Fall 2012 United Soccer Club Schedule

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 2012 LOCATIONS:

• Barry Farm Parks & Rec. Center - 1239 Sumner Rd. SE, Washington, DC
• FBR Branch Boys & Girls @THEARC - 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE, Washington, DC
• Turkey Thicket Parks & Rec. Center - 1100 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC
• Ketcham Elementary School‎ - 1919 15th St. SE, Washington, DC
• Harrison Parks & Rec. Center - 1330 V St. NW, Washington, DC
• Harrison Middle School - Washington, DC
• J.O. Wilson Elementary School - 660 K St. NE, Washington, DC
• Park View Parks and Rec. Center - 693 Otis Pl. NW, Washington, DC
• Long Branch Community Center - 8700 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD
• Fort Davis Parks and Rec. Center - 1400 41st St. SE, Washington, DC
• Richard England Boys & Girls Clubhouse #14 - 4103 Benning Rd. NE, Washington, DC
• Payne Elementary – 305 15th St. SE, Washington, DC
• Orr Boys & Girls Club – 2200 Minnesota Ave. SE, Washington, DC
• Friendship Technology and Preparatory Academy (middle school) – 645 Milwaukee Pl. SE, Washington, DC

CONTACT

Michael Vaughan-Cherubin
Program Manager, United Soccer Club
202-587-5458
MCherubin@dcunited.com

PARTNERS

United Soccer Club would not be possible without the support of the following partners: