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ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027

SOCCERMANAGEMENTLOS ANGELES

Official partner
LAFC

Period

OCT 2026 - APR 2027

Format

IN PERSON AND ONLINE

Training

+ 300 HRS

Location

LOS ANGELES AND ONLINE

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MASTER SOCCER MANAGEMENT

EDITION 2026 / 2027

The Accademia dello Sport Academic Master Soccer Management – Los Angeles is the ideal pathway for those who want to work in sports management and in the world of professional football.

The programme offers comprehensive training in soccer management, with 3 months of guaranteed internship and targeted placement in partner clubs.

The pathway also includes experiences and visits to clubs, academies and sports organisations within the American soccer system, for direct contact with the soccer industry in the United States.

01

Training

+ 300 hours of intensive training between classroom and live streaming.

02

Experience

Exclusive access to Pro Clubs and 3 months of guaranteed internship.

03

Final Thesis

Technical paper in front of the commission in person or online

04

Job Placement

Targeted placement within Accademia dello Sport's partner clubs.

STUDY PLAN

A comprehensive multidisciplinary programme to master every aspect of modern sports management.

October - December

Classes will take place in person, Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, at the USC Conference Room – University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

October - December

January - April

Classes will take place online live, Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific Time / West Coast Time, roughly corresponding to:

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rome time

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM London time

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM New York time

01:00 AM – 03:00 AM (next day) in China

International times may vary slightly based on Daylight Saving Time changes in different countries.

From 2027

Placement is planned with professional partner clubs in Italy, the United States, and abroad, based on each student's profile, skills, and predisposition. The internship will be defined considering several factors, including:

  • the professional role the student will fulfill;

  • the specific needs and requests of partner clubs;

  • the availability and willingness of the student to undergo the experience in the USA or other countries.

The goal is to build an internship pathway consistent with the student's characteristics and the real opportunities offered by professional clubs involved.

Program

Teaching modules

01

Teaching module

International football and MLS

  • Development of professional football in the United States
  • Career pathways and player growth in MLS
  • Club organisation in the North American context
  • Direct experience in international professional leagues

Faculty

Victor Ulloa

Victor Ulloa

Former MLS player

Over 300 appearances in Major League Soccer. He played for FC Dallas, FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami CF, experiencing the growth of professional football in the United States from the inside.

02

Teaching module

Coaching and methodology

  • Professional coaching methodology
  • Talent development and technical pathway management
  • Experience with national teams and international clubs
  • Technical planning and training-ground culture

Faculty

Vincent Cavin

Vincent Cavin

Director of Methodology & Talent Manager - Chicago Fire FC (MLS)

UEFA Pro coach with experience at the highest levels of international football. He worked for more than 13 years with the Swiss Football Association, taking part in World Cups and European Championships, and was assistant coach of the United States National Team. Today he leads methodology and talent development at Chicago Fire FC in MLS.

03

Teaching module

Club administration

  • Administrative management of a sports club
  • Contracts and federal obligations
  • Internal organisation of the secretariat
  • Relations with League, Federation and institutions

Faculty

Mirco Zardini

Mirco Zardini

General Secretary - Hellas Verona FC

Sports manager qualified as Sports Director. He developed professionally in the Hellas Verona youth sector and has been General Secretary of the club since the 2020/21 season.

04

Teaching module

Marketing and business development

  • Marketing strategies in professional football
  • Sponsorship and commercial partnerships
  • Brand identity and commercial development
  • Experience in top-level clubs

Faculty

Larry Freedman

Larry Freedman

Co-President & Chief Business Officer - LAFC

Larry Freedman is Co-President and Chief Business Officer of Los Angeles Football Club. A key figure in LAFC’s development since 2014, he has helped transform the organization into one of the most influential and successful brands in Major League Soccer. Named MLS Executive of the Year in 2019, Freedman has led the club’s business growth, strategic partnerships and the development of BMO Stadium into a premier sports and entertainment venue in Los Angeles.

Faculty

Claudia Gatti

Claudia Gatti

Head of Marketing and Commercial - Cesena F.C.

Responsible for commercial and marketing strategies at Cesena F.C.

Faculty

Paolo Monguzzi

Paolo Monguzzi

Marketing and Business Development - Juventus F.C.

Marketing and commercial development professional at Juventus F.C.

05

Teaching module

Professional positioning

  • Employer branding in the sports world
  • Talent management and career guidance
  • People experience in sports organisations
  • Career pathways in the football sector

Faculty

Sabrina Camillucci

Sabrina Camillucci

HR / People Experience - FC Internazionale Milano

HR professional in sport, engaged in talent management, people experience, employer branding and career guidance within FC Internazionale Milano.

