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[quote=Anonymous]I read the full press release:

https://www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-united-announces-comprehensive-academy-restructure-introducing-full-time-residency-programs-for-three-age-groups

It is superb PR work.  If I were not a knowledgeable parent, I would be like 💪 for DCU.  However, I just met with a coach from another MLS academy and he acknowledged that Philly Union has one of the best, if not the best academy system in the U.S.  Take a look at their academy system:

https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/academy/about

DC’s new U14 Pool model is what Philly Union starts at U9.

Ok, let’s not discuss the best.  That is unfair.  Let’s go to the next closest academy with Red Bulls:

https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/youth/

They start the “new DCU model” at age 7.

Per DCU, “this comprehensive overhaul is modeled after globally successful academy systems…” That is complete 🐴 💩.

The most important development a player has is between 8-14 and DCU is leaving that local development up to pay to play clubs.

DCU is a great option if you have no other options.  Otherwise, start looking around the country and make the best decision for your child if they are talented and put in the work.  The emperor has no clothes.[/quote]

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