CRYSC International Opportunities 2023

Deadlines are approaching for 2011, 2009, and 2006-2004 competitive players to register for CRYSC international tours!

Posted by: Jeff Oleck, Director of Club and International Partnerships

CRYSC international tours are a great way for players to experience soccer through the lens of a different culture! From playing local competition, experiencing different environments, and seeing new sights, there’s so much to be gained from expanding one’s horizon and taking your game abroad. We encourage anyone looking for an unforgettable opportunity focused on travel and soccer to sign up for the perfect trip with CRYSC international!

The sign-up period is quickly coming to a close for our CRYSC competitive players to secure their spot on our winter and spring 2023 International Trips. In 2023, players, their teammates, and family members all have the opportunity to experience iconic European cities, age-old historic sites, and immerse themselves in a vibrant soccer culture by enrolling in the CRYSC International Program offered to their respective age groups. These trips will be soccer-centered, featuring friendlies, pro clinics, and professional match attendance, but also provide opportunities for personal development and growth as players are exposed to new perspectives and ways of life. Check out the overview of our upcoming trips and sign up below!

London & Manchester: The 2011 players and families who travel to England can expect opportunities to explore Manchester, Liverpool, and Royal London, attend a professional match in England with thousands of singing fans, take a tour of St. Georges Park (English FA’s national training center – pending availability), tour Manchester United’s Stadium, play three international friendly matches against local teams, participate in two club-run training sessions, and take part in one professional training clinic with a guest coach from a professional English club academy! Participants will also take a London City tour, visit the Tower of London, spend some free time in London, and enjoy an excursion to Liverpool.

Barcelona & Madrid: Our 2009 players and families who travel to Spain will have the chance to explore beautiful Barcelona & Madrid, watch a professional game with thousands of dedicated fans, tour the stadiums of FC Barcelona & Real Madrid, train as a group in local facilities, and participate in a clinic led by professional Spanish coaches. Some of the awesome inclusions of this trip include: a guided Barcelona & Madrid city tour, a tour around the La Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, Las Ramblas, take an excursion to the historic town of Girona, and enjoy some free time on your own to explore these historic cities.

Munich & Salzburg (SEPTEMBER 26 DEADLINE TO REGISTER): The 9-day trip from January 14 – 23, 2023 will take our 2006-2004 boys and families to Munich, Germany! Participants will have the chance to explore Munich and the surrounding area, Tour FC Bayern Munich’s Stadium, play three international friendly matches, attend one professional match in Germany, participate in two Club-run training sessions, and have one professional training clinic with a guest coach from a professional German club academy! Travelers will also take a Munich City tour, visit the Dachau Concentration Camp and Memorial, take an excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle, visit Salzburg, Austria, and explore the Olympic Park in Munich.

Competitive players in the table below are being offered trips in 2023 – but if your age group isn’t included this year, please keep an eye out for information on how to join a trip in 2024 as we plan to offer trips for 12Us, 14Us, and 17U-19Us every Spring. Click on the provided link for your respective trip to access the sample itinerary, cost, and information on how to register.

Competitive Age Group	Destination	Travel Dates	Registration Deadline
2011 (12U) BOYS	London & Manchester	March 11-19, 2023	November 20, 2022
2011 (12U) GIRLS	London & Manchester	March 18-26, 2023	November 27, 2022

2009 (14U) BOYS	Barcelona & Madrid	March 11-19, 2023	November 20, 2022
2009 (14U) GIRLS	Barcelona & Madrid	March 18-26, 2023	November 27, 2022

2006-04 (17U-19U) BOYS	Munich & Salzburg	January 14-22, 2023	September 26, 2022
2006-04 (17U-19U) GIRLS	N/A	Tour Cancelled	N/A

Curious about what happens on a CRYSC International Trip? Click here to read about our Rapids South 10B team and their CRYSC International Trip to Ireland from this past summer!

If you have any questions about the trip or would like more information, please reach out to CRYSC Director of Club and International Partnerships, Jeff Oleck, at jeff.oleck@rapidsyouthsoccer.org or (303) 399-5858 ext. 207