CompeteOpen
2026-27 season
Elite Academy
Year-round teams for players ready to make soccer their main sport. A real pathway to college and beyond.
- Ages:Ages 6 to 18
- When:Mid-August 2026 to mid-June 2027
- Price:From $2,430
Programs Train
Free Pickup
Free, pickup-style games where players pick the teams and just play. RSVP required.
- Ages:Ages 5 to 18
- Who:Coed
Who it's for
DC Eleven players ages 5 to 18 who want more time on the ball. Pickup dates are announced in the player platform, where players RSVP. When we hold a pickup open to the wider community, it will be listed here.
When and where
No dates yet for the next season. We'll let you know when registration opens.
Tell me when it opensWhat's included
- Free
- Games organized by DC Eleven, played the pickup way
What to bring
- Cleats and sneakers
- Water
- A light shirt and a dark shirt, so teams are easy to pick
Turkey Day Pick-up
On Thanksgiving morning we play pick-up from 9 to 11am. All ages are welcome. Bring shoes to swap with other players, bring your phone for photos, and come ready for a good time. It’s free, and the whole community is invited. The location is still to be announced. See photos from past Turkey Days.
Why pickup
Kids everywhere fall in love with soccer through pickup. They make the rules, pick the teams and figure it out together. Read Go Play: the gift that is unstructured soccer.
Where next
The next step up the ladder after Free Pickup.