Serie A TIM: AS Roma opens an academy in New York (USA), the club's fourth outside Italy

AS Roma (Serie A TIM) "is delighted to announce the opening of its latest International Academy, this time in New York (USA)," said the Italian club on 26/01/2021.

"Open to boys and girls from 5-17 years of age, the first official Giallorossi academy in North America will offer all its players the chance to learn through the same methodology and techniques the club uses at home," added AS Roma.

"Evidence shows us that there is a huge rise in the demand for football coaching among young Americans. Our coaching programmes and overall philosophy fit perfectly with this growing interest in the game. To be bringing the club's values to New York is undoubtedly a moment of great pride for all of us," said Francesco Calvo, chief operating officer at AS Roma.

• "Recognised throughout the world for the quality of its youth team, our AS Roma International Academy program stands for our dedication to training young players in sports and education, transmitting the club's work philosophy and values to the rest of the world," said the club via its website.
• AS Roma is developing its…