New River United provides developmental soccer for players at all levels, from its Recreational League to its Competitive Travel Program.
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Where on the ladder
Level 5 to Level 6
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Virginia Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists US Youth Futsal. We have not placed that league on the ladder, so it does not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
Recreational soccer
U5 - U18 Boys & Girls
The NRU Recreation soccer program offers youth soccer to all ages, U5 through U18. Recreation teams practice once per week and have one match on the weekend, typically on Saturdays.
Academy
U8 - U10 Boys & Girls
The Academy is a steppingstone for players transitioning from Recreational Soccer to New River United's Competitive Travel Soccer programming. It is a Pre-Travel program with training twice a week and matches typically scheduled for Saturdays.
feeds into Competitive Travel Soccer programming
U11 - U12 Travel Soccer
U11 - U12 · 9v9
Zone 1 provides U11-U12 Travel Soccer in a 9v9 format with age-appropriate goals. Its objectives include teaching technical skills, ball mastery, and individual and small-group tactics.
U13 - U19 Competitive Travel Soccer
U13 - U19 · 11v11
Zone 2 offers U13-U19 Competitive Travel Soccer teams with high-quality training experiences for players aspiring to play at the next level. High school ages receive College Recruiting support through the process from start to finish.
Youth Futsal
U8 - U18 Boys & Girls · 5v5
New River United provides in-house Futsal leagues, with a pickup format in the Summer months and more formalized team formats with league standings in the Winter. The club describes Futsal as a fast-paced, small-sided game focused on technique and skill.
Summer Futsal Micro League
U10 - U18 Boys & Girls · 5v5
The Summer Futsal Micro League is a three-week indoor season with two games per week and six games total. It uses a pickup-style format and is led by US Youth Futsal certified coaches.
Winter Futsal League
U9 - U19 Boys & Girls · 5v5
The Winter Futsal League is a seven-game season played indoors on a gym floor. Matches use a 5v5 format, and players receive a limited-edition Winter Futsal T-shirt.
Upper 90 Futures Camp
U5 - U10 Boys & Girls
Upper 90 Futures Camp is a four-day camp for U5-U10 players with age-appropriate activities, interactive games, and nationally licensed coaching staff.
Upper 90 NextLevel Camp
U11 - U19 Boys & Girls
Upper 90 NextLevel Camp is a three-day, fast-paced environment designed for athletes looking to train in a high-performance environment and prepare for their upcoming seasons.
Adult League
18+ · 8v8
The NRU Adult League offers year-round adult soccer programming with Open and Over 35 divisions. It provides four seasons: Fall Outdoor League, Winter Adult Futsal League, Spring Outdoor League, and Summer Outdoor League.
Tryouts
Spring 2026
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Multiple NRU fields (Blacksburg area) · 3400 S Point Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Included in Academy / Travel team fees
Within 72 hours of tryout completion; 7-day acceptance window
- · Shin guards
- · Soccer cleats or turf shoes
- · Own water bottle (marked with name)
- · Own soccer ball (marked with name)
Coaching
Who coaches here
3 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Brandon Fern
Technical Director
U13 - U19 Travel Teams
David Shriver
Director of Player Development
U11 - U12 Travel Teams
Matt Ebert
Academy Director
U8 - U10 Academy
Where they play
9 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
VT Rec Turf
540 Beamer Way, Blacksburg, VA · Turf
Southpoint Park
3400 S Point Drive, Blacksburg, VA
Kipps Elementary
2801 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA
Huckleberry Park
300 Peppers Ferry Rd NW, Christiansburg, VA
Blacksburg Recreation Center
725 Patrick Henry Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Gateway Baptist Church
2196 Harding Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
VT IM Turf
Turf
MV Turf
Turf
CRC
3 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
Uniforms ordered separately on Soccer.com.
Get in touch
How to reach NRU
2890 N. Franklin St. Suite D Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
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