International Development Academy

𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

Thai-Canadian goalkeeper William Scott Porter 🇹🇭🇨🇦 is returning to IDA Valencia for the 2026/27 season.

William will continue his football journey in Spain with another year inside the residency environment, building on his experience with IDA Valencia.

See you back in Valencia 🇪🇸

Ready to explore the residency pathway? Visit our website and schedule a call with an IDA Advisor.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 – Valencia Elite Performance Program 🇪🇸

Ryan O'Driscoll, a goalkeeper from the United States 🇺🇸, is joining us in Spain this summer!

While spending part of the summer in Spain with family, Ryan was keen to continue pushing himself during the off-season and ensure he is fully prepared for the start of the 2026/27 season.

This summer, Ryan will join our Elite Performance Program, benefiting from top coaching, great exposure, and the opportunity to continue developing in a high-performance football environment.

🔥 Limited places remain across our Summer 2026 programs.

Play the Summer that Matters.

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

American goalkeeper Colin Norton-Garcia 🇺🇸 will be part of the IDA Valencia Residency squad for the 2026/27 season.

Valencia will be home for Colin as he takes on a new football and cultural experience in Spain.

Interested in the residency experience? Schedule a call with an IDA Advisor today.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 – Summer 2026 🇪🇸⚽️

Jorge Starak Garcia, a central midfielder with Australian and Spanish heritage 🇦🇺🇪🇸, is joining us in Spain this summer!

Currently playing at academy level with The Gap FC in Brisbane, Australia, Jorge is looking forward to further developing his game while experiencing the Spanish approach to football and player development.

"Being part of this program is a very important opportunity for me to learn from top Spanish coaches. I cannot wait to be part of this amazing experience and meet new teammates."

This summer, Jorge will train in a high-performance environment, work with experienced coaches, and immerse himself in a football culture known for producing some of the world's most technically gifted players.

🔥 A limited number of places remain across our Summer 2026 programs. Don't miss your opportunity to train, compete, and experience football in Spain.

Play the Summer that Matters.

𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

U.S. midfielder Eddie Runion 🇺🇸 will remain with IDA Valencia for the 2026/27 season.

Eddie has chosen to continue his residency experience in Spain as he prepares for another year of growth, competition, and development with IDA Valencia.

More work ahead 🇪🇸

Interested in the residency pathway? Visit our website to learn more and schedule a call with an IDA Advisor.

🌍 May Highlights 🌍

🏆 Historic Promotion - CFA Quart de les Valls U19 - predominantly IDA Valencia players - promoted to Primera FFCV. Somos de Primera. 🔴🔵
⚽ IDA Pro Combine - 100+ players. 40+ clubs, universities & agencies. 60+ players identified for real opportunities. Two days. One stage. Valencia.
🤝 Liam Torres Extends - IDA Valencia product signs contract extension with CD Castellón. The professional pathway is real.
🎓 Alumni College Commitments - João Villa → Monroe University 🇧🇷. Lucas Miranda → South Dakota Mines NCAA D-II 🇵🇷. Chad Fearon → Tabor College Full Scholarship 🇻🇬.
🏠 2026/27 Residency Confirmed - Noah Souza 🇧🇷🇺🇸, Nathaniel Garcia 🇵🇷🇺🇸, Gabriel Rodriguez 🇵🇷 all confirmed for IDA Valencia next season.
🌍 16 Nationalities - Players from USA, Brazil, Spain, Australia, China, Ghana, Puerto Rico, Egypt, Lithuania, Taiwan, Ukraine, The Gambia, Czechia, Italy, Canada & Austria heading to IDA this summer.
🤝 4 New Partnerships - AO1 Soccer (Texas) · 1A Soccer (Texas) · Winners Academy Bahrain · Winners Academy Saudi Arabia. The IDA global network keeps growing.
🦇 IDA Easter Cup 2027 - Officially Open - March 25–28, 2027 · Valencia, Spain. Registration NOW OPEN. After an incredible 2026 edition - 2027 will be even bigger.

More than training. More than exposure. This is the IDA pathway. 🌍

🇧🇷➡️🇺🇸 From Brazil to Houghton University.

When Daniel Costa arrived at IDA Florida, college soccer wasn’t part of the plan. He simply wanted to develop as a player and pursue his dream of living in the United States.

Two years later, he’s earned a partial scholarship opportunity at Houghton University and is preparing for the next chapter of his journey.

His story is proof that the right environment can create opportunities far beyond the field.

📖 Read Daniel’s full journey in our blog.

Think your story could be next?

Applications for IDA Residency Programs and international experiences for 2026/27 are still open - but not for long.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 – IDA Florida Prep Camp 🇺🇸⚽️

Dominic Navarrete, a central defender from Atlanta, Georgia 🇺🇸, is heading to IDA Florida this summer!

With ambitions of exploring IDA's European pathways in the future, Dominic is taking the perfect first step by experiencing our full-time academy environment firsthand through the Florida Prep Camp.

This summer, he'll train alongside academy players, experience the daily routine of an IDA student-athlete, and challenge himself in a high-performance environment designed to prepare players for the next level.

🔥 Registration for upcoming IDA Prep Camps and international experiences is still open - but not for long. Follow Dominic's lead and discover what the IDA pathway can offer.

Play the Summer that Matters.

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

U.S. right back Wyatt Hollenbeck 🇺🇸 has officially joined the IDA Valencia Residency roster for the 2026/27 season.

Wyatt is ready to begin his experience in Spain - developing his game and competing daily in a full-time international football environment.

Think you’re ready for the next step in your journey? Go to our website and schedule a call with an IDA Advisor to learn more.

𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

Brazilian midfielder Caetano Nassif 🇧🇷 will return to IDA Valencia for the 2026/27 season.

Caetano is set for another year in Spain as he continues his development within the IDA Valencia Residency environment.

The journey continues 🇪🇸

Interested in the residency pathway? Visit our website to learn more and schedule a call with an IDA Advisor.