Anonymous
01/28/2026 12:04
Subject: DCU Futures
Anonymous wrote:..I'm referring to the dcu kid on the US id list. They are a 2012.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Curious to hear if parents of players who participated this year thought it was worth it. Were club coaches understanding of the missed time?
There are unfortunately two local clubs who ruined the chance for their players to get the most from the opportunity and experience
They made life miserable for the parents and players in regards to participating in the program. Blocked the kids at every turn.
Sad
For those of us without a DCU kid, would you be willing to share: are these U13/U14 boys? Which clubs do they come from mostly? Which clubs blocked the kids?
futures is u14, but there were some 2013/14 and even 2011 in the pool. SYC had the most kids of local clubs, with arlington, vda, bethesda, alexandria, balitmor armor having the bulk of the rest
How can a 2011 U15 be in a U14's future roster pool?
2012 playing up.
No. it's U15 who are DP but can't make daytime practices more like
I shouldn't have used that quote to reply to.
Anonymous
01/28/2026 12:03
Subject: DCU Futures
..I'm referring to the dcu kid on the US id list. They are a 2012.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Curious to hear if parents of players who participated this year thought it was worth it. Were club coaches understanding of the missed time?
There are unfortunately two local clubs who ruined the chance for their players to get the most from the opportunity and experience
They made life miserable for the parents and players in regards to participating in the program. Blocked the kids at every turn.
Sad
For those of us without a DCU kid, would you be willing to share: are these U13/U14 boys? Which clubs do they come from mostly? Which clubs blocked the kids?
futures is u14, but there were some 2013/14 and even 2011 in the pool. SYC had the most kids of local clubs, with arlington, vda, bethesda, alexandria, balitmor armor having the bulk of the rest
How can a 2011 U15 be in a U14's future roster pool?
2012 playing up.
No. it's U15 who are DP but can't make daytime practices more like
Anonymous
01/27/2026 21:23
Subject: DCU Futures
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:When do kids usually get invites for this?
Offers started going out last week if that’s what you mean. Some kids posted on IG.
Do you mean that invites started going out for current U13s who will be U14 futures next year? Or for current U14s to join DCU Academy next year?
Current u14 to join the academy.
Offers went out last week
Anonymous
01/27/2026 19:57
Subject: DCU Futures
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Curious to hear if parents of players who participated this year thought it was worth it. Were club coaches understanding of the missed time?
There are unfortunately two local clubs who ruined the chance for their players to get the most from the opportunity and experience
They made life miserable for the parents and players in regards to participating in the program. Blocked the kids at every turn.
Sad
For those of us without a DCU kid, would you be willing to share: are these U13/U14 boys? Which clubs do they come from mostly? Which clubs blocked the kids?
futures is u14, but there were some 2013/14 and even 2011 in the pool. SYC had the most kids of local clubs, with arlington, vda, bethesda, alexandria, balitmor armor having the bulk of the rest
How can a 2011 U15 be in a U14's future roster pool?
2012 playing up.
No. it's U15 who are DP but can't make daytime practices more like
Anonymous
01/27/2026 19:56
Subject: DCU Futures
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Curious to hear if parents of players who participated this year thought it was worth it. Were club coaches understanding of the missed time?
There are unfortunately two local clubs who ruined the chance for their players to get the most from the opportunity and experience
They made life miserable for the parents and players in regards to participating in the program. Blocked the kids at every turn.
Sad
For those of us without a DCU kid, would you be willing to share: are these U13/U14 boys? Which clubs do they come from mostly? Which clubs blocked the kids?
futures is u14, but there were some 2013/14 and even 2011 in the pool. SYC had the most kids of local clubs, with arlington, vda, bethesda, alexandria, balitmor armor having the bulk of the rest
or proper U15 DP who for whatever reason can't make the practices during the day.
How can a 2011 U15 be in a U14's future roster pool?
2012 playing up.
Anonymous
01/27/2026 19:21
Subject: DCU Futures
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:When do kids usually get invites for this?
Offers started going out last week if that’s what you mean. Some kids posted on IG.
Do you mean that invites started going out for current U13s who will be U14 futures next year? Or for current U14s to join DCU Academy next year?
Current u14 to join the academy.
Anonymous
01/27/2026 19:19
Subject: DCU Futures
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How many u14 futures are there? Are all futures going to be the new u15 squad in the fall?
~40. Not all will get offers but can’t say how big a roster they’ll carry.
Some of these were 2013 so most of them will not be considered in the u15 offer pool but for the u14 futures program.
Anonymous
01/27/2026 19:05
Subject: DCU Futures
Anonymous wrote:OP here, thanks to those who were able to answer the question. For what it's worth, we are well versed in the shortcomings of DCU. Was really just curious if parents of this year's futures found it to be a good experience and worth the weekly drive. Sounds like they did. Best of luck to everyone in the spring season.
We were in the program. It was worth it. The drive is not bad for everyone depending on your location. One maryland location, one va location. The practice was indoors but mostly useful to have eyes on you. Some of the kids from "banned clubs" did get to do 1 tournament in December in Philadelphia. It also puts you on radar for US ID sessions if your coach does not select you. Good luck with your journey.
Anonymous
01/27/2026 19:01
Subject: DCU Futures
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Curious to hear if parents of players who participated this year thought it was worth it. Were club coaches understanding of the missed time?
There are unfortunately two local clubs who ruined the chance for their players to get the most from the opportunity and experience
They made life miserable for the parents and players in regards to participating in the program. Blocked the kids at every turn.
Sad
For those of us without a DCU kid, would you be willing to share: are these U13/U14 boys? Which clubs do they come from mostly? Which clubs blocked the kids?
futures is u14, but there were some 2013/14 and even 2011 in the pool. SYC had the most kids of local clubs, with arlington, vda, bethesda, alexandria, balitmor armor having the bulk of the rest
How can a 2011 U15 be in a U14's future roster pool?
2012 playing up.