FC Richmond’s Classic teams train and play at a competitive level. Teams are formed from tryouts in April for the 2025-2026 soccer year that begins in August. A high priority is placed on technical proficiency, tactical awareness, and personal development. Players learn the values of discipline, commitment, and accountability.

This year our Classic teams will expand into our SOUTH location. The SOUTH teams practice and play primarily at Horner Park or other locations in SW Chesterfield County. The Classic South teams will mirror the Classic North teams with the only difference being the location.

Coaching

• Licensed professional coaches with college/professional playing experience.

• Support from full-time Technical/Executive Director, Trip Ellis USSF A License; Director of Coaching, Trip Dunville USSF A License; Director of Goalkeeping and Youth Development, Mac Phillips USSF C License

Training

• Individual conditioning program begins late July for two weeks prior to pre-season
• Pre-season team conditioning program, three days x 1 week, (mid-August)
• Regular season training, two days per week 
• Winter Training one time per week in Jan/Feb
• Specialized goalkeeper specific training with Directors of Goalkeeping

Competition

• U11-U12 Classic teams play in the Advanced Development Soccer League (ADSL), a local league featuring Richmond based clubs.
• U13-U19 Classic teams in 2025-2026 will play in the VPSL NPL.
• Participation in 3-5 selected tournaments per year depending on age group.
• Players evaluated and brought in to Magic and Mystx Elite training and/or games as appropriate.

Commitment

• Players commit to play for the entire soccer year.
• Players must be dedicated and strive for perfect attendance at all training sessions, scrimmages, games, and tournaments.
• Players commit to follow all club rules and guidelines as presented in the player handbook.
• FC Richmond players can play on their high school or middle school soccer teams.

Fees

U11-U14 Magic/Mystx Classic Fees - $2170; U15-U19 Magic/Mystx Classic Fees - $1970 -- See Travel Fees tab under Program Description for more information and payment options.

**Teams formed from mid-year supplemental tryouts will be half the posted fees.

Uniforms 

2025-2026 is the second year of a two-year uniform cycle for Magic/Mystx Classic uniforms. Uniforms are not changing for the 2025-2026 soccer year.

ALL NEW Classic players approximate game and training uniform cost including training jacket: $300-$350 +tax and shipping

ALL RETURNING Classic players need only to replace uniform pieces that players have grown out of or are overly worn.

All Travel players are required to wear cleats that are 80% black in color. We believe cleats are part of the player's uniform and should look the same and professional.