1 · Apply
The player fills out the application.
Talent Management Identifying Talent
Identifying Talent
Around the World
Talent exists in every corner of the globe, but opportunity does not. We are here to bridge that gap — to identify hidden talent and provide them with the platform they deserve.
Recruiting
Bringing Talent From Around the World to Spain
Scouting runs year-round. The principle is simple — iron sharpens iron — and the result is a high-intensity environment that prepares athletes for the collegiate and professional game.
Our Process
From Application to Offer
How a player joins the academy. The OSM / USA Pathway works differently, and its process is on the OSM site.
2 · Review
We review the submission, including highlights and full matches.
3 · Call
We arrange a call to learn about the player’s journey and their goals.
4 · Decision
After the call, we decide whether to extend an offer.
Agency
Finding the Best Next Step of an Athletic Career
We manage careers, not just seasons. Our internal agency and its OSM / USA Pathway division place players in US university programs and professional clubs.
OSM / USA Pathway
From Odisea to the World
Placements in professional leagues across Europe and in top NCAA and NAIA programs in the United States.
The Network
Routes That Cross the Atlantic
A player developed at Odisea has live routes into a professional project and a US collegiate program — through a partner network, not a cold application.
Development Base FC Odisea
Castellón de la Plana. Where the development happens: six competitive teams and a pathway from U19 to the first team.
Partner Club Napa Valley 1839 FC
A professional project in the United States, and a live destination for players ready for the senior game.
US College Pathway California State University Bakersfield Soccer Program
A route into Division I college soccer in the United States, with education and competition running together.
George Bulger
Director of Operations · Head of Talent Management
George Bulger
Director of Operations · Head of Talent Management
George leads the global recruitment strategy that identifies and signs the next generation of talent for the academy. With a background in technology, he also drives the club's digital and operational evolution, working closely with Marketing and Operations.
Javier Haro
Technical Director · Recruiter
Javier Haro
Technical Director · Recruiter
Javier brings over 13 years as a player at Villarreal CF and CD Roda to the club's global recruitment. A Master's degree in the United States let him study football methodologies across cultures, and he travels frequently to evaluate players and grow the club's international network.
Iker Gómez
Chief Operating Officer · Recruiter
Iker Gómez
Chief Operating Officer · Recruiter
A homegrown talent who spent 16 years in the CD Castellón academy, Iker brings deep local knowledge and experience from Spain's Tercera División to the club. He organizes showcase events and helps place players with their next competitive team.