D.C. United and its non-profit arm, United for D.C., is set to kick-off of the Fall season of its United Soccer Club program. In partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and the U.S. Department of Justice, the program teaches soccer and the importance of focusing on a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and proper nutrition to youth.
Operating at 14 different locations throughout the Greater Washington D.C. area, United Soccer club will serve more than 700 children this season. All teams will meet three times per week for 90-minute sessions taught by a talented group of local coaches and volunteers. Participants of the program will also take part in a mini-league throughout the season, furthering the participants’ sense of team, commitment and healthy competition.
The Fall season kicks off Monday, September 8th at sites which include: Daniel A Payne Elementary School, Richard England Clubhouse #14, The ARC/FBR, Ketchum Elementary School, J.O. Wilson Elementary School, Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, Amidon-Bowen Elementary School, Harrison Middle School and Recreation Center, Friendship Technology and Preparatory Academy, KIPP, Parkview Recreation Center, Long Branch Community, Barry Farms Recreation Center and newly added Taft Recreation Center.
This season program will expand to include middle school students at Parkview Recreation Center.
A D.C. United program, United Soccer Club launched in 2006 at Barry Farm Recreation Center in an effort to promote organized soccer and a healthy lifestyle in youth within the metropolitan D.C. area. United Soccer Club (USC) works with urban families, schools, recreation centers and community-based organizations in order to invest in the athletic, emotional and social welfare of the youth served.
