McLean Youth Soccer is pleased to announce that Coach Jamil Walker has been appointed to the position of Assistant Technical Director, effective immediately. Jamil began his MYS coaching career in 2008 and has had a number of very successful teams, including the US Youth Soccer National Championship “Hotspur” team. In addition, Jamil has taken multiple teams to the National Championship series, was named the 2014 NSCAA Youth National Boys Coach of the Year recipient, has served as a MYS Boys AGD, ECNL coach and has proudly helped many of his players to go on to play at the next level. Jamil is a graduate of Santa Clara University and upon graduation, was drafted to play professionally for the MLS San Jose Earthquakes and later with DC United. Jamil has been instrumental in the growth of the MYS boys program over the years and has been instrumental in helping the club achieve its level of success. Jamil's full coaching bio is on our Technical Staff Bios page. 

Thanks to the support and generosity of MYS families, the club has raised $3700 in funds to be donated to INOVA Healthcare workers! Through the One Common Goal and McLean Strong Fundraiser, our membership has chosen to show their MYS spirit and to make sure front line healthcare workers in our area have the personal protective gear they need to stay safe while working to save lives. T-shirts and masks ordered will be arriving to your home shortly. We are stronger together!

McLean Youth Soccer (MYS) today announced a sponsorship renewal with Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader headquarted in Reston, Va. The two-year sponsorship agreement keeps Leidos as the club's official, exclusive jersey and coach shirt sponsor for the club's recreation program.

MYS is the organizing body for the recreational soccer league serving the McLean community and is the largest athletic organization in Fairfax County with more than 4,500 youth players between the ages of 3-19. The club's mission is to develop youth through the sport by providing quality coaching, a high caliber environment and a commitment to best practices.Leidos' jersey sponsorship will allow MYS to continue to engage with youth from all socio-economic backgrounds by providing financial assistance to economically deprived families whose children would not be afforded the opportunity to participate and enjoy the benefits of sport. MYS believes that "no child should be left behind", and through Leidos' support, the club can fulfill its mission.

"Leidos is proud to support programs that contribute to the health and well being of our employees, their families, and the communities where they live and work," said Leidos Senior Vice President Melissa Koskovich. "We are also excited at the prospect of these local youth players one day becoming Leidos employees to help us solve tomorrow's challenges with solutions in information technology, engineering and science."

"McLean Youth Soccer and Leidos have built a strong community connection,"said Louise Waxler, MYS Executive Director. "It is rewarding to be associated with a purposeful company that invests in future generations."

Leidos has long been a supporter of a variety of sports in the U.S., supporting teams that include D.C. United (soccer), the Washington Capitals (hockey), the Washington Wizards and the Washington Mystics (basketball), emerging e-sports teams Wizards District Gaming (NBA2k) and Caps Gaming (NHL 20), and numerous minor league baseball and youth soccer clubs.

McLean Youth Soccer leaders join Leidos Director of Communication and Marketing, Melissa Koskovich, Mike Coogan, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility & Community Relations and Drainesville Supervisor John Foust at the MYS Annual General Meeting. Leidos was presented with the MYS Community Appreciation Award in recognition for their support of the Association.

This year, MYS expanded its fundraising efforts to support Childhood Cancer Awareness month in September. The proceeds from the sales of Gold socks and laces will benefit Max Cure - a local group founded by an MYS coach which supports local residents. Many teams purchased their gold socks and laces to wear during practices and games. We are so proud of our teams' efforts in raising $1200!

"On behalf of the Max Cure Foundation, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to McLean Youth Soccer and all the families that participated in raising money this past September in connection with childhood cancer awareness month. As part of our mission, Max Cure utilizes funds to directly support families with a child in active treatment for cancer while experiencing financial difficulties. MYS' support will provide Max Cure the ability to help support more families in the greater Washington, DC Metropolitan area in an effort to ease some of the financial burdens experienced as a result of having a child diagnosed with cancer. Max Cure has now provided in excess of $700,000 to over 150 families." ~ Jonathan Agin, Max Cure Director

McLean Youth Soccer is pleased to announce a sponsorship with Leidos Incorporated, a leading technology company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 1969, Leidos landed their first long term client the following year, the Defense Nuclear Agency, and has since worked with several government and civil agencies. Since coming under the leadership of Robert Krone in 2014, Leidos has expanded to more than 32,000 employees worldwide. One of their most recent awards was being ranked the #1 government contracting business in 2017 by washingtontechnology.com.

As a science and technology solutions company, Leidos looks to provide answers to some of the biggest problems in the world pertaining to national security, health and engineering. Leidos mission is to, "make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science." Leidos also has a proud history of helping to support veterans and their families as over 21% of Leidos employees are veterans.

Those familiar with the Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. sports scene may recognize the Leidos name. They have been partners with D.C. United since 2014. Leidos also has sponsorship ties with The Wizards, The Capitals, The Mystics and Leidos Field in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Leidos commitment to the sports world has extended beyond the realm of professional sports. McLean Youth Soccer is proud to announce that Leidos will now be the official jersey front sponsor of our Recreation program for the next two years! We know that our coaches and players will thrive with help from Leidos.

"We love supporting organizations in the communities where we live and work - especially those geared toward helping position future generations for success and healthy lifestyles," said Roger Krone, Leidos Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This sponsorship will help us inspire local youth who may one day help us solve the tough challenges of tomorrow."

"McLean Youth Soccer is grateful to have been given the opportunity to partner with Leidos joining other prestigious sports organizations in the metropolitan D.C. area. We look forward to being associated with a great company that recognizes the value of our brand and to bring the Leidos story to the MYS membership," said Louise Waxler, MYS Executive Director.