1. Improving Skills   Is your child a serious soccer player, who is passionate about the sport? It is no secret that soccer is far more popular and widespread in foreign countries than it is in the U.S. One [ … ] Read More

Back in 1848, the first official rules of soccer were formed at Cambridge University in England. Since then, this well-loved sport has spread to countless countries and cities and has provided entertainment for millions throughout the world with every [ … ] Read More

Did you know that traveling for sports, also known as sports tourism, is quickly becoming one of the leading segments in the tourism industry? While many people travel across the globe to watch sporting events and cheer on their [ … ] Read More

Traveling to a soccer tournament can be a very exciting opportunity for your young player. Every year, about 25 million kids around the world play soccer and for many of those children, soccer becomes more than an after-school activity. [ … ] Read More

Copa America tickets are finally on sale and that means thousands of international soccer fans finally have the opportunity to witness one of the best sports tours in the world. It’s estimated that at least 770,000 tickets will be [ … ] Read More

The traditional soccer ball has 32 panels, one for each of the countries in Europe. International soccer has, in the eyes of the United States, always been exactly that: international. Soccer in the USA was never very popular and [ … ] Read More

In the international sports world, there are a lot of recognizable pieces of sports history. You don’t have to love soccer to recognize some of the national team jerseys we see during the World Cup and other international soccer [ … ] Read More

While soccer in the USA doesn’t attract a fraction of the drama and controversy as professional basketball or football, the rest of the world has enough drama to spread around. Organized soccer isn’t even all that old, with rules [ … ] Read More

You’re here because you love soccer. So are we. Just when you thought you could escape to your coach, you showed up here and you’re about to get coached. Relax, we wouldn’t assign sprints via blog post, so you’re [ … ] Read More

If you’re a soccer enthusiast or haven’t been living beneath a rock, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the name Cristiano Ronaldo. Probably more times than you care to think about at this point. Still, he’s one of the most popular [ … ] Read More

From muscle development to improved coordination, signing your child up for youth soccer or swimming lessons is a great way to help them grow strong. The physical benefits of sports activity last into adulthood, too- adolescents who play sports [ … ] Read More

The World Cup tournament is the largest of all soccer events around the world. Attracting millions of viewers, soccer fans across the globe gather around televisions in pubs, living rooms, and stadiums to watch their countries battle on the [ … ] Read More

As parents, guardians, and even coaches, we all know the importance of organized athletics and the lessons a child can take away from them. So it makes sense that you would want your child to actively participate in sports, [ … ] Read More

Your high school senior trip should be memorable, a time of fun with fellow classmates before everyone heads off to college. Too often senior trips get overlooked, and the class ends up going to a nearby town where everyone [ … ] Read More

The traditional soccer ball has 32 panels representing every European country. For good reason, too, the sport is incredibly popular across the continent (and beyond). Soccer tours to Spain are among the most popular because of the international soccer [ … ] Read More

The first ever World Cup was played in 1930, and ever since, it has been a worldwide phenomenon. Every young soccer player has fantasized about playing in the World Cup, no matter how fleeting the fantasy might be. The [ … ] Read More

Do you want to take your star soccer team to the next level and provide an unforgettable experience? International soccer tours are a great way to forge deeper connections between teammates, and an amazing way to become totally immersed [ … ] Read More

When FC Connecticut co-founder Jonathan Bradley travels with his teams over to Sweden this July for the annual Gothia Cup, it will be his organization’s 19th straight year going to the world’s largest youth soccer tournament. FC Connecticut usually [ … ] Read More

With 2018 here at last, we are just one year away from the Americas’ claim to football fame: Copa America.  This event once began as a South American tournament. It has since expanded to include North American and Asian countries. [ … ] Read More

Germany’s wildly successful soccer record in recent years may be motivating you to take an international soccer vacation. But before you set off to this culturally rich country, there are some traditions you should know. By sticking with these [ … ] Read More

U.K. Elite Soccer is excited to announce an innovative new partnership with People to People International, a longtime leader in educational and cultural student travel. Founded by U.S. President Eisenhower, People to People International was established more than 60 [ … ] Read More

Participation in youth sports builds character, physical awareness, and friendships. Many coaches in the United States are taking this to the next level by flying their teams around the world to play soccer. Whether attending an international camp or [ … ] Read More

For soccer fans everywhere, the month of August sees the anticipation of a new European season build in intensity to a crescendo of opening match days. The pre-season tours come to an end, the speculation about new signings is [ … ] Read More

Traveling to the United Kingdom to catch a soccer game is perhaps a right of passage for every true “football” fan. England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are home to some of the most enthusiastic fans in the world, [ … ] Read More

Vivid, fond memories flood my thoughts when I think back to my years of youth soccer, but there’s the international trip I was lucky enough to take to Holland and then everything else. Nothing quite compares to the experience [ … ] Read More

