ATLANTA, GA - For the last nine years, generation adidas international has partnered with premier adidas clubs to develop U.S. youth soccer at the international level through its Select programs. Talented players are invited to train at the Realmadrid Foundation, A.F.C. Ajax, and F.F.C. Frankfurt, three of the world's most powerful soccer clubs.
Each year, the top adidas clubs nationwide have the exclusive opportunity to nominate players to participate in the program. This summer, 94 talented players from some of the nation's best clubs will take the field in Europe, training with top quality European academy coaches and playing against academy teams.
This year Orlando City SC is proud to announce Jacob Framson has been nominated for one of the 32 spots for the Realmadrid Foundation Select Program.
Realmadrid Foundation Select takes players inside the world of one "the world's most successful clubs", according to FIFA, home to football superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. Real Madrid C.F. has won a total of 32 La Liga titles, 11 Copa Del Rey titles, 11 UEFA Champions League titles, 2 UEFA Europa League titles and 2 UEFA Super Cup titles. This once in a lifetime opportunity takes place at Real Madrid City's training facility, and provides an inside look into the daily life of a Realmadrid Foundation Academy player.
generation adidas international prides itself on opening doors to players who wish to develop themselves at the elite level. Billy Hartman, CEO, says that the experience "opens their eyes and ignites their ambition to get to the next level - players return to the U.S. going into their development academy, ECNL, or regional season with a better understanding of what it takes to become professional players."
