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D.C. United Academy 
Full name D.C. United Youth and Development Academy Founded 2005 Ground RFK Auxiliary Fields
Washington, D.C.League Super Y-League
Northeast Pre-Academy League
Home coloursAway coloursThe D.C. United Academy is the youth and development program for Major League Soccer club, D.C. United. The program consists of four levels: the under-23 and under-20 teams, as well as the Academy (U-18/17 & U-16/15) and Pre-Academy teams (U-14, U-13). While the U-23 team plays in the fourth tier, USL Premier Development League, the U-20 team plays in the Super-20 League, and the Academy and Pre-Academy teams play in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy leagues.
Contents
History
The U-16 team playing Triangle F.C. in the 2006 Super Y League semifinals.
The D.C. United Academy was created in 2005 in an effort to provide local talent an opportunity to have professional training.
Structure
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
Current roster
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 has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 
MF Cody Albrecht 
FW Iyassu Bekele MF Seth C'deBaca DF Suli Dainkeh MF Mikias Eticha No. Position Player DF Collin Martin MF Jalen Robinson MF Tyler Rudy FW Marcus Salandy-Defour DF Bradley Vorv Honors
- MLS Reserve Division: 2
- 2005, 2011
- MLS Reserve Division, Eastern Division: 1
- 2011
Seasons
Season MLS Reserve League Top goalscorer(s) 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
2ndJoseph Ngwenya 4 The Academy
Current academy rosters
Further information: D.C. United U-23D.C. United U-23
As of July 11, 2011.[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 
MF Daniel Ankrah[4] MF Julio Arjona[5] 
FW Phil Bannister[6] MF Seth C'deBaca[7] DF Lonnie Carter[8] FW Billy Cortes[9] MF Brian Cunningham[10] DF Justin Davies[11] MF Jamie Davin[12] MF Mike Deasel[13] GK Chris Fenner[14] MF Allan Flott[15] 
FW Michael Funes[16] Juan Victor Gallegos 
DF Gerwyn Jones[13] No. Position Player MF Vanya Klien GK Seth MacMillan MF Marco Mangione DF Laurent Newsome FW Matt Oduran MF Erick Perez-Segnini MF Travis Pittman MF Jack Randazzo GK Carlos Ribera Erwin Sanchez MF Ben Slingerland MF Paul Torress Mike Volk FW Mike Warden DF Draymond Washington DF Nicky Yin D.C. United U-18/17
The final roster for the 2011–12 season has yet been announced.[17]
D.C. United U-16/15
The final roster for the 2011–12 season has yet been announced.[17]
Honors and awards
Pre-Academy
Current pre-academy rosters
Nat. Player DOB Pos. Former Club Joined United U-15 Pre-Academy team Elvin Arbaiza March 25, 1995 DF SYC 2010 
Sergi Bustamante November 6, 1995 MF Herndon 2010 
Diego Castro October 30, 1995 GK Team America 2011 Danny Colmenares November 6, 1995 FW Herndon 2011 Samuel Daniels October 30, 1995 FW Bowie United 2011 Honors and awards
Staff
- Academy Management and Medical staff
Position Staff Academy Technical Coach Jaime MorenoCoordinator, Youth Development Urbano Castro, Jr.Director, D.C. United Camps Nolan SheldonManager, D.C. United Camps Kendra HansenStrength & Conditioning Pete CalabreseAthletic Trainer 
Zachary DelgadoEquipment Manager Jose VegaTeam Administrator Joe DinceccoTeam Doctor Dr. Michael OberlanderLast updated: July 11, 2011
Source: D.C. United Academy- Academy Coaching staff
Position Staff U-23 Head Coach Jaime MorenoU-23 Assistant Coaches Judah Cooks
Nolan Sheldon
Daf EvansU-18 Head Coach Judah CooksU-16 Head Coach 
Roberto da SilvaU-16 Assistant Coach Nolan SheldonU-15 Head Coach Tom TorresU-15/14 Trainer Ronald CerritosU-15/14 Goalkeeping Coach Pete CalabreseU-14 Head Coach 
Mike MarschianoU-14 Assistant Coach Mike Dello-RussoLast updated: July 11, 2011
Source: D.C. United AcademyNotable alumni
The following list reflects players who have graduated from the D.C. United Academy and subsequently signed a professional contract.
Nat. Name Current Club/College Samir Badr 
PortoBill Hamid D.C. United
Andy Najar D.C. UnitedJalen Robinson Wake Forest UniversityConor Shanosky Harrisburg City IslandersEthan White D.C. UnitedSee Also
- D.C. United
- D.C. United U-23
- D.C. United U-20
- U.S. Soccer Development Academy
References
- General
- Academy alumni sourced to: "Alumni & First Team Signings". D.C. United. http://www.dcunited.com/academy/alumni. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- Academy rosters sourced to: "Academy Teams". D.C. United. http://www.dcunited.com/academy?utm_source=Academy&utm_medium=Primary&utm_campaign=Navigation. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- Footnotes
- ^ "U–11 & U–13 Training Program: About the Program". D.C. United. http://www.dcunited.com/camps/2010/u11-u13-training-program?utm_source=U11-U13+Training+Program&utm_medium=Secondary&utm_campaign=Navigation. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ "2011 Reserve League Schedule". Major League Soccer. http://www.mlssoccer.com/2011-reserve-league-schedule. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- ^ "U-23 Team Roster". D.C. United. http://www.dcunited.com/academy/u-23-team/roster. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Player Bio: Daniel Ankrah". Loyola University. CBS Interactive. http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/ankrah_daniel00.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Player Bio: Julio Arjona". United States Soccer Federation. http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/U-17-MNT/A/Julio-Arjona.aspx. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Player Bio: Phil Bannister". Loyola University Athletics. CBS Interactive. http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/bannister_phil00.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Player Bio: Seth C'deBaca". Georgetown University Athletics. http://www.guhoyas.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/cdebaca_seth00.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Player Bio: Lonnie Carter". Virginia Wesleyan College Athletics. http://athletics.vwc.edu/men/soccer/roster/248-lonnie-carter. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Player Bio: Billy Cortes". University of Maryland Athletics. http://www.umterps.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/cortes_billy00.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Player Bio: Brian Cunningham". Virginia Tech Athletics. http://www.hokiesports.com/msoccer/players/cunningham_brian.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Player Bio: Justin Davies". San Diego State University Athletics. http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/davies_justin00.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Men's Soccer: Jamie Davin". American University Athletics. http://www.aueagles.com/sports/m-soccer/2010-11/bios/davin_jamie. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ a b "Player Bio: Mike Deasel". Loyola University Athletics. CBS Interactive. http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/deasel_mike00.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Bio: Chris Fenner". Towson University Athletics. http://www.towsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21300&ATCLID=1546431. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Player Profiles: #26 Allan Flott". West Virginia University Athletics. MSNSports.com. http://www.msnsportsnet.com/profile.cfm?id=102025. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Men's Soccer: Michael Funes". CSMD Athletics. http://www.csmd.edu/athletics/m_soccer/team/2010%20Profiles/Michael%20Funes.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ a b "D.C. United Youth Academy prepares for 2011-2012 campaign". D.C. United. DCUnited.com. September 13, 2011. http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/09/dc-united-youth-academy-prepares-for-2011-2012-campaign. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
External links
- Pre-Academy
- Alumni
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