Upcoming fixtures, trial announcements, international experiences and behind-the-scenes moments.
It has been another exciting period for AR Elite Academy, with more players taking the next step in their journeys.
Matthew, Omar and Emmanuel have all now joined academy environments, continuing the strong pathway being built through AR Elite.
This is another proud moment for the academy and a reflection of the development, opportunity and exposure being created for ambitious young players.
AR Elite recently delivered a series of successful trial events, with over 100 players attending collectively across the different age groups.
The standard, energy and competitiveness across the events were excellent — a clear statement of the growing interest in the AR Elite pathway and the ambition of young players looking to take their game to the next level.
AR Elite teams delivered another strong weekend of results, with several groups producing excellent away performances.
It was also a successful Sunday in the Manchester County Cup, with the AR Elite teams involved all winning their fixtures.
These performances underline the progress being made across the club and the strong competitive standards being set by our players.
From successful trials to player progression and strong matchday performances, AR Elite Academy continues to create genuine opportunities for ambitious young footballers.
A proud performance against Category 1 academy opposition, delivered in collaboration with Next Phase Football. The match finished in a draw.
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AR Elite players recently had the opportunity to play against Stoke City, a Category 1 academy club, in what proved to be an outstanding experience for the group.
The fixture gave the players the chance to test themselves against a high-level academy environment, with the game providing valuable lessons, competitive moments and a real insight into the standards required at that level.
A key highlight was that 6 players were selected from the recent Talent ID event to be involved in the Stoke City fixture opportunity, showing the type of pathway experiences being created through AR Elite Academy and Next Phase Football.
For the players involved, it was a brilliant opportunity to represent AR Elite, experience a professional academy setting and continue their development through meaningful match exposure.
Fixtures like this are a key part of the AR Elite pathway, giving players experiences that help them grow, learn and understand the level they are working towards.
Playing against Category 1 opposition gives players a clearer understanding of the intensity, standards and demands of academy football.
The Stoke City fixture video is now available through the Next Phase Football members hub.
Players who want to watch the game can access the footage by visiting Next Phase Football, completing a member sign-up and going to the Video Hub inside the members area.
A look back at AR Elite's fixture experience against Stoke City.
Next Phase Football helps players and parents understand current level, development areas and suitable next steps through professional player assessments and pathway guidance.
Visit Next Phase FootballAR Elite took part in a highly competitive fixture against Ipswich, with the game producing strong moments, attacking chances and valuable experience for the players.
AR Elite were involved in a competitive fixture against Ipswich, with both teams contributing to a strong football test.
The game gave AR Elite players the opportunity to challenge themselves in a demanding match environment, showing confidence, energy and attacking intent throughout. There were several positive moments for AR Elite, including periods of strong possession, quick transitions and a number of chances created in front of goal.
Although the match was highly competitive, the most important outcome was the experience gained. Fixtures like this allow players to test themselves, learn from key moments and continue building the standards required to compete against strong opposition.
The performance showed plenty of encouraging signs, and the players can take confidence from the way they approached the game and the chances they created.
Players who want to watch the Ipswich game footage can access it through the Next Phase Football members portal.
To access the footage, players should visit Next Phase Football, complete a member sign-up and then access the video through the members area once their account has been created.
Next Phase Football gives players access to recorded footage, feedback and pathway support, helping them review performances and understand their next steps.
Go To Nextphasefootball.comA look back at AR Elite's competitive fixture against Ipswich.
AR Elite Men's Team kicked off pre-season in style with an exciting 5-4 victory over AFC Urmston Meadowside Red Star.
AR Elite Men's Team got their pre-season campaign off to a positive start with an entertaining 5-4 win over AFC Urmston Meadowside Red Star.
The match gave the squad an excellent first opportunity to come together and begin building relationships on the pitch against opposition they will also face in the league. For a group still getting used to playing with one another, the performance showed real promise, quality and determination.
There were plenty of encouraging signs throughout the game, with the team showing strong attacking intent and the kind of character that will help build chemistry, momentum and belief in the months ahead.
One of the standout moments came from AR Elite U18 Head Coach Joe, who stepped onto the pitch and scored twice — proving that AR Elite coaches do not just talk the talk, they can walk the walk too when needed.
Overall, it was a very positive start for the AR Elite Men's Team, and a strong foundation to build on as pre-season continues.
“It was a great way to see the team come together for the first time against a side in our league, so it was a very positive start. Considering many of the boys have not played together much before, they put in an incredible performance. In the months ahead, that will build strong bonds and chemistry that will be difficult to beat. It was also great to see one of the coaches, Joe, step on and score twice — showing that AR Elite coaches do not just talk the talk, they can walk it too when required. It was a brilliant matchday and hopefully the first of many positive days to come.”
A look back at the AR Elite Men's Team's first pre-season fixture.
Stay tuned for our next round of academy fixtures and trial announcements.
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