A DC United structure change would have a high impact

DC United has made official its plan for the teams belonging to the youth academy to continue growing and to be 100% financed by the club. This was officially announced by the franchise on Monday with the intention of continuing with the program that seeks to partner with elite local youth clubs.

“We are excited to announce the advancements of our Academy for this season and the future. This update to our youth setup is another example of the commitment from club ownership and management to further grow and develop the sport in our region, while strengthening our club from top-to-bottom at the same time”, general manager Dave Kasper said.

DCU academy director Dave Sanford also expressed his happiness about this announcement: "Our academy continues to adapt, evolve, and support our players and their development. We’re excited about the new structure within the MLS NEXT platform for our youth as they continue to work hard and achieve their goals in soccer. Our academy pathway is refined, clear, and allows each player an opportunity to pave their way to a professional career”.