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Butterfly Wing Anatomy

A butterfly has four wings, two forewings and two hindwings. They are attached to the second and third thoracic segments (the meso- and meta-thorax). Strong muscles in the thorax move the wings up and down in a figure-eight pattern during flight.
When the fully-grown adult butterfly emerges from its pupa, its delicate wings are crinkled, wet, and uninflated. The butterfly hangs upside-down and pumps blood into the wings to inflate them. It must then wait for the wings to dry before it can fly. When the fragile wings fray or are torn, they do not repair themselves.

Wing Structure and Scales: Butterfly wings are made of two chitonous layers (membranes) that are nourished and supported by tubular veins. The veins also function in oxygen exchange ("breathing"). Covering the wings are thousands of colorful scales, together with many hairs (setae). The name Lepidoptera (which includes butterflies and moths) means "scale wing" in Greek. These wing scales are tiny overlapping pieces of chitin on a butterfly or moth wing. The scales are outgrowths of the body wall and are modified, plate-like setae (hairs). The front and back of the wings usually have different patterns.

Scent scales are modified wing scales on the forewing of male butterflies and moths (on the costal fold) that release pheromones. These chemicals attract females of the same species. Scent scales are also called androconia.

WINGSPAN
Wingspan is the distance measured across a butterfly's (or moth's) wings. The butterfly with the biggest wingspan is the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing, which has a wingspan up to 1 ft (30 cm) wide.

Color: Many butterflies and moths are brilliantly colored, while others are drab. There are often ultraviolet patterns in the wings that we cannot see, but which may be seen by other butterflies. Even many of the colorful species have drab-colored outer wings (that are visible when the animal is at rest). The coloration of these insects serves many purposes, including:

Camouflage, in which the color of the animal helps it blend into the environment, hiding the insect. The Australian leafwing butterfly, for example, is shaped and colored like a leaf.

Warning (or aposematic) coloration: brightly-colored butterflies and moths are either bad-tasting or a mimic of similar-looking bad-tasting butterflies.

Attracting and finding mates, who look for certain colors and patterns.

Deceiving predators into thinking they're bigger than they really are. Some wings have large "eyespots" which make the butterfly or moth look like the face of a larger animal (like an owl), scaring away some predators.

Soaking up heat: dark-colored scales soak up heat very well when the butterfly suns itself. Like all insects, butterflies are cold-blooded. When they get too cold, they warm themselves in the sun.

Butterfly Wing Areas: A butterfly's wings are divided into the areas named in the illustration to the left.
The Coupling of the Wings: During flight, the forewing and hindwing are held together and function as one wing. The coupling mechanism differs in different species. In most butterflies, a lobe on the hindwing presses against the forewing. In most moths, bristles on the front edge of the hind wings (called the frenulum) connect with hooks on the hind edge of the forewing. In some moths, a lobe at the base of the forewings (called the jugum) overlaps the hindwings.

Wings At Rest: When at rest, butterflies hold their wings vertically. Moths hold their wings horizontally when at rest. A monarch butterfly at rest is pictured to the right.

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Movies first started when people got interested in seeing technology and photography combined into pictures moving. In 1878 Eadward Muybridge was one of the first people to make a movie.  It was called The Horse in Motion, and was only 3 seconds long. He is known for using multiple cameras to capture motion in stop-motion photography, and his zoopraxiscope, a device for projecting motion pictures that was used before the film strip was invented.

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I coached both my daughter and son's soccer teams for years. It wasn't because I had a burning passion for the sport. My motivation to coach was due to the parents-particularly the dads-who always tried to rig the teams, so that their children would be surrounded by the best players and have greater chances of winning. The coaches would then place their kids and the other children they favored in coveted positions, offering more playing time and treating them better than the rest. Noticing this trend, I stepped in to coach and thwart this blatant discriminatory behavior.

There is a similar uncomfortable feeling about the FIFA World Cup, as it relates to the U.S. women's and men's national teams. We see a lopsided compensation structure, in which the men are paid considerably more than the women. This seems especially heinous, since the women's team has a far-superior winning record.

In the midst of all the frustration over the financial remuneration, some basic facts are left out of the discussion. The sponsorships, television rights, merchandise and other monies, which are generated for the prize money, is much greater for the men's team compared to the women's team. The prize money for the women's 2019 World Cup was about $30 million, of which the winner takes home about $4 million. The prize money for the men's 2018 World Cup was roughly $400 million and the champions took home $38 million. The men's World Cup tournament generated over $6 billion in revenue for 2018. The women are estimated to have brought in $131 million in 2019.

