DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

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I think a fair amount of ppl on this thread have kids who are in the pool of players that DCU could be scouting so I think there is a genuine interest in what the academy is like and whether your child will thrive in it should they be noticed and invited to ID sessions. Bc by now, assuming your player is playing a high level, you have an idea of what kind of training and development your kid needs to having a long soccer career (say top D1 or pro).

I’m curious as to whether your own club has talked about DCU and whether they are either advocating for your player to get scouted for example or whether they say stay away from the academy and explore options or whether they don’t talk about it at all.

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Anonymous wrote:When it comes to Pro Academies, DC United is behind the ball. They were the last pay to play program and only changed when MLS Next made them. With that being said they seem like they are trying to change thing. Their past Director didn’t do much to help the program but again things seem to be changing. They are still a ways off from being a top academy. The other problem is from the top, what is the plan with these players. Are they truly trying to develop players to go into their pro team? Who knows, not every pro club has a major focus on youth develop. Why focus on it if you don’t plan on using the players in it. It’s an expensive expense. DC is still a good 10 years out from being considered a top youth academy with other MLS programs

More opinions.

Unless you can definitively produce for example in data and other verifiable facts and measurements how they are 10 years behind other MLS programs.
Thanks

And just like that, the "facts, truths and verifiable evidence" dork checking in.

Own facility. Own field. Residency program. Overseas tournaments. Just a few of what the academy teams that are 10 years ahead have.

Now tell us why DCU is on par? And don't do off tangent asking questions of how those things help develop kids.

You are stating facts about the facilities not being owned by DCU
Not facts that they are 10 years behind.

Stop dancing around the question. How is DCU on par with what RedBulls or Union are doing?

Who said they were?

How many academies are on par and can afford to do what Red Bulls are doing?

Red Bulls are taking teams to Austria and Germany to play against other clubs they own, multiple times a year.

Get real.

Chicago Fire sent their kids to a tournament in Dubai, as have Red Bulls. Philly Union sent their kids to Europe for friendlies and a tournament in Portugal. I'm missing other academies but these are a few examples.

Are you saying because they went to Austria for a Red Bull hosted tournament, it doesn't count? That tournament has a bunch of top European academies that participate, including the other Red Bull teams. I'm not understanding your point.

Don't stop. Name all the destinations all the academies have sent teams.

Let's bury the dcu defenders.

Let me Google that for you.

I only know of those academies because they are in DCU's division.

All 28 or whatever academies are in DCU division?
Hitting the gummies?

The Mid-Atlantic division you numbnuts. I do like gummies however.

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Anonymous wrote:When it comes to Pro Academies, DC United is behind the ball. They were the last pay to play program and only changed when MLS Next made them. With that being said they seem like they are trying to change thing. Their past Director didn’t do much to help the program but again things seem to be changing. They are still a ways off from being a top academy. The other problem is from the top, what is the plan with these players. Are they truly trying to develop players to go into their pro team? Who knows, not every pro club has a major focus on youth develop. Why focus on it if you don’t plan on using the players in it. It’s an expensive expense. DC is still a good 10 years out from being considered a top youth academy with other MLS programs

More opinions.

Unless you can definitively produce for example in data and other verifiable facts and measurements how they are 10 years behind other MLS programs.
Thanks

And just like that, the "facts, truths and verifiable evidence" dork checking in.

Own facility. Own field. Residency program. Overseas tournaments. Just a few of what the academy teams that are 10 years ahead have.

Now tell us why DCU is on par? And don't do off tangent asking questions of how those things help develop kids.

You are stating facts about the facilities not being owned by DCU
Not facts that they are 10 years behind.

Stop dancing around the question. How is DCU on par with what RedBulls or Union are doing?

Who said they were?

How many academies are on par and can afford to do what Red Bulls are doing?

Red Bulls are taking teams to Austria and Germany to play against other clubs they own, multiple times a year.

Get real.

Chicago Fire sent their kids to a tournament in Dubai, as have Red Bulls. Philly Union sent their kids to Europe for friendlies and a tournament in Portugal. I'm missing other academies but these are a few examples.

Are you saying because they went to Austria for a Red Bull hosted tournament, it doesn't count? That tournament has a bunch of top European academies that participate, including the other Red Bull teams. I'm not understanding your point.

Don't stop. Name all the destinations all the academies have sent teams.

