Our program was born during the summer of 1992 at Takoma Recreation Center, located in Washington D.C. Over the next decade, the program, led by Keith Tucker and Kabir Hakim, grew to over 80 players. 

In 2001, the cohort from Takoma, formerly WYSA Academy, toured Europe to play matches against Ajax, Liverpool, West Ham, and Chelsea. The Academy's crowning victory came against Chelsea's U19s. The team dominated the game and only gave up one late goal, defeating Chelsea 3-1 at their academy facility. The tour was documented and televised by Futbol Mundial to millions across 144 countries. Players from the Academy have played competitive matches in France, Spain, England, Holland, Brazil, Norway, and Denmark. 

Our program has developed some of the top players and teams in the country. Below is a list of achievements. 

• D.C. United

• Chicago Fire 

• Washington Spirit

• Atlanta Silverbacks

• Crystal Palace USA

• NJ Ironmen

• Howard University (NEC)

• Harvard University (IVY League)

• Maryland University (Big Ten)

• Wake Forest University (ACC)

• NC State University (ACC)

• Iowa University (Big Ten)

• Elon University (CAA)

• Fordham University (A10)

• George Mason University (A10)

• James Madison University (Sun Belt)

• William and Mary University (CAA)

• Akron University (MAC)

• Rutgers University (Big Ten)

• American University (Patriot)

• Liberty University (ASUN)

• Shaw University

• Ohio Wesleyan University

• Cairn

• Bates

• Kenyon College 

• Skidmore College

• Trinity Washington University

• Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

• U.S. Youth National Champions

• U.S. Youth Region 1 Champions

• U.S. Virginia State Cup Champions

• U.S. Youth Futsal National Finalist

• U.S. Youth Futsal Regional Champions

• U.S. Youth State Cup Champions

• U.S. Youth National Teams 

• U.S. ODP National Teams

• U.S. Youth Futsal National Team 

• Region 1 ODP Teams

• Virginia and Maryland State ODP Teams 

• EL Salvador Youth National Team

• Jamaica Youth National Team