Imagine Cup is made up of a series of soccer events that are completely FREE for participants, providing more opportunities for Nicaraguan youngsters to showcase their skills, enjoy the sport they love and make friends along the way. Thanks to partnerships with teams and scouts, Imagine Cup is officially a bridge for athletes working towards professional soccer, encouraging its participants to set their imagination loose and dream big.
Four Imagine Cup Participants scouted for trials with First Division Team
The 2nd Edition of the Imagine Cup included the presence of Luis Diaz, the U-20 head coach and first-team advisor for Nicaraguan first-division team Rancho Santana FC.
Imagine Cup Partner with Rancho Santana FC, Nicaraguan first division team
Imagine Cup and Rancho Santana FC have finalized a partnership that will guarantee that Imagine Cup participants will have a pathway toward professional soccer.
To inspire and empower local kids to pursue their passion for soccer, providing opportunities for growth, development, and realizing their dreams.
VISION
To be a pathway for kids to achieve their dreams, whether playing soccer for fun or pursuing a professional career.
OUR STORY
What started as simple friendlies transformed into a pathway for athletes to have direct access to professional soccer and consequently follow their dreams.
The first edition of the Imagine Cup took place in late 2022, under the name of Copa Roma-Claro. The month-long league consisted of 8 teams and 96 athletes mostly from Managua, capital of Nicaragua.
Due to some unforeseen challenges, the 2nd Edition of the Imagine Cup took place during the summer of 2024. Given the success of the first edition, we knew Imagine Cup 2024 had to be bigger and better.