Author: Seweryn Dominsky
FC Bayern und die International Soccer Academy freuen sich, den ersten International Academy Cup anzukündigen, der von FC Bayern in München ausgerichtet werden wird. Dieses aufregende Jugendfußballturnier findet vom 8. bis 12. Mai 2024 statt und wird U17/U18-Teams von FC Bayern, FC Schalke 04, Hertha BSC und Cadiz CF umfassen. Die Spiele werden auf dem emblematischen FC Bayern Campus und an der Säbener Straße ausgetragen, wo die Profimannschaft von FC Bayern trainiert.
The daily routine offers the players the opportunity to fully focus on their tasks and duties both on and off the pitch. In addition to the daily training and athletics sessions, the players spend their afternoons taking German or online lessons. In addition to academic tuition, cultural exchange is also important to us so they can familiarise themselves even more with the DNA of FC Bayern and its identity. A balanced diet is also essential for good regeneration after the sessions. The players are provided with selected meals three times a day to promote rapid regeneration. In addition, the talents have the opportunity to prepare meals in their own kitchen at any time.
NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rising American soccer star Francis Castillo has signed with the La Liga club Cádiz CF in Spain. Pennsylvania-born, 18-year-old student athlete Castillo played in Germany on the International Soccer Academy Integrated U18 team at FC Schalke 04 last fall.
International Soccer Academy’s Francis Castillo says, “It is truly a privilege to represent a historic club like Cádiz CF. It’s always been a dream and it’s finally happening.”
Francis Castillo says, “It is truly a privilege to represent a historic club like Cádiz CF. I will do everything in my power to help the Cádiz CF U23s do well this upcoming season. Signing with this La Liga club is amazing and I really can’t believe I will be playing in Europe now. It doesn’t feel real but it’s always been a dream and it’s finally happening.”
“Cádiz CF bets on Francis Castillo, a player from the prestigious International Soccer Academy with significant potential,” says José Luis Donoso, Cádiz CF’s Chief Operating Officer. “We believe he can continue to demonstrate his worth and reflect it in positive results.
Castillo was in Nicaragua in February representing the Nicaraguan National Team in the 2024 Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship Qualifiers, and was the top goal scorer, scoring a total of five goals and earning two assists during the tournament.
“It was a great honor to be captain of the U20 Nicaragua national team the team for the entire CONCACAF U20 Qualifiers,” says Castillo. “I felt very honored and privileged to represent Nicaragua and my heritage.”
Castillo’s journey to playing professional football in Europe began in the USA when first started to walk on the sideline of his father’s soccer games.
As a youth soccer player, he competed for the MLS Next club, FC Delco, and in 2022, he joined MLS’ Philadelphia Union Academy before moving to Europe to develop his skills and continuing his high school education online. Castillo is on track to graduate this spring.
International Soccer Academy has set up 96 trials over the last 3 years for talented American and Canadian youth soccer players.
Known for his strength, determination, and winning mindset, Castillo, nicknamed “El Toro” by his teammates, continues to impress on and off the field. Castillo trained under the guidance of the experienced coaches of International Soccer Academy’s Bundesliga partner, FC Schalke 04, including former Bundesliga player turned UEFA Pro Licensed coach Patrick Weiser. Weiser was impressed with Castillo from the beginning and arranged several trials. “Francis is a player with exceptional skills that can make a difference in the game. He has an excellent attitude, and a lot of potential for more development,” says Weiser.
International Soccer Academy Co-Founder Eddie Loewen first identified Castillo as a player to watch when the youth soccer player was scouted for Global Soccer Development’s (GSD) summer program for youth soccer players to train and play against pro academies in Europe.
Loewen says, ‘Francis Castillo is a player with special weapons and a winning mentality that every coach loves to have in their team.”
“When I first saw Francis play for the MLS Next club Delco FC, I immediately recognized his ability to make many high-tempo runs for his team in the offense and defense and his great ability to shoot with left and right with a lot of power and accuracy. Francis is not even at 50% of his max potential as a player and with the right development and guidance he will be a force to be reckoned with on the field,” adds Loewen.
“I just want to congratulate Francis Castillo for signing with Cádiz CF,” says Diane Scavuzzo, Co-Founder of International Soccer Academy. “We are absolutely thrilled that Cádiz CF has signed him and look forward to his team’s success. We are proud to have helped over twenty contracts be signed by players in Europe since we launched in 2020.”
“This season, more than 80 American youth soccer players are training in our elite residential Academy programs at Cádiz CF, Hertha BSC, FC Schalke 04 and FC Bayern,” adds Scavuzzo.
