This Spring, CRYSC International is offering another extraordinary 9-day tour that blends soccer with the rich culture and history of Spain! 2012 (14U) Boys & Girls Players and Families can register TODAY!
The Girls’ trip will run from March 6-14, 2026, and the Boys’ trip will run from March 13-21, 2026. This is open to all U14 competitive and higher team levels – National Platforms (ECNL/RL/NPL/EAL/DPL), Select, Burgundy, White, Blue, etc.
This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for CRYSC athletes to strengthen their love for the sport while being inspired by the world’s best.
For the last three years, over 700 CRYSC players, families, and staff have seized the opportunity to join our CRYSC International Tours. These participants have come from all five of our Rapids regions, giving players the chance to showcase our “One Club” mentality as they build relationships on and off the field with their traveling peers. Some signed up with a friend or teammate, some registered without knowing anyone else in the group, but all left with an incredible shared experience—and new friends!
Previous year’s testimonials include:
“Tying in soccer (futbol) with a Spanish cultural experience was amazing, and our family would highly recommend it. Getting to connect with others via the universal language of soccer is such a great growth opportunity for the players and families.” – 2025 Participant
”This was a first trip to Europe for both my daughter and me. Amazing culture and football experiences merged into one were perfect for us!” – 2024 Participant
“This was a trip of a lifetime. The coaches and tour directors were amazing people. We had the best luck with the soccer games, the Atletico Madrid game is something I will never forget.” – 2024 Participant
Kicking off the tour in Barcelona, travelers will spend several days taking in all of “Barça” before transferring to the Spanish capital of Madrid. While on tour, participants will attend a professional La Liga match (teams TBD), tour Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (home to Real Madrid) and Camp Nou (home to FC Barcelona), play in three international friendly matches against local teams, train in CRYSC-led training sessions, and have one professional training clinic with a guest coach from a professional Spanish club academy! Travelers will also take guided Barcelona & Madrid city tours to visit La Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, and Las Ramblas, and spend some free time exploring other areas of interest!
For the players, this tour is a great chance to improve their skills, make new friends, and strengthen bonds with teammates while enjoying the ‘beautiful game’. Families are always welcome and encouraged to join, making it the perfect way to create shared memories! From the lively streets of Barcelona to the historic sights of Madrid, this trip promises the ideal mix of soccer, adventure, and cultural exploration.
- Space on this tour is limited to the first 36 boys and 36 girls players who register, ensuring a high-quality experience both on and off the field. The number of families that can accompany the players is unlimited.
- Follow this LINK for all materials and resources from our August 5th Informational Meeting, including registration instructions, the meeting slide deck, sample itineraries, and more information about WorldStrides Sports.
- CRYSC Scholarships are available, but limited, for players. If you’re interested, please reach out directly to CRYSC Director of International Travel Jeff Oleck, [email protected]
Registration will close on November 12 – so sign up soon!
There are two ways to register:
- Go to sportsportal.worldstrides.com with the Tour Center ID (recommended):
- Boys: RapidsSpainB-2026
- Girls: RapidsSpainG-2026
- Call 410-489-2287 with the Tour Center ID (second option):
- Boys: RapidsSpainB-2026
- Girls: RapidsSpainG-2026
Hope to see you in Spain!
-Jeff
