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Tryouts: Real Maryland F.C. Holding Open Tryouts for Professional Team

Camps and Clinics: Winter Futsal and Striker training by Soccer the Brazilian Way, Terry Foley Soccer School

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D.C. United midfielder Josh Gros, a starter most of the past four years, is contemplating retirement after suffering three head injuries this year and missing the final month of the MLS season. With Gros's return unlikely, United is not expected to include him on its 11-man protected list before this month's expansion draft. San Jose, which will return to the league next year, will have the opportunity to select one player from each of the existing 13 clubs.
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=== Tryouts ===

> Real Maryland F.C. Holding Open Tryouts for Professional Team
The newest Second Division professional team of the United Soccer Leagues is holding open tryouts on two Saturdays in November and December. The team is coached by Silvino Gonzalo, who recently left Northern Virginia Royals after 10 years to take the reins. Tryouts are open to any player who believes they have what it takes to be a professional. Tryouts will be held on two Saturdays, which each requiring separate registration. The location and times will be announced soon. The first Saturday is November 24, and you must pre-register by November 16. The second date is December 22, which has a registration deadline of December 14. A registration form and more information can be found on our website: www.realmaryland.us.

=== Camps and Clinics ===

> Winter Futsal and Striker training by Soccer the Brazilian Way
STBW is offering Futsal Training and striker training sessions this winter. Futsal is a form of indoor soccer that requires quickness, vision and excellent ball skills. All the great South American soccer players developed their skills growing up playing Futsal. Our Futsal training focuses on developing superior ball skills, balance and spatial awareness-the attributes of a complete soccer player. This winter we are also offering STRIKER TRAINING sessions integrated with Speed and Agility Drills. Team rates are available in all our locations! This winter we are at the Freedom Center, Manassas, Lifetime Fitness Columbia, Centreville and Fairfax, Wakefield Park, Annandale, Xerox Center, Leesburg and more. For more information go to our website at www.soccerstbw.com or call us at 301-996-4625(GOAL).

> Terry Foley Soccer School now open in Virginia
The new Terry Foley Soccer School is now open for business, with sessions planned throughout Northern Virginia. Terry, one of the most successful youth coaches in the USA, winning 24 Virginia State Cup Championships, and coached over 100 players to Division 1 colleges. Terry has also teamed up with Mark Simpson and Ricky Ervins to offer a comprehensive winter training program. Skills, goal keeping, strength, and speed - all in one place. The first session starts November 15 in Sterling for U6 and U7 players, with many more sessions for all ages on the way in both Sterling and South Riding areas. We also offer custom team training. Learn more and sign up today at www.fcvirginia.com/academy


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