SWAAP BRIDGE PROGRAM — USA & EUROPE ATHLETIC CLUB CONVENTION — SINCE 2009 FULL LALIGA ECOSYSTEM ACCESS FOUNDED 1928 — BASQUE COUNTRY MEN'S FOOTBALL · WOMEN'S FOOTBALL · FUTSAL · YOUTH ACADEMY OYON, ÁLAVA — SPAIN 180+ PLAYERS SUPPORTED · 35+ PARTNER CLUBS NEW JERSEY, USA & OYON, SPAIN — TWO BASES, ONE MISSION       SWAAP BRIDGE PROGRAM — USA & EUROPE ATHLETIC CLUB CONVENTION — SINCE 2009 FULL LALIGA ECOSYSTEM ACCESS FOUNDED 1928 — BASQUE COUNTRY MEN'S FOOTBALL · WOMEN'S FOOTBALL · FUTSAL · YOUTH ACADEMY OYON, ÁLAVA — SPAIN 180+ PLAYERS SUPPORTED · 35+ PARTNER CLUBS NEW JERSEY, USA & OYON, SPAIN — TWO BASES, ONE MISSION
1928

Your Gateway to Professional Soccer

USA
United States
Bridge
EUROPE
Spain — Basque Country

A two-way bridge: American players and clubs reaching into European football, and European players seeking a real pathway into the American game — all through a century-old Spanish club and a network that spans the entire professional pyramid.

96 Years of History
20+ Youth Squads
4 Senior Disciplines
1ST LaLiga Connections

A Serious Operation

Headquartered in New Jersey —
On the Ground in Spain

SWAAP Sports is based in New Jersey, USA, with our own staff and personnel on the American side. We are not a referral service or a remote intermediary — we are a real organization with people you can meet, on both sides of the Atlantic.

Our commitment is professional and accountable end-to-end: from the first conversation in the US to the training session in Spain. Players, families, and institutions work with a structured team — not a contact form.

180+ Players Supported
35+ Partner Clubs & Academies
12 Years of Active Network
2 Bases — USA & Spain
SD Oyonesa
SD Oyonesa
Oyon, Álava · Est. 1928

The Club

Nearly a Century
of Basque Football

Nearly a century of uninterrupted football in the Basque Country. SD Oyonesa is a living institution with a deeply-rooted philosophy, an officially recognized youth academy, and a formal development agreement with Athletic Club de Bilbao.

Founded
1928 — nearly 100 years
Home Ground
Oion Arena — El Espinar
Men's First Team
Tercera Federación
Women's First Team
Tercera RFEF
Futsal
Polideportivo de Oyón
Football Academy
20+ squads, all age groups

Four Disciplines

The Full SD Oyonesa

Men's Football
First Team

Tercera Federación — competing at a high regional level with an increasingly national and international roster.

Oion Arena
Women's Football
First Team

Tercera RFEF Women's Division — one of the top competitive women's programs in the region, growing fast.

Oion Arena
Futsal
Fútbol Sala

An active men's futsal team with its own competitive calendar — a unique access point for players from the indoor game.

Polideportivo de Oyón
Youth Academy
Football Base

20+ squads across all youth categories. The engine of the club — structured, philosophy-driven, and officially registered.

La Rioja & Álava competitions

Our Reach

Access to the Full European Pyramid

SWAAP is the gateway to any club, in any category, anywhere in European football — not just a handful of names. Our network spans the complete professional and amateur pyramid, from the top flight to the regional tiers where real development happens.

These are real contacts held by people inside the game — coaches, technical directors, and sporting directors we work with directly. Not LinkedIn connections. Not cold outreach. Relationships built over a decade of active work on the ground.

1
LaLiga
1st Division — Top Flight
Top-flight Spanish football. Active relationships with technical staff at multiple clubs.
Active Access
2
LaLiga 2
2nd Division — Professional
Professional second tier. Direct access for trials, training integration, and scouting.
Active Access
3
Primera RFEF
3rd Division — Semi-Professional
The most common stepping stone for emerging talent. High exposure for the right profile.
Active Access
4
Segunda & Tercera Federación
Regional Federated — Where SD Oyonesa Competes
Our home turf. Real federated football with scouts present, where real development starts.
Home Base
+
Youth & Academy Structures
Elite Development — All Age Groups
Official youth academies across every category, aligned with Athletic Club development methodology.
Academy Partner
+
Futsal & Women's Football
Dedicated Specialist Pathways
Dedicated pathways in the indoor game and the fast-growing women's professional scene.
Specialist Path
Athletic Club de Bilbao

Official development convention since 2009 — one of the most storied institutions in world football.

Basque Country Proximity

Osasuna · Alavés · Real Sociedad — same region, direct institutional ties and geographic advantage.

A One-of-a-Kind Relationship

The Athletic Club Convention

Since 2009, SD Oyonesa has maintained a formal development convention with Athletic Club de Bilbao — one of the most storied institutions in world football, and the only Spanish club in history to play exclusively with Basque-origin players in their senior squad.

This convention covers methodological alignment, coaching standards, and youth development philosophy. It is a mark of institutional quality — not a talent pipeline or a guarantee of playing for Athletic.

What this means for you: SD Oyonesa operates under the same development philosophy as Athletic Club. The club's roster is increasingly diverse — national and international players are welcome and actively recruited. The connection signals quality and opens institutional doors, without limiting who can participate.

