There’s a reason football is broken.
Too many players waiting to be chosen.
Too many systems pretending to discover talent.
Too many “trials” that are nothing more than theatre.
We’re not doing that.
We’re building something different.
This Is Selection. Not Hope.
We are selecting players for the Los Angeles Aztecs.
Not trialling.
Not padding numbers.
Not running cattle markets.
If you’re good enough, we’ll see it.
If you’re not, no amount of running around a pitch will change that.
This is about signal, not noise.
The Standard
We are only reviewing players who have:
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Played at professional academy level, or
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Played professional football
That’s the baseline.
Because this isn’t about potential.
It’s about readiness.
The Football
We are bringing back Total Football.
High energy.
Constant movement.
No hiding.
Built on the principles of Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels, and aligned with what the Aztecs once stood for.
That means:
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You will play multiple roles
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You will think under pressure
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You will be accountable on the ball
This is not easy football.
It will be physically demanding.
It will be tactically demanding.
It will expose you if you’re not ready.
Good.
Personality Is Not Optional
We’re not just building players.
We’re building characters.
You must be comfortable:
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Speaking on camera
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Engaging with fans
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Representing the club publicly
If you want to hide, this isn’t for you.
Real Signal
We have already spoken to a number of players with professional and academy backgrounds who want to be part of this.
The interest is real.
We are now actively forming the first 18–22 player squad for the UK tour, with initial selections already underway.
This is no longer an idea.
It’s a build.
The Opportunity
This starts with a UK tour.
Selected players will be part of:
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Competitive fixtures
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Filmed matches and content
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Direct exposure to fans through our platform
From there, we move into the United States.
This is not a trial environment.
This is a stage.
How To Apply
No agents required. No gatekeepers.
Send:
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Your details
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Recent video clips
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Your Transfermarkt profile
📩 scott@footballisforthefans.com
Every submission will be reviewed.
Selections are already being made.
Non-Negotiables
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You must have the right to work in the UK (valid visa)
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You must have no criminal record
No exceptions.
This Needs To Travel
If you know players who are:
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Out of contract
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Overlooked
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Still operating at a serious level
Send this to them.
If you’re an agent with players who fit the standard — send it.
We are not looking for numbers.
We are selecting a squad.
Final Word
This will not be easy.
That’s the point.
We’re not here to give opportunities.
We’re here to build something that people actually care about.
If you’ve done the work, we’ll see it.
If you haven’t, you won’t get through.
We’re not holding trials.
We’re selecting the Aztecs.