Saints International Academy
Columbus
Saints International Academy is Southampton FC's (English Premier League) partner academy in Columbus, serving players ages 8–18 with a Premier League-derived training methodology. Programming includes SoccerBot360 technology-driven training, UEFA-credentialed coaches, position-specific specialized training, yoga and wellness programming, a college recruitment network, and stated professional trial and international exposure opportunities. For the 2026/2027 season, the program costs $675 per month on a 12-month cycle beginning July 1, 2026 (roughly $8,100 for the year) — the most precise published price found anywhere in this research pass. A U18 Boys team competes in the Great Lakes region; a girls' program wasn't found in the sources checked.
Cost estimate
Highest relative cost range based on available public information.
Travel estimate
3/5
Coaching model
Southampton FC's partner academy, using UEFA-credentialed coaches and a Premier League-derived training methodology, including SoccerBot360 technology-driven training and a stated college recruitment and professional trial pathway. A 12-month development cycle is described as the standard commitment.
Quick facts
Competition level
4/5
Age groups
U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18
Leagues and pathways
League and pathway details should be verified with the club
state · Franklin County
Public competition pathways can vary by team, age group, and season.
Pros
The single most precisely published price in this entire research pass — $675/month, a real, current, checkable figure.
A genuine professional-club partnership (Southampton FC) with UEFA-credentialed coaches, not just a marketing claim.
Technology-driven training (SoccerBot360) alongside a stated college recruitment and professional pathway.
Cons
Best fit
Families ready for a premium, technology-driven elite academy
Well suited to boys 8–18 whose families can support a ~$8,100/year, 12-month program and want a genuine professional-club training pathway with UEFA-credentialed coaching.
Not ideal for
Families with a limited budget or wanting a girls' program
At roughly $8,100/year with no stated flexibility, this program is significantly more expensive than most clubs in this directory; a girls' program also wasn't confirmed to exist.
Tryout information
Season
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Dates
Tryout dates should be confirmed directly with the club.
Notes
Public tryout processes can change by season, team, and age group.
Sources and Confidence
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Last profile update
2026-08-14
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Why this club may fit
Well suited to boys 8–18 whose families can support a ~$8,100/year, 12-month program and want a genuine professional-club training pathway with UEFA-credentialed coaching.
Southampton FC's partner academy in Columbus — UEFA coaches, SoccerBot360 technology, and a published $675/month, 12-month development program for ages 8–18.
Rating overview
Verification details
Confidence level
medium
Last updated
2026-08-14
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