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FOOTBALL OPPORTUNITIES - 2026 - Player Assessment CAMPS
Dubai Irish
Macclesfield FC
Macclesfield FC
In April 2026, Dubai Irish will travel to Australia in partnership with James Laurence Football Pathway (JLFP).
The program will be delivered with Head of Football and former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Ward, alongside Head of Professional Development James Ward, providing players with a direct opportunity to access the Prof
In April 2026, Dubai Irish will travel to Australia in partnership with James Laurence Football Pathway (JLFP).
The program will be delivered with Head of Football and former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Ward, alongside Head of Professional Development James Ward, providing players with a direct opportunity to access the Professional Development Program (PDP) pathway into the UAE.
This represents a significant opportunity for identified players to be assessed within a professional international framework, with progression based on performance and readiness.
Further details, including dates and eligibility criteria, will be released shortly.
Macclesfield FC
Macclesfield FC
Macclesfield FC
Following their headline FA Cup victory over EPL side Crystal Palace, Macclesfield FC will be travelling to Sydney and Perth in July 2026 in partnership with James Laurence Football Pathway (JLFP).
This program offers players the opportunity to access a Professional Development Pathway (PDP) model, alongside a formal education pathway thro
Following their headline FA Cup victory over EPL side Crystal Palace, Macclesfield FC will be travelling to Sydney and Perth in July 2026 in partnership with James Laurence Football Pathway (JLFP).
This program offers players the opportunity to access a Professional Development Pathway (PDP) model, alongside a formal education pathway through the University of Lancaster. The initiative provides a unique chance to combine higher education with first-hand exposure to football in the UK system.
Further details, including program structure and eligibility, will be released shortly. UK. More details to follow.
Gulf United
Macclesfield FC
Gulf United
Following a highly successful Talent Identification Tour in September 2025, where five players were selected to travel to Dubai to compete in the Professional Development Program (PDP) with Gulf United, the program will return to Australia in 2026.
In October 2026, Jordi Shiels and Jack Shiels will visit Australia to identify the next gro
Following a highly successful Talent Identification Tour in September 2025, where five players were selected to travel to Dubai to compete in the Professional Development Program (PDP) with Gulf United, the program will return to Australia in 2026.
In October 2026, Jordi Shiels and Jack Shiels will visit Australia to identify the next group of players to progress into the Gulf United pathway in Dubai.
To date, 11 players from JBFC have already progressed to Gulf United with strong outcomes, including five players experiencing promotion within the club structure. This next phase presents a significant opportunity for players aged 18 and over seeking exposure to a professional international environment.
Further details will be released shortly.