our programs
Development Academy
Ages 4-8
The complete introduction to the game with maximum development, in a competitive and fun environment. The goal is to expand the foundation of each soccer player and to concentrate on the technical aspects of the game.
Competitive Travel Teams
Ages 7-18
Our Boys and Girls Competitive Club Program provides elite training and competition. With a focus on maximum player development, our Premier Academy program offers high-quality training and meaningful competition to prepare athletes for the next level.
Camps & Clinics
We offer Summer Camps along with Winter futsal training and Advanced Training clinics throughout the year. Our action-packed camps and clinics are designed for players of all skill levels. Whether you're learning the basics or perfecting your game, you'll enjoy high-energy drills, expert coaching, and nonstop fun on the field!
Travel Teams
New and returning players (ages 7-18) eager to join an elite travel soccer team are invited to register for tryouts, where they will be assessed by our expert technical staff. Our coaches will evaluate players based on their character, technical skills, and athletic potential, ensuring that dedicated and talented players earn a spot. After attending tryout sessions, players will be notified if an offer to join a travel team is extended, or if they are waitlisted or not selected.
Training for Soccer Year 2026/2027 is year-round and will run from August 17, 2026 to June 11, 2027.
tryouts
Open Tryouts for Soccer Year 2026/2027 took place from April 20th-23rd. Makeup sessions are scheduled for April 27th and onwards.
To have your player evaluated by our technical staff, please register for tryouts and we will reach out to schedule makeup tryout sessions.
New Age Groups
Youth soccer age groups are changing across the US as of the 2026-2027 soccer year. Please review this chart to determine your player’s new age group based on their date of birth.
cost
WCU tryouts are always free. The costs for joining a team vary by age group. For more information, please review our
financial commitment letter or learn about
financial aid.
Advanced Training Performance
The WCU ATP Program is designed for committed, high-performing players seeking additional development beyond team training. The program focuses on elite-level technical repetition, dribbling and passing at game speed, and athletic movement within a competitive, professional environment.
10 WEEK DEVELOPMENT FOCUS
- Weeks 1–2: Ball control, confidence, and basic combinations
- Weeks 3–4: Dribbling to beat defenders, quicker passing and link-up play
- Weeks 5–6: Dribbling and passing under pressure, breaking defensive lines
- Weeks 7–8: High-intensity execution, performance evaluation, and game application
- Week 9: Decision-making in game situations, movement off the ball, and combination play in the final third
- Week 10: Competitive game application, individual challenges
Players who complete the ATP Program will increase confidence in 1v1 situations, pass with greater speed and accuracy, make better decisions under pressure, and play faster, smarter, and with greater composure.
PrOGRAM DETAILS
- Session Duration: 75 minutes
- Player Pool: Advanced/high-potential players, U8-U14
- Training Style: High intensity, game-realistic, development-focused
SCHEDULE
Fridays from 6:15-7:30pm
9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4
LOCATION
The Fields at RFK Campus
401 Oklahoma Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
prICING
10 sessions: $399
5 sessions: $219 (select your choice of 5 dates during registration)
Current WCU players receive a discount of $51 off the 10 session package, or $28 off the 5 session package.