D.C. United Academy

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D.C. United Academy
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Full nameD.C. United Academy
Founded2005
Stadium Segra Field
League MLS Next
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Website Club website

The D.C. United Academy is the youth and development program for the Major League Soccer club D.C. United. The program consists of teams at four age levels: [1] the under-23 and under-20 teams, as well as the Academy (U-17, U-16, and U-15).

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The D.C. United Academy has been one of the most successful MLS academies. [2] Many players have been signed directly from the Academy to the professional team, or have later played professionally. Notable players to have graduated from the D.C United Academy include Bill Hamid, who has been called up by the U.S. national team and who was the MLS 2014 Goalkeeper of the Year, and Andy Najar, who has been capped for Honduras and who was the MLS 2010 Rookie of the Year. [3] [4] [5]

History

The D.C. United Academy was created in 2005 in an effort to provide local talent an opportunity to have professional training. D.C. United was one of the first MLS clubs to develop its own academy. [5] The D.C. United Academy gained some press in 2013 when D.C. United Academy graduate Michael Seaton made his league debut with D.C. United; Seaton was the first player to play an MLS game who was born after MLS began play in 1996. [6] D.C. United decided in 2015, however, to reduce its outlays on its academy in part to help defray the expenses associated with the team's new soccer-specific stadium. [7]

Structure

D.C. United Academy Structure
LevelTypeLeague
Senior team Professional Major League Soccer
Reserve team Professional USL Championship
U-19Academy UPSL
U-17 MLS Next
U-15
U-14

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 second-division USL Championship. Beneath their reserve and senior squads is the under-23 side, whom play exhibition matches.

The U-16 team playing Triangle F.C. in the 2006 Super Y League semifinals. DCU Academy v Triangle FC 2006.jpg
The U-16 team playing Triangle F.C. in the 2006 Super Y League semifinals.

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 MLS Next, playing against other academy teams around the nation. Formerly, the academy played in the USSDA.

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. [8]

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

D.C. United Academy is fully funded and does not charge any fees for its players. [9]

Notable alumni

Andy Najar, who transferred from D.C. United to Belgium's Anderlecht for a reported $2 million, was the first player from the D.C. United Academy — and first from any MLS academy — to move to Europe on a permanent contract. [10] The youngest D.C. United Academy signing is Chris Durkin, who signed for D.C. United in 2016 at 16 years old. [11] Furthermore, several D.C. United Academy players have played with U.S. national youth teams. [12]

MLS players

The following list includes players who, after leaving the D.C. United Academy, have played at least one match in Major League Soccer.

D.C. Academy prospects who played in MLS
NameTurned ProDCU appsLeft DCUDepartureNational team (caps)
Bill Hamid 2009240——Flag of the United States.svg  United States (7)
Andy Najar 20101002013$3 million transfer to Anderlecht (Belgium). [13] Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras (36)
Conor Shanosky 201052014Released. Signed with Louisville City FC. Flag of the United States.svg United States U20
Ethan White 2010382013Traded to Philadelphia for Jeff Parke. Flag of the United States.svg United States U20
Michael Seaton 201352015Traded to Portland.Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica (14)
Collin Martin 2013152016Traded to Minnesota for 4th round draft pick. Flag of the United States.svg United States U20
Jalen Robinson 2014262019Contract ended. Flag of the United States.svg United States U18
Romain Gall 201402010Moved to Real Salt Lake academy. Flag of the United States.svg United States U20
Tyler Rudy 201502011Played college soccer for Georgetown.
Chris Durkin 2016362020$1.1 million transfer to Sint-Truiden (Belgium). Flag of the United States.svg United States U20
Ian Harkes 2017332018Released. Signed with Dundee (Scotland). Flag of the United States.svg United States U20
Eryk Williamson 201702018Traded to Portland Timbers. Flag of the United States.svg United States U23
Antonio Bustamante 201922019Released. Signed with Blooming (Bolivia).Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg  Bolivia (2)
Donovan Pines 201964——Flag of the United States.svg  United States (2)
Griffin Yow 2019362022$100,000 Transfer to K.V.C. Westerlo (Belgium) Flag of the United States.svg United States U18
Moses Nyeman 2019322022$350,000 transfer to S.K. Beveren (Belgium) Flag of the United States.svg United States U16
Kevin Paredes 2020412022$7.35 million transfer to VfL Wolfsburg (Germany) Flag of the United States.svg United States U20
Jacob Greene 202116 Flag of the United States.svg United States U20
Jeremy Garay 20211 Flag of El Salvador.svg El Salvador (1)
Ted Ku-DiPietro 202239 Flag of the United States.svg United States U17
Jackson Hopkins 202234 Flag of the United States.svg United States U20
Matai Akinmboni 20227 Flag of the United States.svg United States U17

