Tryouts underway for San Diego FC's Right to Dream Academy
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Hundreds of young athletes gathered at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center on Friday to try out for the Right to Dream Academy, a fully-funded scholarship program.
The Right to Dream Academy, run by San Diego FC, combines elite soccer development with academics and character building. It is the first of its kind in Major League Soccer for middle and high school students in the United States.
The academy is located at San Diego FC's training center in El Cajon on the Sycuan reservation. This marks the first time the program, which exists in other parts of the world, has been established in the states, making it a milestone for the region.
The academy launched this year with 18 student-athletes in its U-13 team for the 2025-26 season, and there are plans to expand in the futur
With more than 600 hopefuls trying out, the Right to Dream Academy is poised to make a significant impact on young athletes in San Diego County, offering them a unique opportunity to excel both on and off the field.
More information about the program can be found at righttodream.com.
FOX 5's Elizabeth Alvarez contributed to this report.
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