User:Quidster4040/DCU Academy
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| Full name | D.C. United Youth and Development Academy | ||
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| Founded | 2005 | ||
| Ground | RFK Auxiliary Fields Washington, D.C. | ||
| League | Super Y-League Northeast Pre-Academy League | ||
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D.C. United Academy is youth academy and development program for D.C. United. The older youth clubs play in the Super Y-League and Super 20 League while the Pre-Academy teams play in the Northeast Pre-Academy League.
History[edit]
Structure[edit]
D.C. United Academy is structured with several youth squads, ranging from players under the age of 23, to pre-development clubs for 11 to 12 year olds.
The D.C. United Academy features youth squads ranging from players under the age of 23, to pre-academy teams that are for players aged 14 and 15. The top age groups in the academy field teams in the fourth tier USL Premier Development League and the fifth-tier USL Super-20 League.
The under-18 and 17 squads compete in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, which composes of the most elite youth academies in the United States. Presently, United's U-18 and 17 teams play in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the league.
The lower, pre-academy sides, compete in the Super Y-League.
The youngest portion of the academy is devoted to players from the ages of 11 to 13. Although D.C. United does not field U-11 to U-13 academy teams, the club organizes clinics, camps and training sessions for younger players, and offer select players opportunities to join the lower age youth academy sides. These clinics are generally run throughout the year through a string of tryout sessions.[1]
Reserves[edit]
Current roster[edit]
This list shows players who have played for the team in official 2011 MLS Reserve Division games, but are not part of the senior roster.[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honors[edit]
- MLS Reserve Division, Eastern Division: 1
- 2011
The Academy[edit]
Current academy rosters[edit]
| Nat. | Player | DOB | Pos. | International caps | Former Club | Joined United | College commitment |
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Cody Albrecht | February 7, 1993 | MF | — | Freestate Elite | 2009 | St. John's University |
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Dallas Aminzadeh | January 2, 1993 | DF | — | Casa Mia | 2008 | Wake Forest University |
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Tyler Back | April 6, 1993 | GK | — | Great Falls Rangers | 2009 | — |
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Iyassu Bekele | May 17, 1992 | MF | — | Arlington Legend | 2008 | — |
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Sebastian Cahe | December 18, 1993 | MF | — | Bethesda Soccer Club | 2008 | — |
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Lester Dewee | August 10, 1992 | MF | — | FC DELCO | 2008 | — |
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Alec Dockser | January 6, 1994 | FW | — | IMG Soccer Academy | 2010 | — |
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Mikias Eticha | February 21, 1993 | MF | — | Northern Virginia Royals | 2010 | University of Maryland |
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Ryan Harmouche | November 15, 1993 | MF | — | Annandale SC | 2010 | — |
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Marco Hurtado | September 24, 1993 | DF | — | Annandale SC | 2009 | — |
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Jordan Manley | May 17, 1993 | DF | — | Elkridge SC | 2009 | American University |
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Dario Redondo | May 27, 1993 | MF | — | Weston Fury Academy | 2009 | Radford University |
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Jalen Robinson | May 8, 1994 | MF | Capped at the U.S. U-18 level | Baltimore Bays | 2009 | Wake Forest University |
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Tyler Rudy | December 18, 1993 | MF | — | Olney BGC | 2009 | Georgetown University |
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Michael Russo | April 5, 1994 | MF | — | Olney BGC | 2009 | — |
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Marcus Salandy-Defour | December 18, 1993 | FW | — | — | 2009 | |
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Julian Saldana | May 27, 1993 | MF | — | Northwood | 2008 | — |
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Bradley Vorv | August 30, 1993 | FW | — | Olney Rangers | 2009 | — |
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Bradley Vorv | August 30, 1993 | FW | — | Olney Rangers | 2009 | — |
Honors and awards[edit]
Staff[edit]
- Academy Management and Medical staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Academy Technical Coach | Jaime Moreno
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| Coordinator, Youth Development | Urbano Castro, Jr.
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| Director, D.C. United Camps | Nolan Sheldon
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| Manager, D.C. United Camps | Kendra Hansen
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| Strength & Conditioning | Pete Calabrese
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| Athletic Trainer |  Zachary Delgado
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| Equipment Manager |  Jose Vega
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| Team Administrator | Joe Dincecco
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| Team Doctor | Dr. Michael Oberlander
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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
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| U-23 Assistant Coaches | Judah Cooks Nolan Sheldon Daf Evans
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| U-18 Head Coach | Judah Cooks
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| U-16 Head Coach |  Roberto da Silva
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| U-16 Assistant Coach | Nolan Sheldon
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| U-15 Head Coach | Tom Torres
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| U-15/14 Trainer | Ronald Cerritos
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| U-15/14 Goalkeeping Coach | Pete Calabrese
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| U-14 Head Coach |  Mike Marschiano
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| U-14 Assistant Coach | Mike Dello-Russo
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Last updated: July 11, 2011
Source: D.C. United Academy
Notable alumni[edit]
The following list reflects players who have graduated from the D.C. United Academy and subsequently signed a professional contract.
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Samir Badr |  Porto
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Bill Hamid | D.C. United
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Andy Najar | D.C. United
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Conor Shanosky | D.C. United
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Ethan White | D.C. United
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See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- 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.
- ^ "2011 Reserve League Schedule". Major League Soccer. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
External links[edit]
- Pre-Academy
- Alumni
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