Real Olé FC
Our Philosophy
“It’s not just about keeping the ball. It’s about what you do with it.”
Who we are
Real Olé FC is an elite soccer academy founded and operated by Patrick F. Alvarez, a former professional player with a career spanning the top youth academies in Galicia, Spain, and professional clubs in Spain and the United States. Patrick played for the youth teams (Juveniles) of Celta de Vigo, Deportivo La Coruña, and Pontevedra CF, later signing professionally with Pontevedra CF in the Segunda and Tercera Divisions before returning to the U.S. to play with the New York Cosmos and other clubs.
Since transitioning full-time into coaching, Patrick has dedicated his career to developing players of all levels – from youth prospects to collegiate athletes and professionals. Real Olé FC has grown into a respected training academy with over 150 players and a track record of placing athletes in Division I college programs and European academies.
