Youth Soccer in DC
PPA runs youth soccer for Northwest DC families in Tenleytown, AU Park, Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase DC, Van Ness, Cleveland Park, Foxhall, the Palisades and Georgetown. Choose no-tryout Development Soccer leagues for grades K–8, Premier Soccer travel teams for U8–U19, or KiddoBall Soccer for ages 2.5–5.
Leagues are organized by grade, with a pro coach or a parent coach. Form a team with classmates or join as a free agent, and play close to home with 5,000+ PPA families from 200+ schools in and around DC and Montgomery County.
Soccer programs for every age
From a first touch to travel soccer, every PPA program follows one pathway.
Development Soccer
Grades K–8 · No tryouts. Youth sports, the way it should be: high quality, fun and local. Leagues are organized by your kid's grade and experience, with real coaches, exciting games and good community.
Explore Development Soccer: https://ppateam.com/programs/development-soccer
- 4v4 League (K + 1st grade): Sunday games
- 5v5 League (2nd + 3rd grade): goalies + referees, Sunday games
- 7v7 League (4th–6th grade): positions + tactics, Saturday games
- 9v9 League (7th + 8th grade): full-sided play, Saturday games
- Pro coach or parent coach in every league
- End-of-season tournament for 2nd grade and up
Premier Soccer
U8–U19 · Travel teams. PPA Premier Soccer is a year-round, structured competitive environment for committed players in the DC and Maryland area who are ready to train harder, compete at higher levels and grow as athletes.
Explore Premier Soccer: https://ppateam.com/premiersoccer
- Futures Program for K–2nd grade, no tryouts required
- U8–U10 teams compete in NCSL and SAM Select
- Boys compete in MLS NEXT Academy and EDP; girls in Girls Academy Aspire and EDP
- Partners with DC United and the Washington Spirit
- Tryouts for 2026–2027 have passed. Request a practice evaluation
KiddoBall Soccer
Ages 2.5–5 · Pre-K. A gentle, playful introduction to soccer. Movement games and first touches for toddlers, then dribbling, passing and mini-games that introduce real soccer concepts for 4–5 year olds.
Explore KiddoBall: https://ppateam.com/programs/kiddoball
- 45-minute sessions for 2.5–3 year olds and 4–5 year olds
- Short, high-energy activities built for little attention spans
- No prior experience needed, and parents are welcome to join in
Where we play
PPA soccer is played on school and campus fields across Northwest DC, from Foxhall and Tenleytown to Van Ness and Chevy Chase DC. Kids practice and play close to home, often at a school they already know.
Fields are permitted each season, so your child's exact field, practice and game times are confirmed in the PPA app.
Soccer fields in Washington, DC
- Maret School (Barrett Field), 5901 Utah Ave NW, Washington, DC (Barrett Field in Chevy Chase DC)
- Georgetown Day School (GDS), Washington, DC (School field in Tenleytown)
- University of the District of Columbia (UDC), 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC (Turf field in Van Ness)
- The Field School, Washington, DC (School field in Foxhall)
Frequently asked questions
What ages and grades can play?
Development Soccer is for kindergarten through 8th grade: the 4v4 League for K and 1st grade, the 5v5 League for 2nd and 3rd grade, the 7v7 League for 4th through 6th grade, and the 9v9 League for 7th and 8th grade. Premier Soccer travel teams cover U8 through U19, with a Futures Program for K–2nd grade, and KiddoBall Soccer is for ages 2.5–5.
Is there a tryout?
No tryouts for Development Soccer. Every league is open to all levels. Premier Soccer is a travel program where players are evaluated and placed on teams; tryouts for the 2026–2027 season have passed, so request a practice evaluation on the Premier Soccer page if you're interested in joining a team.
Where are games in DC?
PPA soccer in DC is played at Georgetown Day School (GDS) in Tenleytown, The Field School in Foxhall, Maret School's Barrett Field (5901 Utah Ave NW) in Chevy Chase DC, and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) turf field in Van Ness (4200 Connecticut Ave NW). Fields are permitted each season, so your child's exact field is confirmed in the PPA app. Development Soccer games also take place in nearby Bethesda and Chevy Chase, MD.
Can we form a team with classmates?
Yes. Any parent can form a team. When you register as a team manager, you'll receive a unique code to share with other families, and your $100 off is applied up front. Aim to reach a full roster by the season's registration deadline. If your child doesn't have a team, register as a free agent and we'll place them on a nearby team in their grade, ideally with kids from their school or neighborhood.
What's the difference between a parent coach and a pro coach?
Every Development Soccer league offers both. Choose a licensed PPA coach, or parents can volunteer to coach. For Spring 2027, K–1st grade teams are $350 per player with a pro coach and $195 with a parent coach. 2nd–6th grade teams are $450 with a pro coach and $225 with a parent coach, and 7th–8th grade teams are $395 with a pro coach and $225 with a parent coach. Free agents pay the pro coach price.