RIASA Offers OPPORTUNITIES like no other programme.

Our annual European Showcase Tour offers RIASA student-athletes the chance to train, compete, and immerse themselves in new cultures while showcasing their talents on an international stage. From matches against top-level opposition to exploring unique corners of the world, this tour is an unforgettable experience designed to elevate your game.

a showcase trip to remember

malta 2025

MALTA 2025 GALLERY - MATCHES AND TRAINING

Youth soccer game with players jumping to head the ball near the goal, players wearing blue and white uniforms with green accents, goalkeeper in orange, on a grass field with a fence and buildings in the background.
Soccer team standing in a line on the field, with players dressed in green and red uniforms, center referees in neon yellow, against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.
A group of young male soccer players sitting on a bench, wearing blue and orange jerseys, smiling and looking towards the camera.
Soccer teams lined up on a field before a match, with players wearing blue, orange, green, and red uniforms, and referees in lime green shirts.
A soccer team huddled together on the field during a match, with players in blue jerseys and one in orange goalie uniform.
A young man in a blue soccer jersey with a logo, smiling while playing or practicing soccer on a field.
Soccer players in blue and green uniforms on a soccer field before a match.
A young male soccer player in a blue uniform is stretching his leg on a soccer field.
A soccer goalkeeper in an orange uniform and gloves standing on the field near a goal, preparing to kick the ball.
Soccer players practicing on an outdoor field in blue uniforms.
Soccer players and referee standing on a soccer field before a match, with the referee in the center and players on either side.
Soccer match with players in blue and green uniforms on a green field, goalkeeper in an orange uniform in background.
A soccer player in a blue uniform dribbling a soccer ball on the field, with other players and team benches in the background.
A soccer goalie in an orange uniform walking on the field holding a soccer ball, with spectators and team benches behind a fence in the background.
A male soccer player with dreadlocks, wearing a black headband, white wireless earbuds, and a blue jersey, running on a soccer field during practice or game.
Two soccer players, one in a blue uniform and the other in a white and green uniform, running on a soccer field near a corner kick. The player in blue is approaching the ball while the player in white and green is positioned nearby, with a background
A young man with curly hair wearing a blue soccer uniform on a field, with soccer goalposts and a fence in the background.
Soccer players competing on a field with a referee watching.
A group of young male soccer players in blue and white and green uniforms running on a soccer field during a match.
A young man in a blue soccer uniform standing on a soccer field
Soccer players in blue jerseys running towards the ball on a field, with a referee in a neon yellow jersey nearby.
A soccer player in a blue uniform kicks a ball on an outdoor field with spectators seated on benches and behind a chain-link fence.
A young soccer player in a blue uniform kicking a yellow soccer ball on a field with opposing team members in green and white uniforms and a referee in black nearby.
A young male soccer goalkeeper standing on a field in front of the goal, preparing to kick a soccer ball. He is wearing an orange uniform with gloves.
A group of young male soccer players on a field, with one in a blue uniform in the foreground and others in white and green uniforms in the background, walking or standing.
Two soccer players, one in a blue jersey and the other in green and white, compete for the ball on a soccer field. Three other players and a goalpost are visible in the background under a clear sky.
A young male soccer player in a blue uniform standing on a soccer field near a goal post.
A youth soccer match with two players competing for the ball on the field, with spectators seated in the background.
Young soccer players playing on a green field with a goal in the background, one boy in blue kicking the ball, another boy in green running, and a goalie in orange standing near the goal.
A young man with light brown hair wearing a blue soccer jersey and black captain armband walking on a soccer field during daytime.
A male soccer player with braided hair wearing a blue jersey with the number 27 and team logos, standing on a soccer field with a serious expression.
Young man jogging on a soccer field wearing a blue sports jersey and green shorts.
Soccer match with players in green and red jerseys competing on a field, with others sitting and standing on the bench in the background.
Soccer player in orange goalkeeper uniform holding a ball on the field, with a teammate in green nearby and a child official walking in the background.
Soccer match with players in red and green jerseys on a green field, some players sitting on a bench and referee in background.
A female soccer player in a green uniform running on a soccer field with a goalpost in the background during daytime.
Young soccer players with red and green jerseys on a soccer field during a game, with spectators sitting on the sidelines.
A soccer player in a green uniform kicking a soccer ball on a field, with other players in red and green uniforms in the background.
Soccer players in red and green uniforms playing on an outdoor field with a cityscape in the background.
A young male soccer player in a green uniform running on a soccer field during a game, with other players and goalposts visible in the background.
A group of soccer players in green uniforms on a soccer field, with spectators watching from the sideline behind a chain-link fence.
A soccer game in progress with a player in green controlling the ball while a player in red slides on the ground trying to win possession. Other players and spectators are on the sideline.
A soccer match with players in red jerseys and one player in a green jersey mid-kick on a field, with substitutes sitting on the bench in the background.