Let's bury the dcu defenders.

Let me Google that for you.

I only know of those academies because they are in DCU's division.

All 28 or whatever academies are in DCU division?
Hitting the gummies?

The Mid-Atlantic division you numbnuts. I do like gummies however.

Well gummie bears
The PP said name all destinations for all academies
but we understand your current situation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think a fair amount of ppl on this thread have kids who are in the pool of players that DCU could be scouting so I think there is a genuine interest in what the academy is like and whether your child will thrive in it should they be noticed and invited to ID sessions. Bc by now, assuming your player is playing a high level, you have an idea of what kind of training and development your kid needs to having a long soccer career (say top D1 or pro).

I’m curious as to whether your own club has talked about DCU and whether they are either advocating for your player to get scouted for example or whether they say stay away from the academy and explore options or whether they don’t talk about it at all.

Wrong place for neutral objective info

Obvious biases here from a certain local club owner who has a known feud with DCU. Plus others who have their own personal grievances.

Its a shame for legitimate folks like you who want good information you can use.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think a fair amount of ppl on this thread have kids who are in the pool of players that DCU could be scouting so I think there is a genuine interest in what the academy is like and whether your child will thrive in it should they be noticed and invited to ID sessions. Bc by now, assuming your player is playing a high level, you have an idea of what kind of training and development your kid needs to having a long soccer career (say top D1 or pro).

I’m curious as to whether your own club has talked about DCU and whether they are either advocating for your player to get scouted for example or whether they say stay away from the academy and explore options or whether they don’t talk about it at all.

Thats actually a good issue to raise. Its a tough one for the clubs in our area. On one end of the spectrum, there are programs that want to see kids get to a higher level. On the other hand, that is literally money leaving their pockets if the players roll to DCU. The interests are not aligned. But it all depends on the club you are at. I've seen clubs speak the truth about DCU but say that is where you need to be if you want to take your game to the higher level in our area. Have also seen clubs tell kids to straight up stay away from DCU but with their own interests top of mind. It just all depends on the situation and the club.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think a fair amount of ppl on this thread have kids who are in the pool of players that DCU could be scouting so I think there is a genuine interest in what the academy is like and whether your child will thrive in it should they be noticed and invited to ID sessions. Bc by now, assuming your player is playing a high level, you have an idea of what kind of training and development your kid needs to having a long soccer career (say top D1 or pro).

I’m curious as to whether your own club has talked about DCU and whether they are either advocating for your player to get scouted for example or whether they say stay away from the academy and explore options or whether they don’t talk about it at all.

Wrong place for neutral objective info

Obvious biases here from a certain local club owner who has a known feud with DCU. Plus others who have their own personal grievances.

Its a shame for legitimate folks like you who want good information you can use.

Is this the same DCU defender?? Haven't you gone away yet? You have clearly been outmatched. BY EVERYONE.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:In conclusion after all the experts have weighed in.

DCU Academy is the worst place for your kid
Send them to Philly Union or Red Bulls (open door policy)

What is the Red Bulls open door policy?

If we're all being encouraged to go there, I'm just assuming all DMV ballers can just head up the turnpike and sign-up

They both have webpages where you can sign up and put your info, with highlights and schedule, but I wonder how often they look at that or actually scout that way.

I imagine they screen these submissions and at minimum, look into those who are already coming from another academy or can say they are a baller on an MLSNext/ECNL team. Or your coach/club has connections and reach out to them.

I don’t know and would love to hear what other families have done to be seen by other academies.

Stop listening to the pied piper who's more interested in settling scores and getting you away from DCU versus getting you to a destination better for you.

How many kids do you seriously think can leave our DMV area and get into Philly Union and Red Bulls when they have a huge talent pool in their areas?
smdh

Again, all we're saying is that if your kid is good enough to be watched by DCU, reach out to other academies and have them take a look as well. If your kid gets multiple offers, take a good look at each program and their resources. Of course DCU is a no brainer if you get no other interest.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think a fair amount of ppl on this thread have kids who are in the pool of players that DCU could be scouting so I think there is a genuine interest in what the academy is like and whether your child will thrive in it should they be noticed and invited to ID sessions. Bc by now, assuming your player is playing a high level, you have an idea of what kind of training and development your kid needs to having a long soccer career (say top D1 or pro).

