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 8-18
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.
8-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
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: 60 minutes
- Player Pool: Advanced/high-potential players, born 2018-2014
- Training Style: High intensity, game-realistic, development-focused
SCHEDULE
Saturdays from 8:45-9:45am
3/28, 4/11*, 4/18, 4/25*, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30
*4/11 and 4/25 sessions will take place from 11am-12pm at The Fields at RFK
LOCATION
Randall Recreation Center
820 South Capitol St SW
Washington, DC 20024
prICING
8 sessions: $319
4 sessions: $169
Summer Camp
Whether you're just starting out or you've been scoring goals for years, WCU Soccer Camp is the place to be! We welcome all players ages 7 to 14 — beginners and experienced pros alike — so get ready for an action-packed week of soccer fun!
Each day, we'll start with a high-energy warm-up, then break into groups to sharpen those skills, play epic games, and, of course, score a ton of goals.
And guess what? You’ll be learning from the best! Our head coaches
Ossie Osman
and
Delfo Mendieta
bring decades of pro experience to the field and are licensed by U.S. Soccer. So, you're not just going to learn how to play soccer; you're going to learn from the pros themselves! Lace up your cleats, bring your A-game, and let’s make some memories on the field!
SCHEDULE
Weeklong Camps from June 15 - July 31
Each camp session runs Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm
Week 1: June 15 - 19
Week 2: July 6 - 10
Week 3: July 13 - 17
Week 4: July 20 - 24
Week 5: July 27 - 31
LOCATION
The Fields at RFK Campus, Field 3A
401 Oklahoma Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
The Fields at RFK Campus has restrooms, water fountains, and a concession stand selling drinks and snacks.
Pricing
Early Bird: $345/week
Regular: $395/week
Discounts and deals:
- Early Bird Discount: register by 3/3 to save $50
- WCU Travel Team and Development Academy players: $25 off the Regular rate - code will be emailed via PlayMetrics
- Sibling Discount: get $50 off the Regular rate for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th siblings. All siblings must enroll for the same week in order to qualify for the discount.
- Buy 4 Weeks, Get the 5th Week FREE: register for all 5 weeks of our summer camp for the price of 4!
- Only one discount per registration or player may be applied
We are pleased to partner again with GoPlay’s
Youth Sports for All program to keep our camps accessible to all players. If cost is a burden for you, please contact YSFA to learn more about scholarship opportunities.
additional info & policies
- Camp sessions will be canceled for days with inclement weather including thunder, lightning, severe rain, severe heat, etc.
- A minimum of ten registered campers is required to run a session.
- Refunds minus a $25 transaction fee may be considered for requests received through 5/15/26. 100% credits may be considered and, if issued, must be used within 12 months.
- We value our coaches' time and late pick-ups may be charged a $1/minute fee.