DIRECT SECOND TEAM SELECTION

$395

Per selected player Paid in full upon roster acceptance

FIRST TEAM DEVELOPMENT FEE

$150

Per applicable player For First Team players receiving no or limited First Team minutes

U17 & U19 PLAYER MOVEMENT

INCLUDED

No additional Second Team fee For players who have paid the Blues U17 or U19 summer-team fee

PROGRAM INCLUDES

College-coach-led team training
Approximately six to eight league matches
Potential playoffs and Final Four
League registration and referee costs
Scheduled training and match facilities
Ongoing Blues player evaluation
Club-issued match uniforms
Player-kept training apparel, when provided

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Club-issued match uniforms remain property of Charlottesville Blues FC
Player and family travel expenses are not included
Training-group placement, matchday selection, and playing time are not guaranteed
Player movement remains subject to staff decisions and league rules
Established First Team contributors assigned occasionally to a Second Team pay no additional fee

REFUND POLICY

Player fees are nonrefundable after roster acceptance. A player who sustains a documented season-ending injury may be eligible for a prorated refund upon submission of documentation from a licensed medical professional. Any approved refund will exclude registration, league, uniform, facility, or other costs already incurred by the club.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

WHERE WE TRAIN AND PLAY

Training and match assignments will be based on field availability, team scheduling, and league requirements.

CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM TURF

CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BERMUDA GRASS

UVA CARR’S HILL TURF

OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC TURF FIELDS