About Us
Founders of 18x26 Academy
Omar Mohamed and Abdi Mohamed are the visionary founders of 18x26 Academy, a non-profit organization committed to empowering inner-city and immigrant youth by providing access to quality soccer training, academic support, and mentorship programs.
Growing up, Omar and Abdi shared a deep passion for soccer, playing ...
Soccer Academy
18x26 Academy is a community-driven soccer organization dedicated to empowering minority and African immigrant youth. We provide comprehensive support through high-quality soccer training, academic assistance, and mentorship programs, aiming to help young athletes develop their skills, excel academically, and ...
Semi Pro Team
18x26 Academy: Bridging the Gap with Semi-Pro Soccer
After years of providing individual and team training to talented young players in the Twin Cities, 18x26 Academy expanded its mission by entering the realm of semi-professional soccer. Recognizing the limited pathways for players to advance to college or ...
The High School
The mission of 18x26 Academy is to identify, support, and empower the most promising soccer players aged 18 and under in Minnesota, particularly those from underserved communities who aspire to compete at higher levels beyond their youth years.
Key Objectives of the Team
Accelerated Development: Creating a ...
Hassan Gabo: 18x26 Academy’s First Professional Athlete
Hassan Gabo made history as the first-ever 18x26 Academy athlete to sign a professional contract. He secured a two-year deal with Greenville Triumph, a team competing in USL League One, after an impressive performance representing the Somali U-20 team in the 2022 Arab Cup. Hassan stood out as one of the ...
The Staff
Amin Qasim
Head Coach
Ahmed Mohamed
Assistant Coach
Abdirahman Shariff Hassan
Youth Coach