Pro Year IFX Germany
Study the German Language
or at a University Business School
Play for a German Football Club
Train and Compete Alongside
Talented German Players
Explore Nürnberg!
Full Academic Year Education Program and German Soccer Club Placement with Amateur / Semi Pro Soccer Clubs
IFX participants are enrolled either into an intensive German language school to learn how to read, write and speak the German language or into our partner Business School/University. In the University program, students pursue either an undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree or Graduate Master’s Degree.
Students will be provided with accommodations during their participation of the program. Accommodations are shared apartments with other roommates from around the world. A full immersion into the German culture is one of the main goals of our program.
Our German International Soccer Academy enables competitive participants over the age of 18 the opportunity to play soccer for a German semi-professional/Amateur club for one full or one half season. Players are placed to train and compete with a real German club according to their level of play.
An initial evaluation period upon arrival in Germany determines club placement.
German Language School
Located in the heart of Bavaria, Germany, our Pro IFX Year program enrolls each player in our partner German language institute, for intensive German language lessons for the duration of the program. Participants are placed in classes according to their level of German, whether beginning, intermediate or advanced. The language course is an integral program aspect and is the main academic component of the IFX program, enabling students to become conversational and in some cases fluent in the German language. Read More
The German language is still regarded as a leading language in the world when it comes to industry and commerce. The ability to read, write and speak German can be a huge asset in one’s future career.
German language classes include lessons covering grammar, pronunciation, conversation, and cultural subjects.
University in Germany for international students
In addition to our language school option, IFX offers an undergraduate Bachelor’s degrees in International Management as well as a Master’s Degrees in Management through a top private Business School in Nürnberg, Germany.
All courses are taught in English as the universal business language. The school embraces an international mindset, with partner Universities throughout the globe and an international student body.
Read more about our partner University Business School
Leisure Activities
Although your schedule will be occupied with your language school or University courses and soccer training, Germany offers many wonderful activities to enjoy during your free time. Germans typically are very active and enjoy biking, hiking, swimming, and of course Fussball – soccer. Music, the arts, and theater are strongly supported in Germany, with many opportunities for attending local concerts, street festivals, and plays.
Weekend activities aside from soccer matches may include going for hikes, bike rides through the countryside, swimming, socializing with friends, and dancing at the discoteques.
German Soccer = Fussball
Soccer has been Germany's top sport for almost a century and continues to have an important role in Germany in terms of culture, integration, and as a profession and hobby.
Germany has won the World Cup on 4 occasions and continues to be a soccer powerhouse on the global stage. Germany's professional football league system closely integrated with their extensive Amateur system extends to all corners of the country with opportunities for players of all levels.
German football youth development is also considered to be at the highest standard with exceptional training philosophies, experience, knowledge and facilities.
Germany has consistently developed some of the top young talent throughout the world due to their knowledge and passion for the sport. With many clubs well over 100 years old, the expertise in German coaching and club management provides youth unlimited opportunity for growth and player development. Germany’s youth Bundesliga, Regionalliga, and Oberliga (top 3 national youth leagues) are comprised of Germany’s top youth talent, many of whom will enjoy a professional career in the future.
Amateur and professional clubs alike all field their own youth teams, using their facilities and resources to mold their youth players to be units of their own professional team someday, or as investments for the clubs to profit from on the sophisticated European football transfer market. This intensely competitive system has enabled the development of a stable economic soccer environment, for both professional and amateur clubs to enjoy professionally maintained facilities.
It is typical in Germany that even the smallest of clubs will have their own home including a clubhouse, stadium pitch, practice pitches, and perhaps even a fitness facility. This setup enables IFX participants to experience the “true German experience”. With top notch facilities, beautifully maintained grass fields, and perhaps the most efficient, intense, and tactically superior style, a player has no choice but to improve when in Germany.