Interested American and Canadian youth soccer players born from 2003 to 2009 can apply by sending a link with their game highlights for the European scouts to review on the International Soccer Academy’s official website. www.internationalsocceracademy.com
Contact:
Diane Scavuzzo
Co-Founder International Soccer Academy
[email protected]
ISABELA VERNIER, MARCH 1, 2024
Talented youth soccer player joins MLS’ Red Bulls Academy
New York Red Bulls have secured the talents of Caleb Simmons, a rising star in the soccer world, for their 2009 academy class. The versatile defensive midfielder/center-back has garnered attention for his exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to the beautiful game.
Caleb’s path to the Red Bulls is filled with remarkable achievements. Following a fantastic start at International Soccer Academy’s Hertha Berlin Integrated team, Caleb’s exceptional display of talent captured the Bundesliga Academy’s keen interest.
Since the starting signal, as part of our cooperation with the International Soccer Academy, numerous talents from the United States and Canada have dared to jump across the pond to join the Integrated Academy team. After the successful start, talented young footballers in this U17 selection will have the chance to take their skills to the next level for the second time since August 2023.
Talented people benefit from our academy’s know-how
The players not only benefit from the first-class training that our capital club’s young talent also enjoys. They also expand their footballing level and their personal horizons in high-level test matches. “There are a lot of talented players in North America. We are very pleased to be able to welcome some of them to Hertha BSC through our collaboration with the International Soccer Academy,” emphasizes our deputy academy director Sasan Gouhari, illustrating the advantages for both sides: “The boys can take a lot with them here and develop in the same way Show and develop a training philosophy that our eleven academy teams also enjoy!”
Experienced trainers, high-level tests
The talented boys take advantage of these opportunities. In addition to absorbing the new language and environment, they of course also benefit from the opportunities on the Olympic site and in Spreeathen: from high-class infrastructure, experienced trainers and, last but not least, from numerous tests against opponents at a good level, which have been one of the big highlights so far . So far, the talents have not only competed against youth teams from clubs such as Lech Posen or Hertha 03 Zehlendorf, but also against other teams from our academy.
Learning and improving every day in a traditional European club with the Hertha flag on their chest: the young footballers live this dream every day. Their experiences should help them, ideally one day, to leave their mark on the lawn of the Olympic Stadium. One thing is certain in any case: the new blue and white paths of the talents of our Integrated Academy Team represent an exciting, transatlantic journey that is far from over.
Cádiz CF celebrates the official opening of its first academy exclusively dedicated to American players. With a strong commitment to the global development of football talent, the club welcomes 17 young promises who will join the Cádiz youth system for several months of intensive training.
The strategic collaboration with International Soccer Academy, a renowned company specializing in the training of young talents, aims to strengthen the sporting ties between Cádiz and the United States, solidifying the club as a reference in talent development on a global level.
José Luis Donoso, Director of the International Area of Cádiz Club de Fútbol, was present to welcome the young players, who arrived accompanied by their families. “We are proud to embark on a new project with International Soccer Academy for the growth of American players,” reflected Donoso. He also emphasized that “this initiative places Cádiz CF on the platform of excellence for international growth in future long-term projects.”
Diane Brandis Scavuzzo, co-founder of International Football Academy, expressed the excitement behind this initiative: “Our players are more than proud to wear the Cádiz emblem, and we are confident that the training they will undergo during these months will take them to the next level.” “Our players are already training in the magnificent facilities of Cádiz Club de Fútbol, marking the first step of this incredible partnership. Thanks to the club for their involvement and for sharing values such as discipline and dedication with our American players,” Diane reflected.
The agreement between both parties will remain in effect until 2027, marking a long-term commitment to the growth and success of the academy. In fact, this academy will not only offer high-level sports training but also provide a comprehensive experience that includes educational, cultural, and social aspects. In this regard, Sage College in Jerez de la Frontera will be responsible for the players’ well-being on a day-to-day basis as well as their educational formation.
With this initiative, Cádiz CF reaffirms its commitment to the comprehensive training of young individuals, preparing them for success both on and off the field, while continuing to take steps forward in its internationalization plan.
International Soccer Academy, a company specializing in the training of young American players, is currently on a visit to the city of Cádiz. Through its German teams, Schalke 04 and Hertha Berlin, they have taken advantage of their stay to visit the facilities of Cádiz CF, as well as to train and participate in several friendly matches against Cadiz youth teams.
Throughout the month of January, International Soccer Academy will have a team of American players at Cádiz CF. This significant collaboration will provide exceptional development opportunities for young talents from the United States and take another step forward in the club’s internationalization strategy.
Bayern Munich is excited to announce the launch of the FC Bayern Global Academy starting in September 2023. The FC Bayern Global Academy is a unique opportunity for talented U17 players from the USA to form a team and train for a full season in our youth academy, the FC Bayern Campus.
