ACADEMY LEVEL ID SESSIONS schedule 
(2026-2027 season SELECTION)

Please make sure to read about the Academy Level Information to have an understanding of the level of commitment and expectations.

ID Sessions are tryouts for the top level Academy teams and take place March 2-9, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season. Please note, these teams may not be immediately formed after an ID session. ID Sessions are used as an opportunity for staff to identify and evaluate talent both internally (current DCSC players) and externally (players from outside clubs who are interested in playing for DCSC). Therefore, players should not expect communication about offers, roster spots, playing level, team formation, etc. at the conclusion of an Academy ID Session. Our club may also elect to host additional Academy ID Sessions for specific age groups in the spring to work through the identification process when forming teams.


Who should register for Academy ID Sessions? 

  • All current DCSC Academy players (players on our Pre-ECNL and ECNL RL teams).
  • All current DCSC U10 Boys Blue Team players (rising U11 for the 2026-2027 travel season).
  • **DCSC travel players from others levels not listed above must be invited by travel coaches and/or the technical staff to register and attend.
  • Players from other clubs interested in the Academy level may register and attend.


**Please note our travel program has been tracking individual player development on every team and we use this tracking system to properly evaluate players throughout the year. This typically offers a more comprehensive indication of the individual’s current competitive level, and is shared amongst the technical staff and age group directors to more accurately place players within our travel program.


Financial Aid

There is no obligation to commit to a team simply by applying for financial aid and there is no cost to apply. Financial aid cannot be applied retroactively. You can find more information and instructions on our website HERE.

For Players Attending Academy ID Sessions:

  • For players who get an invitation to join an Academy team and did not request financial aid for the 2025-26 season, but will need aid for the 2026-27 season, please contact  registrar@dcsoccerclub.org upon receiving your invitation.
  • Current DCSC Academy players who received financial aid for the 2025-26 season will receive an email with instructions on requesting financial aid for the 2026-27 season.


For Players attending Travel Tryouts:

  • Please complete the financial aid application after April 19, 2026 and prior to the tryout. This will ensure that, if selected, you are ready to accept an invitation to a team within the required timeframe. 


BOYS ACADEMY ID SESSIONS

RISING AGE GROUP PLAYER ELIGIBILITY ID SESSION DATE 1 LOCATION ID SESSION DATE 2 LOCATION
U11 Boys August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016 Mon, March 2 @ 6-7:15pm Marie Reed HS Wed, March 4 @ 6-7:15pm MacArthur HS
U12 Boys August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015 Mon, March 2 @ 7:30-8:45pm Marie Reed HS Wed, March 4 @ 7:30-8:45pm MacArthur HS
U13 Boys August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014 Mon, March 2 @ 6-7pm Brentwood Hamilton Park Fri, March 6 @ 6-7:15pm MacArthur HS
U14 Boys August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013 Mon, March 2 @ 7-8pm Brentwood Hamilton Park Fri, March 6 @ 7:30-8:45pm MacArthur HS
U15 Boys August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012 Mon, March 2 @ 6-7pm Cardozo HS Fri, March 6 @ 6-7:15pm Riggs LaSalle Rec Center
U16 Boys August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011 Mon, March 2 @ 7-8pm Cardozo HS Fri, March 6 @ 7:30-8:45pm Riggs LaSalle Rec Center
U17 Boys August 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010 Wed, March 4 @ 7:30-8:30pm Walter Johnson HS Mon, March 9 @ 7:30-8:30pm Walter Johnson HS
U18/U19 Boys August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2009 Wed, March 4 @ 8:30-9:30pm Walter Johnson HS Mon, March 9 @ 8:30-9:30pm Walter Johnson HS

GIRLS ACADEMY ID SESSIONS

RISING AGE GROUP PLAYER ELIGIBILITY ID SESSION DATE 1 LOCATION ID SESSION DATE 2 LOCATION
U11 Girls August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016 Tues, March 3 @ 6-7:15pm Marie Reed HS Fri, March 6 @ 6-7:15pm Marie Reed HS
U12 Girls August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015 Tues, March 3 @ 7:30-8:45pm Marie Reed Fri, March 6 @ 7:30-8:45pm Marie Reed HS
U13 Girls August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014 Tues, March 3 @ 5:15-6:30pm Palisades Rec Center Fri, March 6 @ 6-7:15pm Garrison ES
U14 Girls August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013 Tues, March 3 @ 6:45-8pm Palisades Rec Center Fri, March 6 @ 7:30-8:45pm Garrison ES
U15 Girls August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012 Tues, March 3 @ 6-7:15pm MacArthur HS Thurs, March 5 @ 6-7:15pm MacArthur HS
U16 Girls August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011 Tues, March 3 @ 7:30-8:45pm MacArthur HS Thurs, March 5 @ 7:30-8:45pm MacArthur HS
U17 Girls August 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010 Wed, March 4 @ 7:30-9pm Dunbar HS Mon, March 9 @ 7:30-9pm Dunbar HS
U18/U19 Girls August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2009 Wed, March 4 @ 7:30-9pm Dunbar HS Mon, March 9 @ 7:30-9pm Dunbar HS