U-18 Academy Team

Quick Facts

• Players must be born on or after January 1, 1992. No exceptions.
• The team participates in the US Soccer Development Academy and in international competitions.
• D.C. United Academy leads the nation in National Team Duty Call-ups since the inception of the USSDA in 2007.
• D.C. United Academy leads the nation with number of players placed in Division I college programs since the inception of the USSDA in 2007.
• Players train year-round in a professional environment that helps them reach their full potential.
• U-18s train from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• All training sessions are at RFK Stadium's auxiliary fields
• Players participate in SPARQ Testing and EXACT SPORTS diagnostic testing and player tracking.
• Players receive professional training gear, travel gear, uniform management by staff, adidas soccer shoes and runners, and RFK credential for all home D.C. United professional matches.
• Player physicals are conducted by the same doctors that treat the club's first team.
• Performance eye care available to all players and conducted by the clubs first team doctors.
• Professional staff and coaches
• $1,100 per player. Includes all costs associated with Academy team. Financial assistance available.
• Tryouts are held at designated times each year. Create an account to join our e-mail list to stay informed.