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D.C. United Academy
150px|D.C. United logo|alt=A shield with stylized black eagle facing left on a red field under the words "D.C. United". On the eagles chest is a red star with a soccer ball. Below, a banner reader "Academy".
Full nameD.C. United Youth and Development Academy
Founded2005
GroundRFK Auxiliary Fields
Washington, D.C.
LeagueSuper Y-League
Northeast Pre-Academy League

D.C. United Academy is youth academy and development program for D.C. United. The older youth clubs play in the Super Y-League and Super 20 League while the Pre-Academy teams play in the Northeast Pre-Academy League.

History

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Structure

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D.C. United Academy is structured with several youth squads, ranging from players under the age of 23, to pre-development clubs for 11 to 12 year olds.

The D.C. United Academy features youth squads ranging from players under the age of 23, to pre-academy teams that are for players aged 14 and 15. The top age groups in the academy field teams in the fourth tier USL Premier Development League and the fifth-tier USL Super-20 League.

The under-18 and 17 squads compete in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, which composes of the most elite youth academies in the United States. Presently, United's U-18 and 17 teams play in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the league.

The lower, pre-academy sides, compete in the Super Y-League.

The youngest portion of the academy is devoted to players from the ages of 11 to 13. Although D.C. United does not field U-11 to U-13 academy teams, the club organizes clinics, camps and training sessions for younger players, and offer select players opportunities to join the lower age youth academy sides. These clinics are generally run throughout the year through a string of tryout sessions.[1]

Reserves

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Current roster

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This list shows players who have played for the team in official 2011 MLS Reserve Division games, but are not part of the senior roster.[2]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
MF United States USA Cody Albrecht
FW Ethiopia ETH Iyassu Bekele
DF United States USA Suli Dainkeh
MF Ethiopia ETH Mikias Eticha
No. Pos. Nation Player
DF United States USA Collin Martin
MF United States USA Tyler Rudy
FW United States USA Marcus Salandy-Defour
DF United States USA Bradley Vorv

Honors

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The Academy

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Current academy rosters

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Nat. Player DOB Pos. International caps Former Club Joined United College commitment
U-18 Academy team
United States Cody Albrecht (1993-02-07) February 7, 1993 (age 31) MF Freestate Elite 2009 St. John's University
United States Dallas Aminzadeh (1993-01-02) January 2, 1993 (age 31) DF Casa Mia 2008 Wake Forest University
United States Tyler Back (1993-04-06) April 6, 1993 (age 31) GK Great Falls Rangers 2009
Ethiopia Iyassu Bekele (1992-05-17) May 17, 1992 (age 32) MF Arlington Legend 2008
United States Sebastian Cahe (1993-12-18) December 18, 1993 (age 30) MF Bethesda Soccer Club 2008
United States Lester Dewee (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992 (age 32) MF FC DELCO 2008
United States Alec Dockser (1994-01-06) January 6, 1994 (age 30) FW IMG Soccer Academy 2010
Ethiopia Mikias Eticha (1993-02-21) February 21, 1993 (age 31) MF Northern Virginia Royals 2010 University of Maryland
United States Ryan Harmouche (1993-11-15) November 15, 1993 (age 30) MF Annandale SC 2010
Bolivia Marco Hurtado (1993-09-24) September 24, 1993 (age 31) DF Annandale SC 2009
United States Jordan Manley (1993-05-17) May 17, 1993 (age 31) DF Elkridge SC 2009 American University
United States Dario Redondo (1993-05-27) May 27, 1993 (age 31) MF Weston Fury Academy 2009 Radford University
United States Jalen Robinson (1994-05-08) May 8, 1994 (age 30) MF Capped at the U.S. U-18 level Baltimore Bays 2009 Wake Forest University
United States Tyler Rudy (1993-12-18) December 18, 1993 (age 30) MF Olney BGC 2009 Georgetown University
United States Michael Russo (1994-04-05) April 5, 1994 (age 30) MF Olney BGC 2009
United States Marcus Salandy-Defour (1993-12-18) December 18, 1993 (age 30) FW 2009
United States Julian Saldana (1993-05-27) May 27, 1993 (age 31) MF Northwood 2008
United States Bradley Vorv (1993-08-30) August 30, 1993 (age 31) FW Olney Rangers 2009
U-16 Academy team
United States Bradley Vorv (1993-08-30) August 30, 1993 (age 31) FW Olney Rangers 2009

Honors and awards

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Staff

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Academy Management and Medical staff
Position Staff
Academy Technical Coach Bolivia Jaime Moreno
Coordinator, Youth Development United States Urbano Castro, Jr.
Director, D.C. United Camps United States Nolan Sheldon
Manager, D.C. United Camps United States Kendra Hansen
Strength & Conditioning United States Pete Calabrese
Athletic Trainer Argentina Zachary Delgado
Equipment Manager El Salvador Jose Vega
Team Administrator United States Joe Dincecco
Team Doctor United States Dr. Michael Oberlander

Last updated: July 11, 2011
Source: D.C. United Academy

Academy Coaching staff
Position Staff
U-23 Head Coach Bolivia Jaime Moreno
U-23 Assistant Coaches United States Judah Cooks
United States Nolan Sheldon
England Daf Evans
U-18 Head Coach United States Judah Cooks
U-16 Head Coach Brazil Roberto da Silva
U-16 Assistant Coach United States Nolan Sheldon
U-15 Head Coach United States Tom Torres
U-15/14 Trainer El Salvador Ronald Cerritos
U-15/14 Goalkeeping Coach United States Pete Calabrese
U-14 Head Coach Italy Mike Marschiano
U-14 Assistant Coach Italy Mike Dello-Russo

Last updated: July 11, 2011
Source: D.C. United Academy

Notable alumni

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The following list reflects players who have graduated from the D.C. United Academy and subsequently signed a professional contract.

Nat. Name Current Club
United States Samir Badr Portugal Porto
United States Bill Hamid United States D.C. United
Honduras Andy Najar United States D.C. United
United States Conor Shanosky United States D.C. United
United States Ethan White United States D.C. United

See Also

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References

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General
  • Academy alumni sourced to: "Alumni & First Team Signings". D.C. United. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
  • Academy rosters sourced to: "Academy Teams". D.C. United. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
Footnotes
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Pre-Academy
Alumni

Reserves & Academy Category:American reserve soccer teams Category:Association football academies