State-of-the-Art Facilities:
Gladbach teams train in BORUSSIA-PARK, a modern football complex with elite training facilities designed to support youth and professional development.
The training area in BORUSSIA-PARK covers about nine hectares – which is about 13 football fields. It includes six large playing fields made of natural grass, plus turf fields, two football cages, a sand pit and a coordination course. The training grounds are directly adjacent to the Borussia-Park stadium which has a capacity of 60,250.
We have partnered with Borussia Mönchengladbach and they are looking for top talent to be developed and join the family.
A team of twenty elite U18 youth soccer players will live, train and compete in this amazing residential program — immersed in a professional environment.
"American youth soccer players have great potential, and we’re eager to explore the opportunities they bring to our club."
Success in Germany
Borussia Mönchengladbach is one of the most successful football clubs in Germany.
Nicknamed DieFohlen [diː ˈfoːlənn] (The Foals), the club is world renowned for its free, fast, and young football style.
Youth Training Center: Building Block of Success
Youth development plays a major role in the history of Borussia Mönchengladbach, because with young players and fresh attacking soccer, we became the legendary Foals in the 1960s and 70s, who caused a sensation beyond the borders of the country.
Today, we see it as an important task to continue on this Borussia path and develop players for our own licensed team. The transition from youth to professional level is an important part of Borussia’s philosophy. Our youth development center (NLZ) is an important building block for success.
With this approach, we have supported and accompanied well-known players on
their way to professional soccer: Lothar Matthäus, Stefan Effenberg, Marcell Jansen, Mahmoud Dahoud, Marc-Andréter Stegen, Julian Korb, Tony Jantschke and Patrick Herrmann are just a few of them.
Fundamentals Of Our Work
The development of young talent at Borussia’s youth academy is age-independent and training-oriented. This means that VfL talents are encouraged and challenged according to their abilities.
Soccer training is strictly focused on the young footballer and across all teams. The training and development of the talent is clearly more important than the success of individual teams.
However, training must always take place at the highest level. That is why, despite all the personal development, it must be ensured that the players remain in the top divisions with the performance teams.
Game System & Variability
At the Foals’ youth academy, licensed and highly qualified coaches work according to a uniform and goal-oriented guideline.
This is based on Borussia’s basic philosophy of modern soccer with the following attributes: ball-oriented, offensive, active, creative. However, there is no uniform system of play in Borussia’s junior teams. Instead, great emphasis is placed on variability during training.
For the youngest teams, the focus is on enjoying the game and learning. The children should get to know the game and different positions. For this reason, there is no positional specialization at the basic level. The aim is to lay the foundation on which further development is possible.
In the development and performance area (from U14), some fixed points are anchored in the sporting guidelines, in the tactical principles and in the position specifications, but there is no general specification of a system here either. The aim is to provide multifunctional training for talented players.
In today’s world, trained players must be able to play several related positions. This can arise from the sporting situation on the pitch (trailing, leading, outnumbered, etc.), but also from the playing philosophy of the coach of the licensed team.
Values
Borussia wants to shape its talented players into personalities both on and off the pitch.
In developing the players’ personalities, the club focuses on the qualities of discipline, will, tolerance, respect, willingness to learn, and assertiveness.
Character traits are just as important in everyday life as they are in sport. These characteristics are depicted in Borussia’ virtue diamond.
"The U.S. is home to many promising talents, and we’re excited to identify players who fit our club’s philosophy and playing style."
"We are excited to partner with International Soccer Academy to bring talented American youth soccer players to Borussia Mönchengladbach."
With the diamond over the heart, the motto for this club is to always give its all. Borussia Mönchengladbach plays football with courage and ambition — leaving it all on the field.
In the black, white and green, we tirelessly walk the Borussia Way. With a self-determined, forward-looking, clear-eyed attitude.
"Borussia Mönchengladbach empowers young players through elite training, cultural immersion, and personal growth."
THIS FOOTBALL CLUB REPRESENTS…
This is an authentic opportunity to train at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
To develop where the DIE FOHLEN play and train.
A club that is known worldwide. Their mission is growing football with passion.
Talent makes our players. And our players make legends.
Together, boldly, always forward.
That’s how we think. That’s how we act.
A burning passion. For our fans, our team, our club.
We win together. We suffer together.
We stand together. Humble in success.
Respectful with one another.
One unit. One family. For Borussia.
A burning passion. For our fans, our team, our club.
We stand together. Humble in success.
One unit. One family. For Borussia.
Where is Mönchengladbach?
Mönchengladbach is a city in west Germany near Düsseldorf and the Netherlands border. The jewel of the area is BORUSSIA -PARK, the home stadium of Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach. Rich in history, this area of Germany is stunning — and easy to reach by flying into Dusseldorf … and, then it is just a quick car ride or 20+ minute train trip to the heart of this top Bundesliga club.
Application Timeline
Virtual Tryouts - Apply Online
Submit highlight video and/or coaching recommendations. All applications will undergo an evaluation process. Gladbach scouts will review player highlight reels.
Live Scouting
Our scouts attend MLS Next and ECNL Events and Showcases as well as top youth soccer tournaments.
Personal Zoom Interview
With International Soccer Academy staff
Complete Player Application and Submit Deposit
If a player is accepted, he will complete and sign the Player Agreement. A non-refundable deposit is required.
On-Boarding Process
Zoom sessions; Optional Zoom session with Pro Club
Arrival on Site in Mönchengladbach, Germany
Parents are welcome to come and bring their players to Mönchengladbach and attend the welcome ceremony.
For additional questions, please email us at [email protected]