International Development Academy

𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 – IDA Florida 🇺🇸⚽️

Puerto Rican midfielder Matias Secola 🇵🇷 will continue with IDA Florida for the 2026/27 season.

With another season ahead, Matias remains committed to his development journey as part of the IDA environment in Florida.
The work continues 💪

Visit our website to learn more about the IDA pathway and connect with an IDA Advisor.

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

Defensive midfielder Lucas Koffie 🇨🇮 is taking the next step in his football journey with IDA Valencia for the 2026/27 season.

After previously attending IDA camps, Lucas is now making the move to Spain to join our full-time residency program.

We’re excited to welcome Lucas to Valencia and look forward to supporting his growth both on and off the pitch.

Want to experience football abroad full-time? Visit our website to register.

We’re excited to announce IDA’s strategic investment in the newly established Ligue des Jeunes d’Haïti, in partnership with TapIn Sports and LJH.

Together, we’re helping support youth football development in Haiti through league infrastructure, player identification, coaching education, and international development pathways, including opportunities within the IDA pathway in Valencia, Spain.

This partnership is about creating more opportunities for talented young players and helping strengthen the future of the game in Haiti.

Want to learn more about the partnership and what’s ahead? Check out the full announcement at the link in our bio.

𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

Brazilian-Italian midfielder Luca Garcia 🇧🇷🇮🇹 is set to continue with IDA Valencia for the 2026/27 season.

Choosing to stay in Valencia for another campaign, Luca will once again immerse himself in the daily demands of the Spanish football environment.

Onward 🇪🇸

Visit our website to learn more about the IDA Valencia Residency experience and connect with an IDA Advisor.

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

Rwandan midfielder Ryan Murego 🇷🇼 is Valencia-bound for the 2026/27 Residency season.

Coming from Darlington Soccer Academy in Rome GA, Ryan will continue his football journey now in Spain through the IDA Valencia experience.

Interested in joining the residency pathway? Visit our website to register your interest.

“I’ve got this.”

Those were the words Everett Shoji told his parents just minutes after being diagnosed with leukemia in 2023.

Over the next 850 days, Everett faced treatment, rehabilitation, and the challenge of rebuilding his strength - all while holding on to one goal: getting back on the pitch.

This year, that determination brought him to Spain, where he trained with IDA Valencia, learned from top coaches, and lived a dream that helped carry him through some of the toughest moments of his life.

His story is one of resilience, humility, hard work, and an unwavering belief that dreams are worth fighting for.

We are incredibly proud to have been a small part of Everett’s journey. 💙

📖 Read his full story on our blog. Link in bio.

𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

American-Italian goalkeeper Chase Sperandeo 🇺🇸🇮🇹 has chosen to continue his journey with IDA Valencia, returning for the 2026/27 season.

Set to enter his third year with IDA, Chase brings valuable experience, commitment, and leadership to the program as he continues his development within the IDA Valencia Residency.

Ready to take your game overseas? Schedule a call with an IDA Advisor to learn more.

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

Polish fullback and midfielder Ignacy Gutowski 🇵🇱 has chosen to continue his journey with IDA Valencia, returning for the 2026/27 season.

Known for his freedom on the pitch and his long, beautiful, and precise passing ability, Ignacy is set to build on the progress he made during the 2025/26 season and continue developing his game within the IDA Valencia Residency.

Back in Valencia for another year, he will continue training and competing at a high level while taking the next steps in his football and personal development.

🇵🇷 ➡️ 🇪🇸 ➡️ 🇺🇸

At just 15 years old, Ruben Rosado left Puerto Rico to join IDA Valencia and pursue his dream of playing at the next level.

Years later, the former Puerto Rico National Team goalkeeper has earned a fully funded college opportunity at Suffolk University in Boston.

But his journey is about more than a college commitment.

It’s a story of leaving home, adapting to life abroad, training every day in a professional environment, and growing into the player - and person - he is today.

“I think IDA has been the most important part of my life. IDA has created who I am.”

Read Ruben’s full story on the IDA blog and discover how the right environment can open doors both on and off the field.

🔗 Link in bio.

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 – IDA Valencia Residency 🇪🇸⚽️

Israeli right winger Idan Konforti 🇮🇱 has chosen to continue his journey with IDA Valencia, returning for the 2026/27 season.

After a successful year in the program, Idan is set to build on his experience and continue developing his game both on and off the field as part of the IDA Valencia Residency.

Returning to Spain, he will once again train and compete full-time while immersing himself in one of the world’s leading football environments.