Academy Dreams: Leeds United
Academy Dreams is a behind-the-scenes look inside the world-class Leeds United Academy. We follow a team of young players as they try to make it to the top and represent Leeds United in the Premier League.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- Documentary, Sports
Academy Dreams is a behind-the-scenes look inside the world-class Leeds United Academy. We follow a team of young players as they try to make it to the top and represent Leeds United in the Premier League.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Be Good Teammates
Following the team as they compete at a higher level of elite football in an effort catch the eye of Head Coach Marcelo Bielsa and break into the Leeds United first team.
Episode 2
Breaking Through
As the season progresses, Leeds United's Under-23s are feeling the strain of training under Marcelo Bielsa - the only way to get up to standard is to play games at full intensity.
Episode 3
Frustrations
The Under-23s side are struggling, victims of their own success, as players who are graduating to the first team are now unavailable for selection.
Episode 4
Fight Back
A poor run of results has taken a toll on the Under-23s, with frustrations boiling over and relegation becoming increasingly plausible.
Episode 5
All Change
With 12 games left in the season, Jesse Marsch is installed as the new first-team coach. A growing list of injuries makes it clear the players will be fighting relegation battles at both Academy and first team level.
Episode 6
Fight For Survival
It's make-or-break for the academy side, with just three games left to avoid relegation - but a record crowd at Elland road for Manchester City beckons.