German Soccer Clubs Placement
IFX participants are placed within a competitive German football clubs fit to their level. Players are placed within a challenging football environment that allows tremendous opportunity for development. At the beginning of the program, each player is taken to various soccer trials in german football clubs to demonstrate their ability and showcase themselves to IFX German soccer club partners. The German football trainers evaluate each player on trial and decide whether or not the player would be someone they would have interest in signing to their roster for the season or half season. This process of taking players to trials with German soccer teams continues until we have found a fitting club for the player. IFX then manages the full integration of each participant plus the international transfer of each player enabling participation in official league matches.
The experience each player receives through full integration with a German soccer club is irreplaceable. Not only do participants learn German style playing methodologies, German football tactics and experience their unique training routines, but they also will experience what a German football club is all about, and that it is much more than just a team. German soccer clubs are community organizations that offer in many cases multiple sporting opportunities to both the young and old, and are a place for the community to gather, socialize, and enjoy healthy sporting activities. Through this experience, both the IFX participants and the German clubs benefit from this integration through enhanced cultural exchange of customs and traditions.
Germany Goalkeeper Training Program
Goalkeepers have the option to get additional specific goalkeeper training on a weekly basis in addition to their regular club training. IFX Germany goalies are trained by professional goalkeeper trainers, some of which have had professional experience as a goalkeeper and goalkeeper trainer for Bundesliga clubs. Goalkeeper training drills used by professional clubs throughout Germany are orchestrated by the IFX GK trainer. For more information about the additional goalie training program and goalkeeper drills please contact us.
Explore Nürnberg and Fürth!
The IFX program takes place in Nürnberg and Fürth, Germany, two bordering cities lying approximately one hour north of the famed city of Munich.
Nürnberg, home to approximately 500,000 residents, is probably most known for and deservedly so for its romantic charm and history dating back to medieval times. The Kaiserburg sits perched on the hill at the top of the 'Altstadt', or old city center, keeping a careful watch over the winding cobblestone streets with countless cafes, restaurants and shops for locals to enjoy.
Read MoreRead more about Nürnberg on our Nürnberg Destination page.
Fürth is situated just west of Nürnberg, and is home to approximately 120,000 residents. The city nicely balances industry and commerce with open space and residential communities, providing residents opportunities for leisure activities and shopping in the city center. For those soccer lovers, Fürth is home to Bundesliga club SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
Read more about Fürth on our Fürth Destination page.
Program Videos
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What is play soccer in Germany like? – 1.SC Feucht…
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IFX German Language School in Nuremberg
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IFX University Program in Germany
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Soccer Goalkeeper – Goalkeeper training Camps in Germany
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30 Days of Soccer Trial | Play Soccer Abroad
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International Soccer Academy in Nürnberg | Soccer Trials
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Pro soccer team FC Dallas selected Former IFX Player Sam…
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My Year Abroad with IFX Soccer | Attention soccer players!
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How to study in Germany? | Saif Greco IFX Student
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Semi pro soccer team 1.FC Feucht | International Soccer Camps…
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Semi pro soccer team Eltersdorf |Tryout with top German clubs…
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German language lessons in Germany | Interview Anja Burkman Flaig
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IFX Soccer Players in Germany | SV Seligenporten vs 1.FC…
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Andreas Bauer in semi pro soccer tryouts in Germany
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Pro Year Germany | Rodrigo Lloveras to SV Memmelsdorf
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International Soccer Immersion Programs | IFX Germany
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German University | Rodrigo Lloveras
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German soccer team Baiersdorf signs Nick Rumisek
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Kamron Crow get soccer tryouts with semi pro SV Seligenporten…
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Soccer Goalie Drills | Soccer Goalkeeper Camps in Germany
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Michael Sheridan on intensive soccer Goalie Training | Highlight Video
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IFX German Language School in Nürnberg | Kevin Perez
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Ashaan Rajgarhia tryouts with FSV Erlangen-Bruck
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Interview with Kevin Perez | Soccer Trials in Germany
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Pro IFX Year Germany Program | Ashaan Rajgarhia
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A Year Playing Soccer in Germany | Harrison Lee´s experience…
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Pro IFX Year Germany Program | Haley Fiske
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Kevin Perez tryouts for German team SC 04 Schwabach e.V.
