DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

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Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

So . . . what was the plan when the 2010s lost to Delco and SYC and drew with Cedar Stars in Flex matches?

You can actually watch the u15s game against cedar stars on youtube if you want to see for yourself what they look like. I challenge anyone on this forum to watch that game and find more than two or three moments where DCU put together more than 4 passes in a row (that weren't basic passes in the back with no pressure). You won't be able to find them because it didn't happen. Cedar Stars was the better team actually trying to play football...DCU looked like athletes and some technical kids thrown in with many of them making useless and too many touches on the ball...Again, not being taught.

The academy is failing on every level, both in individual and team development. There’s no real plan in place—everything seems improvised and unstructured. They rely on convincing parents that making it onto this team is a major milestone, but in reality, there’s little substance behind the promise. The club uses the allure of a “pro pathway” to attract families, yet their scouting network is non-existent. Instead of identifying and nurturing genuine talent, they simply target physically dominant players or take players from other clubs based on reputation. They lack any understanding of what these players truly need to continue developing.

It's a shame because the kids deserve better.

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Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

So . . . what was the plan when the 2010s lost to Delco and SYC and drew with Cedar Stars in Flex matches?

You can actually watch the u15s game against cedar stars on youtube if you want to see for yourself what they look like. I challenge anyone on this forum to watch that game and find more than two or three moments where DCU put together more than 4 passes in a row (that weren't basic passes in the back with no pressure). You won't be able to find them because it didn't happen. Cedar Stars was the better team actually trying to play football...DCU looked like athletes and some technical kids thrown in with many of them making useless and too many touches on the ball...Again, not being taught.

The academy is failing on every level, both in individual and team development. There’s no real plan in place—everything seems improvised and unstructured. They rely on convincing parents that making it onto this team is a major milestone, but in reality, there’s little substance behind the promise. The club uses the allure of a “pro pathway” to attract families, yet their scouting network is non-existent. Instead of identifying and nurturing genuine talent, they simply target physically dominant players or take players from other clubs based on reputation. They lack any understanding of what these players truly need to continue developing.

Spot on.

Lies and more Lies from a Liar pretending to know about the academy from his 3rd hand sources.
You don't have a kid there, so even if they were doing what your lies say, how does it matter and why does it matter to you?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

So . . . what was the plan when the 2010s lost to Delco and SYC and drew with Cedar Stars in Flex matches?

You can actually watch the u15s game against cedar stars on youtube if you want to see for yourself what they look like. I challenge anyone on this forum to watch that game and find more than two or three moments where DCU put together more than 4 passes in a row (that weren't basic passes in the back with no pressure). You won't be able to find them because it didn't happen. Cedar Stars was the better team actually trying to play football...DCU looked like athletes and some technical kids thrown in with many of them making useless and too many touches on the ball...Again, not being taught.

The academy is failing on every level, both in individual and team development. There’s no real plan in place—everything seems improvised and unstructured. They rely on convincing parents that making it onto this team is a major milestone, but in reality, there’s little substance behind the promise. The club uses the allure of a “pro pathway” to attract families, yet their scouting network is non-existent. Instead of identifying and nurturing genuine talent, they simply target physically dominant players or take players from other clubs based on reputation. They lack any understanding of what these players truly need to continue developing.

Lies and more Lies from a Liar pretending to know about the academy from his 3rd hand sources.
You don't have a kid there, so even if they were doing what your lies say, how does it matter and why does it matter to you?

[Anonymous]

How come all these "physically dominant giants" at DCUA seem to only exist in dcum posts but fail to show up on the fields or in the academy IG and FB photos?

ijs

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

So . . . what was the plan when the 2010s lost to Delco and SYC and drew with Cedar Stars in Flex matches?

You can actually watch the u15s game against cedar stars on youtube if you want to see for yourself what they look like. I challenge anyone on this forum to watch that game and find more than two or three moments where DCU put together more than 4 passes in a row (that weren't basic passes in the back with no pressure). You won't be able to find them because it didn't happen. Cedar Stars was the better team actually trying to play football...DCU looked like athletes and some technical kids thrown in with many of them making useless and too many touches on the ball...Again, not being taught.

The academy is failing on every level, both in individual and team development. There’s no real plan in place—everything seems improvised and unstructured. They rely on convincing parents that making it onto this team is a major milestone, but in reality, there’s little substance behind the promise. The club uses the allure of a “pro pathway” to attract families, yet their scouting network is non-existent. Instead of identifying and nurturing genuine talent, they simply target physically dominant players or take players from other clubs based on reputation. They lack any understanding of what these players truly need to continue developing.

Lies and more Lies from a Liar pretending to know about the academy from his 3rd hand sources.
You don't have a kid there, so even if they were doing what your lies say, how does it matter and why does it matter to you?

