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D.C. United is committed to the identification and development of Homegrown players. from our very first homegrown, to each player that follows, D.C. United is invested in bringing young players through to the first team.

Regional Development School Fall Tryouts
Location
Tryout Information
RDS Leesburg

Tryout: 9/14

Training: 9/21 – 11/16

Time: 6:00-7:30pm or 7:30-9:00pm

Location: RavenTek Park

RDS Rockville

Tryout: 9/16

Training: 9/23 – 11/11

Time: 6:00-7:30pm or 7:30-9:00pm

Location: SoFive

RDS Fredericksburg

Tryout: 9/18

Training: 9/25 – 11/13

Time: 6:00-7:30pm or 7:30-9:00pm

Location: Fredericksburg Fieldhouse

RDS Downtown DC

Tryout: 9/19

Training: 9/26 – 11/21

Time: 6:00-8pm

Location: The Fields at RFK

RDS Alexandria

Tryout: 9/20

Training: 9/27 – 11/22

Time: 6:00-7:30pm or 7:30-9:00pm

Location: Episcopal High School

Bill Hamid
Kevin Paredes
Matai Akimboni

The initial step on that pathway is the Regional Development School (RDS). A pre-academy feeder system, the Regional Development School, is a tryout based program focused on competitive training environments to drive and challenge players development.

Designed as a supplemental program, the RDS exists to compliment a players’ current training environment. Players remain registered with their clubs. The program is open to both boys and girls (ages 8 to 14).

The RDS offers players the opportunity to take ownership of their development and refine technical areas of the game with D.C. United’s professional coaches. The RDS curriculum is custom built for competitive and advanced level soccer players.

For more information or frequently asked questions, check out the FAQ here