Stoke have launched a new initiative to establish a series of Academy partnerships across North America, reports BBC Sport. The Potters have announced a link with sports management company Global Image Sports to work with a number of youth clubs across the United States and Canada.
Stoke's chief executive Tony Scholes said: "The partnership is a fantastic opportunity for us to raise the club's profile in North America, where football is becoming increasingly popular and where we already have strong links thanks to having the likes of Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea on our books."
