Annual Report 2023/24

At DUSC, Everyone Matters

At Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC), we are united by a shared belief: every player, no matter their level, deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired. Whether you're part of our elite teams competing at the highest levels or playing for fun and connection in our community programming, your place here matters.

This past year, through the hard work of our players, coaches, and staff, we were proud to earn eligibility and an invitation to join MLS NEXT and Girls Academy League (GA) for the 2024/25 season. These platforms further expand our ability to offer high-level soccer opportunities to players in their local communities—eliminating the need for long-distance travel to practice and play. This milestone aligns perfectly with our core principle of “Soccer for All”, ensuring that talent and ambition can flourish right here at home.

We take immense pride in the achievements of our players—those who have represented their country, played for youth national teams, gone on to play professionally, or continued their soccer journeys in college. For these athletes striving to raise the ceiling of their possibilities, we are committed to providing the best coaches, ample field space, and a safe, challenging environment where dreams are pursued and achieved.

At the same time, we celebrate the young players who show up at Pier 40 for their very first soccer experiences—whether it's learning the basics at our summer camp, joining friends in our recreational league, or simply falling in love with the game.

Our mission remains clear: to ensure that every child, regardless of background or ability, has access to soccer and the chance to grow on and off the field. Success at DUSC is about more than goals scored—it’s about friendships built, lessons learned, and personal growth achieved.

Together, we are more than a club—we are a community where everyone contributes, every journey matters, and every child belongs. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey as we continue to strive, grow, and raise the ceiling of possibilities for all.

Kevin McCarthy

Executive Director