Milan in North America this summer with new Milan Junior Camps between USA and Canada

Milan in North America this summer with new Milan Junior Camps between USA and Canada

AC Milan announces the return of the Milan Junior Camp project to North America, offering the young generations of 23 cities across the United States and Canada a summer full of initiatives and new experiences, and the Club the opportunity to continue its global growth and strengthen its connection with a strategic market.

In fact, starting from the month of June until August, the new season of Milan Junior Campwhich will cross much of United States And Canada and will expand compared to the past, touching a total of 23 cities.

California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania And Texas they will be the states that host the Camps in the United States. Added to these is Virginia, where the project will be carried out byAC Milan Academy Virginiaofficially launched late last year.

At the same time, the Milan Junior Camps will cross the border, landing in two Canadian provinces Ontario And Quebecregions where they will return for the second consecutive year.

The Milan Junior Camps are an incredible opportunity for boys and girls aged 6 to 16 who want to get closer to football, and represent an engaging and educational project aimed at consolidating and strengthening the motor, technical, tactical and psychological skills of aspiring footballers through activities games aimed at both athletic and personal growth.

The training sessions, which will be followed personally by the Official Milan Academy Coaches, are based on the integrated approach of Milan methodwhich focuses on enhancing the potential of young participants through activities aimed at individual improvement, which can also be achieved thanks to comparison with the positive values ​​of sport and the Rossoneri Club such as respect for the rules, being in a group, inclusion and sharing of the same passion.

Franco Baresi, Honorary Vice President of AC Milan, commented on the initiative saying: “The widespread support of fans in North America is confirmation of the strength and importance of the Rossoneri family overseas and we are thrilled to offer younger players the chance to grow in the world of football, promoting positive values ​​and fueling the passion for our Club. The Milan Junior Camps, in fact, reflect the Club's commitment to wanting to contribute significantly to the personal growth of the participating children and young people, with the aim of leaving an indelible mark on their development path.”.

The Rossoneri midfielder and captain of the United States national team, Christian Pulisic, added: “Football is not just a game, but a vehicle of values ​​that go beyond the pitch and, as an American, seeing how the passion for this sport is growing more and more in North America in recent years makes me really proud. Precisely for this reason, I believe it is important to support initiatives such as the Milan Junior Camps, which aim to promote the healthy values ​​of sport to the younger generations; an objective that sees me already personally involved in American territory. I am pleased that the club I play for shares this positive vision with me and wants to promote and cultivate love for this magnificent sport and for the Rossoneri colors on a global level.”

The arrival of the Milan Junior Camps in North America underlines the strong bond between AC Milan and North America. With 46 million fans across the US and Canada and recognition as the most popular Italian football club in the US according to YouGov international market research, AC Milan is deeply rooted in the American sporting landscape.

The Club's partnerships with the New York Yankees and YES Network, the recent launch of the Fourth kit with partner PUMA and Los Angeles streetwear brand PLEASURES – the most successful shirt launch in the Club's history – as well as last summer's Pre-Season Tour on the West Coast, represent some of the highlights which testify to the presence and influence of the Club in North America.