[1] It "offers international students aged between 18 and 22 the chance to combine studies with playing football across an intense, four-year course".
[2] It was founded by former professional footballer Mark Ellis,[1] and part-owned by David Baldwin.
[10] Joseph DeMartino graduated in May 2018, and later became a goalkeeping director for American club Fredericksburg FC.
[11] In January 2019 RIASA graduate Omar Damba turned professional with English club Sheffield Wednesday.
[12][13][14] Other future professionals who spent time with RIASA include Angelo Calfo,[15] Adam McCabe,[16] Jonathan Lewis,[17] and Christian Eissele.