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Academy

U-18 Academy Team

QUICK FACTS:

  • Current Roster
  • Schedule & Results
  • Academy teams participate in the US Soccer Development Academy and the Generation Adidas Cup, an event for MLS Academies and MLS Affiliates only.
  • Players train year-round in a professional environment with the goal of helping each player reach their full potential.
  • Professional staff, coaches and trainers
  • College coaches and US Soccer Technical Advisors are free to attend training sessions to scout our players.
  • Academy staff will assist players/families throughout the college selection process as needed.
  • Training sessions are held at D.C. United's Training Complex at RFK Stadium and other locations in the DMV area.
  • Players receive professional training gear, travel gear, and a uniform management by staff.
  • All Academy players receive a RFK credential that will allow them to attend all home D.C. United regular season and playoff matches.
  • Player physicals are conducted by the same doctors that treat the club's first team.
  • Financial assistance is available.

ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 9 National Team call-ups (U-14 to U-18)
  • 20 players called up to play in MLS Reserve League matches for United
  • 22 college commitments in 2011/12