Lol 3rd hand sources!! What is this person lying about? Lol Don't name call just say what they are lying about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How come all these "physically dominant giants" at DCUA seem to only exist in dcum posts but fail to show up on the fields or in the academy IG and FB photos?

ijs

There’s some truth to this. DCU has prioritized bringing in “bigger” players, a strategy driven by Academy leadership in hopes of competing with other MLS clubs like RBNY and Union, who have been embrassining them on and off the field. However, we all see how that’s playing out. The academy is full of talent that is being misused

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Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

see . . . . you pitchfork wielding, jealous, child-can't-make it, losers don't understand. The reason DCU has more losses and draws than the other two academies in their division combined isn't because they're behind them in any way, it's because DCU is playing chess while they're playing checkers.

DCU is the only one focused on development over wins. These matches don't matter. They do not demonstrate anything regarding player development or match preparation or tactics or coaching.

Stop focusing on wins and losses and look at the things that really matter, like turning the talent they're able to gather into the best players they can be and making sure they reach, and succeed at, the next levels. (Oh wait . . . . .)

Nevermind.

DCU playing chess? That is the most ridiculous statement I have ever seen. If that is true, DCU is playing the absolute worst game of chess in history then...If you read the posts people are saying that the wins actually don't matter. What matters is the development. DCU is definitely NOT focused on development. If they were, their end results with the players would be much stronger than what it is with the talent they have in the region. Development is clearly not happening at DCU for so many stated reasons that its actually too hard to list them all now...The reality is that many of the posts on here are from DCU parents. You're clearly elated that your DS just made the team (low expectations)...Everyone else expected their son to make it and now that they are in it at DCU and see what a mess it actually is, they are focused on how to make a bad situation at DCU better. You should do the same.

Since none of the MLS Academies in America are putting out Pros consistently to top tier Division 1 leagues, they all are under developing.

Also, this fake false personal bias narrative that DCU is the worst of the 26 Academies is assuming no one on dcum knows anything about whats going on outside the DMV

You're right... in that regard they are all underdeveloping. And DCU is the worst of them.

I guess every site that ranks MLS academies don't know anything and just post opinions. Funny how each of those sites consistently rank the same academies in the top 5 and the same ones at the bottom, where DCU resides.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

So . . . what was the plan when the 2010s lost to Delco and SYC and drew with Cedar Stars in Flex matches?

You can actually watch the u15s game against cedar stars on youtube if you want to see for yourself what they look like. I challenge anyone on this forum to watch that game and find more than two or three moments where DCU put together more than 4 passes in a row (that weren't basic passes in the back with no pressure). You won't be able to find them because it didn't happen. Cedar Stars was the better team actually trying to play football...DCU looked like athletes and some technical kids thrown in with many of them making useless and too many touches on the ball...Again, not being taught.

The academy is failing on every level, both in individual and team development. There’s no real plan in place—everything seems improvised and unstructured. They rely on convincing parents that making it onto this team is a major milestone, but in reality, there’s little substance behind the promise. The club uses the allure of a “pro pathway” to attract families, yet their scouting network is non-existent. Instead of identifying and nurturing genuine talent, they simply target physically dominant players or take players from other clubs based on reputation. They lack any understanding of what these players truly need to continue developing.

Lies and more Lies from a Liar pretending to know about the academy from his 3rd hand sources.
You don't have a kid there, so even if they were doing what your lies say, how does it matter and why does it matter to you?

Lol 3rd hand sources!! What is this person lying about? Lol Don't name call just say what they are lying about.

That person is delusional. We posted multiple links from different sources proving our point and all they can do is call it lies and opinions. When asked what are the lies, they disappear. Can't provide any counter arguments or anything positive about DCU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

see . . . . you pitchfork wielding, jealous, child-can't-make it, losers don't understand. The reason DCU has more losses and draws than the other two academies in their division combined isn't because they're behind them in any way, it's because DCU is playing chess while they're playing checkers.

DCU is the only one focused on development over wins. These matches don't matter. They do not demonstrate anything regarding player development or match preparation or tactics or coaching.

Stop focusing on wins and losses and look at the things that really matter, like turning the talent they're able to gather into the best players they can be and making sure they reach, and succeed at, the next levels. (Oh wait . . . . .)

Nevermind.

DCU playing chess? That is the most ridiculous statement I have ever seen. If that is true, DCU is playing the absolute worst game of chess in history then...If you read the posts people are saying that the wins actually don't matter. What matters is the development. DCU is definitely NOT focused on development. If they were, their end results with the players would be much stronger than what it is with the talent they have in the region. Development is clearly not happening at DCU for so many stated reasons that its actually too hard to list them all now...The reality is that many of the posts on here are from DCU parents. You're clearly elated that your DS just made the team (low expectations)...Everyone else expected their son to make it and now that they are in it at DCU and see what a mess it actually is, they are focused on how to make a bad situation at DCU better. You should do the same.

Since none of the MLS Academies in America are putting out Pros consistently to top tier Division 1 leagues, they all are under developing.

Also, this fake false personal bias narrative that DCU is the worst of the 26 Academies is assuming no one on dcum knows anything about whats going on outside the DMV

It's ok little buddy, your DS will be fine at DCUA.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

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Which professional academy suits up everyone for every game?
Not the MLS Next teams and ECNL teams suit up everyone for every game.

