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Happy opening Weekend!
And We’re Back! It’s the opening weekend for SAM Soccer here at the Plex and we are so excited! Our fields and facilities are ready for all of our participants, new and returning! Now, let’s dive into a couple of important topics before we see you out on the fields! What to Expect We…
Read MoreOld Glory DC Rugby to call the Plex their home
Old Glory DC to Play 2024 Matches at the Maryland SoccerPlex Major League Rugby Playoff Contender Looks To Continue To Grow the Game in the DMV WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 6, 2023) – Old Glory DC is excited to announce that all 2024 home regular season and playoff matches will be played at the Maryland SoccerPlex…
Read MoreLibber Named Secretary of Board of Sports ETA
Matthew Libber Named Secretary of the Board of Sports ETA CINCINNATI (July 10, 2023) – Matthew Libber, Executive Director, Maryland SoccerPLEX/TEAM Maryland, has been appointed Secretary of the Board of Directors of Sports ETA, the only trade association for the sports events and tourism industry in America. Libber is currently the Executive Director…
Read MoreEvent Manager, Kim Walter selected for Emerging Leaders Program
Leadership Montgomery SELECTS Kim Walter for the 2024 EMERGING LEADERS Program Rockville, MD July 14, 2023– The Maryland Soccer Foundation today announced that Kim Walter, Senior Event Manager, has been selected to participate in the 2024 Emerging Leaders (EL) program of Leadership Montgomery (LM). Kim Walter is currently serving as the Senior Event…
Read MoreThe Discovery Cup is Open!
The 2023 Discovery Cup Application is Open! Open to girls’ teams ages U9-U19 looking for a high-level tournament over Columbus Day Weekend – you don’t want to miss out on this tournament! All games are played here at the Plex in one convenient location! Get your teams in today OR contact the Tournament Director with…
Read MoreTurf Talk: Turf Terms – Aerification!
What is aerifying? Aeration is an important cultivation practice for any healthy field or lawn! Compaction from foot traffic prevents root penetration and can contribute to poor drainage. Even the best fields will need aeration to keep the field at high quality. When our team is aerating, they are essentially poking holes into the turf…
Read MoreTurf Talk: MLS NEXT Flex
MLS Next Flex is basically here! This massive tournament is a major step in youth club’s journeys to the MLS NEXT’s Cup Playoffs and Showcase at the end of the season. MLS Next Flex is a 5-day tournament that invites 64 of the best MLS NEXT clubs from the U15-U19 age groups battling for position…
Read MoreTurf Talk: Going Green at the Plex
We try to be as green as possible here at the Plex, and we don’t just mean the color of our fields! We believe in creating a maintenance program that is eco-friendly while still being effective at providing the highest quality fields. One way we have gone green is by using organic fertilizer. Our plant…
Read MoreThe Warm Up: Sideline Behavior
It’s always important to fully support your children no matter what goal they are striving for (within reason😉). Part of being able to do that is supporting your child even when they aren’t on the field. In “The Parent’s Role in Nurturing a Difference Maker,” the author discusses ways his parents supported him throughout his…
Read MoreTurf Talk: Walle and Eva
Walle and Eva aren’t just Disney characters – they are our official Turf Tank robot painters! These lovely little robots save our crew a TON of time, and money by doing the painting for us! Instead of us explaining it, we will leave it to the professionals: check out this case study, done by…
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