A soccer game on a green field with three players, two in green uniforms and one in orange goalkeeper attire, with goalposts and an urban background.
Two young boys playing soccer on a field with a goalpost in the background, one wearing a red jersey and the other in green, during late afternoon.
Two boys playing soccer on a field with goals in the background, one wearing a green uniform and the other in red, during late afternoon or early evening.
A soccer player wearing an orange uniform and goalkeeper gloves stands on a soccer field with a concrete wall and trees in the background.
Young soccer players in red and green uniforms playing on a field with a goal in the background and a cityscape beyond.
Two soccer players in green jerseys with Union Jack patches standing outdoors.
A young male soccer goalkeeper standing on a soccer field, wearing an orange uniform and gloves, with a chain-link fence, trees, and buildings in the background.
A soccer player in a green uniform standing on a field with a beige wall and a person sitting on a bench in the background.
Two soccer players, one in a green uniform and one in a red uniform, competing for the ball during a match on a green turf field. In the background, other players and spectators are visible.
A group of soccer players in green jerseys standing outdoors, with one player in focus looking to the side and others blurred in the foreground and background.
A soccer game in progress on an outdoor field, with players in green and red kits, and a bench with substitutes and coaching staff seated against a concrete wall.
Two young soccer players, one in a green uniform and the other in a red uniform, compete for the ball on a soccer field during a match. Other players, a referee, and spectators are visible in the background.
Soccer players on a green field during a match, with one player celebrating and others looking on.
Group of young men and women in blue sports jerseys and shorts posing on a soccer field, with some standing and others sitting or being carried, under a clear sky.
Two young male soccer players wearing blue team jerseys with white accents walk side by side after a game, smiling and chatting, with a wire fence and soccer field in the background.
An empty soccer field by the ocean with a person watering the grass, surrounded by a white fence and bleachers, under a clear blue sky.
Empty soccer field seen through a white metal fence with some rust, with goalposts and advertising banners on the far side of the field.
A group of young men in blue sports uniforms exiting a stadium through a yellow metal gate, carrying water bottles and backpacks, with some looking at their phones. The background includes a seating area and sports field.
A group of young male soccer players in blue uniforms walking out of a stadium, smiling, with one player in front and others behind him, while a person in blue in the background walks upstairs.
A group of athletes in blue sports jerseys walking through a yellow gate, with a stadium and seating visible in the background.
A young man in a blue sports uniform practicing soccer on a field with artificial grass, near a goalpost, under a clear sky.
A group of young men in blue soccer jerseys standing on a field, with one looking serious in the foreground, and others in the background, under a clear sky.
A young man in a blue soccer uniform smiling on a soccer field with buildings and a light pole in the background.
Young male athlete wearing a blue sports jersey and shorts, standing on a soccer field with goalposts in the background, during daytime.
Soccer players in blue jerseys standing on the field during a game, with one player looking serious and another bowing his head.
A young man with curly hair and tattoos on his left arm, wearing a blue sports jersey with number 39 and a sports team logo, standing outdoors near a yellow metal fence.
Group of young soccer players in blue jerseys running on a soccer field during practice or training session
Young soccer players wearing blue shirts and shorts practice drills on an outdoor field with orange cones, enclosed by a tall chain-link fence with urban buildings in the background.
A young man wearing a blue sports jersey with the number 63 and team logos standing outdoors with other athletes in the background.
Soccer players in blue training on a green field, some stretching and warming up with cones and others preparing for practice.
A group of young male soccer players in blue uniforms jogging and warming up on a green turf field during a training session.
Soccer players training on the field with cones and a ball during practice.
Four young male soccer players in blue jerseys and black shorts practicing on a green field, with soccer balls and orange cones around them.
A group of soccer players practicing on a field with cones, wearing blue jerseys and shorts, during sunset.
A young male soccer player wearing sunglasses, a blue jersey, and navy shorts stands on a soccer field with a ball, holding a bright green shirt in his hand. There are cones on the field and a soccer goal in the background, with a cityscape of buildi
Soccer team practicing on a field, wearing blue uniforms, with two players controlling soccer balls and others nearby.
A young male soccer player in blue jersey and black leggings practicing dribbling a soccer ball on a green field during training, with other players and a coach in the background.
A male soccer player in a blue jersey standing on a soccer field with a soccer ball at his feet, near the goalpost.
Soccer players practice on a field with orange training cones, wearing blue jerseys and black shorts, near a goal, with banners and trees in the background.
Young male soccer player in blue training gear kicking a soccer ball on a grassy field during practice, with other players practicing in the background.
A group of young male soccer players in blue uniforms running on a soccer field during practice.
Young soccer players practicing drills on a green field. One player in the foreground is running and giving a thumbs-up, wearing a blue jersey and black shorts. More players are in the background, also in blue jerseys, participating in the practice.
