The club's U.S. Soccer Development Academy team for boys born on or after January 1, 1993
U-16 Academy Team
D.C. United U-17's vs San Jose U-17's - Generation adidas Cup
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Quick Facts
- Players must be born on or after January 1, 1995.
- The team participates in the US Soccer Development Academy and in international competitions.
- D.C. United Academy leads the nation in National Team Duty Call-ups since the inception of the USSDA in 2007.
- D.C. United Academy leads the nation with number of players placed in Division I college programs since the inception of the USSDA in 2007.
- Players train year-round in a professional environment that helps them reach their full potential.
- U-16s train from 6:00 to 7:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- All training sessions are at RFK Stadium's auxiliary fields
- Players participate in SPARQ Testing and EXACT SPORTS diagnostic testing and player tracking.
- Players receive professional training gear, travel gear, uniform management by staff, adidas soccer shoes and runners, and RFK credential for all home D.C. United professional matches.
- Player physicals are conducted by the same doctors that treat the club's first team.
- Performance eye care available to all players and conducted by the clubs first team doctors.
- Professional staff and coaches
- $1,100 per player. Includes all costs associated with Academy team. Financial assistance available.
- Tryouts are held at designated times each year. Create an account to join our e-mail list to stay informed.
D.C. United thanks our 2010 Academy Team Sponsors:
More information the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, schedules for all teams, standings, player rosters and contact information is at ussoccer.com
