French Football Academy

About the Club

The French Football Academy is a youth soccer organization operating in New York. It is the first and only official academy of the French Football Federation (FFF) in the United States. The academy models its training methodology on the renowned French national center, Clairefontaine, which has developed world-class players like Thierry Henry and Kylian Mbappe. The organization provides a complete player pathway with programs for children from 3 to 18 years of age. This structure includes a Pre-Academy for players aged 3-10 and Academy teams for ages 8-18. In addition to its core academy, the club offers a variety of other programs, including after-school sessions, seasonal camps, and clinics. The academy's travel teams participate in various competitions and offer opportunities such as European tours for tournaments. The direct affiliation with the FFF provides a unique player development environment connected to one of the world's most successful soccer federations.