Two soccer players running on a green field during practice or game, with goalposts and nets in the background.
Soccer players in blue training gear running on a field during practice session.
Soccer goalkeeper in blue uniform holding gloves, standing on the field during a practice or game.
A group of young soccer players wearing blue jerseys and black shorts on a soccer field for training or practice.
Three young male soccer players practicing on a grass field during a sunny day, with one player in a blue shirt about to kick the ball, and two others in orange bibs running nearby.
Young soccer players practicing on a field, with some wearing blue jerseys and others in orange bibs, competing for the ball.
Three boys playing soccer on a turf field, with two in blue uniforms and one in a green vest. One boy is about to kick a soccer ball, another is adjusting his shoe, and the third boy is standing in the background.
Group of young soccer players on a field during practice with coach instructing, some wearing orange bibs, on a sunny day.
Soccer players practicing on a field, with one player in a green vest controlling the ball while others observe, during a training session.
Soccer players practicing on a field, with one player in green preparing to kick the ball, and two players in blue jerseys watching.
Soccer players practicing on a field with a coach or trainer overseeing the session.
Soccer players practicing on a field with two players chasing a ball, while three other players observe in the background.
A young male soccer player in a blue jersey and shorts holding a soccer ball, standing on a soccer field. Another player in similar attire is partially visible in the foreground, and a referee in a red shirt is in the background behind a fence.
Soccer players practicing on an outdoor field, with one goalkeeper in blue jumping to catch a ball, and others standing in the goal area.
A soccer coach and players on the field during a practice or warm-up session, with one man holding orange cones and another player with a soccer ball.
Three young athletes and a coach standing on a football field during practice or a meeting.
A group of young women soccer players in blue jerseys standing on a soccer field during daytime, with one girl prominently in focus and others partially visible.
Soccer players practicing on a soccer field with goal nets in the background, wearing blue uniforms and one player in a lime green practice bib.
Group of young soccer players practicing on a green field during daytime, with some wearing blue jerseys and others in yellow pinnies, near goalposts, with buildings and trees in the background.
Three soccer players on a field during practice, with two holding soccer balls and one standing in front of cones, wearing blue and white training kits.
Teenagers practicing soccer on a field during daytime, some wearing blue jerseys and shorts, one in white, with small goal nets in the background.
Two soccer players practicing on a field, one in a blue jersey controlling the ball, the other in a white vest defending. A coach in a red shirt watches nearby, and a woman in a green vest is in the background.
Two soccer players contest for the ball during practice on a sunny field while another player watches.
Soccer players and a coach standing in a circle during training on a sunny day at a soccer field.
Young boys playing soccer on a field wearing blue and white jerseys, with some positioned near small goals and practicing ball control.
Young soccer players practicing on a field with cones during daytime
Soccer players practicing on a field during training
Three soccer players in blue jerseys talking on a field, with goalposts in the background.
Group of young male soccer players in blue jerseys on a soccer field, listening to their coach, with a rocky hillside in the background.
Soccer players practicing drills on a field, wearing yellow pinnies and blue uniforms.
Group of young male soccer players practicing on an artificial turf field, some running and one preparing to kick a soccer ball. In the background, there are advertising banners and a goalpost.
A group of soccer players practicing on a field, some wearing blue jerseys and one in a green training vest, under a clear sky.
Soccer players practicing on a field with a goal in the background, two goalkeepers sitting on the bench, and a rocky hillside behind the goal.
Three male soccer players in blue jerseys during practice on a soccer field, with two goal nets in the background.
Soccer players on a field, with the central player wearing a blue jersey with the number 63, standing with hands on hips, during practice.
Two soccer players practicing on a green field near the coast with the ocean and a fence in the background.
A man wearing sunglasses and a blue polo shirt leaning on a rusty chain-link fence under a clear blue sky.
A young man in a blue sports jersey and shorts, carrying a backpack, takes a photo or video with his phone as he walks through a yellow gate at an outdoor sports venue, with other players in matching uniforms nearby.
A young man in a blue hoodie sitting on the ground, smiling, and making a peace sign with his hand. There are sports gear and a person standing in the background.
A group of young male athletes in blue jerseys and shorts doing warm-up exercises on a green soccer field with orange cones.
A coach conducting a soccer practice session with female players on a green field, with players standing in a semi-circle around him, wearing blue uniforms, with a large banner in the background saying "GO & FUN."
Soccer team practicing on the field with players in blue uniforms, one player controlling the ball as teammates observe and prepare for play.
A soccer player in a blue uniform dribbling a soccer ball on a green field with two other players nearby.
Two female soccer players celebrating on a soccer field, with one giving a piggyback ride to the other, both smiling and wearing blue jerseys.
A young man in a blue sports uniform stands on bleachers, taking a photo on his phone, with other teammates in similar uniforms nearby in an outdoor sports stadium.

