Northern Virginia United FC was founded in 2018 by Brian Welsh and Chris Jennings.

[1] They joined the fourth-tier National Premier Soccer League and playing out of Evergreen Sportsplex in Leesburg, Virginia.

[4] However, the crest eventually change to include a lion, a homage to Brian Welsh's former club in Scotland, Dundee United.

[8][9] In 2020, they added a club in the fifth-tier United Premier Soccer League, while continuing to operate their NPSL side.

[15] current status is unknown as they werent announced for the upcoming NPSL Mid Atlantic division 2024 season.