D.C. United Academy
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| Full name | D.C. United Youth and Development Academy | ||
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| Founded | 2005 | ||
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RFK Auxiliary Fields Washington, D.C. | ||
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Super Y-League Northeast Pre-Academy League | ||
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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 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
| Level | Type | League |
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| 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
- MLS Reserve Division, Eastern Division: 1
- 2011
Seasons
| Season | MLS Reserve League | Top goalscorer(s) | ||||||||
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| 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
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.
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Pre-Academy
Current pre-academy rosters
Under 14
| # | Name | Nationality | Position | Date of birth (age) | Signed from | Signed in | Contract ends | Currently on-loan? | |
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| 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? | |
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| 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 |
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| Academy Technical Coach |  Jaime Moreno |
| Coordinator, Youth Development |  Urbano Castro, Jr. |
| Director, D.C. United Camps | Nolan Sheldon |
| Manager, D.C. United Camps | Kendra Hansen |
| Strength & Conditioning | Pete Calabrese |
| Athletic Trainer |  Zachary Delgado |
| Equipment Manager |  Jose Vega |
| Team Administrator | Joe Dincecco |
| Team Doctor | Dr. Michael Oberlander |
Last updated: July 11, 2011
Source: D.C. United Academy
- Academy Coaching staff
| Position | Staff |
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| U-23 Head Coach | Jaime Moreno |
| U-23 Assistant Coaches | Judah Cooks Nolan Sheldon Daf Evans |
| U-18 Head Coach | Judah Cooks |
| U-16 Head Coach |  Roberto da Silva |
| U-16 Assistant Coach | Nolan Sheldon |
| U-15 Head Coach | Tom Torres |
| U-15/14 Trainer | Ronald Cerritos |
| U-15/14 Goalkeeping Coach | Pete Calabrese |
| U-14 Head Coach |  Mike Marschiano |
| U-14 Assistant Coach | 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.
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See also
References
- General
- Academy alumni sourced to: "Alumni & First Team Signings". D.C. United. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- Academy rosters sourced to: "Academy Teams". D.C. United. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- Footnotes
- ↑ "U–11 & U–13 Training Program: About the Program". D.C. United. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ↑ "D.C. United, Richmond Kickers announce landmark affiliation". D.C. United. DCUnited.com. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ↑ "D.C. United U-18 Academy Team". dcunited.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
External links
- Pre-Academy
- Alumni
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