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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are several kids from the DC area at other academies. DC has lost opportunities due to pay to play. Yes, that has changed. The problem is the talent level at DC compared to other academies is poor. Not saying they don't have some great kids. But overall coaching and talent are under par. U17's are the pinnacle of youth soccer according to MLS/US the DC teams of the past few years are underperforming. Many options in the DC area for other talented teams with good reputations. Some academies do an excellent job of promoting players and it shows every year when announcing college signings. [/quote]

There are indeed DC area kids at other academies, but it is much more difficult to move now than it was even a year or two ago.

And the talent at DCU is actually better than many other MLS academies.  It's not always obvious because our closest neighbors (Philly and NYRB) are two of the best in the nation both in terms of talent and in terms of coaching and resources, but there are many MLS academies which are happy to take kids who don't make DCU.

The problem is not the talent of the kids.  It's the coaching and facilities and other resources that DCU chooses not to invest in.

DCU does give the kids good opportunities though at Loudoun and with the first team.[/quote]

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