D.C. United Youth Programs

D.C. United MLS Youth Programs at Audi Field

D.C. United Youth Programs is the youth-development arm of MLS club D.C. United, with the Regional Development School (RDS) launched Fall 2025 as introduction to the D.C. United Academy pathway for ages 8-14.

Programs for Kids

Programming covers entry through pre-Academy competitive levels. Programs include:
- Regional Development School (RDS, ages 8-14)
- RDS All Star
- RDS Summer Camps
- Futsal
- Summer Camps (Powered by Headfirst)
- Summer Select Teams
- Skills clinics and camps

What's Included

• Audi Field MLS stadium HQ
• Coaching from D.C. United staff directly
• Pathway to D.C. United Academy
• Truist, Adidas, Audi sponsor support

Experience

The D.C. United staff coaching presence is the differentiator - few US youth programs have direct MLS-pro staff teaching. RDS pathway gives players visible track to the Academy and beyond.