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Soccer Tryouts with semi pro soccer team SV Weiden
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Football Academy in Germany partnered with F.S.V. Erlangen Bruck e.V.
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ASV Neumarkt | IFX Football Academy
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Interview with 1. FC Nürnberg female Goalkeeper Anja Burkman Flaig
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SV Seligenporten signs Pro IFX Player Shehab El Refai
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International Soccer Training Academy | Rogelio Cañez signs with FSV…
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Pro IFX player Haley Fiske in SG Quelle Fürth U19.
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IFX Germany Soccer trials in 1.SC Feucht
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Saif Greco lands spot in German Football team SV Burggrafenhof
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Puerto Rican, Rodrigo Lloveras got scouted for soccer with SG…
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Harrison Lee plays with semi pro football German team ASV…
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Adrián Rodríguez tryouts with semi pro soccer teams in Germany
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IFX Summer Soccer Camps
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IFX Soccer agents in Mexico Visorias de Fútbol 2017
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IFX Soccer in Mexico Scouting Camp 2017 | Spanish
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IFX Pro Year Germany Soccer Scholarship in Mexico
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Pro Year Germany Soccer Scholarship winner Adrián Rodríguez
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Highlights Canadian Tristan Watson becomes pro footballer in Germany
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Tristan Watson and his German Experience | Professional Football teams
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Canadian Soccer Player in Germany Tristan Watson at KSV Baunatal
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SC Eltersdorf Training Session | Youth Soccer Academy in Europe
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SV Seligenporten Training | Soccer Schools Europe
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Women´s Professional Football Germany | Womens Bundesliga
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FC Nürnberg U19 vs SG Quelle Fürth U19 | Aidan…
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Jonathan Faerber Bayernliga Debut
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Cyrille Ossey | IFX Pro Year Germany participant
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Soccer player Zack Shiposh interviewed on SpVgg Greuther Fürth match
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SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs. FSV Erlangen-Bruck | Zack Shiposh
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Partner club VfL Frohnlach vs. FC Bayern München Reserves
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Football Academy in Germany | Pro IFX Germany Promo Video
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IFX Soccer player Zack Mahon signs with German team VfL…
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Zack Shiposh Interviewed about semi pro soccer trials in Germany
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Soccer Team Tryouts at Baiersdorfer SV | Pro IFX Year…
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IFX Players Derby | German Soccer Teams Baiersdorf v. Post…
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American Soccer Players in Europe
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Partner club in Germany | Soccer Tryout at Baiersdorfer
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Sebastian Vallejo | Soccer Academies in Europe
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Grant Fadden | Youth Year IFX Germany Soccer Player
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Interview with SG Quelle Trainer Stefan Schubert
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Interview with SC Feucht U19 Trainer Norbert Satzinger | Soccer…
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IFX Soccer Training Session in German Club
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IFX Soccer Academy Training Session
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Soccer Training Sessions at German Club 1.FC Feucht
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Fitness training at our partner club 1. FC Feucht
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IFX Soccer training program at 1. FC Feucht
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Program Photos
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U19 A-Junioren Bundesliga – SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs FC Carl…
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U17 Regionalliga Bayern – SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs Bayern München
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German Soccer Teams | SVG (0) : (1) SpVgg Greuther Fürth II
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German Soccer clubs SV Seligenporten – BSC Woffenbach e.V.
