Malva Soccer School to hold selections for Universal Youth Cup 2027

Malva Soccer School has announced joint selection trials in Osaka and Tokyo for players born in 2016 and 2017. The goal is to select participants for the Universal Youth Cup 2027, an international youth soccer tournament scheduled to take place in Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany, Italy, in late March 2027.

The selection trials are scheduled for November 7, 2026, at J-GREEN Sakai in Osaka, and November 15, 2026, at SMBC Field Honda Football Area in Tokyo. The school is seeking 30 players at each venue.

The Universal Youth Cup is a prestigious international competition that has historically featured youth academies from elite European clubs such as Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, and Ajax. The tournament aims to provide young players with the opportunity to experience international standards of play, including high-intensity competition and tactical decision-making.