NYC to the UK On August 1st through August 10th, 2015, the Downtown United Soccer Club’s U14 team traveled from their home in New York City to the United Kingdom for a once in a lifetime trip. Their trip started off with traveling to Manchester, England where they trained and scrimmaged against two local teams Curzon Ashton and Airbus UK. The two friendly games helped prepare them for their upcoming tournament at the Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival in Scotland. The trip in Manchester continued with a stadium visit and tour of Etihad Stadium, home to Manchester City. The team visited the players’ changing rooms, the players/coaches briefing room, the coaches’ box, and experienced the feel of walking up the tunnel onto the pitch. After spending time in Manchester, Downtown United’s trip continued into Scotland. The team was participated in the Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival, Scotland’s finest Youth Soccer Festival. Downtown United played three games against local Scottish and Irish teams, and made it to the finals where they lost in dramatic fashion. Downtown United immersed themselves in the Scottish culture by visiting Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and many other sights. One of the many highlights of their trip included a visit to Ibrox Stadium, where they watched local team Glasgow Rangers take on league rival St. Mirren FC, in front of a sellout crowd of 50,000 people. Overall, Downtown United’s trip to Manchester and Scotland far exceeded their expectations and created memories that will last a lifetime! Contact us for details on this customized tour experience for your Club, High School, ODP and 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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