ABOUT
BVB International Academy Washington is an official United States Partner of Borussia Dortmund in Germany. Borussia Dortmund is recognized as one of the best professional player development systems in the world. We fully embrace holistic player development, incorporating Borussia Dortmund's training methodology and philosophy into our programs.
Our goal is to;
- Touch the lives of our players through inspiration on and off the field.
- Challenge players with the qualities of leadership, honor, tenacity, respect and a real love for the game itself.
- Strive through strength of character, heart, words and actions to help young players rise to their true potential and exceed their own expectations, thereby paving their ability to succeed for whatever challenges and opportunities lie ahead.
We focus on bringing the Borussia Dortmund way of training to life through:
- Intensity
- Inspired Coaching
- Winning Attitude
- And a real love of the game, the team, our family and the club
We ask one thing from our players, their best effort at all times. And in return they can expect the best from their club. We pledge to create the very best training environment, system and player pathway for every player.
As part of BVB International Academy America, we proudly join 25 other locations (and growing) across North America (including Mexico and the Caribbean) in representing the BVB International Academy. The values and benefits of becoming part of BVB International Academy America include, but are not limited to:
- Embracing The BVB Way in all our activities, both on and off the field
- Representing a prestigious global brand
- Focusing on comprehensive player development
- Opportunities for player experience and exposure at all levels
- Coaches’ education and accreditation
- BVB guidelines for player development and structure
- Running a variety of programs including on-field training, off-field activities, and parent education programs
- College athlete placement through our CAP Program
- A real and authentic relationship with BVB Dortmund
BVB IA WA is a year-round soccer club. We practice throughout the year, frequently participate in summer tournaments, and our teams compete in both fall and spring league seasons.
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BVB International Academy Washington is the official youth soccer affiliate of Borussia Dortmund serving Western Washington.
BVB Washington provides a complete player pathway from early development programs through competitive youth teams. Teams compete in the Elite Academy League (EA), offering players a challenging and professionally structured environment designed to support long-term player development.
As part of the global BVB International Academy network, BVB Washington delivers training based on Borussia Dortmund’s academy methodology and development standards, connecting players to the culture, philosophy, and opportunities of one of Europe’s leading professional clubs.
| U11 | Sunday April 26th | 2:30 - 4:00pm | Newport Heights Elem. |
| Tuesday April 28th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS | |
| U12 | Sunday April 26th | 2:30 - 4:00pm | Newport Heights Elem. |
| Tuesday April 28th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS | |
| Boys U13 | Thursday April 30th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS |
| Friday May 1st | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS | |
| Boys U14 | Thursday April 30th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS |
| Friday May 1st | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS | |
| Boys U15 | Thursday April 30th | 7:15-8:45pm | Tillicum MS |
| Friday May 1st | 7:15-8:45pm | Tillicum MS | |
| Boys U16 | Thursday April 30th | 7:15-8:45pm | Tillicum MS |
| Friday May 1st | 7:15-8:45pm | Tillicum MS |
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BVB IA Washington - Eastside provides a complete player pathway from early development programs through competitive youth teams. Eastside teams compete in top regional leagues including the Washington Premier League (WPL) and National Premier Leagues (NPL), offering players a challenging and structured competitive environment.
Located in the Bellevue area and serving neighborhoods such as Newcastle, Somerset, Woodridge, and Lake Hills , BVB IA Washington Eastside provides access to high-level coaching while connecting them to the global BVB IA network and its player development standards.
| U8 | Friday April 17th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS |
| Sunday April 19th | 2:30 - 4:00pm | Newport Heights Elem. | |
| U9 | Friday April 17th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS |
| Sunday April 19th | 2:30 - 4:00pm | Newport Heights Elem. | |
| U10 | Friday April 17th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS |
| Sunday April 19th | 2:30 - 4:00pm | Newport Heights Elem. | |
| U11 | Sunday April 26th | 2:30 - 4:00pm | Newport Heights Elem. |
| Tuesday April 28th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS | |
| U12 | Sunday April 26th | 2:30 - 4:00pm | Newport Heights Elem. |
| Tuesday April 28th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS | |
| Boys U13 | Thursday April 30th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS |
| Friday May 1st | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS | |
| Boys U14 | Thursday April 30th | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS |
| Friday May 1st | 6-7:30pm | Tillicum MS | |
| Boys U15 | Thursday April 30th | 7:15-8:45pm | Tillicum MS |
| Friday May 1st | 7:15-8:45pm | Tillicum MS | |
| Boys U16 | Thursday April 30th | 7:15-8:45pm | Tillicum MS |
| Friday May 1st | 7:15-8:45pm | Tillicum MS |
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Enter your player's birthdate to see their age group and game format.
BVB IA Washington - Seattle provides a complete player pathway from early development programs through competitive youth teams. Seattle teams compete in top regional leagues including the Washington Premier League (WPL) and National Premier Leagues (NPL), offering players a challenging and structured competitive environment.
Located in the north Seattle area and serving neighborhoods such as Green Lake, Northgate, and Shoreline BVB IA Washington Seattle provides access to high-level coaching while connecting them to the global BVB IA network and its player development standards.
| Boys U9 | Saturday May 2nd | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Ingraham HS |
| Boys U10 | Saturday May 2nd | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Twin Ponds Park |
| Boys U11 | Friday May 1st | 7:00 - 8:30pm | Twin Ponds Park |
| Saturday May 2nd | 3:30 - 4:00pm | Ingraham HS Soccer North | |
| Boys U12 | Friday May 1st | 7:00 - 8:30pm | Twin Ponds Park |
| Saturday May 2nd | 3:30 - 4:00pm | Ingraham HS Soccer North | |
| Boys U13 | Saturday May 2nd | 4:30 - 6:00pm | Ingraham HS Soccer North |
| Boys U14 | Saturday May 2nd | 4:30 - 6:00pm | Ingraham HS Soccer North |
| Girls All Ages | Friday May 1st | 7:00 - 8:30pm | Twin Ponds |
| Saturday May 2nd | 3:30 - 4:00pm | Ingraham HS Soccer North |
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Enter your player's birthdate to see their age group and game format.
Boys high school tryouts were held at the end of February 2026. If you missed tryouts and would still like to be considered for a team, please contact the coach for your respective age group. Our boys high school teams compete in the EA, NPL, and WPL.
U19 - Sheriff Grey - sheriff.grey@bvbia-seattle.com
U17 - Sheldon Daniel - sheldon.daniel@bvbia-washington.com
U16 - Sheriff Grey - sheriff.grey@bvbia-seattle.com