The system is not set up that the men and women have access to the same pot of money and the men are given a larger helping. The prize pools are taken from the total revenue from the respective leagues. The bottom line is that there is more money generated in the men's league. Since there is more money in the men's soccer globally, the teams and players get a larger payout. Even though the U.S. team is not terribly competitive compared to their peers, they have the advantage of playing in a lucrative league.

Although the U.S. women's team has a more superior winning record, they are playing in a league that has a smaller pool of prize money to offer the winners. Unfortunately, the reality is that although the women win more than the men, it is irrelevant to the equal-pay argument, as they play in a different league. This is also why a major league hockey all star will earn a small fraction of what an NBA basketball player takes home. The money, due to sponsors, television rights and merchandise is far greater in basketball than hockey.

The real question to be asked is why one group is favored over another. Is there an underlying reason why more people tend to follow men's leagues? Do we inculcate a certain bias in our children at an early age to favor men's sports, as opposed to women's?

Is it possible that the electricity, charisma and winning of the U.S. women's team could be the catalyst for change? I would imagine that sponsors are lining up to support the U.S. women's soccer team. It's a smart business decision for them to align themselves with a winning team that is highly visible, outspoken and likable. When this happens, you'll see more money pouring into women's soccer and the prize money will grow exponentially. If this trend continues, we may see rapid changes in the pay of professional women athletes.

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⁶ In 1994, there were two rounds of intercontinental play-offs. First, an Oceanian team played a team from North and Central America and Caribbean, and the winner then played a South American team.

⁷ From the 2006 qualifiers on, the defending champion no longer has an automatic spot secured.

The number of teams entering the qualification process and the number of matches played have been steadily growing over time. Although Egypt, an African country, entered qualifying in 1938 and 1954, it was in the European group; thus, the number of teams for Africa is considered to be zero in these years.

Continental zone

2002

(32)

2026

(48)

Oceania1

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

5

7

10

10

12

11

11

11

11

North and Central America
and Caribbean2

4

7

3

5

6

8

10

14

14

17

15

18

16

23

30

35

34

35

35

35

35

Total entrants

32

37

34

45

55

56

74

75

99

107

109

121

116

147

174

199

198

2054

204

210

2115

Teams played3

27

21

19

33

46

49

51

68

90

95

103

110

103

130

168

193

194

2004

203

208

12

¹ Because the Oceania Football Confederation has used the World Cup Qualifiers as a phase of (or as the entire) OFC Nations Cup, there is the possibility that non-FIFA countries may play in matches that double as World Cup qualifiers. In the 2006 qualifiers, New Caledonia were included in the tournament although they were not FIFA members at the date of close of entries. They are, however, included in the 12 nations listed as they joined FIFA during the course of qualification, even though they had been technically eliminated from contention a few days earlier (a similar situation occurred in the entries for 2010, with Montenegro's entry accepted prior to their admission by FIFA). By contrast, Tuvalu competed in the 2007 South Pacific Games football tournament, which doubled as qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup. As they were not FIFA members at the time of the completion of the competition, they are not included in the 11 OFC entrants, although their results counted towards the qualification of other teams.

² From 1973 to 1989, the CONCACAF Championship and its qualifying tournament determined CONCACAF's entrant in the World Cup. The confederation's champion qualified outright.

³ "Teams played" is the total number of teams that played at least one qualifying match.

⁴ These numbers included Tuvalu (see note 1) and South Africa. Although South Africa qualified automatically for 2010 as hosts, they competed in the CAF qualifiers, becoming the second hosts to compete in World Cup qualifying and the first to do it since 1934. This is because the Confederation of African Football used its 2010 World Cup qualifiers as the qualifying phase for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament for which South Africa attempted to qualify.

⁵ This number includes Qatar. Although Qatar qualified automatically for 2022 as hosts, they compete in the AFC qualifiers, becoming the third hosts to do so. This is because the Asian Football Confederation used its 2022 World Cup qualifiers as the qualifying phase for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, a tournament for which Qatar are attempting to qualify.

Only teams that played at least one match are considered for the purposes of first appearance. Teams that withdrew prior to the qualification, or that qualified to the World Cup by walkover due to other teams' withdrawals, are not considered.

