FC Bayern Munich: opening of first permanent academy in the United States, in California

FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) will open its first permanent academy in the United States, in San Diego, California, in September 2026, the club announced on 18 May 2026.

The academy, which will be dedicated to U15 and U17 boys’ categories, "is a central component of the FC Bayern Pathway and marks the next milestone in the systematic development of international talent," the Bavarian club said.

The FC Bayern Pathway is the club’s international youth development programme in the United States. It connects local camps, partner clubs and Bayern’s elite programmes in order to offer a structured pathway from grassroots football to professional development opportunities.

The academy will be based at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic training facility, where FC Bayern Munich’s reserve team had already held a training camp in January 2026.

"Operating in line with FC Bayern Munich’s training philosophy and methodology, the academy in San Diego will develop young American players according to the same principles, standards and training…