MIA Elite Academy and SoCal Reds FC Announce Strategic Partnership

MIA Elite Academy and SoCal Reds FC are excited to officially announce a new strategic partnership designed to create enhanced player development opportunities and new pathways for young athletes across Hawaii, California, Japan, and beyond.

The partnership brings together two organizations committed to helping players develop through high-quality coaching, meaningful experiences, new environments, and opportunities to compete at a higher level.

Through the partnership, MIA Elite Academy players will have opportunities to connect with SoCal Reds FC and experience the environment of one of Southern California’s leading youth soccer organizations. The collaboration will explore training opportunities, player experiences, coaching connections, competition, and future pathways between Hawaii and the mainland.

Creating Opportunities Beyond the Next Level

At the heart of the partnership is a shared belief that player development is about more than what happens during a training session or match.

Players develop by being challenged, experiencing new environments, meeting new people, competing against different opposition, and learning to adapt.

MIA Elite Academy is focused on providing its players with these types of experiences while creating opportunities that can help them continue their development both on and off the field.

“We are excited to announce this new partnership between MIA Elite Academy and SoCal Reds,” said Cyrus of MIA Elite Academy.

“This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to connect Hawaii and California, create new pathways for players, and provide our athletes with experiences that go beyond the next level.

“Our goal is simple — to help players grow, compete, and develop through new challenges, new environments, and meaningful connections.

“We are looking forward to building something special together and creating opportunities that can take our players to the next level.

“From Hawaii to California, and beyond. The journey starts here.”

Connecting Hawaii and California

The partnership will provide a bridge between the soccer communities of Hawaii and Southern California, giving talented young players opportunities to experience a different soccer environment and learn from coaches and players outside of their home state.

For SoCal Reds FC, the partnership represents an opportunity to connect with talented players and families in Hawaii while expanding the club's international and domestic player development network.

“I am really excited about this new strategic partnership with MIA,” said Tim Woodcock, CEO of SoCal Reds FC.

“Cyrus and Kohki are doing a fantastic job with their Academy and we can’t wait to get started and provide opportunities for talented young players in Hawaii to learn from our coaches and win an experience to play with SCR on the mainland.”

Building Pathways. Creating Opportunities.

The partnership reflects the shared vision of both organizations to create pathways that extend beyond traditional club soccer.

As the relationship develops, MIA Elite Academy and SoCal Reds FC will work together to identify new opportunities for players, coaches, and families, with the goal of creating experiences that can have a lasting impact on player development.

From Hawaii to California, and with connections extending to Japan and beyond, the partnership opens the door to new experiences, new challenges, and new possibilities for the next generation of players.

This is just the beginning.

MIA Elite Academy x SoCal Reds FC

Building pathways. Creating opportunities. Going further, together.