VDA Partners With InStat

July 12, 2021

VDA Partners With InStat

WOODBRIDGE, VA, (April 30, 2021)

Virginia Development Academy have signed an agreement to partner with InStat to provide our ECNL level teams with a world-class sports performance and analysis platform.

"We are extremely excited to be partnering with InStat to take another step forward in providing our players with the very best holistic development platform. InStat will provide our players and coaches with the advanced technological tools to improve how we prepare and evaluate individual and team performance. InStat’s ability to breakdown personal footage for the college recruitment process will be a phenomenal resource for our players."

- Matt Lacey, Technical Director (VDA)

"To continue our mission to grow the game of Soccer in the US, InStat is excited to partner with Virginia Development Academy! Through our tremendous platform, the ECNL players will be able to become better students of the game and prepare them for the next level. The coaches will have the ability to study from the top teams in the world, to grow and help them develop world class athletes.”

- Mark Yates, Director of North America (InStat)

“InStat is the leader in the performance analysis industry. We are excited to add another resource to help our players to continue to develop to their highest potential on and off the field.”

- Quan Phan, Executive Director (VDA)

About InStat Sport

InStat Sport, the worldwide leader in sports performance analysis for professional leagues, clubs, players and media in football, basketball, and ice hockey. InStat Sport works with over 2000 Organizations, National Teams and Media Outlets. Some clients include Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, and several National Teams. Over 2000 games per week are analyzed by InStat Sport across the globe. In terms of Youth Soccer, InStat’s database analyzed over 8000 matches in 2019 alone. Lastly, in 2019 InStat Sport established its North American headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is supported by over 900 customer service representatives globally. For more information on InStat Sport, please visit www.instatsport.com.

About Virginia Development Academy

Virginia Development Academy is the summit of the elite player pathway for Prince William Soccer and Virginia Soccer Association. Formed in 2015, the collaborative partnership represents more than 8,000 players and participates in the Boys’ and Girls’ Elite Clubs National League. For more information, please visit www.vdasoccer.org.

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Audrey McKeen Signs with Racing Louisville

By Gabe Chirino • January 6, 2026

Virginia Development Academy’s Audrey McKeen Signs with NWSL Club Racing Louisville Virginia Development Academy (VDA) U19 standout Audrey McKeen has signed a professional contract with the NWSL’s Racing Louisville, becoming one of the youngest players in the league. The 17-year-old Vienna, Virginia native is set to officially join the club in 2026. The deal is through the 2028 season. "We are extremely excited for the opportunity that lies ahead for Audrey; she has earned this with hard work and sacrifice,” said Matt Lacey, VDA Technical Director. “Her obsession to always strive to improve and push on to the next level will have a lasting impact on our program and future generations of female players to come.” “Audrey’s commitment to excellence and desire to improve has helped her get to this milestone in her journey,” said Bobby Puppione, VDA Girls ECNL Director. “We are proud of her for earning this opportunity to move on to the professional game, and we know she will inspire future generations at VDA and all across the DMV.” Over the past two years, McKeen has been a consistent presence with U.S. Youth National Teams, earning call-ups to camps and international trips with the U17, U18, and U19 teams. Her individual accolades include United Soccer Coaches Youth All-American, ECNL All-American, and Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year honors. At the club level, she helped her VDA ECNL Girls team reach the semifinals of the ECNL National Championships as the club earned a top 15 national ranking. “VDA has been instrumental in helping me grow both as a player and a person, and I truly wouldn’t be at this point in my journey without this amazing club,” said McKeen. “The daily environment pushes me every day, with professional staff, dedicated teammates, and a culture that is not only first class on the soccer side but incredibly supportive on a personal level. I’m extremely grateful for everything this club has done for me, and I’m so excited to take the next step in my journey by signing my first pro contract at age 17.” Racing Louisville made their first appearance in the NWSL Playoffs this past season. McKeen will join the club at the beginning of 2026 as they kick off their sixth year in the league.