Developing Players, Building Futures
Washington Capital United is a nonprofit soccer organization dedicated to developing players. Serving the Greater Washington Metropolitan area, our mission is to foster physical, mental, and emotional growth in youth through high-quality coaching and a passion for the game. We focus on building skilled athletes, strong teams, and confident individuals both on and off the field.
Development Academy
Ages 4-8
The complete introduction to the game with maximum development, in a competitive and fun environment. The goal is to expand the foundation of each player and to concentrate on the technical aspects of the game.
Competitive
Ages 8-17
Our Boys and Girls Competitive Club Program provides elite training and competition. With a focus on maximum player development, our Premier Academy program offers high-quality training and meaningful competition to prepare athletes for the next level.
Camp & Clinics
We offer Spring Break and Summer Camps along with clinics throughout the year. Our action-packed soccer camps are designed for players ages 7 to 14 of all skill levels. Whether you're learning the basics or perfecting your game, you'll enjoy high-energy drills, expert coaching, and nonstop fun on the field!
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We had a blast at WCU's Summer Camp! Across four weeks at The Fields at RFK, our Travel and Development Academy players - along with new friends - joined us for soccer fun in the sun! From leveling up skills to scoring golazos, campers had an action-packed week of fun and learning with Coaches Ossie, Delfo, Alexis, Amanda, and Tudor. We can’t wait to spend the next school break with campers continuing to grow their love for the game!
We were thrilled to welcome exciting additions to our administrative team and coaching staff over the summer, as we continue to grow and strengthen the Washington Capital United community! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Sophie Aung , Mia Isaac , and Mario Quevedo , each bringing unique experiences, outstanding credentials, and a shared passion for developing young players both on and off the field. Sophie Aung joins us as Club Administrator and Development Academy Assistant Coach. With a background in coaching youth across D.C. and an impressive decade-long career in arts administration and public programming, Sophie blends creativity, organization, and heart. Her experience with Soccer on the Hill, Player Progression Academy, and the Federal Triangles Soccer Club demonstrates her deep commitment to the game and to community. Sophie holds a USSF Grassroots license and is working on the USSF D license later this fall/winter. Coach Mia Isaac comes to us fresh off an NCAA Division I career at the University of Maryland, where she also earned a degree in Kinesiology. With two years of coaching experience and a growing list of credentials, Mia brings energy, empathy, and a development-first mindset to her teams. Her emphasis on communication and creating a positive training environment will be an incredible asset to our young athletes. Coach Mia holds a USSF Grassroots license and is working on the USSF D license. Coach Mario Quevedo adds six years of diverse coaching experience at the club, school, and academy levels including time with Crush FC, Real Madrid Camps, and PSG Academy Camps. Originally from Venezuela, Mario has coached across the U.S. and helped dozens of young players pursue their dreams of college soccer. His international perspective, leadership, and dedication to player growth are a perfect fit for WCU’s mission. Coach Mario holds a USSF Grassroots license and is working on the USSF D license. We are incredibly excited to have these passionate and talented individuals join our team. Each new addition enriches our community and helps WCU continue to offer a dynamic, supportive, competitive, and forward-thinking soccer environment for all.
Congratulations to Washington Capital United 11Girls Blue - Champions of the #SACColumbusDay Tournament! We are thrilled to announce that Washington Capital United's 11Girls Blue team, led by the incredible Coach Mohan Telfer, took home the championship title at this year’s #SACColumbusDay Tournament! These talented young athletes showcased exceptional skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the competition, making us proud every step of the way. Their hard work and dedication on and off the field truly paid off, and this victory is a testament to their passion for the game. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this amazing group of players! Join us in congratulating the 11 Girls Blue team for their outstanding achievement! #WCUProud #Champions
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DC Soccer Club and Washington Capital United are agreeing to a formal partnership for the 2024-2025 season that will allow the clubs to work closely together to develop and retain the top players within the Washington, DC soccer community. The shared goal of the partnership is to raise the level of club soccer in Washington, DC and make teams more competitive. This will be mutually beneficial to both clubs and ensure stability in roster viability and potential growth opportunities with a proven pathway for the top talented players. Working together on this project will allow us to provide an opportunity for WCU to maintain a relationship with players that they have developed at the younger stages, and who now wish to play at a higher level. It would also allow DC Soccer and WCU to promote a true pathway towards a higher-level league to players currently in our clubs and potential new players in the DC area. Greg Andrulis, Executive Director of DC Soccer Club said, “We are pleased to be partnering with Washington Capital United to grow the game of soccer in our nation’s Capital. Both clubs share the mission of player development and reducing socio-economic hurdles while also offering the highest level of instruction and mentorship possible. Players from both clubs will now have the opportunity to compete at the ECNLR level with a true pathway to bigger and better experiences in the future.” Tudor Stanciu, Director of Soccer Operations of Washington Capitol United said, “We are very excited to enter into a partnership with DC Soccer Club and to work together to consolidate DC’s youth player talent at the elite level platform for both clubs. We share the same vision for the program and have the same holistic player development approach. The new partnership will create new opportunities for players from both clubs to compete at the highest level while building a strong program accessible to families that live in or borderline to Washington, DC. For Washington Capital United, this is a positive and historic step in the right direction and will open a collegiate roadmap for players within our clubs who have the desire and aspiration to play at the next level after club and high school soccer.” Edu de Souza, Technical Director for DC Soccer Club said, “Our partnership with Washington Capital will open up opportunities for the DC players to participate in one of the best competitions in the country - ECNL Regional. This will energize DC athletes who are playing higher-level games nearby as we compete with the Virginia North pool. We are excited and looking forward to it.”