06

Teaching module

Football Manager

  • The football management game as an educational tool
  • Database and data analysis in Football Manager
  • Virtual scouting and talent evaluation
  • Tactical and management strategies in the game

Faculty

Alberto Scotta

Alberto Scotta

Italy Manager - Football Manager

Head of the Football Manager project for Italy, responsible for developing and managing the Italian database of the renowned football management game.

07

Teaching module

Match Analyst

  • Video analysis applied to professional football
  • Analysis tools and performance software
  • Pre and post-match tactical analysis
  • The analyst's role in a professional team

Faculty

Filippo Lorenzon

Filippo Lorenzon

Head of Match Analysis - FC Internazionale Milano

UEFA Pro coach and one of Italy's leading match analysis experts. Since 2021 he has headed the Match Analysis department of Inter's first team and is a Match Analysis lecturer at the FIGC Technical Sector in Coverciano.

Faculty

Paul Brand

Paul Brand

Football Intelligence Lead - UEFA

Paul Brand is currently Football Intelligence Lead at UEFA. From 2013 to 2025, he worked at Manchester United, as the Chief Analyst for the First Team. During his time at the club, he was part of the staff that won two FA Cups, two EFL Cups, two FA Community Shields, and the UEFA Europa League.

Faculty

Simone Baggio

Simone Baggio

Match Analyst - Palermo FC

Professional Match Analyst with over 20 years of experience in professional football. Since 2018 he has been part of Filippo Inzaghi's technical staff, with experience at Bologna, Benevento, Brescia, Reggina, Salernitana and Pisa. Now Match Analyst at Palermo FC.

9 PROFESSIONS OF THE FUTURE

DISCOVER WHO YOU CAN BECOME

1

Football Manager

The football manager is a leadership figure with the preparation and skills needed to operate across all areas of the sports world. One of the most sought-after new roles in global football.

2

Sports Agent

The sports agent represents the athlete, negotiates their performance contract with the club, and receives a percentage of the player's wages in return.

3

Football Scout

Combining technical expertise and analytical skills, the football scout's role is to identify new talent and plan their integration into professional teams.

4

Match & Training Analyst

Using specialised software, the Match & Training Analyst studies matches, training sessions, teams and players to provide the information the coach needs to best prepare the Team.

5

Coach

The coach develops athletes, instilling the technical, tactical and psychological knowledge they need to deliver high-level sporting performances.

6

Sports Secretary

The Sports Secretary operates under club management, handling operational, accounting and administrative functions on behalf of the football club.

7

Team Manager

The Team Manager bridges the club and the squad, organising away trips, pre-season camps, athlete participation in events, and coordinating training facility use according to the technical staff's schedules.

8

Sports Marketer

The sports marketer designs online and offline campaigns for engagement, loyalty, revenue management and ticketing on behalf of the sports club. They also organise events such as Camps, Tournaments, Friendly Matches and Tours.

9

Press Officer

The press officer manages the relationship between the media and the technical staff, athletes and club management.

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Professional Network

OUR PARTNERS

Los Angeles Football Club
Hellas Verona
Empoli F.C.
Cesena F.C.
F.C. Sudtirol
Ksport
Football Manager
A.C. Padova
L.R. Vicenza
Vis Pesaro
A.C. Trento
A.C. Perugia
GIBA
Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Famila Basket Schio
Vanoli Cremona
APU Udine
Pallacanestro Cantù
Orange1 Bassano
Megabox Vallefoglia
Allianz Vero Volley Milano
Cda Talmassons
UYBA Busto Arsizio
Fenera Chieri
Honda Cuneo
Emma Villas Siena
Vtb Misano Adriatico
Roma Volley
Los Angeles Football Club
Hellas Verona
Empoli F.C.
Cesena F.C.
F.C. Sudtirol
Ksport
Football Manager
A.C. Padova
L.R. Vicenza
Vis Pesaro
A.C. Trento
A.C. Perugia
GIBA
Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Famila Basket Schio
Vanoli Cremona
APU Udine
Pallacanestro Cantù
Orange1 Bassano
Megabox Vallefoglia
Allianz Vero Volley Milano
Cda Talmassons
UYBA Busto Arsizio
Fenera Chieri
Honda Cuneo
Emma Villas Siena
Vtb Misano Adriatico
Roma Volley
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PLACEMENT

FROM THE MASTER TO THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL

The Advanced Specialisation Course is not just training - it is the launchpad for a professional career. Discover the success stories.

