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D.C. United

Washington, DC

About the Club

D.C. United Youth Programs are based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, serving the local youth soccer community. The club is committed to player development and fostering a love for the game. They offer various youth soccer programs throughout the year, providing hands-on training from D.C. United coaching staff. Programs are open to players of various ages and ability levels, from beginners to more advanced youth soccer players. The club provides a variety of soccer programs, including skills clinics, camps, and a pre-Academy program known as the Regional Development School (RDS). The website does not specify the exact establishment date of the youth programs. The club does not list specific competitive soccer leagues like MLS Next, ECNL, or NPL for its general youth programs, but it does mention a "pre-Academy program" which implies a pathway to higher levels of play.

Leagues

Age Groups

U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U20
U23

Programs

Boys
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.

D.C. United Academy

Age Group: U12-U19 (MLS Next)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Regional Development School (RDS)

Age Group: U8-U14

Commitment: Seasonal

Club Fee: Fees not explicitly detailed, billing processed upon acceptance

Summer Camp (4-day week)

Age Group: Various

Commitment: Weekly

Club Fee: $455

Summer Camp (Regular)

Age Group: Various

Commitment: Weekly

Club Fee: $399 + $10 Processing Fee

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
2400 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Watkins Recreation Center/Elementary School - 400 12th Street Southeast, Washington D.C., DC 20003
The Fields at RFK - 401 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
Randall Recreation Center - 100 H St SW, Washington DC 20024
Ridge Road Rec Center - 800 Ridge Rd SE, Washington DC
Brentwood Hamilton Field - 1300 6th St NE, Washington, DC
Trinidad Rec Center - 1310 Childress St NE, Washington, DC
Riggs-Lasalle Rec Center - 501 Riggs Rd NE, Washington, DC 20011
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Location Map

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