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FC UNITED POWERED BY IDA

PRO ACADEMY EXPERIENCE

Boys 2007 and 2008

Arrive Friday 14th and depart Thursday 20th, February 2025

WHAT IS FC UNITED?

Global Sports Experiences presents FC United, an All-Star Program meticulously crafted to bring together individual players from across North America. Our program is tailored for elite players aiming to compete internationally, offering them a chance to join all-star teams and participate in prestigious global events. Addressing a market need, we provide these talented individuals an exclusive platform for global soccer exposure, far beyond domestic play or teams with limited international reach.

We provide a full developmental pathway to support your individual goals. Your journey does not end on the last day of the tournament but is rather the starting point on your journey, whether that is to play on the international stage at a top professional club or compete at college our staff are there to assist.

We work with the best people to ensure the best preparation that delivers the best performances both on and off the field of play.

THE FC UNITED DIFFERENCE

  • Managed registration program by expert GSE Staff including all operations and logistics.
  • GSE managed flight program, fundraising opportunities, insurance, accommodations, transportations, dietary and medical needs.
  • Options to add parents and supports to join the event with discounts for family members.
  • Communications with your FC United Team and Coach before departure to prepare for the event.
  • Preparation matches and training before the start of the tournament with your team and FC United Coach.
  • Participation in Elite International Tournaments and Academy Tours.
  • Full time FC United coaching staff travel with the group for the entire experience.
  • GSE Expert support after the event to manage further player pathways and development.
  • Supervision by local bilingual expert staff on the ground 24/7

FC UNITED POWERED BY IDA

Our FC United program is 'powered by IDA' . The International Development Academy provides once-in-a-lifetime experiences for aspiring youth soccer players. The IDA offers elite training and competition, exposure and access to the best recruitment for your soccer journey with off the field education and support.

IDA currently has academies in England, Rome, Spain and the USA with notable alumni like Jeremy DeLeon who is currently starring for Real Madrid in La Liga. For more information about the IDA program or to set up a meeting with a member of the team please visit the website at the following link

https://internationalda.com/

WHY GLOBAL SPORTS EXPERIENCES


PROSPECTIVE SCHEDULE

Our pro academy experience takes our players to England to train with the coaching staff at top clubs. We will also compete against top teams from academy locations with at least three games. To further enhance our experience, we will go behind the scenes of famous soccer stadiums and sit in the very same changing rooms as your heroes! And of course, we will be watching live professional games so you get to totally immerse yourself in the fan culture!

Day 1 - Thursday February 13th

Departure from your international airport and fly overnight to London.

Day 2 - Friday February 14th

Arrival at Heathrow and meet the FC United Coaching staff then take our executive bus into London for a light training session to shake off the jet lag. After free time for lunch we will then head to Stamford Bridge the home of Chelsea football club for a stadium tour. After a visit to the museum and club shop we will check into our hotel followed by a team meeting to go over schedule and dinner.

London Bridge, London

Day 3 - Saturday February 15th

After breakfast we will travel to play our first game of the tour against local opposition. After the game we will head to our first live professional game. Before the game you will have the chance to grab some street food then head into the ground to watch the warm up. Once the game is over we will return to our hotel for dinner and rest

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Day 4 - Sunday February 16th

Breakfast then light training session with your FC United staff or may be the option to add another game against a local academy program. Then it's off to watch our second live game of the tour at one of London's top clubs. After the game return to hotel for dinner.

Day 5 - Monday February 17th

Breakfast then travel to the IDA training facility for a coaching session with their staff. After a light lunch we will play our second game of the tour against an IDA representative team. After the game ends return to our hotel for dinner or a local restaurant to watch Monday Night Soccer. Could be the option to add another live game.

Day 6 - Tuesday February 18th

Breakfast at the hotel then we will travel to a local academy for a training session with their professional staff. Once the session on the field ends we will have the chance for a Q and A with the coaching staff about what it takes to play at the top professional level. We will then travel to one of London's top stadiums for a behind the scenes tour then play our third game of the tour.

Day 7 - Wednesday February 19th

Breakfast then our second training session at a top academy facility with a Q and A from the staff. We then head into London for free time to explore all the sights or could be the option to add another live game or even play one more game against a local team.

Day 8 - Thursday February 20th

Time to return back to the USA with memories to last a lifetime!

Please note schedule is subject to change based on final fixtures and events.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM GSE


INCLUSIONS & PACKAGES


For more information contact

Nick Dunbar, Chief Operating Officer,

[email protected] or call/text 860-514-2912

or Enrico Ciuffetelli at [email protected] or call/text 347-744-2757.