Program Cost: Registration fee: $1,895
Included:
Additional Costs:
Financial Aid: Available through the Federation and the club.
For additional information, please direct all questions to the following:
Girls' DA: Iggy Moleka, iggy@unitedfa.org
Boys' DA: Roberto Sibaja, roberto@unitedfa.org
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Mission The U.S. Soccer Development Academy program provides education, resources, and support to impact everyday club environments in order to develop world-class players. A New Look The new U.S. Soccer Development Academy logo was released to kick off the 2016-17 Academy season, the program's 10th season. The logo features an inextricable link to the U.S. Soccer crest, as well as features the letters "DA" for Development Academy. The forward and upward motion of the logo's shape signifies the strategic growth and direction of the program. Additionally, the four stripes represent the four pillars of the Development Academy: excellence, pride, tradition, and education. To stay in tune with this season's action, follow the Academy on Twitter and Instagram @ussoccer_acad. |
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