Selected players will receive professional training under UEFA-licensed FC Bayern youth coaches, following the philosophy of Germany’s most successful club and our youth academy. For eight months, the program includes everything players need to develop their game, from housing and nutrition to medical supervision and opportunities to compete against other elite youth teams.
The youngsters will receive exposure to German scouts and coaches, increasing the chances of being recruited by local teams or potentially join our international U19 team, the FC Bayern World Squad. Furthermore, the program is also specifically designed to help young players develop important life skills such as teamwork, leadership, independence and resilience.
Whether you are a young player looking to improve your skills or a talented prospect looking to take your game to the next level, the FC Bayern Global Academy is the perfect place to speed up your journey to become a professional soccer player.
Your path to joining our youth academy starts here.
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — International Soccer Academy, America’s top organization committed to providing young soccer talent authentic training inside leading professional clubs in Europe, proudly announces its new strategic partnership with La Liga‘s Cádiz CF, the esteemed Spanish football club.
The evolution of elite-level soccer training for young American players has turned to Europe for its expertise and this international collaboration provides youth soccer players with an unparalleled opportunity for top-notch development in Spain. Now a full team of North American players born in 2006 and 2007 will compete on Cádiz CF’s Integrated Academy against regional, international and La Liga academies.
In 2021, International Soccer Academy announced its partnership with FC Schalke 04and in 2022, the partnership with Hertha BSC. International Soccer Academy began working with FC Bayern Munich, its third Bundesliga club, earlier this year. Now, proud to offer an Integrated Academy in coastal Spain, International Soccer Academy continues to expand options for youth soccer in Europe.
“We are thrilled to partner with this amazing club and offer this incredible player development benefit. I admire Cádiz CF’s football identity and commitment to excellence,” said Co-Founder Diane Scavuzzo. “We are proud of creating this international bridge between Spainand North America for the best youth soccer players.”
Cádiz CF Vice President Rafael Contreras agrees, saying, “The internationalization of Cádiz Club de Fútbol and of the Spanish La Liga, as one of the best in the world, is the result of the quality of Spanish football, and therefore, of Cádiz Club de Fútbol.”
By combining International Soccer Academy’s proven track record of nurturing young talents with Cádiz CF’s rich footballing heritage of resilience and success, this partnership seeks to revolutionize the options for youth footballers in the USA.
“The partnership brings American and Canadian players to Cádiz CF, blending the competitive spirit of North American sports with the top quality of La Liga Spanish football team,” says Javier Muinos, Cádiz CF Sports Director.
Cádiz CF’s Chief Operating Officer, Jose Luis also shared his excitement about the alliance, saying, “We are happy to embark on this journey with the International Soccer Academy. This partnership aligns perfectly with our club’s ethos of fostering youth talent and promoting global football cooperation. We cannot wait to welcome young players from all across North America at Cádiz CF.”
“Our main aim is to boost the integrated US talent. The team will roll with the same game plan and methodology as our other academy players,” says Enrique Gonzalez, Academy Director, Cádiz CF. Gonzalez is responsible for Cádiz CF’s successful player development — in the last 7 years, eight former academy players were selected to play for the First team.
The people of Cadiz take immense pride in their club’s determination to excel and its ability to be victorious against leading La Liga giant FC Barcelona as well as other tough competitors. International Soccer Academy’s players from FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC will visit the club in November and cheer for Cádiz CF as they host Real Madrid in another tough match.
Cádiz CF’s playing style reflects the essence of its city – tenacious, spirited, adventurous and never backing down from a challenge. Cádiz CF’s tactical approach focuses on organized defending, swift counter-attacks, and making the most of set-piece opportunities. This disciplined and pragmatic approach to the game has earned Cádiz CF admiration and respect from fans and rivals alike. The club’s iconic yellow and blue colors dominate the cityscape, with its fervent supporters adorning the streets, cheering passionately for their team at the stadium, Estadio Ramón de Carranza, on match days.
“We are thrilled to welcome the talented American players to Cádiz. Our philosophy and values will help them reach their fullest potential,” says Manuel Anguita, International Director, Cádiz CF.
International Soccer Academy’s Co-Founder, Eddie Loewen expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration saying, “Our vision at International Soccer Academy has always been to provide young talents with unparalleled opportunities, and this partnership allows us to take this commitment to new heights. Together with Cádiz CF we look forward to impacting the future of youth soccer in the USA.”
Beyond the pitch, Cadiz is an amazing coastal city that borders the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Strait of Gibraltar in the southwestern part of Andalusia, Spain with amazing beaches, sidewalk cafes, and tourist attractions. With more than 6 million followers on social media, Cádiz CF is a global soccer force opening its doors to talented players thousands of miles across the Atlantic.
Aspiring soccer players born in 2006 and 2007 will have the opportunity to apply at International Soccer Academy‘s website.
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858-531-8300
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