We Are Dusc

Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC) is the most comprehensive soccer club in NYC.  Serving approximately 5,000 participants annually in Downtown Manhattan and the greater NYC area, DUSC offers programs for players of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Whether starting out in our mini ballers Classes (Beginning at Age 3), or participating in our highly competitive U23 Men’s or Women’s teams, our professional staff offer programs for all stages of development and interest.

Club Mission

Downtown United Soccer Club, Inc. is organized as a 501c(3) not for profit entity to educate, train and inspire youth soccer players of all ages and abilities in a positive, respectful, supportive environment. To foster a community that reflects the diversity of New York City in which children can develop a lifelong love for the beautiful game and realize their full potential as both players and people.

Vision

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Provide world-class youth soccer educational experience

— on and off the field

— to players, staff and parents

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In state-of-the-art facilities

— on the field: outdoor and indoor

— in classrooms

— that also serve as a community meeting place

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Funded sufficiently

— to be accessible and affordable to all

Core Principles

Shared by our Players, Volunteers, Coaching Staff, Administration and Board

Put the best interests of the players first by emphasizing individual long-term development.

  • We provide healthy balanced competition that supports the developmental goals of each player at their own pace, while instilling a passion for the game that inspires them to work hard and reach beyond their own expectations.
  • We seek to develop technically skilled, confident and creative players who are adaptable to the future demands of the game.

Provide the proper environment to learn important life-skills through the sport of soccer.

  • We foster a respect for the game of soccer and each player by promoting friendship, integrity and good sportsmanship in a fun, caring and supportive way. We believe the development of the player, both on and off the field, is equally important and provide opportunities to further develop their character and important life-skills.
  • We work in partnership with our parents and volunteers in an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and open communication.
  • We work in partnership with other soccer organizations to promote and develop a life-long love of soccer within and beyond our local community.

Inclusion of all members of our community.

  • We provide an opportunity for all the children and families in our community, regardless of their financial resources or athletic ability to achieve their soccer goals.