FC Barcelona High Performance Football Academy in the USA 2025
The only official Barcelona International Academy outside of Barcelona
The international football academy of FC Barcelona is located in Arizona, in the United States. Apart from La Masia, it is the only other official academy of this great club. The academy’s team competes in the US Soccer Development Academy tournament, the most important competition of America’s lower leagues, where the country’s 70 best clubs compete.
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Highlights from the FC Barça USA High Performance Academy
Available programs
Summer Camp
Intensive Program
Admission Test
Long-Term Program
Who can participate?
Boys and girls ages 10 to 17 (Summer Camps)
Girls ages 12 to 15 (Girls’ Summer Camp)
Boys and girls ages 13 to 18 (admission tests)
Boys and girls ages 14 to over 18 (long-term program)
Training features
Intensity: 4/5
Player Level: 4/5
Training Level: 5/5
Educational program
Arizona State University Preparatory Academy Secondary Education
University Studies in the U.S.
Accommodation
Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort
Sports facilities
Grande Sports Residential Complex
Dates
Summer Camp: 1 to 6 weeks (summer)
Intensive Program: 1 week (winter)
Admission Test: 3 days (year-round)
Long-Term Program: August to June
Prices
Long-term program: From €75,000
Price
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Programmes Available
See below for details about the programmes available at the academy:
Long term programmes
Full course program from August to June
Short Term Programme
These are the modalities of short courses available:
- Proficiency programmes from 1 to 8 weeks during the summer
- Programmes in winter
- Trials for selection to the annual programme, lasting 48 hours
Long term courses
Option A:
Full student: Includes sports programme, full board accommodation and educational programme.
Education programme:
The FC Barcelona football academy in the USA has an educational center within its facilities. This educational center works with ASU (Arizona State University) to offer an advanced education in the follow grades:
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
At ASU, the students are well-prepared for success. They receive personalized attention that allows them to excel in their education, compete at an international level, and give back to their communities.
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The Academy
This proficiency football academy has been running since 2010. All participants who graduate from this academy have either been successful in signing a contract as a professional footballer or have obtained a university sports scholarship at universities such as Stanford, UCLA and Virginia. The national squad of the United States Sub-20 currently have in its ranks 5 of the academy’s ex-alumni. No other academy in the United States has more than one player in its selection.
In total, 68 sports men and women who graduated from Grande have competed internationally representing their country. The teams from this football academy have had great success in the national championship of the US Soccer Development Academy (USSDA), winning the tournament once, coming second twice and reaching the national finals in four of its first five years in existence.
FC BARÇA USA High Performance Academy ExAlumni
Below are some of the players who trained at this academy:
- Brooks Lennon – Liverpool FC 2015
- Josh Doughty – Manchester United
- Carlos Salcedo – ACF Fiorentina
Brooks Lennon
Josh Doughty
Carlos Salcedo
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The Staff
Xavi Bravo
Xavi is a hugely experienced UEFA Pro Licence-qualified coach. He is responsible for the under-11 and under-12 teams at FC Barcelona’s La Masia Academy. He is also Technical Director at the Hong Kong Football Academy.
Sean McCafferty
Sean McCafferty is another coach working alongside Xavi Bravo. He is responsible for leading training sessions in the school. Sean is qualified with the A USSF (US Soccer Federation) Licence, the latter organisation overseeing coaching education for trainers who work with the best youth teams in the United States. He also manages the under 17s team at FC Barcelona Academy in USA and is coach to the under-16s and under-18s at Continental FC Delco.
How to enroll in Barça's high-performance soccer academy in the USA?
Option 1 – Recommended: In-person tryout
The most recommended option is to participate in a short-term program during the summer. This allows the player to get to know the staff and the day-to-day life of the academy before spending a long period training at the center. The academy can also get to know the player and assess his or her level more accurately.
Option 2: Online Registration
Students who are unable to attend a short-term program to try out the academy can begin their online registration process. This option requires proof of the player’s level and competitive experience so the staff can assess their suitability for the long-term program.
Prices
Signing up for an annual programme at a soccer academy is an excellent investment in the future.
■ Before deciding to make a significant investment and sign their child up in a football academy for a whole year, many parents prefer their children to attend a short-term programme to see if it’s the right academy for them. Besides that, the academy’s coaches will take the opportunity to assess your child’s abilities and recommend the best options for them.
■ Alternatively, as parents, you may feel confident enough in this academy and would like to sign your child up for a long-term programme.
Whatever your case may be, we invite you to fill in the form you’ll find below and we’ll get in touch with you to discuss the different enrolment options for your child.
