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Charlotte DA

Charlotte, NC

About the Club

Charlotte Development Academy (CDA) is a youth soccer organization operating in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. The club is dedicated to developing soccer talent across various age groups, preparing players for competitive play and potential collegiate careers. CDA offers programs for both boys and girls, providing a clear pathway from foundational development to elite competition. Their competitive offerings include participation in the Girls Academy (GA) league, a top-tier platform for female youth soccer players. Additionally, CDA fields teams in the Development Player League (DPL), providing another high-level competitive environment. The club also competes in the Carolina Champions League, catering to regional competition. For younger players, the CDA Lil' Stars Academy provides an introductory and developmental program. CDA emphasizes player progression, with a notable focus on college commitments for its athletes.

Age Groups

U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U19

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex: 13333 Dorman Road, Pineville 28105
Flat Branch Park: 11830 Tom Short Road, Charlotte 28227
Davie Park: 4635 Pineville Matthews Road, Charlotte 28226
Jay M. Robinson Middle School: 5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte 28277
Colonel Beatty Park: 4330 Weddington Road, Matthews, 28105
Hellenic Park: 2800 McKee Road, Matthews, 28105
Sportsplex @ Matthews: 2425 Sports Parkway Matthews, 28105
McClintock Middle School: 1925 Rama Road, Charlotte 28215
Randolph Middle School: 4400 Water Oak Rd, Charlotte 28211
Boyce Park: 300 Boyce Road, Charlotte 28211
Charlotte Preparatory School: 212 Boyce Rd, Charlotte 28211
Freedom Park: 1908 East Blvd, Charlotte 28209
Harris Teeter Fields at the Palisades: 14600 Grand Palisades Pkwy, Charlotte 28278
Comporium Athletic Park: 1300 Spratt Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Springfield Middle School: 1711 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Gold Hill Middle School: 1025 Dave Gibson Boulevard, Tega Cay, SC 29708
Frank Liske Park: 4001 Stough Rd Concord, 28027
CSA North Soccer Complex (Formerly Red Ventures): 3400 Davidson Highway Concord, 28027
Corvian Community School: 4041 Johnson Oehler Road, Charlotte, 28269
Harrisburg Road Sports Complex: 8045 Harrisburg Road Charlotte, 28215
Strikers Soccer Center: 11725 Alexandriana Rd Huntersville 28078
North Mecklenburg Park: 16131 Old Statesville Rd Huntersville 28078
Bradford Park: 17005 Davidson-Concord Rd Huntersville 28078
Community School of Davidson/Spartan Park Athletic Center: 13828 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville 28078
West Cabarrus High School: 4100 Weddington Road, Concord, 28027
Gaston Day School: 2001 Gaston Day School Road, Gastonia, NC 28056
Contact & Links
Socials
Location Map

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