About
DC Soccer Club offers a Recreational League along with special events such as the Len Oliver 5v5 Tournament and The District Cup tournament. The club also runs coaching development and education, youth and adult referee training, and adult soccer clinics.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: The District Cup tournament takes place December 6–7, 2025, with a registration deadline of November 9. The 2026 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 12 at 7:15 p.m.
Founded in 1977 as DC Stoddert Soccer, the organization became DC Soccer Club in 2021. DC Soccer Club’s coaching staff includes professional, licensed coaches, many of whom are current college and high school coaches, and current and former college and professional players. The Recreational Program Manager is Rebeca Mercado. Age Group Commissioners are volunteer leaders who manage player assignments and team organization within age groups in the Recreational League, and the Recreational League has Age Group Commissioners assigned by grade from Pre-K through high school and by division as Coed or Girls.
DC Soccer Club states that its mission is to develop character and strengthen community by providing accessible, high-quality soccer experiences for youth of all backgrounds and abilities. It is a registered non-profit and a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization connected to its legacy and legal name, DC Stoddert Soccer. DC Soccer Club was accepted into MLS NEXT Academy Division and Girls Academy (GA) Aspire beginning with the 2026–2027 season. The club is described as the biggest youth soccer club in Washington, DC, serving roughly 7,500 participants of all ages and skill levels, the city’s largest independent youth sports program, and the largest youth sports program for girls in the city. It provides between $250,000 and $300,000 per year in financial assistance to players, and each year it invests resources in financial assistance, education and development, and community initiatives that extend its impact beyond the field. The club’s website is powered by Playmetrics software but is owned by and subject to the DC Soccer Club privacy policy.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: The District Cup tournament takes place December 6–7, 2025, with a registration deadline of November 9. The 2026 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 12 at 7:15 p.m.
Founded in 1977 as DC Stoddert Soccer, the organization became DC Soccer Club in 2021. DC Soccer Club’s coaching staff includes professional, licensed coaches, many of whom are current college and high school coaches, and current and former college and professional players. The Recreational Program Manager is Rebeca Mercado. Age Group Commissioners are volunteer leaders who manage player assignments and team organization within age groups in the Recreational League, and the Recreational League has Age Group Commissioners assigned by grade from Pre-K through high school and by division as Coed or Girls.
DC Soccer Club states that its mission is to develop character and strengthen community by providing accessible, high-quality soccer experiences for youth of all backgrounds and abilities. It is a registered non-profit and a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization connected to its legacy and legal name, DC Stoddert Soccer. DC Soccer Club was accepted into MLS NEXT Academy Division and Girls Academy (GA) Aspire beginning with the 2026–2027 season. The club is described as the biggest youth soccer club in Washington, DC, serving roughly 7,500 participants of all ages and skill levels, the city’s largest independent youth sports program, and the largest youth sports program for girls in the city. It provides between $250,000 and $300,000 per year in financial assistance to players, and each year it invests resources in financial assistance, education and development, and community initiatives that extend its impact beyond the field. The club’s website is powered by Playmetrics software but is owned by and subject to the DC Soccer Club privacy policy.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
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