Parent guides
Reflect on personal motivation: a guide to parental projection
How our own sports history shows up in our parenting, and why a little self-reflection helps our kids enjoy the game.
Stories
News from the club, guides for soccer parents and recruiting tips.
Parent guides
Why that call looked so bad (and probably wasn't)
The science of why fans on each sideline really do see different games, and why that makes it easier to stay quiet.
News
DC Eleven joins the USL Youth league this summer
In summer 2025, DC Eleven fielded four teams in USL Youth, an elite summer league on USL's youth-to-pro pathway.
Recruiting
How to get recruited to play college soccer
ID camps, emails to coaches, grades and persistence. A coach's guide to the college recruiting process.
News
DC Eleven and The St. James Football Club announce a partnership
DC Eleven and The St. James FC team up on scouting, joint training and tournaments across the DMV.
Parent guides
Supporting players' decision-making: a gentle reminder for parents
Why shouting "Shoot!" from the sideline can undo a week of practice, and how to cheer instead.
Parent guides
Go Play: the gift that is unstructured soccer
Kids everywhere fall in love with soccer through pickup games. Here's how to give your child that gift.
Parent guides
The problem is not specialization
Young athletes get hurt from nonstop intense competition, not from playing one sport. The fix is skill development first.