Love him or hate him, Cristiano Ronaldo is Spain’s crown jewel. Leading Real Madrid to victory and scoring seemingly countless goals, he has taken over Soccer in Spain as we know it. While Messi fans may disagree, Ronaldo is [ … ] Read More

Hosting some of the more prestigious teams in the International Champions Cup runs from July 19-30th in various regions of the United States. If you are a soccer fanatic, use this guide to get clued in on one of the biggest [ … ] Read More

Heading to Europe with your team, friends, and family to watch a soccer game? Soccer, or football, is a European staple, drawing millions of fans to stadiums, televisions, and sports pups every season. Whether you are catching a stop [ … ] Read More

All around the world, about 25 million kids play soccer (more commonly known as “football” outside the United States) every year. If your child plays soccer, looking into soccer tours and tournaments can be a great way to let [ … ] Read More

If you really love a sport, there’s a high chance you’ll travel for it too. And what a fun excuse to travel! If you’re a soccer fan, heading to places like England, Spain, Brazil, and other soccer-obsessed places is [ … ] Read More

Globally, soccer has been the most popular sport for decades. People all over the world love soccer, and that passion has been growing in the United States. The World Cup, which comes around every four years, began in 1930 [ … ] Read More

Organized soccer has been played in England since the first rules were created at Cambridge University in 1848. Since then, it has become a worldwide phenomenon. There are international soccer tours that bring soccer fans and players to Ireland, [ … ] Read More

How many chances in a lifetime will you have to play soccer in Spain, home to world famous teams like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona? Not many, we’re afraid. And if you want to grasp the opportunity while you [ … ] Read More

Traveling abroad to watch and play soccer is a unique cultural experience. Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, with 25 million children participating every year, and despite the language barriers, many understand the language of the sport. While [ … ] Read More

Travel soccer tours are an incredible way to watch soccer, bond with your team, and experience a unique cultural experience that comes with traveling to a foreign country. Though Sweden isn’t a very large country, it is home to [ … ] Read More

Aside from experiencing the thrill of playing in one of Europe’s largest youth soccer tournaments, throughout your time with F.C. Global, you will be able to experience and take in some of Italy’s most famous city’s and their breathtakingly [ … ] Read More

While soccer’s popularity has been on a steady rise in the United States, it has always, foremost, been Europe’s game. Contemporary soccer — or football, as the Europeans call it — was first created in England with the formation [ … ] Read More

So far we have had hundreds of people pre-register for our FC Global International Soccer Tour to both Italy (San Marino Cup) and Sweden (Gothia Cup) If you are still not convinced then here are five reasons why travelling [ … ] Read More

At F.C. Global, we understand it might be a daunting prospect for you to allow your young soccer player to travel alone to a soccer tour and compete in one of the largest youth soccer tournaments in Europe. But [ … ] Read More

F.C. Global, in partnership with Global Team Travel, is a premier international youth soccer tour offering in the United States. For 2017, they are forming teams to play in tournaments in both Sweden and Italy. Whether you want to [ … ] Read More

Soccer, or fußball, is Germany’s most popular sport. With four World Cup titles and three European Championship titles, it’s safe to say that the national German Football team is pretty good, as well as popular. Soccer in Germany is [ … ] Read More

LABOR Day 2016 saw the 16th resumption of the annual John Jay Futbol Club Tournament, powered by Global Team Events.     The tournament, held over two days at the beautiful Onatru Farm Park, South Salem, allowed teams from [ … ] Read More

Participating in a soccer tournament can be a fun adventure for young people and soccer fans, (and a logistical nightmare for their parents), as well as a team building exercise. Adolescents who play sports are eight times as likely [ … ] Read More

The Global 5’s National Championship is going to be a spectacular event for all those involved and a huge part of this is down to our fantastic sponsors PUMA, Gatorade and SKLZ. We can now reveal that Gatorade will [ … ] Read More

Teams from up and down the East-Coast will compete this weekend in the inaugural Global 5’s National Championship, held on the banks of the Hudson River in Hoboken, New Jersey. As the opening ceremony draws nearer, we caught up [ … ] Read More

The Global 5’s National Championship is now just three days away and we are delighted to be able to announce to you the official prize package from our fantastic sponsors PUMA, SKLZ and Gatorade. To start, each player will [ … ] Read More

The inaugural Global 5’s Championship will be held this upcoming weekend in Hoboken, New Jersey. The event will see over 700 soccer players compete across two days in a spectacle of soccer on the Hudson waterfront beneath the Manhattan [ … ] Read More

Travel soccer has grown more popular than ever before. It has grown to be a worldwide beloved sport. So much so, that the FIFA World Cup captures the attention of millions from every continent each year. Consider the following [ … ] Read More