AC Milan have been trying to expand their presence in the United States of America given the obvious ownership ties, and there are a series of academies looking to recruit talent for the future.
Back in November, Milan – in partnership with Black&Red Pumas LLC – announced the creation of Milan Academy Virginia, the first Rossoneri Academy project in the United States.
It will officially open in spring 2024 in Fairfax, Virginia and the Washington Metropolitan Area (District of Columbia, Maryland , Virginia), and there will be a tryout programme.
Milan will spread their experience and tradition through a team of sporting professionals who are specialists in their field.
They will coordinate with and train the local technical staff that will support the personal and sporting growth of the youngsters involved in the Academy on a daily basis.
The open tryouts will take place on February 3 at King Abdullah Academy Turf Field, from 09:30am to 12:30pm local time. Registration is open now on our website acmilanacademyvirginia.com.
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Maikel Oettle, Chief Commercial Officer of AC Milan: “AC Milan Academy Virginia is another piece in the consolidation process of the AC Milan brand on a global level.
“The launch of the AC Milan Academy project in the US territory attests to our commitment and our contribution to the promotion of football in North America, through which we aim to export the values of AC Milan worldwide.”
Dario Scatena, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Black & Red Pumas LLC: “As an Italian and an AC Milan fan, I am very pleased with this collaboration that will bring the colours and values of AC Milan and Italian traditions to the American territory.
“I am very confident that the excellence and the AC Milan Method will bring great benefits, firstly for the young players in their personal growth, and then for American soccer.
“This is a family for me, and I look forward to both girls and boys feeling part of this great family and growing in every aspect with its values.”
Meanwhile, Milan Soccer Camps USA announced they will be having junior camps in Orlando, Florida in June as well as San Antonio, Texas, in August.
