{"id":3349,"date":"2026-06-03T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcvvc.nl\/news\/middle-bracket-selection-starts-preparations-for-the-2026-2027-season\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:50:44","slug":"middle-bracket-selection-starts-preparations-for-the-2026-2027-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fcvvc.nl\/en\/news\/youth\/middle-bracket-selection-starts-preparations-for-the-2026-2027-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle bracket selection starts preparations for the 2026-2027 season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparations for the 2026-2027 season are now underway. Our new selection teams JO13-1, JO14-1, and JO15-1 have started their first training sessions over the past few weeks and have already played several friendly matches. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With renewed squads, enthusiastic players, and coaches, everyone is working hard to develop the teams and build a strong foundation for the coming season. The first matches show there is a lot of potential within the various teams. While results aren&#8217;t the main priority at this stage, they do provide confidence in the progress the players and staff are making together.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several interesting friendlies are scheduled for the coming weeks. These matches offer a great opportunity to further refine the style of play, teamwork, and team development ahead of the start of the league. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below you will find an overview of the matches already played and the results achieved. We are also publishing the remaining pre-season schedule as it currently stands. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We warmly invite members, parents, supporters, and other football fans to come and take a look along the touchline. Come and cheer on our talents and enjoy high-level youth football. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep an eye on our website for the latest pre-season schedule, any changes, and further developments regarding the middle bracket selections.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wish all players, coaches, and staff the best of luck and lots of fun during the preparations for the new season.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/fcvvc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1024x788.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3332\" style=\"width:596px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fcvvc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1024x788.png 1024w, https:\/\/fcvvc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/fcvvc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-768x591.png 768w, https:\/\/fcvvc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image.png 1326w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparations for the 2026-2027 season are now underway. 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