Sports Exchange
Football opens
every border.
We place athletes, coaches, and analysts at world-class football programs across three continents. From a first international trial to a long-term academy residency, American AFIF runs the entire pathway end to end.
How it works
One pathway, three deliberate steps.
Selection
Our scouting network identifies promising athletes and coaches through partner clubs, federations, and independent showcases.
Placement
We handle visas, housing, schooling, and integration so athletes can focus on what matters — performance on the pitch.
Development
Ongoing performance reviews, sports-science support, and a clear path back home or forward to professional contracts.
Partner regions
A network spanning six countries.
Brazil
Academy partners in São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Salvador.
United States
USL and MLS NEXT clubs, NCAA pathways.
Portugal
Primeira Liga and Liga 3 development partners.
Spain
La Liga academies and regional federations.
United Arab Emirates
Pro League training partnerships.
Japan
J-League youth and coaching residencies.
Programs
Choose the pathway that fits.
Ages 14–19
Youth Academy Exchange
12-month placements for U-15 through U-19 athletes at partner academies, with full schooling and welfare support.
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Pro Trial Placement
Short-term trials at professional clubs for advanced amateurs and recent academy graduates, with on-the-ground representation.
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Coaching Residency
6-month embedded residencies for coaches and analysts at partner clubs, with mentorship from senior technical staff.
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