UK Soccer. US Education.
UK Soccer. US Education.
Live, Play & Study in the UK with RIASA
Live, Play & Study in the United Kingdom.
COVID-19 UPDATE
In line with guidance from both the government and Public Health England, and restrictions on all but essential journeys, it is highly unlikely that student athletes will be able to travel to the UK and the Academy in August.
Of course we will continue to monitor the situation and confirm anticipated dates as soon as possible. Enrolment is taking place as normal and we very much look forward to welcoming our returning and new Student Athletes from across the globe.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact our Operations Manager, vwiktorska@riasasoccer.org.
Play a 9-month
UK Soccer Season
Earn a US & UK Degree
Live, Play & Study
in Leeds, UK
Why Choose RIASA?
Earn 2 college degrees in 1
Earn an International Sports Management degree, dual-accredited in both the United States & the United Kingdom.
Train & play in a professional environment
Experience a professional-standard UK soccer academy. Our UEFA 'A'-licensed coaches have played 2500+ pro games.
Develop yourself culturally
Live in the home of soccer and develop yourself culturally by travelling and playing across Europe.
Our Mission
Mark Ellis, Co-Founder & Director
To provide a life changing experience for student-athletes as they pursue a dual-accredited US/UK degree programme whilst reaching their optimal playing potential.
How is RIASA Different?
The RIASA Programme offers student-athletes an alternative option to the traditional US College Soccer pathway. With RIASA, you will earn a Bachelor's degree in International Sports Management through Richmond, The American International University in London that is accredited in both the United States and the United Kingdom. In addition, you will play a 9-month soccer season, as opposed to the 3-month season you would play on a US College Soccer Programme.
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Undergraduate Programme
Play UK Soccer & Earn Your UK/US Degree
Postgraduate Programme
Continue Your Development
Success Stories On & Off the Field
Set yourself up for success, no matter where your path leads
“To be quite honest, it was everything. RIASA gave me the opportunity to, first and foremost, be over here [the UK] studying whilst trying to fulfil a professional career. Football is not guaranteed, you could be here today and gone tomorrow. So, the importance of education is everything.”
Nahki Wells
Professional Striker
Burnley F.C.
"Just like on the field, this industry moves at lightning speed. From my perspective, working in sports is exactly like playing sports. You have a role, but you are expected to perform a multitude of tasks outside that role. You are a member of a team and the best teams buy in to a common goal."
Matt Reda
Director of Business Development
United Soccer League
"Getting seen in America is hard."
DYLAN TURNER | RIASA STUDENT-ATHLETE
The Best of Both Worlds
At RIASA, soccer is not an extra-curricular activity, it's a lifestyle.
Joseph DeMartino
RIASA Alumni | Goalkeeping Director at Fredericksburg FC
Along with my studies, I was also playing at a high level of football (soccer). Being able to continue my playing career while studying was very important to me, and being able to do so in a country that lives and breathes the sport was a dream come true. The RIASA programme in Leeds gave me the chance to do both and to meet some lifelong friends as well.
Earn an FA Level 1 Coaching Badge
Get a globally recognised coaching qualification
Discover How RIASA Has
Transformed Lives
You Deserve More Than a
Typical US College Soccer Programme
Now is the time to take control of your future & reach your potential with RIASA