WC

Debuting teams

Successor and renamed teams

Europe

South America

North, Central America and Caribbean

Asia

Africa

Oceania

T

CT

none

none

27

27

none

none

none

none

none

3

30

none

none

none

none

6

36

[h]
[i]
[j]

none

[k]

none

none

6

42

[G]
[C]
[B]

[l]
[m]
[n]
[o]
[p]

[q]

[I]

[r]

none

16

58

[u][J]

none

none

9

67

none

6

73

none

none

[w]

none

[x]
[y]
[z]
[K]
[aa]

9

82

none

[M]
[ab]

[N]

none

21

103

none

none

[ac][O]

none

14

117

none

none

[ad]
[ae]

8

125

none

none

none

none

9

134

none

none

none

[ah]

none

3

137

none

15

152

[B]
[A]
[H]
[L]
[Q]

none

[ao]

31

183

[A]
[N]
[D]

2002

none

21

204

none

none

none

none

2

206

none

none

[au]

5

211

none

none

none

none

none

none

0

211

none

none

none

4

215

none

none

none

none

none

none

0

215

Successor and renamed teams

Teams' participations prior to their actual debuts in qualification

National teams results in World Cup qualification (1934-2022)

Team has won the World Cup

Team has qualified for the main tournament through a qualifying process

Team has qualified for the main tournament only by walkover (Cuba, and Indonesia as Dutch East Indies)

Team has qualified for the main tournament by walkover but has not participated there because it withdrew (India)

Team has not qualified for the main tournament but is assured of an automatic spot in 2022 as host (Qatar)

Team has not qualified for the main tournament

Defunct team that qualified for the main tournament (East Germany)

Defunct team that never qualified for the main tournament (Saar and South Yemen)

Team is not a member of FIFA and is not eligible for the main tournament (Tuvalu)

Teams in bold are currently participating or are yet to start in the 2022 qualification. The table is updated to the matches played in November 2019.

Top scorers in preliminary competition (1934-2022)

Players in bold are still active at international level.

(updated as of FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers)

Currently, 32 places are available in the final tournament until 2022. One of them is reserved for the host nation, but if two or more nations co-host the competition, each is awarded a place.

From 1934 to 2002, one berth was reserved for the winners of the previous World Cup, but in November 2001, FIFA announced that the defending champion would no longer get automatic entry to the subsequent tournament, starting with the 2006 finals. This decision was made to address the issue of the returning champions being at a disadvantage to their fellow competitors due to having not played a competitive match in the previous two years.

The problem was amply demonstrated at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, as returning champions France tumbled out in the first round, finishing bottom of their group without scoring a single goal. 2002 winner Brazil qualified for 2006 at the top of their qualifiers group, but Italy, defending champions from 2006, finished bottom of their group in 2010, despite playing in the qualifying matches. At Brazil 2014, 2010 champions Spain finished third in their group and failed to advance to the Round of 16, despite having qualified as first in their group.

FIFA decides beforehand the number of spots awarded to each of the continental zones. For the 2022 World Cup, the following numbers were used:

UEFA (Europe) - 13 berths

CAF (Africa) - 5 berths

- 4 berths, plus the host Qatar

CONMEBOL (South America) - 4 berths

CONCACAF (North and Central America and Caribbean) - 3 berths

2 berths for the winners of intercontinental play-offs between the best team from the OFC (Oceania), as well as additional teams from the AFC, CONMEBOL and CONCACAF. The pairings for these play-offs will be determined by an open draw.

The number of berths allocated per continent is widely debated, with the main point of contention being the extent to which berths should be allocated to regions based on sheer population vs. talent. A historically weaker continent, Africa has called for more places, as they are allocated only five in comparison to Europe's 13.

In early October 2016, it was announced that the World Cup would have featured 40 teams starting with the 2026 tournament, then FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated his support for a 48-team World Cup, mainly to address African concerns. On 10 January 2017, the FIFA Council voted unanimously to expand the World Cup to a 48 team tournament that will open with a group stage consisting of 16 groups of three teams, with two teams progressing from each group to a knockout tournament starting with a round of 32. The new format for the qualifying process has yet to be confirmed, other than a play-off tournament that consists of one team from each confederation (except UEFA) and one additional team from the confederation of the host country for the last two World Cup berths.

These numbers vary slightly between tournaments ( see above).

Qualification in all zones ends at approximately the same time, in September-November of the year preceding the finals. For 2022, qualification will end in March, eight months preceding the Qatar tournament.

The formats of the qualification tournaments differ between confederations and over time. The systems used in 2022 are outlined below.