I’m curious as to whether your own club has talked about DCU and whether they are either advocating for your player to get scouted for example or whether they say stay away from the academy and explore options or whether they don’t talk about it at all.

Wrong place for neutral objective info

Obvious biases here from a certain local club owner who has a known feud with DCU. Plus others who have their own personal grievances.

Its a shame for legitimate folks like you who want good information you can use.

Is this the same DCU defender?? Haven't you gone away yet? You have clearly been outmatched. BY EVERYONE.

I represent Paragon

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think a fair amount of ppl on this thread have kids who are in the pool of players that DCU could be scouting so I think there is a genuine interest in what the academy is like and whether your child will thrive in it should they be noticed and invited to ID sessions. Bc by now, assuming your player is playing a high level, you have an idea of what kind of training and development your kid needs to having a long soccer career (say top D1 or pro).

I’m curious as to whether your own club has talked about DCU and whether they are either advocating for your player to get scouted for example or whether they say stay away from the academy and explore options or whether they don’t talk about it at all.

Wrong place for neutral objective info

Obvious biases here from a certain local club owner who has a known feud with DCU. Plus others who have their own personal grievances.

Its a shame for legitimate folks like you who want good information you can use.

Is this the same DCU defender?? Haven't you gone away yet? You have clearly been outmatched. BY EVERYONE.

I represent Paragon

Does Paragon still exist?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In conclusion after all the experts have weighed in.

DCU Academy is the worst place for your kid
Send them to Philly Union or Red Bulls (open door policy)

What is the Red Bulls open door policy?

If we're all being encouraged to go there, I'm just assuming all DMV ballers can just head up the turnpike and sign-up

They both have webpages where you can sign up and put your info, with highlights and schedule, but I wonder how often they look at that or actually scout that way.

I imagine they screen these submissions and at minimum, look into those who are already coming from another academy or can say they are a baller on an MLSNext/ECNL team. Or your coach/club has connections and reach out to them.

I don’t know and would love to hear what other families have done to be seen by other academies.

Stop listening to the pied piper who's more interested in settling scores and getting you away from DCU versus getting you to a destination better for you.

How many kids do you seriously think can leave our DMV area and get into Philly Union and Red Bulls when they have a huge talent pool in their areas?
smdh

Again, all we're saying is that if your kid is good enough to be watched by DCU, reach out to other academies and have them take a look as well. If your kid gets multiple offers, take a good look at each program and their resources. Of course DCU is a no brainer if you get no other interest.

This is not France, Spain, Brazil, Holland etc...
What's the big difference between your kid at DCU at home versus another academy 8 states away for a 13 year old alone?

Unless kid is a Cavan Sullivan or other generational talent.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think a fair amount of ppl on this thread have kids who are in the pool of players that DCU could be scouting so I think there is a genuine interest in what the academy is like and whether your child will thrive in it should they be noticed and invited to ID sessions. Bc by now, assuming your player is playing a high level, you have an idea of what kind of training and development your kid needs to having a long soccer career (say top D1 or pro).

I’m curious as to whether your own club has talked about DCU and whether they are either advocating for your player to get scouted for example or whether they say stay away from the academy and explore options or whether they don’t talk about it at all.

Wrong place for neutral objective info

Obvious biases here from a certain local club owner who has a known feud with DCU. Plus others who have their own personal grievances.

Its a shame for legitimate folks like you who want good information you can use.

Is this the same DCU defender?? Haven't you gone away yet? You have clearly been outmatched. BY EVERYONE.

I represent Paragon

Does Paragon still exist?

Is that relevant to anything on here?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In conclusion after all the experts have weighed in.

DCU Academy is the worst place for your kid
Send them to Philly Union or Red Bulls (open door policy)

What is the Red Bulls open door policy?

If we're all being encouraged to go there, I'm just assuming all DMV ballers can just head up the turnpike and sign-up

They both have webpages where you can sign up and put your info, with highlights and schedule, but I wonder how often they look at that or actually scout that way.

I imagine they screen these submissions and at minimum, look into those who are already coming from another academy or can say they are a baller on an MLSNext/ECNL team. Or your coach/club has connections and reach out to them.

I don’t know and would love to hear what other families have done to be seen by other academies.

