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.
A Serious Operation
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.
The Club
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.
Four Disciplines
Tercera Federación — competing at a high regional level with an increasingly national and international roster.
Tercera RFEF Women's Division — one of the top competitive women's programs in the region, growing fast.
An active men's futsal team with its own competitive calendar — a unique access point for players from the indoor game.
20+ squads across all youth categories. The engine of the club — structured, philosophy-driven, and officially registered.
Our Reach
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.
Official development convention since 2009 — one of the most storied institutions in world football.
Osasuna · Alavés · Real Sociedad — same region, direct institutional ties and geographic advantage.
A One-of-a-Kind Relationship
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.
SWAAP Programs
Every engagement is customized. Here are the most common scenarios we facilitate — for players, coaches, families, and institutions on both sides of the Atlantic.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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
Professional video analysis, in-person scouting reports, and formal player dossiers shared across our pro network.
Direct access to official SD Oyonesa training sessions — men's, women's, futsal, and academy — no tourist programs.
Participation in friendly matches and tournaments. Not federative competition — real, competitive game environments.
Direct warm introductions to technical directors, coaches, and scouts at LaLiga and Segunda División clubs.
Custom programs for schools, federations, and academies — coaching clinics, methodology exchanges, and structured visits.
USA to Europe and Europe to USA — we facilitate exchanges in both directions for players, coaches, and institutions.
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