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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We live in DC. What are the differences between PPA and DC Soccer Club?

Specifically what is the difference between PPA premier and DCSC travel team? Are they comparable? In what ways?

I'm sort of new to this with my son, not to soccer as I am from South America, so I'm trying to figure out what the system is and where to put my son. There is a lot to consider, labels, organizations, etc.

Thank you!!!!![/quote]

PPA premier and DCSC travel are similar but play in two different systems.  PPA leans towards the MD side (USYS) and DCSC leans to towards the VA side (US Club).  They are comparable in that they both cater to NW DC families and provide a decent local option for travel.

I would prefer PPA to DCSC but you should attend a practice of both and see for yourself.  The organization and quality of coach is higher IMHO but this is always subjective.  I think you should also reach out to DC XI.  They are equivalent to PPA and better than DCSC at developing although they will lose to them because DCSC has the pure numbers and talent.  All three clubs are inferior to Arlington, McLean, Achilles and Bethesda which serve a lot of motivated players who live in DC if you want to keep your options open.

DC typically gets the short end of the stick because we don't have a formal governing body.  As a result, the organizations align with either MD or VA.  While neighboring states, the soccer landscape of each organization in MD and VA is very different from each other.   [/quote]

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