Downtown United Soccer Club

Downtown United Soccer Club offers Academy U7-U19, Recreation League, Classes, Mini Ballers, General Classes, Goalkeeping, Footworx, Strikers, Squads, College ID Camps, D-League, and Futsal. Academy is managed by a professional coaching staff, and the club also offers classes, small-group training, and weekend recreation games.

Programs

• Academy U7-U19 — U7-U19 · $3,800–$4,750 · Managed by a professional coaching staff; geared towards complete development of high level players looking to progress to the collegiate level and beyond.
• Recreation League — Coed age groups listed for fall 2026 include 2011-2013, 2014-2015, 2016-2020, and girls groups 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 · Saturday or Sunday; times vary by age group · $295 · The Recreation league offers an opportunity for young players to build friendships, develop community and build a passion for the game through friendly competition.
• Classes — Ages 3-14; birth years 2000-15 are mentioned as suitable in the FAQ · Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday; times vary by class · $475 · Designed to improve a player’s fundamental soccer skills in a small group environment; taught by professional coaching staff.
• Mini Ballers — Ages 3-5 · Sunday 8:45am; Saturday 10:00am; Sunday 1:00pm; Saturday 11:00am · $475 · Coed program designed to teach fundamental soccer skills in a positive environment with creative and fun-based games.
• General Classes — Ages 5-14 · Focus on fundamental skills and fun, while building a foundation of technical proficiency for future growth in the game.
• Goalkeeping — Ages 7-14 · Saturday 12:00pm · $475 · Focuses on the technical aspects of today’s modern goalkeeper.
• Footworx — Ages 7-14 · Sunday 2:00pm; Saturday 11:00am; Thursday 5:00pm; Saturday 12:00pm · $475 · Players learn to be comfortable on the ball, create more time and options.
• Strikers — Ages 7-14 · Focused on scoring goals; includes shooting techniques, first touch, volleys, movement, body position, support play and more.
• Squads — Beginner to Advanced · Day of your choice during the week · $45–$55 per class · Create your own class with a consistent group of neighbors, classmates, friends, or teammates; minimum 4 players and minimum 5 classes per squad booking.
• College ID Camps
• D-League
• Futsal

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $45–$4,750
• General schedule: Academy: U7-U19; Recreation League: fall and winter for 10 weeks; Classes: 10-week curriculum.

About the provider

Downtown United Soccer Club was established in 1982 and serves approximately 5,000 participants annually in Downtown Manhattan and the greater NYC area. Its mission is to educate, train and inspire youth soccer players of all ages and abilities in a positive, respectful, supportive environment, and to foster a community that reflects the diversity of New York City.

Academy: club dues vary; for the 2025/2026 season the range is $3,800-$4,750 depending on age and level; club dues do not cover uniform fees. Recreation League: no weekly practices; games are on the weekend with a warm-up/practice session prior to the game; refund policy includes pro-rata refunds under specified conditions. Classes: players may be split by ability; all children must be accompanied by an adult during each class; cancellations are communicated at least 4 hours in advance.

Last updated November 7, 2026.