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Liverpool FC have announced the launch of a new international academy in the United States.

There is no doubt that football academies are more important than ever in football.

Having a well-functioning and competent academy not only helps develop top local talent but also helps the club save millions in potential transfer fees.

The Liverpool academy has played a huge role in the club’s success, with players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Conor Bradley and Caoimhin Kelleher, all products of the club’s youth team.

In December, Liverpool began revamping their scouting and loans departments, with the advertisement of seven new jobs promoting two key figures in the process, including an ex-Newcastle player.

To further support player development, Liverpool introduced two new roles: loans pathway lead and loans performance analyst.

These positions will focus on overseeing the progress of players gaining experience away from the first team.

The club also broadened its scouting reach by appointing a global talent scout, a regional scout for the Netherlands and Belgium, and two additional European regional scouts.

This expansion aims to enhance the identification and acquisition of local, national, and international talent, building upon existing successful practices.

Liverpool plans to strengthen its recruitment, analysis, and scouting within the academy.

Part of the club’s plan is to expand its access to global talent and the development of these talents in the Liverpool way through the LFC International Academy.

The very first International Academy was launched in Thailand last summer.

The club has now announced the launch of a new International Academy in

“Liverpool FC is excited to announce the launch of a new LFC International Academy in Utah, further expanding its global youth development programme in the USA through a long-term agreement,” the club announced on its website.

“Starting today, youngsters aged four to 18 years old will have the opportunity to participate in try-outs for LFC International Academy Utah ahead of the inaugural season, which officially kicks off in August.”

“Players selected through the try-outs will join the year-round development programme in August, where they will learn to play ‘The Liverpool Way’.

“This unique coaching approach – developed at the Reds’ world-famous Academy on Merseyside – focuses on both technical and tactical development while also nurturing key life skills?

These are grounded in the four values of ‘The Liverpool Way’: ambition, commitment, dignity and unity.

“Local coaches will also benefit from the global LFC Coach Accreditation, a comprehensive coach education scheme designed to enhance coaching skills.”

Liverpool believes that the launch of LFC International Academy Utah marks the continued growth of the club’s International Academy programme in the USA.

With more than 24 million fans across the USA, including 3.1 million in the Southwest region, and 67 Official Liverpool Supporters Clubs nationwide, the US remains one of LFC’s most-engaged fan bases.

“We’re delighted to expand our portfolio of International Academies in the USA, a key market for the club,” Ian Rush, LFC International Academy ambassador, said.

“It highlights LFC’s continued commitment to connecting with our global fan base and developing the game internationally – both for young players and aspiring coaches.”

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