What Soccer Programs Does New River United Offer?

New River United (NRU) offers soccer programs for players at every level, from recreational play to competitive travel teams, plus futsal, camps, and college recruiting support. Based in Christiansburg, Virginia, NRU has served the New River Valley since 1976 and describes itself as the area's largest non-profit sports organization. If you're trying to figure out which program fits you or your child, the list below breaks down the options by age and commitment level.

Recreational and entry-level programs

These are the lowest-commitment ways to get involved, and they suit players who want to play without the travel and cost of a competitive team.

• Rec League — the club's recreational program, aimed at developmental play for players at all levels.
• Academy — listed as a distinct program alongside Rec League and Competitive, positioned between recreational and full competitive play.
• Adult League — for adult players rather than youth.

Competitive programs

NRU splits its competitive pathway by age group:

The Competitive Development tier is the bridge for younger players (U11–U12) before they move into the older Competitive program (U13–U19). Both sit under the club's Competitive Travel Program.

Futsal

NRU runs futsal in two seasons:

• Summer Futsal
• Winter Futsal

Futsal is indoor, small-sided soccer — useful for players who want to keep training and touching the ball between outdoor seasons.

Camps, clinics, and technical training

For players looking for short-term or supplemental training rather than a full season:

• Camps, Clinics & Technical Training — the club's general training offering.
• Upper 90 Soccer Camp — a named camp within that group.

Next-level pathways

Two programs are aimed at players thinking beyond club soccer:

• College Recruiting — support for players pursuing college soccer.
• International Travel — travel opportunities listed under the club's "Next Level" heading.

Other things to know before choosing

• Tryouts: NRU publishes a Tryout FAQ, which is the place to check before registering for a competitive team.
• Financial Aid: the club lists a Financial Aid program, relevant if cost is a factor in choosing between Rec and Competitive.
• Facilities and tournaments: listed separately from programs, so check those pages if you're looking for tournament play rather than a season-long commitment.
• Registration: handled through the club's REGISTER link; the site also has a SHOP section.

To decide, start with age group and commitment level: Rec League or Academy for casual play, Competitive Development (U11–U12) or Competitive (U13–U19) for travel teams, and futsal or camps if you want training without a full season. Contact the club at [email protected] or 2890 N. Franklin St. Suite D, Christiansburg, Virginia 24073 for current details on any program.