Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC), est. 1982 in NYC, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Downtown Manhattan and the greater NYC area. The club conducts training at Pier 40 and Chelsea Waterside Park. The organization operates under Executive DirectorKyle Hagenburger. The club's stated vision is to offer youth soccer training in state-of-the-art facilities while remaining accessible and affordable to all.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Full player pathway
Families have access to programming extending from Classes starting at age 3 through U23 Men's and Women's teams.
Comprehensive NYC club
DUSC identifies itself as the most comprehensive soccer club in NYC, serving approximately 5,000 participants annually.
College and pro pathways
Competitive teams participate in MLS NEXT and Girls Academy, with alumni advancing to professional academies, US Youth National Teams, and collegiate programs across Division I, II, III and Junior College.
Broad inclusive access
The organization aims to secure sufficient funding to remain accessible and affordable to all, regardless of financial resources or athletic ability.
PROGRAMS
Programs
The club's offerings include Classes, Recreation League, D-League, and a competitive Academy for U7-U19. Academy match play progresses from 4v4 (U7-U8) up to 11v11 (U13-U19), with training shifting from technique to tactics as players age. The Recreation League runs an autumn schedule from early Sept. to early Dec., 10 weeks, and resumes in the winter from early Jan. to early March, 10 weeks.
FallRecreation League runs early Sept. to early Dec., 10 weeks.
WinterRecreation League runs early Jan. to early March, 10 weeks.
Primary training locations: Pier 40, Chelsea Waterside Park
TUITION
Cost to play
Recreation League participation costs $295 per season for Fall 2026. Families can request financial assistance via a scholarship application, with Academy scholarship documents provided in English and Spanish.
$295 per season (Recreation League, Fall 2026)
COACHING
Coaching
Professional staff oversight
The club reports that its Academy and Recreation League programs are managed by a professional coaching staff with years of experience in youth development.
Volunteer coach guidance
Recreation League squads are coached by parent volunteers, with full-time staff providing guidance to parent-volunteer coaches for a positive learning environment.
Kyle Hagenburger
Executive Director
CLUB VISION
Club Vision
DUSC's stated vision is to provide a world-class youth soccer educational experience on and off the field, in state-of-the-art facilities, funded sufficiently to be accessible and affordable to all.
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