Latest drop · Sep 10, 2026
YOU ARE ON,
THE SIDELINE
PODCAST
A Chantilly Youth Association production. Local sports, CYA updates, and community conversations from The Fieldhouse.
Latest drop · Sep 10, 2026
YOU ARE ON,
A Chantilly Youth Association production. Local sports, CYA updates, and community conversations from The Fieldhouse.
The Sideline
James Eliuda on Division 1 Soccer, George Mason and His MLS Dream
The Sideline
Overview George Mason midfielder James Eliuda shares his journey from South Sudan to Division 1 soccer, the daily demands of a college athlete, and his MLS dream. Recruiting, education, training, and the path to professional soccer round out the conversation.…
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Quick answers
Quick answers for listeners, CYA families, coaches, and community members.
The Sideline Podcast is a youth sports podcast produced by the Chantilly Youth Association. The show covers the current youth sports landscape, breaks down major issues facing the industry, and discusses practical frameworks that CYA can test and apply in real time to help address those issues one step at a time.
The Sideline Podcast is for anyone who cares about youth sports. CYA views youth sports as a community endeavor, so the show invites parents, players, coaches, volunteers, local sports fans, and community leaders into conversations that shape the state of the game.
The show is hosted by Mark Abbott, Zack Welch, and Scott Liskey, leaders within the Chantilly Youth Association. Mark is the Executive Director of CYA, Scott is the Director of Sponsorships, and Zack is the General Manager of The CYA Fieldhouse in Chantilly.
The show covers youth sports trends, the connection between youth sports and the local community, major issues facing youth athletics, and relevant professional sports news and updates.