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Argentina
Pro Academy Immersion Program

Program Overview​

Travel to Argentina for 16 days (15 nights) as part of a select team of players from the U.S. to experience the full professional academy environment.

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Dates

  • July 26 - August 8, 2026

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Boys Age Groups

  • U9/2017

  • U10/2016

  • U11/2015

  • U12/2014

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Highlights

  • Live, eat, sleep & train in pro academy dorms

  • Train daily with pro academy coaches

  • Play matches against pro academy teams

  • Visit Boca Juniors and River Plate museums

  • Attend two first-division matches

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Partner Clubs

  • Estudiantes de La Plata

  • Racing Club de Avellaneda

  • Club Atlético Banfield

  • Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys

  • Club Atlético Lanus

  • Club Atlético Talleres de Cordoba

 

Coaching Staff

  • Santi Cabrera, Director of Player Pathways

  • John Waite, Director of Player Development

  • John Lucero, Head Coach

  • Edgar Guerrero, Head Coach

  • Dago Guerrero, Head Coach

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On-Ground Logistics Coordination

  • Antonio Urdaneta

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Contact

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Why Argentina?

  • Elite football culture and competitive daily environment

  • Exposure to historic clubs and professional standards

  • Player independence, discipline, and character development

  • Unique growth experience on and off the field

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Daily Life & Supervision for Players

  • Players travel with their teammates under the 24/7 supervision of the Network FC’s staff.

  • Each team’s staff for the trip consists of a coach, an assistant coach & a caretaker.

  • Daily structured schedule including training, recovery, study, and rest

  • Limited daily phone usage to encourage immersion & focus.

  • Strict, zero‑tolerance policy for bullying and misconduct

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Family Travel & Options

  • Parents & family members may travel independently & coordinate their own trip alongside the team.

  • In order to access the facilities in which the games will be played, parents & family members must travel to the venues in the Supporters’ Van.

  • We will designate a meeting point for the supporter’s van & recommend hotel options nearby.

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What is included?

Cost Breakdown

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  • flights

  • all ground transportation

  • dorm accommodation

  • 3 daily meals + snacks

  • bottled water

  • team gear (training & match uniforms, hoodie, polo, t‑shirts, socks & tracksuit).

  • guest coach training fees

  • referee fees for games

  • pro match tickets for two first division games

  • Boca & River stadium & museum tours

  • coaches & caretaker expenses

  • int’l health insurance

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Tution per Player

$4,500

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Payment Plan Option

  • March 1 — $2,000 (deposit)

  • Apri 1 — $833

  • May 1 — $833

  • June 1 — $833

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NOTE: ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

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Application Form

Argentina Pro Academy Immersion Program

Player Information

Date of Birth
Month
Day
Year
Age Group
Primary Position
Secondary Position
Dominant Foot

Player Social Media (if any)

Would you like to be added as a collaborator on posts?
Would you like to be featured on posts during standout moments? (i.e. joining the program, standout performances on the trip, goals scored, etc)

Parent / Guardian Information

Soccer Background

Number of Years Playing Competitive Soccer
Highest Level Played
Recreational
Competitive Club
Pre-MLS Next / Pre-ECNL
MLS Next / ECNL / Equivalent
Pro Academy
Do you train individually (additinal to team training) with a coach / program?
Yes
No

Invitation from Our Coaching Staff

Were you invited to join our program by one of the coaches on our staff? If yes, please select their name.

Video

Video submission is only required for players who have not been directly invited by one of the coaches on the program's staff.


If you have not been directly invited by one of our coaches please provide one full match video and/or highlight video

Player Goals

Travel Readiness

Passport Status
Player has valid passport
Player will need to apply for passport
Is the player able to travel internationally to Argentina from July 26 to August 8, 2026?
Yes
No
Passport Expiration Date
Month
Day
Year

Dietary Restrictions

Please check all that apply

Allergies & Medical Conditions

Medication Instructions

Please complete if child takes medication. If not, then leave blank.

Does the player self-administer?
Yes
No

Emergency Contacts

note: you need two emergency contacts not traveling with the team

Health Insurance Information

Does your health insurance cover your child for international travel to Argentina? (note: if it doesn't we will purchase travel insurance for the duration of the trip)

Medical Treatment Authorization

Gear & Apparel Sizes

Jersey Size
Shorts Size
Training T-Shirt Size
Jacket / Hoodie Size
Tennis Shoes Size

Travel Authorization

Note: as a minor, your child will need a notarized parental consent to travel internationally. Please upload it below, along with copy of passports for all legal guardians. You can submit the application without the notarized form, but it will then become your responsibility to send it to us at info@networkfc.com

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