Program Overview
Academy Overview | 2025-2026 Season
The Maryland United Academy builds on the FUNdamental skills and techniques introduced in our Mini Kickers program, with more focus on introducing players to a team environment and learning the game.
For 2025/26 our Academy will cater to the following age groups:
U7 (2019) Boys & Girls
U8 (2018) Boys & Girls
Individual and team skill development will be stressed ahead of winning, with a focus on fun and long term development. The Academy will give players the foundational skills required to prepare for U9 soccer and beyond. All U8 Academy players will be eligible to graduate and try out for our U9 club teams for the following season. Tryouts for the 2025/26 season will be held in May 2025, details of which will be announced in April.
For all questions about our Charles County programming please feel free to call or email us:
Laurence Smith
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Ian Abrey
Academy Information
The 2025-2026 Charles County Academy schedule encompasses FALL, WINTER and SPRING, with different program options available.
CHARLES ACADEMY
TEAM PROGRAM (Fall, Winter and Spring) - $995.00*
Fall | 2x practices per week and 7v7 games on the weekend
Practices begin in early August | 7v7 Games begin after Labor Day
Winter | 1x practice per week and Futsal games on the weekend
Spring | 2x practices per week and 7v7 games on the weekend
PRACTICE PROGRAM (COMING SOON)
Players who miss tryouts for the Maryland United Academy are encouraged to come out for an evaluation prior to registering for the Team Program. Please contact Laurence Smith before for more details and to schedule.
See below for more information on Charles County Academy programming
* Not including Playmetrics processing fee
YEARLY CALENDAR | CHARLES COUNTY
FALL
August - End of October
**BEGINS EARLY AUGUST 2025**
Two Programs are offered for U7 and U8 players:
1. Practice Program (1 x practice per week)
This option is perfect for players who are newer to soccer or who also have commitments to other sports.
2. Team Program* (2 x practices per week, with 7v7 games on the weekend). The Team Program will play within the Anne Arundel County 7v7 leagues at U8. This option is perfect for stronger U7 and U8 players who are ready for increased competition. Limited spaces available for this program.
WINTER
December - end of Feb/early March
**BEGINS EARLY DECEMBER 2025**
1. Practice Program (1 x practice per week)
2. Team Program* (1 x practice per week, with Futsal games on the weekend).
SPRING
Mid-March - end of May/early June
**BEGINS MARCH 2026**
Two Programs are offered for U7 and U8 players:
1. Practice Program (1 x practice per week)
This option is perfect for U7 players and U8 players who are newer to soccer or who also have commitments and interests with multiple sports.
2. Team Program* (2 x practices per week, with 7v7 games on the weekend). The Team Program will play within the Anne Arundel County 7v7 leagues at U8. This option is perfect for stronger U7 and U8 players who are ready for increased competition. Limited spaces available for this program.
For Fall 2025, we plan to enter 3-5 boys Academy teams and 3-4 girls Academy teams into the Anne Arundel County 7v7 leagues across our four main sites' in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and Prince George's counties. The exact number of teams will be dependent on final number of registrations, current skill levels of players within the program and number of divisions offered by the league. This will allow us to provide the most productive playing experience for all players.
*Note the Team program is for the more committed soccer players who are ready for increased competition that comes with playing in the 7v7 team program format. Our Academy coaches will evaluate all players to ensure their suitability for the more competitive team program setting and reserve the right to keep players in our practice only program if we feel it is in the best interest of the player’s current skill and maturity levels.
Once you have registered and made payment for our Academy, you will receive more information with regard to ordering uniforms. The uniform ordering link will come from SoccerPost and will be sent to the email address you used to register for the Academy.
Approximately $95.00 for a Red & White Jersey, Shorts and socks.
For Practice and Games, players must wear their MD United Red Jersey, Black Shorts, Red Socks, Shinguards, and bring a Ball. An alternate White jersey is also provided for practices and games.
Uniforms can be used for the entire seasonal year (Fall 2025 through Spring 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Charles Academy will offer two programs, catering to all levels, whether players are newer to the game or have been playing soccer for 1-2+ years.
Firstly we have a practice only program for players newer to the sport or with other sport commitments, with one practice per week only. This is a great option for U7 players or U8 players who are newer to soccer.
The second program offered is our team program, which is for the more committed soccer players, given the 3-day a week commitment (two practices and a game). This option is great for stronger U7 and U8 players who are ready for increased competition. This program includes one practice per week and games in a 7v7 league on the weekend, for Fall and Spring. During the Winter, the Team Program trains once per week, with Futsal games on the weekend from Dec-Feb.
Players who graduate from our Academy, will be eligible to try-out for the rising U9 Maryland United FC travel teams the following year.
NO. All players can participate in our Charles Academy.
For players looking to join the Team Program for Fall 2025, we do encourage all 2018 and 2019 players to attend our tryout sessions in April/May. We create multiple teams within the age group and we want to ensure we place players on an appropriate team that allows them to enjoy and learn the game of soccer.
With our seasonal registration process (Fall, Winter, Spring) roster movement may occur throughout the year within our Academy Team Program. We understand players develop at varying rates and may require different levels of competition at certain stages of their development.
As a parent you need to ask yourself: Does my child enjoy and want to play soccer 2-3 days per week? Does my child want to play in competitive games on the weekend? Is my child eager to learn and develop more skills? If you answered yes, then the Calvert Academy program is the correct choice for your child and you can select from one of the two programs we offer.
