"I am the biggest Madlax homer on this site. But this guy is correct all three are the class of Va. If you have a D1 kid pick from these 3. It will be a easier process for him and you. Can it be done at another club yes but it will be harder to get it done. If your son is not playing for one of these clubs look at the other two and move when you can if you can to get on the field. There are 60 kids at least you should be playing at this level in the DMV ."

One issue with this is that more parents think a kid has D1 potential than the number of kids that actually are. This is what feeds the beast of youth sports. Do not worry parental ego's will bring kids to the best teams. Evergreen and Cavalier's top teams were 2022 (EVG) and 2023 (Cav) and both lost top talent this summer to the established clubs. Most went to BW and a few to VLC. Madlax 2023 is really a MD team not a NOVA team and practices in Montgomery CO which makes it difficult for Loudoun parents when the other options provide the same opportunity. Other N.VA kids also play for Next Level and DCE which are equal to if not a better opportunity than the "big 3"