La Liga Select landed in Spain in March to train 118 young players from the USA and Canada. The players, were selected by LaLiga Grassroots scouts from a total of 12,000 participants across 14 events and tournaments in locations such as Texas, New York and Las Vegas (Nevada) since the start of the program in January 2021.

Created by the best league in the world, LaLiga Select is the first official recruitment platform of LaLiga to scout youth talent in North America.

The platform provides young American soccer players, aged 13 to 18, the opportunity to showcase their talent and create a framework of opportunities for growth, visibility and improved competition level for the players.

A total of 12,000 participants across 14 events and tournaments in locations such as Texas, New York and Las Vegas (Nevada) since the start of the program in January 2021 were selected by LaLiga scouts.

The players, divided into 7 teams, have spent 10 days in Madrid preparing intensively with LaLiga coaches for a series of matches with youth teams from Atlético de Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, Getafe CF, CF Fuenlabrada and CD Leganés. They have also played against two other famous clubs, Rayo Majadahonda and Unión Adarve, and have trained with Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid in their training centers.

“After many months of work in North America (United States and Canada), we are very proud to see how LaLiga Select is moving towards its final goal. The selected players have shown an excellent level during their stay in Spain, demonstrating the potential of the American talent. We hope to soon see some of these players excel at the highest level and consolidate the program on a global scale,” says Alex Isern, CEO of ISL Agency.

During their stay in Madrid, the coaches and officials from LaLiga Grassroots have monitored the 118 players in order to select the best in each age category. These players will receive a scholarship to train for a period of time with a LaLiga club’s youth academy.