Abbott and Real Madrid have launched the second edition of the Abbott Dream Team, a nationwide youth development program combining soccer training with health and nutrition education for young athletes aged 18 to 19. The initiative will hold free selection events in six U.S. cities between May and June 2026, including Miami, Washington D.C., Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Sixteen participants, both male and female, will be selected to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Madrid for training at Real Madrid’s official facilities with club coaches, along with match attendance at Bernabeu Stadium and meetings with club legends. Real Madrid legend Marcelo is serving as a program mentor.
Abbott Chief Marketing, Communications and Sustainability Officer Melissa Brotz highlighted the partnership’s focus on combining athletic development with health awareness. Upon returning home, selected team members will lead health and nutrition sessions at local soccer organizations, extending the program’s community impact beyond the training experience itself.