Your Path to Be a Player
The IberSelect Pathway is a structured development system that identifies top youth soccer talent and offers international exposure through tournaments, elite training, and scouting opportunities.
A Global Youth Soccer Ecosystem
IberCup is a global youth soccer ecosystem and development platform connecting clubs, players, coaches, federations, and families through elite international competition, high-performance pathways, and world-class coaching education.
Founded in Portugal and now operating across multiple continents, IberCup has grown into one of the world's largest international youth soccer networks - uniting thousands of teams from over 120 countries every year in professionally organized, globally recognized events.
Excellence
Global Connectivity
Development First
Partnership
Innovation
Opportunity
ID Showcase
Multi-day scouting camps across the USA. Get evaluated by professional coaches. A player can be invited into the state teams from an ID Camp, through an ambassador club, or through tryouts held throughout the year.
IberSelect
Elite player program. Train with professionals. Compete in Portugal. Top players from each state are chosen by IberSelect regional coordinators after participating in IberCup tournaments representing their state teams.
Pro Tryouts
The best players from IberSelect Teams can apply to access partner clubs inside our network platform in Europe. Official trials with Portuguese professional clubs during specific periods throughout the year.
Gap Year & Pro Career
Full season in Portugal. Join a professional academy. Begin your career. Routes to professional contracts or U.S. college scholarships, depending on each player's goals and performance.
Your Path to Pro or College
Players progress from local ID Camps to state, regional, and national teams, with the chance to play in prestigious IberCup tournaments. The pathway opens doors to club tryouts in Europe and a Gap Year program.
Be Seen by Top Clubs
Get evaluated by scouting staff from many top international clubs that attend our tournaments and work closely with IberCup to identify international prospects.
Players can be identified at any age to be selected for signing with international clubs following FIFA rules. Only players who complete the IberSelect and tryouts process can be invited to sign with partner clubs in Europe!
- Professional scouting at all IberCup tournaments
- Direct access to European partner clubs
- Sponsorship opportunities for high-level players
Two Pathways to Success
The IberCup Pathway provides real outcomes through structured development, with routes to professional contracts in Europe or college scholarships in the USA.
Play in Europe
Only players that went through the entire process of IberSelect and tryouts can be eligible to be invited to sign for one of our partner clubs in Europe. High-level players may receive full or partial sponsorship, or even a professional contract.
- Professional contracts with partner clubs
- Agent representation agreements
- Full or partial sponsorship available
College Scholarships
The IberCup Estoril Showcase is managed and attended by U.S. college coaches who travel internationally to work with IberCup and recruit international prospects for scholarships to U.S. universities.
- ID Camp before Estoril Showcase tournament
- Direct exposure to U.S. college coaches
- College placement support
The European Gap Year
For U18-U19 players (boys and girls) who aspire to play college soccer but are considering taking a gap year after high school, we offer the opportunity to continue developing in a high-level environment.
Players gain valuable experience playing in official Portuguese leagues during a 9-month European season. When the season ends, they take part in the annual ID Showcase at IberCup Estoril.
Join as a Team
Take part with your team in one of our IberCup tournaments and experience the joy of playing in a truly international setting while making unforgettable memories in some of the most amazing football destinations.
Holiday Tournaments
Family-friendly international tournaments in amazing destinations. Perfect for teams looking for a memorable experience.
Elite Tournaments
High-level competition with professional scouting. The National Camp and IberCup Elite in Cascais, Portugal during Easter.
Showcase Events
College-focused showcases with U.S. coaches attending. The IberCup Estoril Showcase is the ultimate platform for recruitment.
Ready to Be a Player
The IberCup Pathway is for ambitious players ready to take their game to the next level. Start with an ID Camp and discover where your journey can take you.