How It Works
Learn how The COPA Score is built to serve your soccer ambitions in a few simple steps.
Use Your Score
Earn Your Next Opportunity
Top scores unlock access to unique Talent ID events where real opportunities await on the field.
Use Your COPA Score
Top scores unlock access to unique Talent ID events where real opportunities await on the field.
Be Identified
Talent ID partners use the COPA Score database to scout objectively. Be seen by clubs and programs—even when you’re not on the field.
Your Development. Optimized. Gamified.
Use your data to train smarter. Target the areas that matter most and track your progress.
Skeletal Age
Fairness Built In: Understanding Skeletal Age
Some players grow early. Some grow late. And many get judged unfairly because of it. At COPA, we use a bone density analysis to determine skeletal age — a non-invasive way to see how physically developed a player really is.
It helps us understand whether a player is an early, on-time, or late maturer, and it ensures that every COPA Score is interpreted through the lens of long-term development.
Built In Pathways. Trusted Partners.
From California to Europe, organizations trust the COPA Score to find top talent.
A global leader in talent ID and player development, their commitment to innovation has supported them in the German Bundesliga for 16 straight years
The USL’s Oakland Roots trust the COPA Score to support their Talent Identification
The premier emerging talent program in Northern California, with the top players offered year round training and international exposure
Built In Pathways. Trusted Partners.
A global leader in talent ID and player development, their commitment to innovation has supported them in the German Bundesliga for 16 straight years.
The USL’s Oakland Roots trust the COPA Score to support their Talent Identification.
The premier emerging talent program in Northern California, with the top players
offered year round training and international exposure.
More Talent ID Partners
These organizations are using the COPA Score to find their next star.
ELITE YOUTH CLUBS
COLLEGES
PROFESSIONAL CLUBS
Real Players, Real Opportunities
Players are using the COPA Score to get invited, selected, and scouted—faster than ever.
Read our reviews
Check out reviews from players, families and coaches
COPA gives us the opportunity to have our team evaluated through objective measures. This shows us where they stand and how they progress against players all over the world. It also allows us to narrow the funnel in player identification. We are able to compare scores of the different evaluative tests and get data driven information to contribute to our high level player evaluation.
There is so many different tournaments, it's hard for colleges coaches to get out and see everyone. This data gives us a benchmark of where a player stands, it will help with a player who might not be playing at the highest level or with a club with the resources to be seen. It allows us to find players we may not have been to otherwise.
The data is really important as it's the fine margins that differentiates the good players from the great. What COPA is doing here with the assessments really separates what we are looking for in finding an elite player.
Using COPA and the data they provide on prospective, it's a brilliant way to enhance and refine the recruiting process for college coaches.
FAQ
QUESTIONS?
The COPA Score is a full-spectrum, objective soccer assessment that measures your game in a controlled, data-driven environment. It evaluates your technical, physical, and cognitive skills — and even your skeletal age (if under 18) — to give you a complete, bias-free view of your development and potential.
Because players develop at different rates, calendar age doesn’t always tell the full story. Skeletal age allows us to measure how physically mature you are compared to your age group. This helps normalize your results so early or late bloomers are evaluated fairly. It ensures your performance is judged by what matters — your actual ability.
Your COPA Score is built from a series of physical, technical, and cognitive tests. It includes sprint speed, agility, jumping ability, ball control, passing accuracy, reaction time, awareness, and more. If you’re under 18, we also assess skeletal age. All of this data is converted into a final score that reflects your overall performance and potential.
After your test, you’ll get a detailed scorecard with metrics, rankings, benchmarks, and training recommendations. This gives you a clear understanding of your strengths and areas to focus on — so you can train smarter and see real progress.
Yes. The COPA Score is used by pro clubs, college programs, and national organizations to identify talent objectively. Standout scores can lead to invites for Talent ID events, direct outreach from scouts, and exposure to COPA’s trusted partners — even if you’re not in a major club or league.
You will receive an email (to the email address used to register) confirming that you have been invited to the Talent ID Day
If college scouts or pro scouts have identified you in our anonymous database, they will send a request to your club’s DOC or Coach initially, following regular process for contacting players. They will use the DOC or coach contact info your provided. In some cases, clubs may contact a player directly. Following this contact, COPA will not be involved and cannot control any outcomes.
Definitely. Players are encouraged to re-test every 4–6 months to track progress and stay competitive. You’ll get new results each time, helping you measure growth and refine your training goals.
A standalone COPA Score is currently priced at $199. If you’re a COPA STC member, it may be included as part of your membership, or offered at a discount depending on your plan. Periodically, free COPA Score initiatives are available thanks to sponsor support or partner talent ID pathways.*
*When free COPA Score initiatives are available, there will be a limit of one COPA Score per player.
Register DaySmart, COPA’s registration platform:
- Go to the Register tab and choose the right athlete to register.
- Select the COPA Score tile and click through to select the appointment time and day.
- Fill in player info (position, foot, etc.)
- Choose whether to opt into the skeletal age test.
- Confirm and check out.
Make sure to fully check out to lock in your spot — you’ll receive a confirmation email once complete.
If you’re outside the 24-hour window, you can cancel via the Activities tab in your DaySmart account. If it’s within 24 hours, contact Member Services for support. A late-cancel or no-show fee will apply if you miss your appointment without notice. If you are not able to reschedule on your own in your Activities tab, contact Member Services for support.
Think of it like game day:
- Get good sleep, hydrate, and eat a balanced meal.
- Read the confirmation email with details on what to expect.
- Arrive 15 minutes early.
- Bring indoor soccer or futsal shoes, water, and your typical training apparel.
All players ages 9 and up — youth, teens, and adults — can take the COPA Score. Your results are benchmarked against players your age and gender, and you can compare yourself to D1 players, European academies, and local academies.
Absolutely. If you’re a college athlete, young adult, or aspiring pro, the COPA Score helps you gauge your readiness for the next level. Use it to stand out, fine-tune your training, and open up new playing opportunities.
The COPA Score provides standardized, apples-to-apples comparisons of players across ages, genders, and levels of play. It highlights performance traits that matter — from top speed to speed of play— so you can identify the right fit for your team based on objective data.
Re-testing is best done every 4–6 months to show meaningful progress.
Within one week, you’ll receive a digital scorecard that includes:
- Your raw scores
- Percentile comparisons to age group and multiple reference populations
- Your COPA training level
Your results may also qualify you for Talent ID events or invite-only partner sessions.