Making A Difference

The College & Professional Training Program at American Academy of Soccer is designed to help student athletes reach their full potential academically and athletically.

Our team of expert coaches, many of whom played or coached at the college and professional level, will guide players each step of the way to ensure a successful transition from youth, to college and beyond. 

For more information contact:  Tim.Trevino@AmericanAcademyofSoccer.com

AAoS  Goalkeeper Coach Kyle Parks has open sessions for the public. For more information, see his full Bio Here

American Academy of Soccer is extremely proud to announce the signing of our very own player Bryson Lyday with the FC Marinhas U23 of the Pro Elite League in Braga, Portugal.

Bryson was part of our Director Armando Pelaez’s 2001 team since the age of 10 years old.

We are very proud of Bryson Lyday and wish him all the best in his new professional career as a soccer player. Importantly, Bryson will continue his college studies with on line school.

We are very proud of Keaton Parks who was coached by our AAoS Director Armando Pelaez for 10 years.

Keaton has been signed on a permanent multi-year deal by MLS team NYCFC. He had been on loan from Benfica SL since the beginning of the 2019 season. He played 26 games in all competitions for NYCFC this past season.

Press Release USMNT Summer Training Camp

Keaton Watch on ESPN

Keaton Watch on @MLS 

Keaton Watch on NYCFC

Keaton Watch on Twitter

Keaton Scores! vs Chicago Fire

US Soccer

Dallas Cup

US Club Soccer

National Premier League - NPL

US Club Soccer - Player First Licensing

Armando has spent the last 4 years in Europe. Three years with Varzim SC, SL Benfica and Amora FC in Portugal and 1 year in Spain with CF Soller and Real Aviles CF. He will return back to Spain in July for preseason training.

Armando Pelaez Jr. is another product of Coach Armando Pelaez Sr., our AAoS Director.