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Express’ Jacob Chong Secures a Spot for 2017 ​generation adidas international​ Real Madrid Foundation Select

By Encinitas Express, 06/14/17, 1:45PM PDT

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Jacob Chong will travel to Madrid, Spain to train with Real Madrid Foundation coaches through invite only generation adidas international Select.

Thursday, June 8th, 2017 ATLANTA, GA - This year Encinitas Express is proud to announce that Jacob Chong has been selected for one of the 32 spots for the generation adidas international Real Madrid Foundation Select Program. Each year the top adidas youth soccer clubs nationwide have the exclusive opportunity to nominate players and coaches to participate in the generation adidas international Select program. 96 talented players have been invited to train this August at Real Madrid Foundation, A.F.C. Ajax, and Olympique Lyonnais - three of the world’s most powerful soccer clubs. Chong plays for Encinitas Express. He is excited for the opportunity to travel and play soccer at the same time. From the program, he hopes to “learn what the professional coaches are looking for”, and he hopes to gain “experience and exposure”. For a more detailed player profile, see his SoccerScout profile. Real Madrid CF’s multitude of trophies include 33 La Liga titles, 19 Copa del Rey titles, and 12 Champion’s League titles. In addition to being trained by Real Madrid Foundation coaches, Chong will play in international friendly matches against Academy teams and receive individual evaluation from Real Madrid Foundation coaches - an opportunity presented to very few American players.

About us: As part of the expanded generation adidas grassroots platform, generation adidas international emphasizes adidas’ role as the premier provider of elite developmental opportunities to U.S. clubs. With generation adidas international’s incomparable access to the world’s top academies and tournaments, adidas clubs have the opportunity to train and play at the sport’s most renowned institutions. With generation adidas international, the world of adidas soccer opens its doors. Where will you play?  

Contact Information: Katie Mahon | 404-816-4688 | kmahon@generationadidasinternational.com

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