still standing

Losses don’t define us — resilience does

Most people outside our club might look at a scoreboard that reads 15–0 and think the story ends there. For them, that number is everything — proof that the team isn’t good enough, proof that maybe we should walk away. But here at Berryville FC, we know the truth: a loss like that is not the end of the world. It’s not even the real story. It’s just part of the journey.

Every team that has grown into something great has taken heavy defeats along the way. That’s how the game works. But greatness isn’t defined by the score on the day. It’s defined by the response. Losing doesn’t define us — what defines us is the decision to stand back up, to train harder, to learn from every mistake, and to refuse to quit.

This is where character is tested. Anyone can celebrate in victory. But it takes something deeper to come back after a tough night and still believe in the vision of the team. That’s what makes us different. At Berryville FC, we don’t shy away from setbacks — we use them as fuel. A scoreline like that doesn’t break us; it sharpens us. It’s always easier to join a team that’s already established, already winning, and already playing at a high level. The harder choice — and the braver one — is to be part of a team still getting off the ground, still building, still learning, and still fighting for its place. That’s what makes this journey special, and that’s the kind of commitment that shapes real growth.

The reality is that our club is still young, still growing, making mistakes but learning. Players are adjusting to each other’s styles, coaches are refining systems, and together we are growing into the team we know we can become. Nights like that show us exactly what needs work. They’re not the end of the story — they’re the foundation for what’s coming next.

And make no mistake, what’s coming next is bigger than one result. Because this club is not about a single game. It’s about building something lasting for our community, for our players, and for the future of soccer in our area. We measure success not in wins and losses but in the resilience to keep going — in the ability to show up, to fight for each other, and to keep believing even when the scoreboard doesn’t go our way.

So yes, we lost. But we’re still here. We’re still training. We’re still growing. And we’re not going anywhere.

Half time discussions and encouragment

If you want to be part of something real — a club that values you as a player, resilience over records, and the journey just as much as the result — then Berryville FC is the place for you.

Register for a tryout here: https://bit.ly/BVFC-Soccer-Tryouts

We are Berryville FC. We rise after every fall, and we’re just getting started.