Английская Википедия:D.C. United Academy
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The D.C. United Academy is the youth and development program for the Major League Soccer club D.C. United. The program consists of teams at four age levels:[1] the under-23 and under-20 teams, as well as the Academy (U-17, U-16, and U-15).
The D.C. United Academy has been one of the most successful MLS academies.[2] Many players have been signed directly from the Academy to the professional team, or have later played professionally. Notable players to have graduated from the D.C United Academy include Bill Hamid, who has been called up by the U.S. national team and who was the MLS 2014 Goalkeeper of the Year, and Andy Najar, who has been capped for Honduras and who was the MLS 2010 Rookie of the Year.[3][4][5]
History
The D.C. United Academy was created in 2005 in an effort to provide local talent an opportunity to have professional training. D.C. United was one of the first MLS clubs to develop its own academy.[5] The D.C. United Academy gained some press in 2013 when D.C. United Academy graduate Michael Seaton made his league debut with D.C. United; Seaton was the first player to play an MLS game who was born after MLS began play in 1996.[6] D.C. United decided in 2015, however, to reduce its outlays on its academy in part to help defray the expenses associated with the team's new soccer-specific stadium.[7]
Structure
Level | Type | League |
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Senior team | Professional | Major League Soccer |
Reserve team | Professional | USL Championship |
U-19 | Academy | UPSL |
U-17 | MLS Next | |
U-15 | ||
U-14 |
Like most Major League Soccer teams, United's academy features youth pre-academy teams that ascend to the ranks of the senior team on the professional level. Starting in 2016, United will field their reserve team in the second-division USL Championship. Beneath their reserve and senior squads is the under-23 side, whom play exhibition matches.
The teenage brackets represent the main academy as well as the pre-academy structure. Players from the under-15 to the under-18 age level play in MLS Next, playing against other academy teams around the nation. Formerly, the academy played in the USSDA.
Consisting of players aged from under-12 to under-14, the Pre-Academy is a stepping stone for younger players to adapt to an academy setting. This age group of players participates in Northeast Pre-Academy League.[8]
For players at the U-10 level and below, United offers specialty training camps.
D.C. United Academy is fully funded and does not charge any fees for its players.[9]
Notable alumni
Andy Najar, who transferred from D.C. United to Belgium's Anderlecht for a reported $2 million, was the first player from the D.C. United Academy — and first from any MLS academy — to move to Europe on a permanent contract.[10] The youngest D.C. United Academy signing is Chris Durkin, who signed for D.C. United in 2016 at 16 years old.[11] Furthermore, several D.C. United Academy players have played with U.S. national youth teams.[12]
MLS players
The following list includes players who, after leaving the D.C. United Academy, have played at least one match in Major League Soccer.
Notes:
- D.C. United appearances updated as of November 29, 2020.
- Where a player has played with multiple levels of a national team (e.g., men's team, under-20 team, under-18 team), only the highest level is listed.
Source: D.C. United
The Academy
U16/U17 Team
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U15 Team
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U14 Team
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Coaching staff
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Reserves
From 2005 until 2012, D.C. United fielded a reserve team that played in the MLS Reserve Division. The reserve team disbanded when Major League Soccer and USL Pro announced a player development partnership, and United announced Richmond Kickers as their USL Pro affiliate.[15]
Honors
Seasons
Season | MLS Reserve League | Top goalscorer(s) | ||||||||
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GP | W | T | L | GF | GA | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | |
2005 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 1st | Jamil Walker | 9 |
2006 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 11 | 19 | 5th | ||
2007 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 5th | ||
2008 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 5th | ||
2011 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 9 | 21 | Eastern Division 2nd |
Joseph Ngwenya | 4 |
See also
References
- General
- Academy alumni sourced to: Шаблон:Cite web
- Academy rosters sourced to: Шаблон:Cite web
- Footnotes
External links
- Pre-Academy
- Alumni
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- ↑ "The kids are coming", ESPN, Leander Schaerlaeckens, June 1, 2010.
- ↑ "DC United Announces Residential Academy", Vavel, Liam McMahon, February 20, 2015.
- ↑ "D.C. United to launch youth academy residency program in Maryland", Washington Post, Steven Goff, February 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Orlando City eager to build strong pipeline from developmental academy to MLS level" Шаблон:Webarchive, Orlando Sentinel, Paul Tenorio, July 4, 2015.
- ↑ 5,0 5,1 "D.C. United’s Homegrown talent leads the way in MLS awards", SoccerWire.com, Chris Teale, December 9, 2014.
- ↑ "D.C. United Loans Michael Seaton to Örebro SK", Last Word on Sports, Alec Rivera, April 1, 2015.
- ↑ "D.C. United’s bizarre approach to development continues apace", Top Drawer Soccer, Will Parchman, August 5, 2015.
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ "D.C. United selling Andy Najar to Anderlecht", Washington Post, Steven Goff, January 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Glen Allen native Chris Durkin signs with D.C. United", Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 14, 2016.
- ↑ "D.C. United to play in U-13 Concacaf Champions League Tournament", Soccer America, Mike Woitalla, August 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Former D.C. United star Andy Najar extends Anderlecht contract through 2018", Sports Illustrated, Avi Creditor, April 29, 2014.
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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