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SV Seligenporten – SpVgg Ansbach | Tyriq Umrani
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Americans Abroad Soccer | Eric Johnson
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Kyle Devost extra soccer training session in Fürth
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Pro IFX Year – EnSuite room in Germany
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Lukas Huntington training at IFX Soccer Academy in Germany
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Soccer Academy Training in Germany | Kamron Crow
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Soccer trials in Germany | Francis Barilo at FC Ottensoos
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Teambuilding 2020 – Pro IFX Year Program in Germany
Pro IFX Germany Player Stories
Canadian Teen Striker Christian Lamb signs for 2. Bundesliga SpVgg Greuther Fürth U17s in Winter Transfer
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Bezirksliga Club SpVgg Hüttenbach-Simmelsdorf Adds Two New IFX Pro Year Players
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From Berkeley to Bavaria: Lucas Dos Santos’ Journey to Weißenburg II in the Kreisliga
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Strategic Move: Kevin Ituarte Makes His Summer Transfer to TSV Weißenburg U23
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American left winger Matthew Timmerman moves to ASV 1860 Neumarkt
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FC Ottensoos Strengthens Midfield with New Addition Nickolas Bhan
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German Soccer Club SV Buckenhofen Strengthens Defense with New Signing Max Perez
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Mexican Striker Seals Move to TSV Rosstal
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Youth Summer IFX Player Nicholas LaMadrid commits to Illinois College
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South African Midfielder Jaymen Mangena Joins 1.SC Feucht for the 2024-25 Season
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Interview with Christian Lamb on SpVgg Greuther Fürth U17
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Daniel Vanni: The Young Colombian Footballer Joining Baiersdorfer SV
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IFX Nürnberg Midfielder Kevin Ituarte makes his winter transfer to ASV Veitsbronn
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IFX Nürnberg striker Max Decesare transfers in winter to SV Seligenporten
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Californian striker Cacanja Lawrence signs for SVG Steinachgrund in the German Bezirksliga
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SGV Nürnberg sign Pro IFX University program player Nathan Rasquinha
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German club SK Lauf signs Pro Year IFX Goalkeeper Stuart Roosa
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New England FC player Toby Prabhu transfers to JFG Wendelstein
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FSV Erlangen-Bruck U19s sign Colorado high school grad Cory Thomsen
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Mikey Aceves hits the list of California youth soccer players in Germany
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Americans Soccer Transfer news: Tyriq Umrani to SV Seligenporten
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Climbing the German Soccer Ladder into Bayernliga – Eric Johnson
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Kyle Devost moves up to Bayernliga Nord to play for 1.SC Feucht
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Gonzalo López keeps climbing the ladder to play professional soccer in Germany
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Kyle Devost: A former Premier League Academy player for SG Quelle Fürth
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TSV Sack sign Indian soccer player Nathan Rasquinha
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Daniel Garcia | Overseas Soccer with TSV Burgfarrnbach
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German soccer team SK Lauf new home for Brendan Clanfield and Miles Caskey
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Max Ritter new addition of Baiersdorfer SV’s U19s
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Tyriq Umrani & Logan Stanley hit the list of IFX Soccer players signed by SV Gutenstetten
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SVG Steinachgrund sign IFX Pro Year Germany player Riley Keating
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IFX Nürnberg successfully completes transfer of Kamron Crow to TSV Kornburg
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Allentown United FC player Francis Barilo signed by FC Ottensoos in Germany
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SVG Steinachgrund signed Lukas Huntington to reinforce the mid-field
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Oberlin men’s soccer player Nicolas Jandeleit signed by Bavarian team
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ASV Veitsbronn signs former Californian Mustang FC captain Theodore Schulte
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For soccer players, taking a gap year might be the best way to overcome Covid-19
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Jordan Ferrell: “Playing soccer in Germany was a really eye opening experience”
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Good start for Caribbean striker Geovannie Lake playing for DJK Bamberg
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IFX Goalkeeper Nathaniel Drew signs with SV Gutenstetten in Germany
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COLOMBIAN GOALKEEPER SAMUEL ALZATE TRANSFERED TO ERLANGEN
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Pro IFX player Rodrigo Lloveras selected for the U23 Puerto Rican National Team
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Pro IFX player Adam Lee new signee at Soccer Team Baiersdorfer SV.
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FC Dallas claimed the former IFX player Sam Ebstein in Superdraft MLS 2019
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Pro IFX Player Kevin Perez signed by SC 04 Schwabach e.V.
