Elite Soccer Program in Seville, Spain
- FOR: University women’s soccer student-athlete
- LOCATION: Seville, Spain
- TERMS: Summer / Fall / Spring / Academic year
- SOCCER REQS.: See Requirements >>
- LANG. REQS: No prior Spanish required for many tracks
Continue your soccer career while studying abroad in Seville, Spain. Join a competitive Spanish women’s team while earning university credit, training under experienced coaches, and experiencing authentic Spanish football culture.
Real Team Experience
- Join a competitive Spanish women’s team
- 3 team training sessions per week
- Weekly league matches
Player Development
- Goalkeeping training
- Weekly fitness sessions
- Experienced Spanish coaching staff
Everything Included
- Spanish federation playing licence
- Official training and match kit
- Full integration with your Spanish team
Spanish Football Experience
- Train and compete with local Spanish players
- Experience Spain’s football culture firsthand
- Improve your game in a competitive environment
To participate in the Elite Soccer Program, students must:
- Have competed on their high school varsity or college soccer team prior to the start of the program.
- Submit 2–3 recent game or training videos to Sean Chipres at seanrc@saiie.com
- Complete the Student Application Form.
Program Dates
- Fall Semester
September 17 – December 12, 2026 - Spring Semester
February 4 – May 13, 2027
Program Fees
Program | Fee |
|---|---|
Semester | €700 |
Academic Year | €1,300 |
What’s Included
- Placement on a Spanish women’s soccer team
- Soccer program fees and Spanish federation license required to train and compete with a Spanish team.
- 3 team training sessions per week.
- Weekly matches against other Spanish teams
- Team training gear, including a t-shirt, shorts, and sweatshirt.
- Official match kit, including jersey, shorts, and socks.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
- Application Cycle Opens: October 1
- Application Deadline: April 1
Spring Semester
- Application Cycle Opens: April 1
- Application Deadline: October 1
Academic Year
- Application Cycle Opens: October 1
- Application Deadline: April 1
Our student women’s soccer team competes at a competitive club level where no player receives payment or any form of compensation.
✔ The Spanish club is amateur
- no salaries
- no player contracts
- no agents
- no professional league status
✔ You are not paid
- no match fees beyond basic expenses
- no “semi-pro” compensation
✔ The competition is amateur/regional
- local/provincial amateur leagues
- non-professional federated competitions
Because the club is strictly amateur, this generally supports maintaining NCAA eligibility. However:
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NCAA rules can be complex, and individual cases may vary.
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We still recommend that students planning to compete in NCAA college sports consult with their school’s athletic compliance office or an NCAA eligibility advisor for personalized guidance.
The fields you will be training on are made of artificial turf.
You will need soccer shoes suitable for artificial turf grounds.
Trainings will last for about 1hr and 30 min.
Trainings will be held in the evenings. Generally practices take place from 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Teams train 3 times per week.
Are the trainings held in Spanish?
Yes. You will be training with Spaniards on a Spanish team with Spanish coaches. This is an important aspect of the cultural immersion part of the program; through the soccer program you will be surrounded in a constant Spanish speaking environment and this will give you a great opportunity to improve your Spanish.
On the womens team they can be a maximum of 5 players.
Depending of your age you will join the “Juveniles” team which is 16-18 years old or the senior team which most players range between 18 and 23 years old.
All training grounds are no further than a 30-45 min bus or metro ride or in some cases a 20-40 minute walk.
Yes, we will organize an activity to go watch a professional “La Liga” soccer match throughout the semester.
Yes. Its the Spanish Head Coach desicion but if he agrees it is up to the student to join or not the team.
Voices from Seville
Testimonials
Parents and student-athletes on training, language, and life with SAIIE.
Students
Playing soccer in Spain was so much fun! The girls on the team were great and really friendly. Not only I manage to practice my Spanish with them but they took me out to places around the city which I don’t think many foreing students generally go to. If you play soccer back home, and want to study abroad I would definitely recommend to you to take part of this opportunity that SAIIE offers
Nina Behrenbrinker
The possession and speed of play was great. The girls were very friendly and helped us understand drills at practice. Also playing in friendly games was great and seeing a different style of play.
Kia Miller
It is moments like this that I will never forget from my time abroad. Un regalo para recordar el club, the President of my Spanish Club said as she handed me the jersey.
Chelsea Rangel
The soccer program was definitely one of the highlights of my study abroad experience! I enjoyed very much going to practice weekly. The girls on the team were fantastic! They help me with my Spanish and anything I didn’t understand at practice. I also love speaking to them before and after practice of how my life was in the US as a student-athlete
Quin Rogers
Thanks to the SAIIE Study Abroad & Soccer Program I was able to achieve my dream!
Jordan Myers
Playing soccer in Spain was a unique experience! I enjoyed the ability to keep playing soccer in my off season and having the opportunity to meet Spaniards and learn about the Spanish soccer philosophy.
Samm Mammoser
Futbol here is something that cannot be compared to soccer back in the states.
Cesar Hernandez
My technical skills improved greatly and same with my Spanish skills.
Wyatt Gilson
The level that this team played at was beyond anywhere I had played in my life.
Chase Donley
I highly recommend the soccer program with SAIIE.
Josh Kufera
I’d say my soccer experience in Spain was a great experience.
Mishiah Toe
Playing soccer in Spain was a dream come true in my life.
Alec Faulkner
The level of soccer was unreal! I’m so grateful to the SAIIE program for this opportunity.
Cris Kirkpatrick
The soccer program that SAIIE offers in Spain is amazing! If you love soccer and want to continue playing while studying abroad I would definitely recommend the SAIIE program.
Alexander Martinez
While the cultural and educational experience offered to all students at SAIIE is fantastic, those students who choose to particpate in the soccer program will experience an even more intense immersion while playing the game at a new level that few get to experience.
William Veliz
I enjoyed everything! I enjoyed the experience and level – better than home.
Heriberto Martínez
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To start your application please complete the student form. For athletics questions contact the Director of Program Development & Student Experience, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com.
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