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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 soccer.

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.

METHODOLOGY

COURSE STRUCTURE

A training path designed to turn passion into a profession, through progressive steps supported by the Accademia network.

  1. 01Oct '26 – May '27

    Study Soccer

    420 training hours of lessons, Experience in Professional Clubs for a complete soccer education.

  2. 02May '27 – Graduation Day

    Choose Your Role

    Complete your path with the final thesis and earn your professional certificates before the technical commission.

  3. 03Summer 2027

    Practical Internship

    Put your skills to the test with 3 months of guaranteed internship at one of our partner clubs.

  4. 042027 – 2028 Season

    Enter the Game

    Begin your professional career in soccer with solid training and a real network of contacts.

Master Soccer Management

FACULTY & INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTORS

9 PROFESSIONS OF THE FUTURE

DISCOVER WHO YOU CAN BECOME

1

Soccer Manager

The soccer 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 soccer.

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

Soccer Scout

Combining technical expertise and analytical skills, the soccer 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 soccer 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.

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
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IMMERSIVE LEARNING

LIVE SOCCER EXPERIENCE

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

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 202710.000 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 20261.875 USD
November 1st 20261.875 USD
December 1st 20261.875 USD
January 1st 20271.875 USD
February 1st 20271.875 USD
March 1st 20271.875 USD
April 1st 20271.875 USD
May 1st 20271.875 USD

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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