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Anja Burkman Flaig interviewed about playing for Pro German Club
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Former IFX Player Brendan McDonough selected 35th Overall in MLS SuperDraft
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IFX partner club SV Seligenporten hosts Bundesliga club 1.FC Nürnberg
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SV Memmelsdorf signs Pro IFX Player Rodrigo Lloveras from SG Nürnberg
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IFX University Program participant Antonio Schoenegger to ASV VACH II
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9 things you will face in your next Year-long Program in Germany
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IFX Student Nick Rumisek joins top U19 club Baiersdorf SV
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Ashaan Rajgarhia transferred from SG Quelle to FSV Erlangen-Bruck
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Seligenporten signs Californian soccer player Andreas Bauer for 2018-19
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Kamron Crow signs with top Bayernliga club SV Seligenporten
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Pro IFX Germany player Kevin Perez signs for ASV Vach e.V.
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University Program in Germany | Why study in Germany?
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Why Nuremberg is a must-see destination?
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Interview with youth soccer player Haley Fiske
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IFX Soccer Academy and trials in Germany partnered with SpVgg SV Weiden
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SC 04 Schwabach e.V. new home for talented Simone Filippone
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IFX 30 day soccer trials in Germany partnered with FSV Erlangen-Bruck
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Regionalliga SV Seligenporten signs IFX Goalkeeper Chris Kallenbach
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IFX Soccer Academy trial partnered with SC Eltersdorf in Germany
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IFX Soccer Program Germany partnered with 1860 Neumarkt e.V.
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IFX Soccer Academy Programs in Germany partnered with 1. SC Feucht
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Pro IFX Year Germany football program 2018-19 application period is OPEN!
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Pro IFX player Asanti Herring compete for FC Stein 1909 eV.
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American Youth U19 Soccer player Cameron Dwight signed by Club Stein
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North American youth soccer player Rajgarhia signs with SG Quelle Fürth
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University Football Program | SV Seligenporten signs Shehab El Refai
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IFX players training & compete with SG Quelle Fürth U19 | Haley Fiske
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Rogelio Cañez soccer tryouts and signs with semipro club FSV Erlangen
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Bayern Munich charity match against FSV Erlangen-Bruck
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Pro Soccer Trials Germany | Anja Burkman got signed by 1FCNürnberg
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IFX Soccer Trials continue in 1. SC Feucht e.V. (Watch the Video)
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Adrián Rodríguez signs with ASV Vach
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Pro Year Soccer player Saif Greco lands spot in SV Burggrafenhof
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IFX Pro Year Germany player Rodrigo Lloveras signs with SG Nürnberg
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IFX Soccer Trials continue in SG Quelle Fürth Photo Gallery
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ASV Veitsbronn Siegelsdorf signs IFX Germany player Harrison Lee
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Kicks off another season Year Germany Academy & 30 Day Football Trials
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Goalkeeper Camp in Germany
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ProIFX Year Germany – Nabeel Qawasmi signs with SV Memmelsdorf
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ZACK SHIPOSH at Braunschweig in Germany
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Colombian Youth player Federico Lenis signs with SG Quelle Fürth U19
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Pro IFX 30 Day player highlight – Raul Rodriguez
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University of Colorado Alumni Riley Sinn signs with FC Stein of Nürnberg
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American Soccer Player Aron Rudich Signs with Germany’s SG Quelle Fürth
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Australian Robert Petkov and Veitsbronn take it to Quelle
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Indian Footballer Dron Bhardwaj signs in Germany
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IFX Alumni Dany Djoufack Signs Professional 1st Division contract
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Featuring Pro IFX 30 Day players Noah Yang, Elson Pllumbi and Lucien Kessler
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Louka Andreasen offered contract from 2.Bundesliga club SpVgg Greuther Fürth
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IFX Pro Year – Padilla and ASV Neumarkt Champions
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Pushkar Banger joins Bayernliga club SV Memmelsdorf
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Brendon Ruiz transfers to Don Bosco Bamberg
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Padilla transfers to local rival ASV Neumarkt!
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