Seattle United sweeps up three generation adidas international Select nominations

Seattle United sweeps up three generation adidas international Select nominations. Caden Long will be heading to Madrid, Spain to train at the Real Madrid Foundation, Sam Dahlin will be heading to Amsterdam, Netherlands to train with A.F.C. Ajax, and Poppy Margaret DeArmond-MacLeod will be heading to Lyon, France to train with Olympique Lyonnais.

ATLANTA, GA – For over ten years, generation adidas international has partnered with premier adidas clubs to develop youth soccer at the international level through its Select programs. This August, talented players are invited to train at the Real Madrid Foundation, A.F.C. Ajax, and Olympique Lyonnais, three of the world’s most powerful soccer clubs.

A.F.C Ajax’s multitude of trophies include 34 Eredivisie titles, 19 KNVB Cup titles, and 4 Champions League titles. In addition to being trained by A.F.C. Ajax academy coaches, Sam Dahlin will play in international friendly matches against Academy teams and receive individual evaluation from A.F.C. Ajax Academy coaches – an opportunity presented to very few American players.

Caden Long will have the opportunity to experience the culture of soccer at one of the most prestigious men’s programs in the world – Real Madrid. Having won 33 La Liga titles, 19 Copa del Rey titles, and a record of 13 UEFA Champions League titles, Real Madrid is one of the most successful clubs in men’s soccer, both nationally and internationally. Caden Long will experience elite level development through specialized training with academy coaches, international friendly matches against academy teams, and individual evaluation.

Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is among the most successful teams in Europe and is a true powerhouse in European football. They have won 13 Division 1 Féminine championships in a row. Lyon boasts a record 17 Division 1 Féminine  championships, 10 Coupe de France titles and 6 UEFA Women’s Champions League titles. In addition to being trained by Olympique Lyonnais academy coaches, Poppy Margaret DeArmond-MacLeod will play in international friendly matches against Academy teams and receive individual evaluation from the coaches – an opportunity presented to few players worldwide.

About generation adidas international: generation adidas international emphasizes adidas’ role as the premier provider of elite developmental opportunities to its youth soccer clubs. With generation adidas international’s incomparable access to the world’s top academies and tournaments, adidas clubs have the opportunity to train and play at the sport’s most renowned institutions. With generation adidas international, the world of adidas soccer opens its doors. Where will you play?