nvu x Dundee United

a new strategic partnership

NVU is pleased to announce the formation of a strategic partnership with Dundee United FC in the Scottish Premiership. The NVUFC first team participates in the National Premier Soccer League and United Premier Soccer League, while their Academy competes in the EDP and NCSL leagues. The American club are operated by Dundee United Hall of Fame legend Brian Welsh and the exciting partnership will see both clubs share development, operational and talent ID processes.

The Opportunity

Our partnership will allow the clubs to share visions, best practices and allow the DUFC Our Academy players the opportunity to experience new environments and a different culture to enhance their development while also offering NVU players the opportunity to experience being part of the Elite-level Our Academy.

The History

Brian Welsh—Edinburgh native, Dundee United Hall of Fame legend, and current NVU Executive Director— had the vision to create the partnership between the two clubs. Launching the NVU Academy in 2020, Welsh envisioned creating a pathway to future success for the youth players. Working with Dundee United, a club with a world-renowned history, including a league title, two Scottish Cups, and two Scottish League Cups, Welsh built a robust, international training program—a program from which NVU players are already reaping benefits.

The Challenge

For NVU youth, learning about the Dundee United brand of culture, vision, and best practices provides players and coaches with an invaluable introduction to a high-level style of play in the European arena. Players can take advantage of a robust platform that develops and hones their skills, and the work ethic necessary to compete at higher levels.

Article: Crossing the Pond to Partner on the Pitch

Intense, high-speed, unforgettable. These are just a few of the words the boys of the Northern Virginia United Academy (NVU) used to describe the elite-level instruction and play they experienced this summer with the players and coaches of the Dundee United Football Club. Read about it here.

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