Mods, feel free to move if you don't want this here: Menace to host Stoke City FC Camp In a new partnership with Stoke City FC of the English Premier League, the Des Moines Menace is excited to bring a Player Identification Camp to Des Moines this summer. The camp is scheduled for Aug. 12-14 at Aliber Soccer Complex. Stoke City coaches will be leading the camp, using the Stoke City Academy’s curriculum. Players excelling at this camp will be invited to the 2016 Stoke City Residential Camp, and those who stand out at the residential camp will then be invited to Stoke City’s Academy in England. “The Menace organization is excited to partner with Stoke City and to bring a unique camp experience to Des Moines this summer”, said Menace General Manager, Matt Homonoff. “Stoke City’s success in player development and the club’s history in one of the world’s great leagues have the potential to make this a fantastic partnership for years to come.” CAMP INFORMATION Age groups:Boys and girls, ages 8-18 Location:Aliber Soccer Complex – 6220 Grand Ave. in Des Moines Session times:Click here for complete schedulefor Friday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 14. Cost:$135 per player and will include a Stoke City Academy camp shirt Registration:Click here to get signed up today. BENEFITS OF THE MENACE-STOKE CITY PARTNERSHIP The Potters, an EPL mainstay since 2008, will provide developmental opportunities for Menace Academy players and coaching staff in the years to come. Future opportunities for Menace Academy teams to travel and tour Stoke’s Academy, play against their youth teams, and watch the Stoke City first team in action at the Britannia Stadium. Coaching education both in Des Moines and abroad for Menace Academy coaches. Menace Academy players will have access to webinars on college recruitment, sports science, and nutrition. MORE ABOUT STOKE CITY FC The world’s second-oldest soccer club. Founded in 1863 with the original name of the Stoke Ramblers. Club is based in Stoke-On-Tent, Staffordshire in England. Starting center back, Geoff Cameron, is a U.S. international VisitStokeCityFC.com
This suggests the players may have a chance to be signed or a permanent residency at Stoke, but blatantly leaves out the fact that it is impossible for your average American citizen to play for Stoke's city academy full time. Kinda scammy.