Northern Virginia Alliance College Invitational
January 31 - February 1, 2026
The inaugural Northern Virginia Alliance (NVA) College Invitational, presented by Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch Wealth Management, brings together the region’s top MLS NEXT and ECNL Boys Academies, along with GA and ECNL Girls Academies, for an exclusive two-day showdown in front of college scouts.
This VYSA-sanctioned event offers U16-U19 Boys and Girls teams elite competition and unmatched exposure, setting the stage for high-stakes matchups as they gear up for the Spring season.
Set for January 31 and February 1, the 2026 Showcase provides the perfect opportunity to jumpstart the Spring season. Each team will play three games on turf fields in Loudoun County, Virginia, ensuring top-level competition in a prime location.
| Match Setup | Each team plays two (2) games on Saturday and one (1) game on Sunday. Sunday matchups are played across groups against teams with the same positional standings. |
| Match Duration (Sat) | Two matches of 25-minute halves w 5 minute halftime. |
| Match Duration (Sun) | One match of 40-minute halves w 5 minute halftime. |
| Match Setup | Each team plays two (2) games on Saturday and one game on Sunday. |
| Total Matches | Three (3) |
| Brackets | Two groups of three (3) teams per age group (boys & girls). Total 18 teams across each gender. |
| Roster Size | 24 Max |
| Guest Players | 6 Max |
| Game Day Roster | 22 Max |
DOCUMENTS
NVA College Invitational RULES
Permission to Host
Permission to Travel
Team information Form