Athletic Club de Bilbao
2009
OFFICIAL CONVENTION — STILL ACTIVE
15+
Years Active
100%
Shared Method
Open
Roster Policy
  • Shared coaching methodology and development philosophy
  • Access to Athletic Club's training and technical resources
  • Institutional recognition as a quality development partner
  • Open roster — national & international players fully eligible
  • Not a requirement to be Basque-origin to participate

SWAAP Programs

What This Looks Like in Practice

Every engagement is customized. Here are the most common scenarios we facilitate — for players, coaches, families, and institutions on both sides of the Atlantic.

US Player
College player seeks European exposure

"I play NCAA Division II and want to be scouted by a Spanish club during the off-season."

SWAAP arranges integration into official SD Oyonesa training sessions and friendly matches. Full video scouting report produced. Introductions to regional club technical staff included.

European Player
European player wants a US pathway

"I play in a Spanish regional division and want to study and compete in the United States."

SWAAP reverses the bridge — connecting the player to US college, NPSL and USL opportunities, eligibility guidance, and direct introductions to American coaches and recruiters.

US Coach / School
American academy wants a European program

"Our U16 team wants to tour Spain, train with a real club, and compete in scrimmages."

SWAAP organizes a full program at SD Oyonesa facilities: coaching clinics, training sessions with the youth academy, and friendly matches against local teams.

Institutions
Federation or university seeks exchange partnership

"We want to send players abroad and receive Spanish coaches for our regional program."

SWAAP structures a bidirectional exchange: staff visits, methodology sharing, and player exposure windows — leveraging SD Oyonesa and the broader SWAAP professional network.

Futsal
Indoor player wants a European trial

"I play futsal at a high level in the US and want to train in Europe."

SWAAP integrates the player into SD Oyonesa's futsal program at the Polideportivo de Oyón — training sessions, club integration, and exposure to Spanish futsal competition.

Youth
Young player wants academy-level training

"My 14-year-old is talented. I want them to experience serious European youth football."

SWAAP places the player in SD Oyonesa's Football Base — training within the official academy structure, aligned with Athletic Club's development methodology.

Pro Trial
Free agent needs a real club trial

"I'm a free agent with pro experience. I need genuine trials — not pay-to-play showcases."

SWAAP places the player in a structured trial environment with federated clubs, with real coaching staff evaluating and a written technical report delivered after the period.

Women's Player
Female player seeks a professional environment

"I want to train and compete in a serious European women's program."

SWAAP integrates the player into SD Oyonesa's women's first team (Tercera RFEF) and opens doors to higher-division women's clubs across the network.

Goalkeeper
Specialist goalkeeper wants elite coaching

"I'm a GK and want position-specific training with European-level goalkeeper coaches."

SWAAP arranges dedicated goalkeeper sessions within the club structure, plus specialized scouting video focused on the demands of the modern position.

Coach Education
Coach wants UEFA-style immersion

"I'm a US coach and want to shadow a European technical staff and learn their methodology."

SWAAP organizes a coaching immersion: shadowing SD Oyonesa and partner-club technical staff, access to training sessions, and methodology debriefs with the sporting direction.

Video Scouting
Player needs a professional scouting report

"I need a credible video and written report I can send to clubs and agents."

SWAAP produces a professional dossier — edited match and training video plus a written technical evaluation — shared directly with our network of club contacts.

Family / Relocation
Family wants a supported European stay

"We want our son to train in Spain for a season, with real support on the ground."

SWAAP coordinates housing, schooling options, club integration, and a local point of contact — a serious, supervised experience, not a tourist camp.

Summer Camp
Short-term summer immersion

"I have 3 weeks in the summer and want a real European football experience — not a tourist camp."

SWAAP runs structured short immersions at SD Oyonesa: daily training, friendly matches, and a written evaluation — packed into a few focused weeks.

Agent / Rep
Agent needs a credible European partner

"I represent players and need a trusted on-the-ground partner in Spain for placements and trials."

SWAAP acts as your European operations arm — coordinating trials, scouting reports, and club introductions with full transparency for you and your players.

Preseason Tour
Team wants a Spanish preseason

"Our semi-pro team wants a competitive preseason in Spain — facilities and real opposition."

SWAAP arranges a full preseason: facilities at SD Oyonesa, friendly matches against federated Spanish teams, and full logistical support on the ground.

College Coach
US college coach wants to scout Spain

"I want to identify and evaluate Spanish talent for my college program."

SWAAP organizes a scouting trip: access to training sessions and matches across multiple clubs, with curated player profiles and video ready to review.

Sports Department

What SWAAP Provides

Player Scouting & Evaluation

Professional video analysis, in-person scouting reports, and formal player dossiers shared across our pro network.

Training Integration

Direct access to official SD Oyonesa training sessions — men's, women's, futsal, and academy — no tourist programs.

Competitive Exposure

Participation in friendly matches and tournaments. Not federative competition — real, competitive game environments.

Network Introductions

Direct warm introductions to technical directors, coaches, and scouts at LaLiga and Segunda División clubs.

Institutional Programs

Custom programs for schools, federations, and academies — coaching clinics, methodology exchanges, and structured visits.

Bidirectional Bridge

USA to Europe and Europe to USA — we facilitate exchanges in both directions for players, coaches, and institutions.

Get in Touch

Ready to Take the Field?

Tell us who you are and what you're looking for. We'll put together the right program within 48 hours — no templates, no automated replies.

SWAAP Sports — New Jersey, USA
SD Oyonesa — Oion, Álava, Spain
info@swaapsports.com