The European Showcase Tour is a highlight of the RIASA experience, providing student-athletes with the opportunity to train, compete, and explore football cultures in some of the most iconic and picturesque destinations. In 2024, our students traveled to Finland, competing against local teams and gaining insights into European football at the stunning Eerikkila facility in the snowy Finnish wilderness. In 2023, players had the incredible opportunity to train at Real Sociedad’s world-class facilities in San Sebastián, Spain, while previous tours have taken us to Slovakia and even as far as China. These tours not only offer invaluable match experience but also allow players to broaden their horizons, building lifelong memories and connections.

An empty sports stadium with multiple soccer/football fields and surrounding outdoor sports facilities, set against a backdrop of hills or mountains.

The European

Showcase Tour

A soccer player in a light blue uniform shaking hands with a coach on the sideline of a soccer field. The player is wearing black leggings and light blue socks. In the background, several teammates in matching light blue uniforms are sitting on a blu
A soccer match with two players in blue and white striped jerseys competing for the ball against a player in a light blue uniform who is sitting on the field and wearing sunglasses.
Soccer match with players in blue and red jerseys competing for the ball on a green field, with a rocky background.
A group of young male soccer players in red uniforms posing on a soccer field, with some players standing and others kneeling, behind them are empty blue stadium seats and a modern building, with a cloudy sky overhead.
A sports complex featuring multiple football/soccer fields with stands, floodlights, and surrounding hilly terrain under cloudy sky.
Close-up of a blue advertising board with the logo and name of Real Sociedad, a soccer club, in front of a soccer field scoreboard showing 0-0 and the score 6-4.
Soccer players in orange training jerseys practicing on a field, with a modern building in the background.

Finland 2024

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A group of athletes in blue uniforms waiting outside Helsinki Airport in front of a modern glass building, preparing for the Finland Tour Showcase 2024.

Showcase games are an integral part of the RIASA programme, offering our players the chance to compete against elite academy teams and experience football at its highest levels. In 2024 alone, we faced academy teams from Huddersfield Town, Fleetwood Town, and Bolton Wanderers at their state-of-the-art training grounds, providing invaluable exposure to professional environments. These matches are more than just opportunities to test skills - they’re a chance to get noticed by scouts and coaches from top clubs. Over the years, we’ve played against renowned teams like Leeds United, Sunderland, Ajax, and many more.

See all the clubs we’ve played below:

A circular logo with a black outlines of a man's face wearing a hat, with the words 'JAX' at the top and 'AMSTERDAM' at the bottom, and three red curved lines on the right side.
Middlesbrough Football Club logo featuring a red lion on a white shield with red text, and a white banner with red text reading 'FOOTBALL CLUB 1876'.
Seal of the Birmingham Firefighters Local 608 featuring a red rose with green leaves, surrounded by blue and yellow text reading "Birmingham Routers F.C." and the motto "Arte et Labore."
Illustration of a rooster above a shield-shaped logo with the letters 'BC' and 'AFC' and a yellow banner reading 'The Bantams'
Leeds United Football Club crest featuring blue and yellow shield with lily flowers and a football at the top, and the initials LUF C in the center.
The Burnley Football Club crest featuring a lion, a bird, and symbolic shields with a banner reading 'BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB'.
Shield-shaped emblem featuring a lion's head, leaves, a crest with stripes, stars, a tower symbol, the year 1908, and a banner reading 'Huddersfield Town'.
Coat of arms featuring a golden football with black lines, a blue and white flag, and a royal crown on top.
Leicester City Football Club logo featuring a fox's face surrounded by a circular emblem with the club's name.
Logo of Manchester City featuring a shield with a sailing ship and a red floral emblem, with circular text stating 'Manchester City 1894'.
The logo of Aberdeen Football Club, featuring a red circle with the club's name and a stylized sailboat with a soccer ball inside, and the year 1903 at the bottom.
The emblem of the University of Leeds featuring a white owl perched on a branch with a white flower below, and the Latin motto 'Consilio et Animis' on a yellow scroll at the bottom.

Pathways into

the professional game

At RIASA, our players gain invaluable opportunities to showcase their talent and advance their football careers. Our women’s team has seen players sign for Barnsley and Bradford City’s first teams, competing in the prestigious FA Cup against clubs from the first and second tiers of women’s football. On the men’s side, players have secured trials with professional teams like Bradford City and Carlisle United, with some even pursuing routes into European football. Recently, RIASA athletes have taken their skills overseas, playing in Finland during the summer, highlighting the global opportunities available through our programme.