You have no clue about the academy world, just by this statement. Barring injuries, everyone gets suited up. You think academies overload their roster like a MLS Next or ECNL team?

Actually this statement is the perfect example of how YOU know very little about the academy world. Game day rosters for MLS next games, which DCU is obviously included is limited to 18 players BY RULE. Considering all of the rosters at DCU are over 18 kids, someone is going to sit out if the whole team is healthy. Real academies make the kids compete for the roster for the weekend because everyone can't suit up. https://www.mlssoccer.com/mlsnext/resources/technical-standards/

I have a friend whose son is on the team and yes you must compete during the week to play. If you’re not good enough you don’t play. Kids get left out come game day

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

🤣🤣
Which professional academy suits up everyone for every game?
Not the MLS Next teams and ECNL teams suit up everyone for every game.

You have no clue about the academy world, just by this statement. Barring injuries, everyone gets suited up. You think academies overload their roster like a MLS Next or ECNL team?

Actually this statement is the perfect example of how YOU know very little about the academy world. Game day rosters for MLS next games, which DCU is obviously included is limited to 18 players BY RULE. Considering all of the rosters at DCU are over 18 kids, someone is going to sit out if the whole team is healthy. Real academies make the kids compete for the roster for the weekend because everyone can't suit up. https://www.mlssoccer.com/mlsnext/resources/technical-standards/

Lol @ implying somehow DCU is better than adjacent academies.

[Anonymous]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCjva3vuNEr/?igsh=amJqanZoZmgwaGp5

U9 Pre-Academy
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union

When will DCUA run pre-academy teams?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

see . . . . you pitchfork wielding, jealous, child-can't-make it, losers don't understand. The reason DCU has more losses and draws than the other two academies in their division combined isn't because they're behind them in any way, it's because DCU is playing chess while they're playing checkers.

DCU is the only one focused on development over wins. These matches don't matter. They do not demonstrate anything regarding player development or match preparation or tactics or coaching.

Stop focusing on wins and losses and look at the things that really matter, like turning the talent they're able to gather into the best players they can be and making sure they reach, and succeed at, the next levels. (Oh wait . . . . .)

Nevermind.

DCU playing chess? That is the most ridiculous statement I have ever seen. If that is true, DCU is playing the absolute worst game of chess in history then...If you read the posts people are saying that the wins actually don't matter. What matters is the development. DCU is definitely NOT focused on development. If they were, their end results with the players would be much stronger than what it is with the talent they have in the region. Development is clearly not happening at DCU for so many stated reasons that its actually too hard to list them all now...The reality is that many of the posts on here are from DCU parents. You're clearly elated that your DS just made the team (low expectations)...Everyone else expected their son to make it and now that they are in it at DCU and see what a mess it actually is, they are focused on how to make a bad situation at DCU better. You should do the same.

Since none of the MLS Academies in America are putting out Pros consistently to top tier Division 1 leagues, they all are under developing.

Also, this fake false personal bias narrative that DCU is the worst of the 26 Academies is assuming no one on dcum knows anything about whats going on outside the DMV

We already established that compared to European models, MLS academies don't perform at that level in terms of producing pro players. So, if you're going to a MLS academy in the US it is about the lesser of evils if pro soccer is your goal. That said, there are MLS academies that are just better than others at what they do and are heading in the right direction toward the European model and results. Philly and Red bulls are two of them, along with salt lake, Dallas and a few others that are investing in their academy infrastructure and teams. DCU is not in the conversation about being a top academy in the MLS and if you're in a lesser of evils choice, DCU is one of the last options because it is one of the worst academies in the MLS system. For all the reasons that have been outlined on this thread.

Pretty sad that all you have to hang on to now about DCU is trying to say everyone sucks so it's ok if DCU sucks. The fundaenental problem with this argument is that even if it were true which is debatable because there are some very good academies in the MLS, everyone else sucks way less than DCU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCjva3vuNEr/?igsh=amJqanZoZmgwaGp5

U9 Pre-Academy
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union

When will DCUA run pre-academy teams?

When there is new leadership at the organization that invests in the academy and brings in and pays real talent to run the operation.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DCU big match this weekend against delco

Delco for the win.

you are correct, non Flex match DCU will use 2011 to develop and sit 2010 bench, DS told me not suiting up.

🤣🤣
Which professional academy suits up everyone for every game?
Not the MLS Next teams and ECNL teams suit up everyone for every game.

You have no clue about the academy world, just by this statement. Barring injuries, everyone gets suited up. You think academies overload their roster like a MLS Next or ECNL team?

Actually this statement is the perfect example of how YOU know very little about the academy world. Game day rosters for MLS next games, which DCU is obviously included is limited to 18 players BY RULE. Considering all of the rosters at DCU are over 18 kids, someone is going to sit out if the whole team is healthy. Real academies make the kids compete for the roster for the weekend because everyone can't suit up. https://www.mlssoccer.com/mlsnext/resources/technical-standards/

I have a friend whose son is on the team and yes you must compete during the week to play. If you’re not good enough you don’t play. Kids get left out come game day

Bingo. Thank you