DENIEL AZZOLINI

SUCCESS STORY

DENIEL AZZOLINI

A.C. Milan Academy Technical Director

PASQUALE VALZANO

SUCCESS STORY

PASQUALE VALZANO

U.S. Lecce Youth Sector Secretary

LEONARDO LAUDICINA

SUCCESS STORY

LEONARDO LAUDICINA

Torino F.C. Grassroots Activity Secretary

LEONARDO D'ONOFRIO

SUCCESS STORY

LEONARDO D'ONOFRIO

Hellas Verona F.C. Football School Secretary

GIULIO PASTECCHIA

SUCCESS STORY

GIULIO PASTECCHIA

Empoli FC

ALESSANDRO ROSEO

SUCCESS STORY

ALESSANDRO ROSEO

Kama Sport Team Sales

FRANCESCO PAOLO PETTINATO

SUCCESS STORY

FRANCESCO PAOLO PETTINATO

A.C. Perugia U16 Athletic Trainer

EDOARDO ALUNNO

SUCCESS STORY

EDOARDO ALUNNO

Torino F.C. Boarding Manager

MATTEO LORETI

SUCCESS STORY

MATTEO LORETI

A.C. Milan Academy Kuwait Football Coach

FRANCESCO CASTELLANI

SUCCESS STORY

FRANCESCO CASTELLANI

BCF Brescia Women's Football Asst. Coach

DENIEL AZZOLINI

SUCCESS STORY

DENIEL AZZOLINI

A.C. Milan Academy Technical Director

PASQUALE VALZANO

SUCCESS STORY

PASQUALE VALZANO

U.S. Lecce Youth Sector Secretary

LEONARDO LAUDICINA

SUCCESS STORY

LEONARDO LAUDICINA

Torino F.C. Grassroots Activity Secretary

LEONARDO D'ONOFRIO

SUCCESS STORY

LEONARDO D'ONOFRIO

Hellas Verona F.C. Football School Secretary

GIULIO PASTECCHIA

SUCCESS STORY

GIULIO PASTECCHIA

Empoli FC

ALESSANDRO ROSEO

SUCCESS STORY

ALESSANDRO ROSEO

Kama Sport Team Sales

FRANCESCO PAOLO PETTINATO

SUCCESS STORY

FRANCESCO PAOLO PETTINATO

A.C. Perugia U16 Athletic Trainer

EDOARDO ALUNNO

SUCCESS STORY

EDOARDO ALUNNO

Torino F.C. Boarding Manager

MATTEO LORETI

SUCCESS STORY

MATTEO LORETI

A.C. Milan Academy Kuwait Football Coach

FRANCESCO CASTELLANI

SUCCESS STORY

FRANCESCO CASTELLANI

BCF Brescia Women's Football Asst. Coach

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IMMERSIVE LEARNING

LIVE FOOTBALL FROM THE INSIDE

The Advanced Specialisation Course goes beyond theory. Through visits and workshops at professional clubs, we offer a concrete immersion in the elite football network.

HELLAS VERONA F.C.

A.C. MILAN

COVERCIANO

VENEZIA F.C.

EMPOLI F.C.

BUFFON

U.S. SASSUOLO

PESCARA CALCIO

A.C. MILAN

SUDTIROL

PARMA CALCIO 1913

TORINO F.C.

K-SPORT

Participation Fees

Invest in your career as a Soccer Manager

The course includes a standard fee and a limited number of scholarships, awarded following evaluation by the Technical Scientific Committee.

Standard fee

Course value

40.000USD

The standard fee can be divided according to the following payment plan.

Payment methods
At enrollment5.000 USD
October 1st 202610.000 USD
January 1st 202610.000 USD
February 1st 202710.000 USD
April 1st 20275.000 USD
20 scholarships available

Scholarship fee

19.400USD

A facilitated solution reserved for students selected based on the required criteria.

Payment methods
At enrollment4.400 USD
October 1st 20265.000 USD
January 1st 20265.000 USD
March 1st 20275.000 USD

Want to apply for a scholarship?

Send your application now, and our Technical Scientific Committee will evaluate your profile and update you on the outcome.

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International Students

Students from outside the United States can evaluate the possibility of attending the USA experience part, based on their path and specific organizational needs.

Operational information for international students will be discussed individually via phone or email, according to each candidate's needs.

Requirements

Admission

The number of participants is limited to guarantee a high-quality learning experience. Selection is based on qualifications and motivation.

  • Upper secondary school diploma

  • Minimum age 18 years

  • CV and presentation letter

  • Phone interview within 48 hours of applying

Process

How to apply

01

Submit your application

Fill in the form with your CV and presentation letter.

02

Pre-selection

Our team reviews your profile within 48 hours.

03

Interview

A brief introductory phone call.

04

Admission

Receive confirmation and access the course.

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