WASHINGTON— DC Soccer Club is proud to announce the promotion of Anthony Ugorji to Boys Director for the Travel Program, where he will oversee the boys travel teams and help guide the continued growth of the program.

Ugorji has already made a significant impact within DCSC in the past four years coaching for the club. His leadership, dedication to player development, and ability to inspire coaches and players alike made him a natural choice for this elevated role. He was awarded the distinction of DC Soccer Club Boys Travel Coach of the Year for the 2024-2025 season at the club’s annual awards event in June.

Technical Director Edu de Souza underscored the importance of Ugorji’s new role: "Anthony Ugorji is a USSF B-licensed coach with the DCSC DNA. As a former player for the club reaching the NCAA Division I level as a player, he coached at all levels and brings the knowledge and passion for the game that truly translates to our players. We are excited to have Anthony as our new Boys Director!"

Director of Soccer Matt Arrington also praised Ugorji’s contributions to the club. “Anthony has proven himself to be a strong leader within our coaching staff and a positive influence on our players and families. His vision, values, and work ethic align perfectly with our club culture. Promoting Anthony recognizes the tremendous job he has already done here at DCSC, and we are excited to see him take the boys program to the next level,” said Arrington.

Currently holding a USSF B License, Ugorji brings over a decade of coaching experience. At DCSC, he began coaching the academy level teams in the 2024/2025 season while serving as an Age Group Director, where he helped implement the club’s game model and supported player and coach development.

In addition to his work at DCSC, Ugorji has coached for several years at the youth club, collegiate and professional levels. Collegiately, he worked as an assistant coach at UDC for two years, and professionally has coached with the Maryland Bobcats of the NISA league and the Virginia Marauders in USL League Two.

Beyond coaching, Ugorji has pursued advanced studies in athlete development and performance. He holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education and served as Director of Sports Performance at Redline Athletics, overseeing athlete training and development programs.

Born in Imo State, Nigeria, Ugorji relocated to Washington, D.C., at the age of seven and began his soccer journey locally. He played for DC Soccer Club from 2009–2011 before competing collegiately at Longwood University, where he captained the team during his final two seasons.

“I’m excited to continue growing with DC Soccer Club in this new role,” said Ugorji. “I’ve been fortunate to work alongside such a talented and passionate group of coaches, and I look forward to building on what we’ve accomplished together to inspire our players and build a lasting legacy of excellence in the community. Located in the nation’s capitol, DC Soccer Club holds a uniquely important place in the soccer world as a symbol of one of the most diverse countries in the world. We each share the responsibility to uphold a standard of excellence both on and off the field.”

As Boys Director, Ugorji will work with coaches to ensure alignment with the club’s game model, mentor and support staff development, and coordinate across age groups to enhance the experience of all players and families.

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We champion inclusion by ensuring every child has a place to learn, play, and belong—supported by one of the city’s most comprehensive soccer programs and the leading provider of girls’ participation in DC. Each season, we invest in significant financial assistance, coach and referee education, and sustainable programming that unite players, families, coaches and volunteers in a shared love of the game.