MLS D.C. United

D.C. United provides tryout information for select youth teams

Published on January 17, 2007 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


Washington, DC (January 17, 2007) - D.C. United today officially announced the first round of tryouts for its boys U-14 and U-16 and girls U-14 and U-15 youth teams. The boys U-14 and U-16 teams are the only teams that will compete in a year-round format, while all other teams will compete during the summer in the Super Y-League. Velocity Sports Performance, the Official Sports Performance Company of D.C. United and D.C. United's youth teams will present all D.C. United youth tryouts.

"In 2007, we can all look forward to a complete year-round training schedule for our U-14 and U-16 boys teams, consisting of indoor and outdoor practices, strength and conditioning sessions, goalkeeper training and high level competitions," said Youth Development Director John Maessner. "We also plan on providing more opportunities and experiences for our youth players to get even closer to D.C. United's first team."

"Major League Soccer has asked its clubs to focus on youth development programs that will reap dividends by providing talented players directly into a senior system in the near future," added United Co-managing Partner Will Chang. "Led by Dave Kasper and John Maessner, I believe that we've developed a system that can benefit our team and talented young players from throughout our region. Our ownership is committed to seeing this initiative through by providing the support and resources necessary to achieve our lofty goals."

This round of tryouts take place at the D.C. United Training Complex located adjacent to RFK Stadium. Tryout information for boys teams in the U-14 and U-16 age groups, as well as information for girls teams in the U-14 and U-15 age groups, are listed below.

D.C. United Training Complex - Turf Field
RFK Stadium (close to parking lot 7)
2400 East Capitol St. SE
Washington, DC 20003

BOYS:
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Boys U-14: 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/92)
Boys U-16: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/90)

Sunday, January 28, 2007
Boys U-14: 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/92)
Boys U-16: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/90)

Saturday, February 10, 2007
Boys U-14: 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/92)
Boys U-16: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/90)

Sunday, February 11, 2007
Boys U-14: 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/92)
Boys U-16: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/90)

GIRLS:
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Girls: U-14: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/92)
Girls U-15: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/91)

Sunday, February 4, 2007
Girls: U-14: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/92)
Girls U-15: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (born on/after 8/1/91)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
**Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutest prior to the start time. There will be a parent/player meeting to address current program issues before each tryout

**In the event of bad weather, call 202-587-5498 on Saturday/Sunday morning to listen to determine if tryouts have been canceled.

All players should bring:

- Soccer ball
- Water bottle
- Shinguards
- Footwear appropriate for a turf surface

Returning players who played for D.C. United in 2006 are required to bring:

- 2 passport size pictures (1 inch x 1 inch)
- Completed US Club Medical Release Form and D.C. United Medical Release Form (see attached)
- A self addressed envelope (all items will be mailed back if player is not selected)

New players are required to bring the following:

- **Photo copy of players birth certificate**
- 2 passport size pictures (1 inch x 1 inch)
- Completed US Club Medical Release Form and D.C. United Medical Release Form
- A self addressed envelope (all items will be mailed back if player is not selected)

All players competing in tryouts, must fill out a medical waiver and registration form. These can be obtained via dcunited.com. For more information on tryouts or anything related to United's youth development system, please call 202-587-5468.

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