About RDS Summer Select:

D.C. United's Summer Select program kicks off its inaugural season in 2026. The program brings together top talent in the DMV to train, play and compete over the summer season, while working with D.C. United's professional youth coaches.

What's Included:

• 8 training sessions (Friday evenings at George Mason University)
• 1 Summer tournament/festival (see below for details for each age group)
• Professional, challenging and development focused environment
• Two tickets to a D.C. United home game
• Discounted access to RDS Summer Camps

Eligible Age Groups (by birth year):

• 2018
• 2017
• 2016
• 2015
• 2014

*please note that it is highly recommended that players are playing on one of the top two teams within their travel clubs (or equivalent) in order to tryout

Costs:

Cost to tryout (non-refundable): $10

Cost if selected: $500 (uniform package not included)

Tournaments (subject to change)

• 2018 - Copa Talento (Richmond, VA) | 7/17 - 7/19
• 2017/2016/2015/2014 - MLS Festival (featuring NYRB, NYCFC, Philly Union, NE Revolution) | 8/1 or 8/8 weekend