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Our Invitation
We will invite selected players to join us in Portugal, live on a beachfront hotel, train with our famed coaches, play against Benfica Escola, as well as participating in the Algarve tournament against other professional teams.
The Selection Process
We will select one full squad of 18 from the U8-U11 category and one squad from the U12-U15 category. Potential invitees will be assessed on their technical and tactical abilities, game intelligence and physical literacy.
The Timeline
15 August: End of Canadian Summer Camps
7 September: Invitations Sent Out
21 September: Deadline for Acceptance
30 September: Squad Announcements
Jan - February: Group Training Sessions
March Break 2026: Travel to Benfica, Portugal
Play vs. Pro Academies
As well as playing versus our own Fundacion teams, you will participate in the Oviedo Cup and play against the academies of La Liga teams across Spain. Past participants include Antoine Griezmann, Rafael Leao, Lucas Hernandez, and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Train with Benfica Coaches at our campus in Seixal
Our Academy coaches are based in
Seixal, and they will deliver 4 Training sessions to you, using the exact methodology that our academy and first team players receive.
And see the sights too!
Our Academy home in Seixal,on the south side of the river is renowned for being the most beautiful in Lisbon and we will see all the best she has to offer, including day trips to Cascais and Sintra.
Our Tour Partners
Our Tour will be hosted, managed, and executed by London-based Euro Football Exchange, premier tour company that takes North American elite soccer teams to play against EPL, Ligue 1, and of course Primeira Liga teams.
