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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is an honest question. Assume a kid is good enough to be invited to DC United's academy, but he is middle of the pack there, so it's not obvious that he is on a path to get a professional contract. Besides cost (free), what is the advantage of playing for DC United over being a very good player at one of the local MLS Next teams, say Bethesda or SYC?

Will playing for DC United academy lead to better college recruitment? assuming this kid doesn't make it to the pros, will he benefit from having played for DC United academy?[/quote]

It’s actually a legitimate question.  The simple answer is exposure.  National team, colleges other MLS academies aren’t really looking that hard at MLS Next clubs for talent.  They are banking that the majority of the talent is getting funneled to the MLS academies.  Doesn’t mean you can’t get some exposure at a MLS Next club, you can.  You will likely get more exposure to a wider swath of eyes at a MLS Academy.  On the experiences alone.  National team scouts are out at practice frequently.  This just doesn’t happen at Bethesda or SYC or any other MLSN program.

Whether he will benefit from DCU is a hard question to answer.  The organization is such a mess from top to bottom it is a miracle that they are still running an academy.  Coaching is mediocre at best, playing style and philosophy is an utter joke, they are so far behind other MLS academies it is astonishing and the fact is they are just not good developers of talent.  But they are the only game in town in terms of MLS.  You benefit from the platform and level of player inside the academy but that’s really about it.  And as a resume builder MLS is better than non.  I would also take a look at the online school situation at DCu.  I think they are making kids do this at the older ages.  Not great.  Trust DCU with your child’s education!!!!!?????  No way.[/quote]

The Online program in use at DC United is used by multiple MLS Clubs and International Residency schools both in America and overseas.

Do you have performance data on this online school program in comparison to the school districts in the DMV?[/quote]

Interesting challenge.  I'm not the PP but was wondering too.  I can't find anything on SAI Academy (I think that's the current provider) test scores on the internet.  What do you have for performance data, so we can compare?  [/quote]

You're asking the person who asked for data to provide data?[/quote]

Correct.  Because they seem to positing that the school is good.  Or at least challenging a commenter to compare it to local schools, for which there are plenty of data.

And, they weren't "asking" for data, they were challenging someone to prove a point.  They should be able to do the same.  If they know enough about the program to say it is "in use at DC United is used by multiple MLS Clubs and International Residency schools both in America and overseas," it seems like they should have some access to information.

My assumption, without that data, will be that it is a subpar education catered to, and concentrating on, athletic success.  I also assume it pales in comparison to schools in this region that includes some of the best public and private schools in the country.  [/quote]

I wonder if the multiple DC United Academy players going to Ivy League schools used the online program? 🤔 [/quote]

Me too.  Did they?  [/quote]

I'd have to assume so, since PP said it is mandatory at older ages.[/quote]

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