Celtic Soccer Academy is delighted to announce a new partnership with Elite Tournaments.Elite Tournaments have been organising, high-level tournaments in North America for the past 25 years.
During this time, they have successfully operated 1,100 tournaments in a variety of sports and specialise in marketing, logistics and operations of large sporting events.
The organisation’s success is built on the expertise of its staff’s playing, coaching and management experience.
The partnership with Elite Tournaments will see the club host its first international tournament in North America - The Celtic Soccer Academy Elite Cup - which will run in, Maryland on December 6-7, 2025.
The Celtic Soccer Academy Elite Cup will be attended by high-level clubs from across the Mid-Atlantic region of the US and will focus on being a holistic event that allows for player development.
Furthermore, the partnership will provide the opportunity for cultural engagement in the US with grassroots organisations, as well as immersive opportunities for players to be selected to perform at an immersive player development camp.
Elite Tournaments President, Mike Libber said: "We are thrilled to partner with Celtic FC and the Celtic Soccer Academy to bring an unparalleled brand experience and youth event to Maryland.
“This collaboration not only highlights our commitment to community engagement but also provides an incredible opportunity for young athletes to learn from one of the most storied football clubs in the world.
“Together, we aim to inspire and nurture the next generation of soccer talent."
This long-term partnership will provide opportunities to expand and engage the Celtic fan base as well as provide young players the opportunity to grow and develop in the United States as well as in Scotland.
Celtic’s International Soccer Academy Manager, Ray Hewitt added: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Elite Tournaments as they are the best at delivering sporting tournaments in the US.
“We know Elite will deliver the event with the utmost care and professionalism to ensure it’s a success year after year.
“This Tournament will allow us to further engage with clubs, players and coaches across the US, meaning we can provide more coach education and player development opportunities than ever before.
“We are very excited about the opportunity and are looking forward to December this year to see it in action.”
