Programs Play
Our neighborhood league for ages 5 to 12. Practice with DC Eleven coaches, games on Saturdays in the fall and spring, and futsal in the winter.
Kids ages 5 to 12 who want to play for fun, make friends and learn the game. Every player is coached by DC Eleven coaches at practice. No tryout and no experience needed. Ages 5 and 6 usually fit best here, even for players headed to Elite Academy.
Takoma Recreation Center
300 Van Buren St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Parking: Street parking for Field 1 on 3rd Street NW and Whittier St. NW.
Outdoors
Paul Aihe
Director, Scorpion League
Game day starts with a 15-minute warm-up, then a 40-minute game with a 5-minute break at half-time.
| Group | Ages | Format |
|---|---|---|
| U6 | 5 to 6 | 4v4, coed |
| U8 | 7 to 8 | 5v5, coed |
| U10 | 9 to 10 | 5v5, coed |
| U12 | 11 to 12 | Ask us |
Looking for the youngest players? See Tots, for ages 2 to 5.
Spring 2027 runs for 8 weeks at Takoma Recreation Center, from about April to June. Exact dates are coming soon.
The fee is per player, and it includes a day of skills clinics. A team that already trains on its own with a coach or volunteer can sign up as a team. See the price on each season above.
Scorpion League runs in the winter too. See Scorpion League Futsal, our indoor league on Sundays.
Next Level is the Scorpion League training program for players getting ready to move up to Elite Academy. Players must be at least 6, turning 7.
Each group has a parent volunteer who helps on game day.
Paul Aihe runs Scorpion League. Email paul.aihe@dcxiproject.com.
Scorpion League is our neighborhood league for ages 5 to 12. There's no tryout, it runs 8 weeks in the fall and spring. Elite Academy is our year-round team program, mid-August to mid-June, for players ready to make soccer their main sport. Players join through a tryout, teams play in outside leagues, and there are annual dues with payment plans and scholarships.
The next step up the ladder after Scorpion League.
Winter 2027
Indoor winter soccer on Sundays. Eight weeks of fast, small-sided futsal while the fields are closed.
2026-27 season
Year-round teams for players ready to make soccer their main sport. A real pathway to college and beyond.