The CAF qualification process reverted to the format used for the 2014 qualification. It began with one preliminary round to narrow the field of 28 entrants to 14 teams in September 2019.

The group stage consists of 10 groups of four, with the group winners advancing to the two-legged, home-and-away third round. The five winners advance to the World Cup finals.

Qualifying was altered significantly from the 2014 method, with changes to the structure of the preliminary rounds - which were held before the AFC's main draw. One home-and-away preliminary round reduced the 12 weakest entrants to six, which then joined the 34 strongest sides in eight groups of five, with the winners and 4 best runners-up advancing to the final group stage, comprising two 6-team groups. If Qatar is among the group winners or runners-up, only the seven other group winners will advance and the fifth-best group runners-up will enter instead. The winners and runners-up of the two final groups of six advance to the World Cup finals with the two third-placed sides playing off for the right to play in an inter-confederation play-off for a final World Cup spot. The first two rounds also act as the qualifiers for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

A total of 24 teams eliminated from World Cup qualification in the second round compete in the third round of 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification (which is separate from the third round of 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification), where they will be divided into six groups of four teams and compete for the remaining slots of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The 24 teams consist of the 16 highest ranked teams eliminated in the second round, and the eight teams that advanced from the play-off round of 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification which are contested by the remaining 12 teams eliminated in the second round.

The European qualification was changed from the 2010 to 2018 systems. The 55 national teams will be divided into five groups of six teams and five groups of five, with the group winners qualifying directly to the finals.

The introduction of the new UEFA Nations League partly changed the qualifying format, although this has yet to be validated by FIFA. Two teams based on Nations League performance join the group runners-up to make it 12 teams drawn into three paths, playing two rounds of single-match ties in each path (semi-finals and final, with the home teams to be drawn), for the remaining three places.

The 2022 CONCACAF qualification process changed significantly from the 2018 qualification cycle. There are two separate preliminary group stages, one for the six highest-ranked teams and another for the 29 lowest-ranked teams, to be based on the June 2020 FIFA rankings. The top-seeded round - still referred to as the " hexagonal" because there are six teams involved - will see the top three teams advance to the World Cup finals, while the fourth-placed side will enter a play-off against the winner of the lower-seeded knockout phase for a spot in the inter-continental play-offs.

The lower-seeded round will have the remaining 29 teams divided into five groups of four teams and three groups of three to play home-and-away round-robin matches. The winners of each group will advance to a knockout phase, each of the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final to be played in a two-legged home-and-away series. The winner of the knockout phase will advance to a play-off against the fourth-placed team of the top-seeded round for a spot in the inter-confederation play-offs.

Qualification in Oceania has yet to be finalised, but the following could be like this: The first stage will take place with one group of the four lowest ranked teams and the winner advances to the second stage. In the second stage with two groups of four teams each, the top three advance to the third round. Two groups of three teams contest the third round, or final group stage, and the winners of each group enter a two-leg final. The winners of this final advance to an inter-confederation play-off for a World Cup spot.

As in the previous qualification series CONMEBOL qualification consists of a single group of all entrants. Unlike qualifying tournaments where the fixtures were pre-determined as applied until the qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup, the fixtures were determined by a draw held on 17 December 2019.

The top 4 teams from the 10-team group advance to the World Cup finals, while the fifth placed team enters an inter-confederation play-off for a World Cup spot.

Like the previous 2018 tournament, the pairings for the two play-offs will be determined by an open draw on an unknown date. Intercontinental play-offs are played as home-and-away ties.

Qualification tournaments generally consist of a number of stages, made up of groups or knock-out ties.

In all group tournaments, three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. FIFA has set the order of the tie-breakers for teams that finish level on points:

1. goal difference in all group matches

2. greater number of goals scored in all group matches

Where teams are still not able to be separated, the following tie-breakers are used:

1. greater number of points obtained in matches between the tied teams

2. goal difference in matches between the tied teams

3. greater number of goals scored in matches between the tied teams

4. goals scored away from home in matches between the tied teams, if the tie is only between two teams

Where teams are still equal, then a play-off on neutral ground, with extra time and penalties if necessary will be played if FIFA deems such a play-off able to be fitted within the coordinated international match calendar. If this is not deemed feasible, then the result will be determined by fair play points and then the drawing of lots.

