D.C. United Academy

D.C. United Academy
A shield with stylized black eagle facing left on a red field under the words "D.C. United". On the eagles chest is a red star with a soccer ball. Below, a banner reader "Academy".
Full name D.C. United Youth and Development Academy
Founded 2005
Stadium RFK Auxiliary Fields
Washington, D.C.
League Super Y-League
Northeast Pre-Academy League

The D.C. United Academy is the youth and development program for the Major League Soccer club D.C. United. The program consists of four levels: the under-23 and under-20 teams, as well as the Academy (U-18/17 & U-16/15) and Pre-Academy teams (U-14, U-13). While the U-23 team plays in the fourth tier, USL Premier Development League, the U-20 team plays in the Super-20 League, and the Academy and Pre-Academy teams play in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy leagues.

History

The U-16 team playing Triangle F.C. in the 2006 Super Y League semifinals.

The D.C. United Academy was created in 2005 in an effort to provide local talent an opportunity to have professional training. The D.C. United Academy has been one of the most successful MLS academies. Many players have been signed directly from the Academy to the professional team, or have gone to college and later played professionally.

Structure

D.C. United Academy Structure
Level Type League
Senior team Professional Major League Soccer
Reserve team Professional United Soccer League
U-23 Amateur Premier Development League
U-18 Development Academy USSDA
U-16 Development Academy USSDA
U-15 Development Academy USSDA
U-14 Pre-Development Academy USSDA
U-13 Pre-Development Academy NE Pre-Academy League
U-12 Pre-Development Academy NE Pre-Academy League

Like most Major League Soccer teams, United's academy features youth pre-academy teams that ascend to the ranks of the senior team on the professional level. Starting in 2016, United will field their reserve team in the third-division United Soccer League. Beneath their reserve and senior squads is the under-23 side, whom play in the Premier Development League.

The teenage brackets represent the main academy as well as the pre-academy structure. Players from the under-15 to the under-18 age level play in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy league, playing against other academy teams around the nation. Unlike most soccer leagues in the U.S., the USSDA academy league runs on a winter-based schedule, with the season going from August until June.

Consisting of players aged from under-12 to under-14, the Pre-Academy is a stepping stone for younger players to adapt to an academy setting. This age group of players participates in Northeast Pre-Academy League.[1]

For players at the U-10 level and below, United offers speciality training camps.

Reserves

From 2005 until 2012, D.C. United fielded a reserve team that played in the MLS Reserve Division. The reserve team disbanded when Major League Soccer and USL Pro announced a player development partnership, and United announced Richmond Kickers as their USL Pro affiliate.[2]

Honors

Seasons

Season MLS Reserve League Top goalscorer(s)
GP W T L GF GA Pts Pos Name Goals
2005 12 8 0 4 26 21 24 1st Jamil Walker 9
2006 12 6 1 5 22 11 19 5th
2007 12 4 5 3 16 12 17 5th
2008 12 5 1 4 19 21 16 5th
2011 9 6 3 0 21 9 21 Eastern Division
2nd
Joseph Ngwenya 4

The Academy

U23 Team

Further information: D.C. United U-23

U18 Team

As of 4 February 2016.[3]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
0 United States GK Lance DaSilva
2 Brazil DF Jonathan Sousa
3 United States DF Trey Vinson
4 United States DF Donovan Pines
5 Netherlands FW Taofik Lucas-Walker
6 United States FW Carson Jeffris
9 Nigeria FW Raheem Lawal
10 United States MF Jose Carranza
11 United States FW Lucas Mendes
12 United States MF Chris Durkin
13 United States MF Max Edwards
No. Position Player
14 United States DF Mark Elmore
16 United States MF Grant Robinson
18 United States FW Nicholas Brown
19 United States DF Brandon Williamson
21 United States MF Collin Jouan
22 United States DF Avionne Flanagan
23 United States DF Jonathan Bell
24 El Salvador MF Juan Ramirez
25 Togo MF Fola Adetola
31 United States GK Jacob Braham

Pre-Academy

Current pre-academy rosters

Under 14

# Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Currently on-loan?
Goalkeepers
The 2013–14 goalkeeper pool has not been announced
Defenders
The 2013–14 defender pool has not been announced
Midfielders
The 2013–14 midfielder pool has not been announced
Forwards
The 2013–14 forward pool has not been announced

Under 13

# Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Currently on-loan?
Goalkeepers
The 2013–14 goalkeeper pool has not been announced
Defenders
The 2013–14 defender pool has not been announced
Midfielders
The 2013–14 midfielder pool has not been announced
Forwards
The 2013–14 forward pool has not been announced

Staff

Academy Management and Medical staff
Position Staff
Academy Technical Coach Bolivia Jaime Moreno
Coordinator, Youth Development United States Urbano Castro, Jr.
Director, D.C. United Camps United States Nolan Sheldon
Manager, D.C. United Camps United States Kendra Hansen
Strength & Conditioning United States Pete Calabrese
Athletic Trainer Argentina Zachary Delgado
Equipment Manager El Salvador Jose Vega
Team Administrator United States Joe Dincecco
Team Doctor United States Dr. Michael Oberlander

Last updated: July 11, 2011
Source: D.C. United Academy

Academy Coaching staff
Position Staff
U-23 Head Coach Bolivia Jaime Moreno
U-23 Assistant Coaches United States Judah Cooks
United States Nolan Sheldon
England Daf Evans
U-18 Head Coach United States Judah Cooks
U-16 Head Coach Brazil Roberto da Silva
U-16 Assistant Coach United States Nolan Sheldon
U-15 Head Coach United States Tom Torres
U-15/14 Trainer El Salvador Ronald Cerritos
U-15/14 Goalkeeping Coach United States Pete Calabrese
U-14 Head Coach Italy Mike Marschiano
U-14 Assistant Coach Italy Mike Dello-Russo

Last updated: July 11, 2011
Source: D.C. United Academy

Notable alumni

The following list reflects players who have graduated from the D.C. United Academy and subsequently signed a professional contract.

Nat. Name Current Club/College
United States Samir Badr United States Colorado Springs Switchbacks
United States Bill Hamid United States D.C. United
United States Collin Martin United States D.C. United
Honduras Andy Najar Belgium Anderlecht
Jamaica Michael Seaton United States Portland Timbers
United States Conor Shanosky United States Louisville City FC
United States Ethan White United States Philadelphia Union
United States Jalen Robinson United States D.C. United
France Romain Gall United States Columbus Crew
Ethiopia Iyassu Bekele United States FC Wichita

See also

References

General
Footnotes
  1. "U–11 & U–13 Training Program: About the Program". D.C. United. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  2. "D.C. United, Richmond Kickers announce landmark affiliation". D.C. United. DCUnited.com. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  3. "D.C. United U-18 Academy Team". dcunited.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.

External links

Pre-Academy
Alumni
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