They do look at those submissions, I know of a player that went to Crew that way. I know of a player that filled out one of those forms and the scout came out to watch him at MLSNext Fest. I know of another player that got picked up at MLSNext Fest because they were there to watch someone else but saw him instead.

At the club we're at, the coach would not actively contact academy coaches for his players. I would be shocked if he did.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In conclusion after all the experts have weighed in.

DCU Academy is the worst place for your kid
Send them to Philly Union or Red Bulls (open door policy)

What is the Red Bulls open door policy?

If we're all being encouraged to go there, I'm just assuming all DMV ballers can just head up the turnpike and sign-up

They both have webpages where you can sign up and put your info, with highlights and schedule, but I wonder how often they look at that or actually scout that way.

I imagine they screen these submissions and at minimum, look into those who are already coming from another academy or can say they are a baller on an MLSNext/ECNL team. Or your coach/club has connections and reach out to them.

I don’t know and would love to hear what other families have done to be seen by other academies.

Stop listening to the pied piper who's more interested in settling scores and getting you away from DCU versus getting you to a destination better for you.

How many kids do you seriously think can leave our DMV area and get into Philly Union and Red Bulls when they have a huge talent pool in their areas?
smdh

Again, all we're saying is that if your kid is good enough to be watched by DCU, reach out to other academies and have them take a look as well. If your kid gets multiple offers, take a good look at each program and their resources. Of course DCU is a no brainer if you get no other interest.

This is not France, Spain, Brazil, Holland etc...
What's the big difference between your kid at DCU at home versus another academy 8 states away for a 13 year old alone?

Unless kid is a Cavan Sullivan or other generational talent.

The big difference is that it is a significant commitment for the child and the family for a organization that isn't making the same type of commitment to your son.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In conclusion after all the experts have weighed in.

DCU Academy is the worst place for your kid
Send them to Philly Union or Red Bulls (open door policy)

What is the Red Bulls open door policy?

If we're all being encouraged to go there, I'm just assuming all DMV ballers can just head up the turnpike and sign-up

They both have webpages where you can sign up and put your info, with highlights and schedule, but I wonder how often they look at that or actually scout that way.

I imagine they screen these submissions and at minimum, look into those who are already coming from another academy or can say they are a baller on an MLSNext/ECNL team. Or your coach/club has connections and reach out to them.

I don’t know and would love to hear what other families have done to be seen by other academies.

Stop listening to the pied piper who's more interested in settling scores and getting you away from DCU versus getting you to a destination better for you.

How many kids do you seriously think can leave our DMV area and get into Philly Union and Red Bulls when they have a huge talent pool in their areas?
smdh

Again, all we're saying is that if your kid is good enough to be watched by DCU, reach out to other academies and have them take a look as well. If your kid gets multiple offers, take a good look at each program and their resources. Of course DCU is a no brainer if you get no other interest.

This is not France, Spain, Brazil, Holland etc...
What's the big difference between your kid at DCU at home versus another academy 8 states away for a 13 year old alone?

Unless kid is a Cavan Sullivan or other generational talent.

The big difference is that it is a significant commitment for the child and the family for a organization that isn't making the same type of commitment to your son.

What kind of contract will your U14 son from Springfield VA sign to go to Columbus Crew?
Why does Seattle have more commitment to your son than DC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In conclusion after all the experts have weighed in.

DCU Academy is the worst place for your kid
Send them to Philly Union or Red Bulls (open door policy)

What is the Red Bulls open door policy?

If we're all being encouraged to go there, I'm just assuming all DMV ballers can just head up the turnpike and sign-up

They both have webpages where you can sign up and put your info, with highlights and schedule, but I wonder how often they look at that or actually scout that way.

I imagine they screen these submissions and at minimum, look into those who are already coming from another academy or can say they are a baller on an MLSNext/ECNL team. Or your coach/club has connections and reach out to them.

I don’t know and would love to hear what other families have done to be seen by other academies.

They do look at those submissions, I know of a player that went to Crew that way. I know of a player that filled out one of those forms and the scout came out to watch him at MLSNext Fest. I know of another player that got picked up at MLSNext Fest because they were there to watch someone else but saw him instead.

At the club we're at, the coach would not actively contact academy coaches for his players. I would be shocked if he did.

As in players have asked the coach to reach out to the academy and the coach says no?

Does the coach at least communicate with the academy if they reach out to them? Academies always ask for contact info for the players coach