LOCH LOMOND YOUTH SOCCER FESTIVAL DRAWS LOCAL DC SOCCER TEAM……….. On August 1st through August 10th, 2015 DC Stoddert’s boys soccer team departed for a once in a lifetime trip to Manchester, England and Scotland where they were competing in the local Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival tournament. DC Stoddert started off their trip by immersing themselves in the football culture in Manchester, with visits to the National Football Museum, and Old Trafford Stadium. Their stadium tour and visit to Old Trafford, home to one of the largest football team in the world Manchester United, consisted of viewing the team locker room, touring the pitch, playing foosball at the Red Café, and visiting the teams museum and trophy room. The soccer experience in Manchester continued with playing a friendly match against a local Manchester Club, which was considered a great learning experience. After spending time in Manchester, DC Stoddert traveled to Scotland where the team would be staying for the remainder of their trip. The Loch Lomond Tournament kicked off, and DC Stoddert played three games against local Scottish and Irish teams. Each game was considered a great learning opportunity and they fought hard in every match. Highlights of their trip in Scotland consisted of attending a professional match between local team Glasgow Rangers and St. Mirren, a tour of Celtic Stadium home to one of the world’s oldest soccer clubs, and visits to Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument. Overall, DC Stoddert’s trip to Manchester and Scotland was a once in a lifetime trip, where the players made friends and memories that will last forever! Contact us for details on this customized soccer tour for your Club, High School or College/University team at info@excelsports.net or visit our website www.eurosoccertours.net to learn more information about planning an international tour!
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