WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 — DC Soccer Club is proud to announce that Amin Hass has been named Travel Director to oversee the club’s expansive travel program. In this role, Hass will help guide the player development pathway by ensuring a high-quality, organized travel soccer experience, while also supporting and growing DCSC’s coaching staff and strengthening the club’s representation in leagues and tournaments.

Director of Soccer Matt Arrington is excited about the appointment and said, “I couldn’t be happier to have Amin step into the role of Travel Director. He has been exemplary not only in his coaching on the field, but also through his leadership in team management and communication. Amin has already helped us strengthen our operations by improving SOPs around video use and other coach and team processes. Having someone with his blend of coaching and administrative expertise in this position will not only make us more efficient, but also drive our continued growth as a club.”

This appointment also reflects DCSC’s commitment to cultivating leadership from within. Hass’s transition from a successful coach and analyst at the club into the Travel Director role highlights how DCSC invests in its people, providing opportunities to grow and take on greater leadership in service of our players and families.

Hass brings a unique blend of technical expertise, academic achievement and passion for youth development. He has coached in clubs around the DMV since 2017 and joined DC Soccer Club staff in spring of 2024. In addition to coaching DCSC’s U13 and U14 Blue teams, he has also served as the club’s Game Analyst. His coaching resume includes contributing to George Mason University’s Men’s Soccer program as a Game Analyst during its Atlantic 10 Regular Season Championship run, and winning a state championship and USYS regional qualification with another youth club.

He holds a USSF B License and a US National Youth License, reflecting his commitment to coaching education and player development. Beyond the field, Hass brings exceptional academic expertise with a PhD in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University and specialized credentials in performance and analytics, including Levels 1–3 Soccer Analyst certifications from the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS) and a Soccer Analytics Certificate from Sports Management Worldwide.

His passion for the game is rooted in his upbringing in Khuzestan Province, Iran—a region often referred to as “little Brazil” for its deep soccer culture—where he played at both the collegiate and semi-professional levels before embarking on his coaching career.

Speaking about the opportunity, Hass said: “I’m incredibly honored to step into the Travel Director role at DC Soccer Club. This club has a rich history and a deep commitment to developing not just skilled athletes, but well-rounded individuals. My intention is to build upon this strong foundation by fostering an innovative, ‘development-first’ culture that provides unforgettable opportunities for our players and coaches both on and off the field.”

Driven by a belief in soccer’s power to strengthen communities, Hass is dedicated to creating an environment where players grow not only as athletes, but also as people, learning respect, dedication and sportsmanship through the game. With Hass stepping into this leadership role, DC Soccer Club continues to invest in its mission of providing excellence in youth soccer while cultivating a resilient and inclusive culture for its players, families, and coaches.

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ABOUT DC SOCCER CLUB
DC Soccer Club is the largest independent youth soccer organization in Washington, D.C., serving more than 7,500 players each year. Our mission is to develop character and strengthen community by providing accessible, high-quality soccer experiences for youth of all backgrounds and abilities. Guided by our core values of Intention, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Community, we create opportunities that foster growth both on and off the field. 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.