RAIZ Lopez-Spears
USA · Mexico
SCOUTING
ASSESSMENT
A two-footed, attack-minded creator whose technical foundation was forged in elite futsal environments from an early age. RAIZ combines exceptional close-control, rapid decision-making in tight spaces, and an advanced football IQ that consistently separates him from peers at every level he has competed. His futsal pedigree—three national and world championship titles, a World Futsal Cup final appearance against FC Barcelona, and three MVP awards—has produced a player whose first touch, spatial awareness, and combination play operate at a level rarely seen in players his age. At Irvine FC semi-professional level, he has demonstrated the maturity and competitive edge to perform against older, more experienced opponents, recording 2 goals and 5 assists in his most recent season. His profile at LA Galaxy Academy further validates his development trajectory. Clubs seeking a technically elite, tactically intelligent attacking midfielder or winger with dual-market appeal across the United States and Mexico will find in RAIZ a prospect worthy of immediate attention.
PLAYER
ATTRIBUTES
PLAYING
IDENTITY
CAREER
HISTORY
Current club. Player of the Week in 3 of 10 matches. 2G / 5A last season.
10 goals, 7 assists. Coached by Jay Gomez (U-14 Head Coach). Overseen by Mike Munoz, Director of Methodology and Development.
Competitive youth development.
3x National & World Champion. 3x MVP United Futsal. World Futsal Cup Finalist vs FC Barcelona. Coached by Valdemar Mendez (10+ years elite futsal).
Early structured football development.
Received academy trial/offer from Polish Ekstraklasa club Lechia Gdańsk — validating international-level interest.
PERFORMANCE
DATA
* Statistics from verified sources only. Irvine FC semi-professional season data.
HONOURS
& AWARDS
THE IMMORTALS CONTRACT
First-ever recipient of The Immortals Contract — a professional development award issued by The Immortals Project (Los Angeles), a 501(c)(3) scholarship-based football development programme. The award includes a 12-month development plan, professional trials, and a structured pathway into the professional game. Selected from a 50-player scholarship roster, RAIZ was identified as the standout prospect of the programme's inaugural cohort.
VIDEO
FOOTAGE
PROFESSIONAL
REFERENCES
Oversees all LA Galaxy Academy decisions.
Direct coach at LA Galaxy Academy.
Professional footballer reference.
At the intersection of sports, music, art, community and culture.
Maintained multi-division success across coast-to-coast elite youth competitions, including United Futsal and U.S. Futsal circuits, 10+ years.
Back-to-back Liga MX titles. Mexican National Team international. One of the most decorated midfielders in Liga MX history.
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