MISSION:
To introduce the sport of soccer to youth in inner-city and underprivileged communities of the greater Washington, D.C. area. United Soccer Club (USC) partners with urban families, schools, recreation centers and community-based organizations in order to invest in the athletic, emotional and social welfare of the youth we serve.
HISTORY:
USC was born from requests by parents who expressed concern over the lack of opportunities throughout the Ward 8 community for their children to play soccer. The program addresses not only the dearth of organized soccer, but also a lack of positive activities and character building opportunities for inner-city children. USC helps fill a void caused by continued public school budget cuts of non-academic programs, such as physical education, while it combats the growing trend of childhood obesity. Currently, USC operates 12, 1-5th grade sites and two middle school teams. Thanks to the support of the U.S. Soccer Foundation, USC has continued its operations since 2006.
PARTNERS:
In order to reach children most in need, USC partners with five different organizations in the greater Washington D.C. area. These organizations include the District of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and DC Public Schools, and the Montgomery County Department of Recreation.
METHOD:
Our mission is achieved by sending high-level coaches into select communities to teach the joy of the game, basic soccer skills, character building traits, and a healthy life skills curriculum. Our program year consists of two 12-week seasons (Spring, Fall). Each season consists of 30-36 sessions and includes formal gamedays and an opportunity to see the D.C. United’s first team in action.
FALL 2013 SCHEDULE:
| DATE | MATCHUP (home team listed first) | KICKOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 20 | Turkey Thicket vs Harrison | 4:30pm |
| Sept. 20 | Parkview vs JO Wilson | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 27 | Parkview vs Harrison | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 27 | JO Wilson vs Turkey Thicket | 4:45pm |
| Sept. 27 | Ketcham vs #14 | 5:00pm |
| Oct. 2 | Amidon vs Fort Davis/KIPP | 4:45pm |
| Oct. 11 | Barry Farms (Girls) vs Amidon (girls) | 4:00pm |
| Oct. 11 | Ketcham vs FBR/ARC | 4:00pm |
| Oct. 23 | Fort Davis/KIPP vs Payne | 4:45pm |
| Nov. 8 | Long Branch vs Parkview | 4:30pm |
| Nov. 8 | Barry Farm (girls) vs Parkview (girls) | 4:00pm |
| Nov. 15 | Harrison vs Long Branch | 5:30pm |
| Nov. 20 | Fall Tournament (all teams) | 4:00pm |
| Nov. 23 | Fall Tournament (all teams) | 10:00pm |
CONTACT
Pharis Owens
Program Manager, United Soccer Club
202-587-5458
POwens@dcunited.com
PARTNERS
United Soccer Club would not be possible without the support of the following partners:
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