FC PORTO TRAINING PROGRAM

• PORTO, PORTUGAL •

THE ACADEMY eSoccer offers young players of all ages and abilities the opportunity to experience the youth development approach of one of the best clubs in Europe, F.C. Porto. Come experience F.C. Porto’s recently renovated Vitalis Park, formerly the Campo da Constitução Stadium, which was converted into Academy training grounds in 2008. You also will experience the CTFD Porto Gaia training complex.

F.C. Porto’s Youth Academy is widely known for its high performing teams. You’ll experience the its youth development philosophy firsthand while visiting the beautiful, riverside city of Porto and exploring its winding streets and medieval architecture.

THE CLUB F.C. Porto was founded in 1893 and is one of the Portuguese ‘Big Three’ - one of three clubs that has never been relegated from the top division since its establishment. The club has won 27 Primeira Liga titles, 16 Portuguese Cups, 2 UEFA Cups, 1 European Super Cup, and 2 UEFA Champions League titles. They also hold the record for consecutive titles in Portugal, winning 5 in a row from 1998/99 - 1994/95. Team Travel Program Components

Train with professional Challenge your game Take your game to the Get a behind the Experience a European Academy coaches at by playing against top next level by seeing scenes glimpse of your capital, including its state of the art quality local the greats play in favorite stadiums! See local culture, facilities. Experience opponents, putting person. Imagine the trophies won, see language, and food! the life of a European your new skills into seeing Messi, Bale or the field from the team Visit important youth Academy practice. Learn about Mueller’s skills up bench, and visit the historical sites and player! the local style of play close. locker rooms. learn about local life. first-hand!

TRAIN PLAY ATTEND TOUR WITH ACADEMY COMPETITIVE PROFESSIONAL CULTURAL PROFESSIONAL SIGHTSEEING COACHES AT FRIENDLY MATCHES STADIUMS AND TOP FACILITIES MATCHES FACILITIES

“You have enough time “I love watching the “I think there is a lot “We saw the full out “The atmosphere for soccer but also different coaching amazing, the complex we can bring back to team…which is really enough time to styles, I can pick up our teams back home, awesome to see is amazing, the experience the culture. new things that I can that’s the main thing - players that I look up coaches are fantastic, It is an educational bring back to the U.S. just the culture and to play live, not just on and I have learned so experience that not and put into my style of play. It’s good the tv.” much. Being here is too many people have training sessions. Just to play international Matthew Boberg Player the best experience I the opportunity to being able to see games against kids could have imagined.” participate in.” where the top players our own age, because Dakota Peterson Player Joe Flynn Supporter in the world are able it shows how you to train and compete I compare to them.” think is fantastic.” Paxton Pomykal Player Danielle Malagari Coach THE PROGRAM INCLUDES • 8 Nights accommodation in Porto at a 3* or 4* hotel • Match tickets to professional games (subject to availability) • Meal Plan: Half board (Breakfast each day, and lunch or dinner is included) • 3 pre-arranged competitive matches against top Portuguese team opponents • 2 Training sessions with F.C. Porto Academy coaches • Training pitches and clinic sessions (as per itinerary) • Tour of F.C. Porto’s Estádio do Dragão Stadium, museum and megastore • Tour F.C. Porto’s Vitalis Park training complex • Sightseeing activities: Visit the cities of Porto and Guimaraes • Laundry for Players only (Uniforms, 3 loads) • Charter buses are reserved for all necessary transfers while in Europe • Supervisor to be with team at all times 24/7 • Social media coverage during your training program • Comprehensive medical and cancellation insurance • eSoccer promo product *Roundtrip airfare is not included, but will be sourced for the group.

OPTIONAL ITEMS Please inquire for further information on these items: • Match tickets to professional games (subject to availability) • Additional items such as phone calls, beverages, and snacks • Admission fees to any cultural or leisure activities not listed in itinerary • Any other items not specified under the “Program Includes” section

PAYMENT OUTLINE 1. Deposit payment of $395 per person due at the time of registration 2. Progress payment of $800 per person due three months prior to travel 3. Final balance due a month prior to travel SAMPLE ITINERARY * Please remember that this is a sample itinerary, subject to change based on your team’s customized program.

DAY 1: Depart for Porto, Portugal. DAY 6: Sightseeing in the historic city of Guimaraes, UNESCO World Heritage DAY 2: Arrive at Porto International Airport, Site. Competitive match #2 vs. top Portugal. Check into 3* or 4* hotel, to rest level Portuguese youth team. and relax after long flight. Light training DAY 7: Sightseeing in Porto: historic session with own coaches. downtown, named UNESCO World DAY 3: Training session #1 with F.C. Porto Heritage Site. Training session with your own team coaches. Academy coach. *Attend Primeira Liga match (optional and additional cost). DAY 8: Training session #4 with F.C. Porto Academy coach. Competitive match #3 vs. top level Portuguese team DAY 4: Tour F.C. Porto’s Estádio do Dragão Stadium, museum and mega store. DAY 9: Free time in downtown Porto. *Attend Competitive match #1 vs. top level Primeira Liga match (optional and Portuguese team. additional cost). DAY 5: Training session #2 with F.C. Porto Academy coach. Guided visit of F.C. DAY 10: Depart Porto, Portugal. Porto’s Vitalis Park training complex. Training session #3 with F.C. Porto Academy coach. YOUR SOCCER DREAMS, OUR PASSION.

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