About
Open Goal Project offers District of Columbia Football Club (DCFC), Summer Skills Camps, MLS GO, and the Open Goal Project Empowerment Cycle. DCFC is a 100% free, competitive youth travel soccer club that is tryout based and includes bilingual communication and professional coaching. Summer Skills Camps run five days each week for six weeks in the summer, and MLS GO is an in-house soccer league for children ages 5-12 that operates in spring and fall.
Programs
- District of Columbia Football Club (DCFC) — 100% free, competitive youth travel soccer club; tryout based; accessible via public transportation; includes bilingual communication and professional coaching.
- Summer Skills Camps — Five days each week for six weeks in the summer. · Immersive soccer experience focused on skill development, teamwork, and fun; open registration; participation dependent on capacity; waitlist used most years.
- MLS GO — 5-12 · Operates in spring and fall. · In-house soccer league for children aged 5-12; all games are played within the community in-house; emphasizes fun, foundational soccer skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Open Goal Project Empowerment Cycle — 14-25 · Youth receive mentorship, coaching certifications, and paid opportunities as program coaches and administrative staff.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
About the provider
Open Goal Project celebrates its 10th anniversary. It is dedicated to empowering its community through 100% free-to-play soccer programming and uses soccer as a vehicle to provide youth with knowledge and resources to thrive. The Open Goal Project Empowerment Cycle serves youth ages 14-25 and includes mentorship, coaching certifications, and paid opportunities as program coaches and administrative staff.
DCFC is tryout based. Summer Skills Camps are 100% free of charge. MLS GO operates in spring and fall.
Last updated September 22, 2026.
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