MANCHESTER CITY FC • MANCHESTER, ENGLAND • THE ACADEMY eSoccer offers the opportunity for young players of all ages and levels to experience the youth development approach of one of the biggest clubs in Europe, Manchester City F.C. The club is deeply passionate about developing its young players and sustainability. Come experience the incredible Etihad Campus built on 80 acres of regenerated land. The Campus dedicates two-thirds of its 16.5 pitches to the youth Academy along with tailored coaching and education facilities, top of the line medical and sports science services, sleeping accommodation and facilities for parents. THE CLUB Manchester City has seen an explosion of success both in the Premier League and in international competition, winning six titles in the last six years. The Etihad Stadium is where world renowned coach Pep Guardiola calls home and manages some of the world’s most talented soccer players like Kevin de Bruyne (Belgium), David Silva (Spain), and Sergio Aguero (Argentina). The Citizens or Blues, as referred to by fans, have consistently contended for League titles and reached the late rounds of elimination in the Champions League. 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 HUB EXPERIENCE This international training opportunity takes place in London, England. London is one of our four eSoccer program hubs, chosen for the strength of the program and our superior access. Each of these hubs is a European football capital with exciting tourism opportunities, and an international airport which gives our travelers lower flight costs and more flight options. We have extensive experience organizing programs in these destinations, meaning that our networks there are unmatched. Our relationships with professional clubs in the area mean inside access to Academy training facilities and quality Academy coaches, and our knowledge of local youth football clubs will result in friendly matches that are level appropriate for your team. All of our programs are unique and worthwhile, but we highly recommend a ‘hub’ destination for an authentic and unforgettable travel experience! LONDON HUB SNAPSHOT: • 15 years organizing programs • 138 programs traveled • 1,951 Players traveled • 417 friendly matches organized • 675 training sessions organized HIGHLIGHTS: • Train with Manchester City F.C., Tottenham Hotspur F.C., English Football Association, or Arsenal F.C. Ladies coaches • Tour Chelsea F.C.’s Stamford Bridge Stadium • Attend a professional EPL match • Cultural opportunities like seeing Big Ben WEATHER: • Average spring temperatures in the 50s • Average summer temperatures in the 60s • Average of 15 rainy days per month YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES 8 nights in a 3* Meal Plan: 2 All required Team Coordinator Sightseeing, Medical and Laundry for Players or 4* hotel in meals per day. ground to be with team at including cancellation (Uniforms, 3 loads) Manchester Breakfast each transportation all times, 24/7 sightseeing in insurance day, and lunch Londona or dinner. 4 training sessions All training 3 competitive Tour Manchester Tour Manchester eSoccer Social media coverage with Manchester City session fields friendly games City F.C.’s Etihad City F.C.’s Etihad Promo throughout training Football Schools and equipment against English Stadium, Museum Campus training product program coaches opponents and visit megastore complex *Including one group airport transfer upon arrival and one at departure OPTIONAL ITEMS Please inquire for further information on these items: Roundtrip airfare Match tickets to Additional items Admission fees to Any other items is not included, professional such as phone any cultural or not specified but will be games (subject to calls, beverages, leisure activities under the sourced for the availability) and snacks not listed in “Program group itinerary Includes” section THE PROGRAM TIMELINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Deposit payment Fundraising Progress payment Professional Final balance Final itinerary sent to of $395 per information and of $800 per match tickets due six weeks group a few weeks traveler due at first of newsletter traveler is due availability prior to travel before departure. the time of series is sent to communicated Time to travel! registration registrants SAMPLE ITINERARY * Please remember that this is a sample itinerary, subject to change based on the customized program of your team. Training session #2 with Manchester City Depart for London, England. DAY 6: DAY 1: Football Schools coaches. Competitive match #1 versus a top English opponent. DAY 2: Check into hotel and rest. Light training Competitive match #2 versus a top session with own coaches. DAY 7: English opponent. Sightseeing in downtown Manchester. London sight seeing: Buckingham Palace, DAY 3: Morning and afternoon training sessions #3 Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and House of DAY 8: and #4 with Manchester City Football Parliament. Attend a Premier League Schools coaches. Behind the scenes tour match (additional cost). of Arsenal F.C.’s Etihad Stadium. DAY 9: Competitive friendly match #3 against a Transfer to Manchester. Training session DAY 4: top English team. Transfer back to #1 with Manchester City Football Schools London. coaches. DAY 10: Depart London, England. DAY 5: Sightseeing in Manchester. WHERE WILL YOU PLAY? [email protected] esoccer.travel .