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At DME Academy, Sarasota, we believe development doesn’t always have to happen within the four lines of your normal team. Sometimes, one of the best things for a young player is to step into a different environment, different position, different level of competition or different group of teammates. That’s why DME Academy, Sarasota supports guest…

Five international trips. Five incredible soccer cultures. One mission: expand the game — and the world — for DME athletes. DME Academy is going international once again. After unforgettable experiences in Barcelona, Spain; Rome, Italy; Northern Ireland; and Buenos Aires, Argentina, DME is preparing for its fifth international soccer journey — and this one is…

DME Academy is expanding its DME Nationals program for the 2026–27 season, creating a club-neutral select platform designed to bring talented and motivated players together to compete at some of the highest-level tournaments in the country, and internationally. The concept is simple: Find the right players. Build competitive teams. Seek out the biggest challenges. DME…

DME boys battle the heat, weather and top competition to open the 2026–27 season with six finalist appearances and a U17 championship. The 2026–27 season officially kicked off at the Lake Nona Season Opener, and the DME Academy Sarasota boys wasted no time showing the depth, competitiveness and continued growth of the program. Across 14…

LAKE NONA, FL — DME Academy opened the 2026–27 season in style this weekend, delivering an impressive showing across the girls’ side at the Lake Nona Season Opener. Battling intense Florida heat, thunderstorms, rain delays, and strong competition from programs competing across multiple league platforms including ECNL RL & GA Aspire, DME teams consistently found…

As we gear up for another soccer season at DME Academy, Sarasota — one filled with growth, development, opportunity, and international experiences — I keep coming back to why I got into this space in the first place.  Why I Do This It would be easy to get lost in the day-to-day: the sessions, the…

Every once in a while, a player comes through your program who reminds everyone why development matters. Today and frankly for months, the football world is watching as former DME Academy standout Yan Diomande prepares for a historic move to Real Madrid, with reports indicating the Spanish giants have agreed to a deal worth approximately…

Fall is one of the best times of the year to get your child involved in soccer, and at DME Academy, Sarasota, we have created three exciting pathways designed to help players fall in love with the game, build confidence, and develop real skills in a fun and positive environment. Whether your child is stepping…

An Unexpected Collaboration. A Shared Vision. A Stronger Future. What happens when two organizations decide that collaboration—not competition—is the fastest path to excellence? Something bigger than either club. DME Academy, Sarasota and FC Sarasota will collaborate starting in 26/27 bringing together a full suite of teams that are positioned to perform strongly right from the…

2010 Boys Complete Historic Undefeated Season with National Academy League Title SARASOTA, Fla. — History has been made. In just its third year of existence, DME Academy, Sarasota has claimed the first National Championship in club history, as the 2010 Boys (U16) completed one of the most dominant seasons seen in the National Academy League…