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Downtown United Soccer Club

New York, NY

About the Club

Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC) is a comprehensive youth soccer organization established in 1982 and based in New York City, primarily serving Downtown Manhattan and the greater NYC area. The club is organized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity dedicated to educating, training, and inspiring youth soccer players of all ages and abilities. DUSC aims to foster a community that reflects the diversity of New York City, helping children develop a lifelong love for soccer and realize their full potential. They offer a wide range of programs for players from age 3 (Mini Ballers Classes) up to highly competitive U23 Men's and Women's teams. DUSC is distinguished by its commitment to providing programs for all stages of development and interest, serving approximately 5,000 participants annually. The club offers top competitive programs, including MLS Next and Girls Academy (GA), providing a full pathway for advanced players. DUSC also emphasizes community impact, offering scholarships and partnering with organizations to increase access to soccer.

Age Groups

U4
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U20
U21
U22
U23

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.

Academy

Age Group: U7-U19

Commitment: Full Year (approx. 10 months)

Club Fee: $3,800-$4,750 (dependent on age and level) for 2025/2026 season

Recreation League

Age Group: U5-U19

Commitment: 10 Weeks (Fall 2024)

Club Fee: Early Bird: $210, Regular: $295

Classes

Age Group: U3-U14

Commitment: 10 Weeks (Spring Classes)

Club Fee: $375

Classes

Age Group: U15-U19

Commitment: 10 Weeks (Spring Classes)

Club Fee: $150

Advanced Camps - Day Camps (Summer 2024)

Age Group: U8-U13

Commitment: Weekly

Club Fee: Early Registration: $695, Week 1: $710, Week 2: $426

Advanced Camps - Residential

Age Group: U9-U19

Commitment: Specific Dates (e.g., August 21-24, 2025)

Club Fee: Early Registration: $795

D-League

Age Group: U9-U12

Commitment: Fall, Winter, Spring (once a week training)

Club Fee: Fee not explicitly provided

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Pier 40 - FCC's Main Complex
Indoor Field
Rooftop Field
Courtyard East Field
Courtyard West Field
Courtyard West 1 Field
Courtyard West 2 Field
Courtyard West 3 Field
Courtyard West 4 Field
Rooftop 1 Field
Rooftop 2 Field
Rooftop 3 Field
Rooftop 4 Field
Courtyard East 1 Field
Courtyard East 2 Field
Rooftop Field #2
353 West St, New York, NY, 10014
James J. Walker Field -
Surface: Synthetic turf with lights
420 Hudson St, New York, NY, 10014
Chelsea Waterside Park -
Surface: Synthetic turf with lights
557 W 23rd St, New York, NY, 10011
Chelsea Park -
Surface: Synthetic turf with lights
West 27th Street & 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10001
Randalls Island Park -
50's & 60's fields: Hell Gate Circle, New York, NY, 10035
70's fields: Ward's Meadow Loop, New York, NY, 10035
80's fields: East River Lane, New York, NY, 10035
90's fields: Sunken Garden Loop, New York, NY, 10035
Gansevoort Peninsula -
Surface: Synthetic turf with lights
427-429 Gansevoort St, New York, NY, 10014
Governors Island, New York, NY
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 5 -
Surface: Synthetic turf
Field 1 (7v7 or 8v8)
Field 1 A (5v5 or 6v6)
Field 1 B (5v5 or 6v6)
Manhattan Field NORTH
Manhattan Field SOUTH
Brooklyn Field NORTH
Brooklyn Field SOUTH
Manhattan Field
Brooklyn Field
Middle Field
334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Location Map

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