ABOUT US

With player-development at the heart of all that we do, UD aims to provide unique pathways for all children aged 2-16 years; regardless of where they are on their footballing journey.

Our age-appropriate coaching syllabus has been tailored to improve each player’s technique, physical development and social skill-set “The UD Way”.

Our 2 boys love their football lessons with UD!!!! We have always found the coaches very qualified, super nice and friendly. They know all the children and always make sure that each child is motivated and challenged to do better.

Where it all started

United Dragons began with a simple idea — that every child deserves the chance to fall in love with football. What started as a handful of players on a single London pitch has grown into one of the city’s most-loved grassroots clubs.

We’ve stayed true to that founding belief ever since: putting player development, enjoyment and community first. Today, children right across London and St Albans train, play and grow with UD, guided by a passionate team of qualified coaches.

The UD Way

Coaching built around the whole player.

Our syllabus develops the technical, tactical, physical and social sides of the game together — and it’s age-appropriate at every stage, so every child is challenged at just the right level.

From a toddler’s first touch to a teenager’s competitive debut, we meet players where they are and help them take the next step.

More than a club

Friendships, confidence and belonging.

UD is a community first. Alongside the football, we help children build confidence, make friends and feel part of something — and we welcome the whole family along for the journey.

It’s why so many of our players stay with us for years, and why our coaches love what they do.

The UD Timeline

2008

United Dragons is founded — a handful of young players, one London pitch, and a belief that football should be for everyone.

2012

Word spreads. New sessions open across more London venues as demand for grassroots football grows.

2016

Our age-appropriate player pathway for 2–16 year olds takes shape — coaching “The UD Way”.

2020

A challenging year for everyone. UD keeps children active, connected and playing however we can.

2022

UD launches competitive league teams, giving players the chance to test themselves week in, week out.

2024

The UD Women’s team and girls’ pathway go from strength to strength, breaking down barriers to play.

2025

UD grows beyond London, bringing our programmes to St Albans.

2026

A landmark year — partnerships with GOSH Charity and Capelli Sport, and the launch of UD Mentorship.

UD Women

Greater London Women’s Football League.

The UD Women’s team compete in the 1st Division of the Greater London Women’s Football League, Tier 7 of the FA Women’s Football Pyramid – where they look to battle to strive up the Professional tier ladder.

To get involved and join our First Team or Development squads, please contact us below or book a trial above!

Best football club in North London. Great coaches and great atmosphere for kids to learn and develop their skills. Also they do fantastic work with their charity partners Alive & Kicking.

Lodewijk H

UD is simply best! First class coaching from Daryl and the team is exactly what you get! Every training session is fun packed, installing confidence into every child. My son who now plays for the under 7’s on Saturdays has been with the club for 5 years and has developed into a quality little player all thanks to Daryl! If your looking for a team for your boy or girl to join and to make new friends also then I strongly advise you look no further. Go Dragons!!!!!

Peter Ilett

UD somehow manages to hit the sweet spot between competitive and nurturing. We have three kids aged 3-11 who participate, both male and female. The coaches are enthusiastic, warm-hearted, kind, and fun. They have a slew of original games and exercises to encourage little ones to play, they are organised and disciplined without being hard. You really get the sense that this is a passion first and a business second, which is more than can be said for the clubs we tried before finding UD.

Natalie Orr

My children have been involved in UD for over 6 years now and it has been a really galvanising experience both for them as individuals and as part of the community. Daryl Moore has a spirit and energy that has enlightened them in many ways. The training is fun yet rigorous and the team spirit is always inclusive and uplifting. I could not recommend a better and more cohesive club ... Dragons all the way!!!

D Bates

So many positive things to say about UD - and Daryl, Ben and Alvaro. My son Dylan’s football technique, passion to win and confidence have all benefitted from the coaches at UD who take their time to know and nurture the kids. Having been with UD for a few years now we love their ethos, the family spirit, how encouraging they are to all the kids across ages and spending quality time on match and training days. Dylan is Dragons through and through. Let’s hope we win the cup final!!!

Gavin Phillips

Their girls' team is second to none. We originally tried a different club for our daughter before we knew of UD and there was no girls' team specifically, so the manager of the club snatched our cash and shoved her in to a group of boys and what was shocking was how they avoided passing to her, how they put her down (she was 9 at the time!) and how the coach turned a blind eye. UD could not be further from this - they make sure everyone plays to their ability and the girls kick some serious butt. We could not recommend them highly enough.

Natalie Orr

Breaking down barriers

Breaking down barriers for Women to PLAY!

Kit, training fees, league fees, venue costs are just some of the obvious barriers that Women face in order to kick a ball.

At UD, our promise is that we break those financial barriers for our Women to play.

Whilst cutting down these costs, in no way are we taking our foot off the pedal – we want to ensure our Women are playing at a professional level, with professional standards.

Let’s go UD!