Atlético Dallas Academy

Atlético Dallas Academy is designed to remove financial barriers so talented North Texas players can pursue the game at a professional development standard — an investment in the club’s long-term sporting pathway and the Dallas–Fort Worth soccer community.

Type

Official elite youth development program of Atlético Dallas. Site describes it as free for selected players — no club fees, league fees, coaching fees, or uniform costs — and as “the only free, professionally coached youth soccer academy in Dallas County.” Focus areas named: technical mastery, tactical understanding, athletic development, discipline/character/leadership, and love of the game. Academy coaches: Iván Cifuentes and Carlos Indiano (site: products of elite European football academies including Atlético de Madrid and Valencia CF). Distinct from Atlético Dallas Youth.

Ages

Inaugural class U10 Boys (born Aug 1, 2016–Jul 31, 2017) and U9 Boys (born Aug 1, 2017–Jul 31, 2018); site says plans to expand age groups in future seasons. Season: Fall 2026 through Spring 2027. Selected players: training three days per week, sessions lasting up to two hours; competitive matches typically each weekend.

Website

https://www.atleticodallas.com/academy/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/atletico_dallas

Fields

Dallas Soccer Park at Elm Fork (formerly MoneyGram Soccer Park), 2100 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229.

Office

Based in Dallas, Texas (academy page). Contact via academy registration / club site pathways on atleticodallas.com .