Note that this order of tie-breaker application has not always been applied. While it was used in the 2010 qualifiers, the qualification for the 2006 World Cup used the head-to-head comparison prior to goal difference (although this system was - where applicable - used in the 2006 finals themselves). If these rules had applied in 2006, then Nigeria would have qualified rather than Angola.

Most knock-out qualifiers (such as the inter-confederation play-offs and many preliminary ties) are played over two legs. The team that scores a greater aggregate number of goals qualifies. Away goals rule applies. If these rules fail to determine the winner, extra time and penalty shootouts are used.

Occasionally - usually when one entrant lacks adequate facilities to host international matches - ties are played over a single leg, in which case matches level after 90 minutes will go to extra time and then to a penalty shootout if required.

Alternatively, "home" matches can be played in neutral countries, or occasionally one team will host both matches. In the latter case the visiting team will still be considered as the "home" team for one of the legs - which may determine which side advances under the away goals rule, as occurred in CONCACAF qualification in 2010.

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Lionel Messi is currently the world's highest-paid soccer player. The Argentinian has played for FC Barcelona since 2000, when he was just 13 years old. In 2017, Messi signed a contract to stay with the club through the 2020-2021 season which included a €700 million (approximately $822 million) buyout clause. According to Forbes, the star brought in $111 million this past year.

Closely following Messi is Christiano Ronaldo, who was the world's highest-paid athlete the previous year. Ronaldo signed a contract extension with Real Madrid in 2016 that is expected to be worth more than $50 million a year before taxes. He also is known for landing lucrative endorsement deals from companies like Nike and Tag Heuer.

Despite their sky-high earnings, both Messi and Ronaldo have faced accusations of tax fraud. In 2016, Messi and his father, Jorge Horacio Messi, were found guilty on three counts of defrauding tax authorities of €4.1 million ($4.6 million). In 2017, Ronaldo was accused by the Spanish government of defrauding Spain's revenue offices of almost €15 million ($17.5 million) in unpaid taxes.

All of the highest-paid players were men, and all were either forwards or midfielders. Ronaldo's Real Madrid teammate, Wales' Gareth Bale, is the only highest-paid player to not have his national team qualify for the World Cup.

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Lionel Messi is currently the world's highest-paid soccer player. The Argentinian has played for FC Barcelona since 2000, when he was just 13 years old. In 2017, Messi signed a contract to stay with the club through the 2020-2021 season which included a €700 million (approximately $822 million) buyout clause.

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If you are a talented and highly motivated soccer player with the potential to play professionally in the MLS, your best option might be to join the FC Barcelona High Performance Soccer Academy in Arizona, USA. Earn a world-class preparatory high school education, and attend professional, elite soccer training at the only residential youth soccer development academy partnered with a top international professional team. Increase your chances of earning scholarships to Division I colleges and/or signing professional contracts for the MLS right out of high school by joining the FC Barcelona High Performance Academy in Arizona, USA.

What are high performance academies?

High performance academies are boarding schools for soccer players who have the potential to become professional soccer players. They combine an intensive professional soccer player training program with a high school education so that students have the opportunity to train at a professional level while they earn their high school diplomas.

High performance academies are characterized as academic institutions where talented young soccer players can live, train, and study during the academic year while receiving personalized, unbiased advice and guidance about their best options for playing soccer professionally.

Why attend the FC Barcelona High Performance Academy in Arizona, USA?

FC Barcelona, one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world, has partnered with Grande Sports Academy, one of the most successful youth soccer development academies in the United States, to create the FC Barcelona High Performance Academy in Arizona, USA.

The result? The FC Barcelona High Performance Academy is now one of the best soccer schools in the world and the only residential youth soccer development academy partnered with a top international professional team.

Players train with official FC Barcelona coaches and learn to play according to FC Barcelona's famous Tiki-taka style of play characterized by short, quick passes and maintaining ball possession. At the same time, players attend the Arizona State University Preparatory Academy which prepares students for a successful future either at ASU or any other prestigious American college or university.

University Preparatory Academy which prepares students for a successful future either at ASU or any other prestigious American college or university.

The FC Barcelona High Performance Academy has a 100% success rate. Every graduate from this world-class soccer school has either received a college scholarship (131) or signed a professional contract (33).

Why attend a high performance academy in the United States?

The FC Barcelona High Performance Academy is the perfect preparation for both American students and foreign students to enter American universities. In fact, students at the soccer academy receive a preparatory school education especially designed to prepare high school students to enter American universities.