Notes:

Source: D.C. United

The Academy

U16/U17 Team

As of February 19, 2022 [14]

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
— GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jason Guevara
— GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Luke Peacock
— GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ethan Talapatra
— DF Flag of El Salvador.svg  SLV Alexander Aguilar
— DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Gleb Bogdanov
— DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Gustavo Borges
— DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alexis Gonzales
— DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Greg Jones
— DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dash Papez
— DF Flag of El Salvador.svg  SLV Diego Vasquez
No.Pos.NationPlayer
— MF Flag of El Salvador.svg  SLV Jonathan Aguirre
— MF Flag of El Salvador.svg  SLV Christopher Argueta
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA David Ayala
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Isaiah Chisolm
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Diego Diaz
— MF Flag of Nicaragua.svg  NCA Luciano Lanzas
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nelson Hernandez
— MF Flag of Honduras.svg  HON Alessandro Maldonado
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Justin Melly
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ethan Pendleton
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Gavin Turner
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Gary Zhang
No.Pos.NationPlayer
— FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ignacio Alem
— FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sydney Aggrey
— FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA James Ashby
— FW Flag of Honduras.svg  HON Noel Calix Ortiz
— FW Flag of Peru (state).svg  PER Gabriel Cossio
— FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Wilson Holman
— FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Gage Lyons
— FW Flag of Tunisia.svg  TUN Teymour Mohammed
— FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Hugo Portillo

U15 Team

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
— GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jason Guevara
— GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Owen Pschigoda
— GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cameron Marbray
— DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Michael Bosley
— DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Myles Mercer
— DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kemari Kerr
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ayaan Ali
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Emidio Castro-Valdez
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA John Chisholm
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ejani Christian
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Neil Das
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kevin Diaz-Blanco
No.Pos.NationPlayer
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Braxton Hayes
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brice Hall
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jimmy Juarez
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jerry Lopez Felix
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ada Karatepe
— MF Flag of Peru (state).svg  PER Jason Molina
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Damilola Olupona
— MF Flag of El Salvador.svg  SLV Diego Torres
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Makai Wells
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Aiden Zarate
— FW Flag of El Salvador.svg  SLV Raul Avalos
— FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Langston Fabiyi
— FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Haadi Khalid
No.Pos.NationPlayer
—Flag of El Salvador.svg  SLV German Argueta
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jerry Boasmanboon
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Julian Dix
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alan Flores
—Flag of Guatemala.svg  GUA Gabriel Fuentes
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brown Huffard
—Flag of Poland.svg  POL Jakub Porada

U14 Team

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Anthony Applewhaite
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Mayson Barillas
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Braydon Bloom
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jeffrey Bonilla
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Austin Brown
—Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  DOM Kamil Castillo
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Pascal Crosley
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Juani Cuneo
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA MJ Day
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nate Free
No.Pos.NationPlayer
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chase Gould
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Luca Nicolacci
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Marco Nicolacci
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Edwin Ortiz
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dominick Pell
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Mateo Pinto
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Valentino Quaranta
—Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  PUR Edwin "SJ" Rios Jr.
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Austin Roberts
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Siji Sowemimo
—Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brayden Stevens

Coaching staff

As of August 7, 2023 [15]
PositionStaff
U-19 Head Coach Flag of The Gambia.svg Mattar M'Boge
U-17 Head Coach Flag of the United States.svg Phil Gordon
U-15 Head Coach Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Marco Etcheverry
U-14 Head Coach Flag of Cameroon.svg Phil Nana

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. [16]

Honors

Seasons

Season MLS Reserve League Top goalscorer(s)
GPWTLGFGAPtsPosNameGoals
2005 128042621241st Jamil Walker 9
2006 126152211195th
2007 124531612175th
2008 125141921165th
2011 963021921Eastern Division
2nd		 Joseph Ngwenya 4

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