USA: El Cerrito FC (California) joins the global training program Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur FC (Barclays Premier League) have welcomed El Cerrito FC (California, USA) as a partner club as part of its global training program, designed to introduce North American youth to football, on 02/12/2014. Coaches from the London club will attend youth clinics throughout the season, bringing the training methods and club philosophy from Tottenham Hotspur.

El Cerrito FC will be renamed El Cerrito Spurs FC, and play wearing the same kits as the Tottenham team. Club Tallahassee United (Florida, USA), which has been renamed Tallahassee Tottenham Hotspur, joined the program in August 2014.

"A real investment into the grassroots of US soccer" (Brad Friedel, American goalkeeper at Tottenham Hotspur)

• “Our Global Coaching team works across the world to develop young players and educate coaches, getting across a unique philosophy the Club has always prided itself on - attacking football played with style and flair. This programme is a real investment into the grassroots of US soccer and a fantastic opportunity for both organisations," said Brad Friedel, the American…