Furthermore, the United States education system is famous for successfully combining academic education and sport. American universities provide students (American students and foreign students alike) with the opportunity to train to become professional soccer players in the MLS while simultaneously earning a world-class education.

As students develop both academically and on the soccer field, many confirm that their dream is to become a professional soccer player and work hard to accomplish this goal. Others discover new passions and use their degrees to explore opportunities as professionals in other fields.

What ages of students are accepted into the FC Barcelona High Performance Academy in Arizona, USA?

The FC Barcelona High Performance Academy accepts students from around 13 to 18 years old and offers the equivalent of a high school preparatory education.

That being said, education at the soccer academy is flexible. The academy offers rigorous, student-centered programs that allow students to learn at an individualized pace with access to tutors and counselors. Academically advanced students also have the opportunity to take college level courses and earn college credits.

Students can start their journey to becoming a professional soccer player at this soccer school at the young age of 14 and choose to remain at the school for four years to complete their high school education. Or, they can choose to attend the academy for one to two years and return to their original high schools as better soccer players with more opportunities to earn college scholarships.

How can I attend a soccer academy in the United States if I'm not from the United States?

The FC Barcelona High Performance Academy promotes a flexible international learning environment which caters to linguistic and cultural differences. Some international students may need to apply for a student visa to attend the academy, but applications are usually accepted.

Upon graduating, international students can either plan to attend American universities for a chance to get into the MLS or return to their home countries with newfound connections to professional leagues.

Academy alumni who are currently playing for prestigious European teams include Brooks Lennon for Liverpool FC, Josh Doughty for Manchester United, and Carlos Salcedo for ACF Fiorentina.

What is a typical day like at the high performance academy in Arizona?

From Monday to Friday, the students follow an organized time table. The day is divided into three primary parts: classes, training, and rest. In some cases, students train in the morning and attend classes in the afternoon; in other cases, students follow the opposite schedule with classes in the morning and training in the afternoon.

Weekends are usually dedicated to matches and/or tournaments and rest. On some weekends, the academies organize excursions so that students can explore the city where the academy is located and its surrounding areas.

During free time, students have access to the academy's top-of-the-line facilities which include study rooms, game rooms with Ping-Pong tables and video game consoles, lounges with TVs, swimming pools, and even hot and cold plunge therapy pools that students can use for muscle recovery.

The FC Barcelona High Performance Academy has been named the BEST TRAINING FACILITY in the US by US Soccer for THREE consecutive years.

Booking information

Signing up for a high performance soccer academy in the United States can be a long process that comprises many important details, especially if you're not from the U.S. You'll have to make payments, make travel plans, prepare for the program, perhaps even request a visa, and more. In most cases, organizing travel services from the airport to the academy or completing visa applications requires constant communication and counsel.

Unfortunately, staff members at the soccer academy are experts in soccer training, not in customer service. As they prepare for students' arrival, they're often too busy to attend to the personal details of each participant. Ertheo sports and education agency provides a stress-free alternative to booking an academy program.

Book stress-free with Ertheo

At Ertheo, we are dedicated to helping young athletes reach their full potential. To accomplish our mission, we provide personalized assistance and counsel to each one of our clients. Not only will we help you choose the program best suited to your needs, but we'll also assist you in completing all the steps along the way to ensure a safe and smooth arrival to the academy.

Getting in touch with academies to answer all your questions as you complete your booking can be difficult. Let us facilitate the process at NO EXTRA COST TO YOU!

Academies pay us commission so that you don't have to. This means that the personalized customer service you receive from Ertheo Sports and Education Agency when choosing an academy and preparing for your stay comes at ABSOLUTELY NO EXTRA COST TO YOU.

By booking with Ertheo, you'll experience:

Friendly customer service from experienced professionals (in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Arabic)

Expert advice and counsel for choosing a program

Step-by-step guidance for completing forms and paperwork

Stress-free, easy booking and payment processing

Packing lists and soccer academy arrival guides

Security and protection should problems arise during your stay at the academy

By booking with Ertheo, you'll avoid:

Automated customer service

Dealing with hard-to-reach academy directors or staff members

Spending an exorbitant amount of money of a program that doesn't meet your objectives

Stressing over booking and payment information

Contact Ertheo

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If you are a talented and highly motivated soccer player with the potential to play professionally in the MLS, your best option might be to join the FC Barcelona High Performance Soccer Academy in Arizona, USA. Earn a world-class preparatory high school education, and attend professional, elite soccer training at the only residential youth soccer development academy partnered with a top international professional team.

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