Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 13:56     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Apparently based on the many posts by the anti-dcu guy grinding her axe

Of the thousands of boys playing soccer on hundreds of clubs in America, the worst place a soccer player can be is the DC United Academy

This is quite astonishing. Thank goodness my kid isn't on a level to get recruited there.

Life ending it seems
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 13:52     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Show us the Philly Union full protected list

Prove there are no 2012’s on their full entire list

You're yapping about no 2012’s being on the Latest update. That doesn't mean there are none.

Provide the entire protected list of Philly Union or shut up

You're like a teen with an unhealthy crush on Philly and obsession with DCU


Why the fixation on 2012 BY? Have the older kids named on +5 been with those academies? The MLS should not have a rule that limits kids' choice if they've never even played for that academy, period. It shouldn't matter how old they are.


Ask the fixated obsessed one
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 13:49     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Show us the Philly Union full protected list

Prove there are no 2012’s on their full entire list

You're yapping about no 2012’s being on the Latest update. That doesn't mean there are none.

Provide the entire protected list of Philly Union or shut up

You're like a teen with an unhealthy crush on Philly and obsession with DCU


Why the fixation on 2012 BY? Have the older kids named on +5 been with those academies? The MLS should not have a rule that limits kids' choice if they've never even played for that academy, period. It shouldn't matter how old they are.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 11:37     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Show us the Philly Union full protected list

Prove there are no 2012’s on their full entire list

You're yapping about no 2012’s being on the Latest update. That doesn't mean there are none.

Provide the entire protected list of Philly Union or shut up

You're like a teen with an unhealthy crush on Philly and obsession with DCU


Show ANYTHING that proves DCU is a good academy...🥱
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 11:27     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Not the pp you're writing to but you're right in what you say. It is wrong. All MLS clubs utilize the protected lists and rules in some way to their benefit. And these protected lists are wrong on their face. But, as with everything else connected to DCU, the way they use the rules is crappier than their peers. And this is limiting the advancement of players in our area for no other reason than pure greed and because they can get away with it. Because it is within the rules it doesn't make it right. Some clubs have ethical and moral standards that drive their actions. DCU doesn't. It is a souless, inept organization that is terrible in all it does. Academy especially. If you're expecting DCU to do the right thing with respect to player rights in our area you've got a big problem on your hands. Just another reason, among many, why DCU is THE major problem with the development pathway in our area.


Wow, it really did a number on you when they rejected your kid


My children are grown adults...nice try.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 09:43     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Not the pp you're writing to but you're right in what you say. It is wrong. All MLS clubs utilize the protected lists and rules in some way to their benefit. And these protected lists are wrong on their face. But, as with everything else connected to DCU, the way they use the rules is crappier than their peers. And this is limiting the advancement of players in our area for no other reason than pure greed and because they can get away with it. Because it is within the rules it doesn't make it right. Some clubs have ethical and moral standards that drive their actions. DCU doesn't. It is a souless, inept organization that is terrible in all it does. Academy especially. If you're expecting DCU to do the right thing with respect to player rights in our area you've got a big problem on your hands. Just another reason, among many, why DCU is THE major problem with the development pathway in our area.


Wow, it really did a number on you when they rejected your kid
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 09:40     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Show us the Philly Union full protected list

Prove there are no 2012’s on their full entire list

You're yapping about no 2012’s being on the Latest update. That doesn't mean there are none.

Provide the entire protected list of Philly Union or shut up

You're like a teen with an unhealthy crush on Philly and obsession with DCU
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 08:18     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Seek therapy.


The response given when you don't know what you're talking about...
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 20:25     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Seek therapy.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 20:23     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Not the pp you're writing to but you're right in what you say. It is wrong. All MLS clubs utilize the protected lists and rules in some way to their benefit. And these protected lists are wrong on their face. But, as with everything else connected to DCU, the way they use the rules is crappier than their peers. And this is limiting the advancement of players in our area for no other reason than pure greed and because they can get away with it. Because it is within the rules it doesn't make it right. Some clubs have ethical and moral standards that drive their actions. DCU doesn't. It is a souless, inept organization that is terrible in all it does. Academy especially. If you're expecting DCU to do the right thing with respect to player rights in our area you've got a big problem on your hands. Just another reason, among many, why DCU is THE major problem with the development pathway in our area.


And the sooner people realize this, the sooner they can hold the organization more accountable to the kids in our region. Because as it stands today, DCU is a major roadblock to a player from the DMV when it should be a springboard.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 20:23     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Those 2012 tags are officially signed with dcu for their u15 year next year. Can you read?
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 20:20     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄


Not the pp you're writing to but you're right in what you say. It is wrong. All MLS clubs utilize the protected lists and rules in some way to their benefit. And these protected lists are wrong on their face. But, as with everything else connected to DCU, the way they use the rules is crappier than their peers. And this is limiting the advancement of players in our area for no other reason than pure greed and because they can get away with it. Because it is within the rules it doesn't make it right. Some clubs have ethical and moral standards that drive their actions. DCU doesn't. It is a souless, inept organization that is terrible in all it does. Academy especially. If you're expecting DCU to do the right thing with respect to player rights in our area you've got a big problem on your hands. Just another reason, among many, why DCU is THE major problem with the development pathway in our area.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 19:46     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.


You are repeating the same information we already know. Only 3 clubs had a majority of their tags used on 2012’s in this latest update. The majority did not tag any 2012’s. Two of them don’t start until U15 meaning they don’t invest. What investment are these few clubs recouping by tagging these players other than acting like a mob boss and forcing the families into submission?

Nobody is arguing the MLS rules. Yet, Philly tags no one and DCU tags a bunch of 2012’s. Is it ethical or fair to the community you serve to not invest 💩 and then obstruct kids from moving to coerce them into your academy or recoup an investment you never made when they don’t want to be there?

Do you have any other response other attacking my character? You’ve been there and done that enough 🙄
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 18:15     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

ALL MLS clubs connected to a professional academy utilize the protected list. The lists are updated at certain points during the year.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 10:13     Subject: DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why trash DC United? The level of soccer on the pro player pathway is incredibly high? Every MLS team is strong. These athletes are playing against great competition and working hard. Let them be.


I am not the prior posters but as long as DCU has the ability to tag a kid who never played with them and inhibit their ability to train with another academy, they deserve to be trashed IMHO. From the “available” data, they are the outlier in this technique but it trends with how they operate.

There is no, “we’re working to be better” when you highlight the noticeable and apparent issues with the academy.

As soon as someone can provide a way to get a permanent waiver to be removed from the +5 list, I will never pop into this feed again. Pass the word. There are at least 10 DMV kids in Philly PPP programs to circumvent the +5 list. Let me know if you find 5 Philly kids in RDS.

Prove to the most talented DMV players you are worth staying for my giving people the option to leave. Do that and the trash will stop and you will begin to gain respect again.

If a rising U15 rejects DCU, LET THEM BE.


What data exists that is from an official club or MLS or US Soccer verifiable source that shows the usage of the MLS protected list system by all MLS clubs?

Who cares if you want to waste time on an anonymous message board crying about how DCU hurt you. Keep trash talking to your hearts content. Won't improve your situation.

What makes you sound even more mental is you think you're addressing the academy when incessantly rambling on this blog 😂




No one is trash talking DCU to improve their situation. To think that shows how weak your reasoning and logic actually is. People trash talk DCU here because they fully deserve it and to save other parents from finding these things out about DCU the hard way through wasting precious time in their son's career. Like you're doing...