International Travel
THE UNITED PROGRAM - 2024 TRYOUT AND TRAVEL DATES ANNOUNCED
A youth soccer professional immersion experience designed to UNITE the best players in the country, regardless of league/club affiliation, and EDucate simultaneously. This program perfectly balances fantastic, high-level competition and preparation for collegiate and/or professional soccer!
--2024 Rosters: View Here--
Gothia Cup (Sweden)
July 11-22, 2024 > 2007 Boys and Girls*
*Two 2006 Players can play with 2007 at Gothia; 2006s welcome to RSVP
Rey Cup (Iceland)
July 22-29, 2024 > 2011 Boys and Girls**
**We will be taking a 2011/2010 Boys, 2011 Girls, and 2010 Girls team
Vildbjerg Cup (Denmark)
July 27-August 5, 2024 > 2009 Boys and Girls
Note: younger players are welcome to come try out. We reserve the right to select younger players to participate on any team.
OPEN TRYOUTS: All United teams will have open tryouts (Jan 28 and Feb 11) for ANY player from ANY club and league across the country, regardless of affiliation. All interested players are invited to RSVP. This is an international soccer experience for aspiring players. Players do not need to attend both tryouts.
RSVP NOW! All players must RSVP for TRYOUTS! CLICK HERE
Note: Tryouts are free!
TRYOUT #1
January 28, 2024 @ NVSC Hellwig Park [directions]
| TIME | FIELD # | AGE GROUPS |
| 9:30 AM-11:30 AM | Field 6 | 2009 U15 Boys (Vildbjerg) |
| 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Field 7 | 2007 U17 Girls (Gothia) |
| 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Field 8 | 2007 U17 Boys (Gothia) |
| 12:30 PM-2:30 PM | Field 7 | 2010/2011 Girls (Rey) |
| 12:30 PM-2:30 PM | Field 8 | 2009 U15 Girls (Vildbjerg) |
| 2:00 PM-4:00 PM | Field 6 | 2011 U13 Boys (Rey) |
| 2:00 PM-4:00 PM | Field 6 | 2010 U14 Boys (Rey) |
TRYOUT #2
February 11, 2024 @ River City Sportsplex [directions]
| TIME | FIELD # | AGE GROUP(S) |
| 11am-1pm | Field #4 | 2007 U17 Girls (Gothia) |
| 11am-1pm | Field #5 | 2007 U17 Boys (Gothia) |
| 11am-1pm | Field #6 | 2009 U15 Girls (Vilbjerg) |
| 11am-1pm | Field #7 | 2009 U15 Boys (Vilbjerg) |
| 11am-1pm | Field #8 | 2011/2010 Girls (Rey) |
| 11am-1pm | Field #9 | 2011 U13 Boys (Rey) + 2010 U14 Boys (Rey) |
Check-in? Yes, all players must check in and receive a number they will pin on the back of their training top.
What happens if I cannot make both tryouts or none? We strongly recommend attending both for best identification and evaluation. If not both, one is better than none. If you cannot make any tryouts, please connect with your Club Director/Head Coach so they can email us a recommendation on your behalf.
Selections: Teams will be announced on February 29, 2024.
# of Teams: We reserve the right to select one or more teams per age group and gender for each event. If there are two or more teams per age group, per gender, it will be a first team, second team, etc.
2024 INFORMATION PACKET (Updated 12102023. Click Here). Please download the PDF to learn about each trip's COSTS, expectations, and more!
Announcements: Since 2016, United teams have collected over 20 trophies!!
United Girls playing in Gothia Cup Tipselit Division Semifinal Match!
United Boys Finalists!
Trace Travels with United!
PROGRAM DETAILS: In 2016, we launched the United Program to provide top-level youth soccer players a one-of-a-kind youth professional soccer immersion experience versus some of the World’s best youth academies and top travel teams. We select U17 players to create teams to attend the Gothia Cup in Sweden. We then choose U15 players to form teams to attend Vildbjerg Cup in Denmark. Finally, U13 players are selected to create teams to attend the Rey Cup in Iceland.
Along with a dedicated United Coaching Staff and the exceptional international friendly matches before the events, the complete experience is second to none. Unique to the Gothia and Vidlberg Cups, teams arrive before the main event to participate in pre-event training and/or friendly matches so players and coaches can prepare accordingly. All teams will train (up to three times) and play domestically before traveling overseas. Note: Gothia Cup allows up to two over-age players and a roster of 18 to participate on a team. Vildbjerg and Rey Cup allow a roster of 18 to participate on a team. United Head Coaches reserve the right to select fewer than 18 players.
PLAYER SELECTION / CRITERIA OF SELECTION:
1) Open Tryouts.
2) Club Director, Technical Staff, and Coaching Staff recommendations.
3) Scouting and identification during matches, events, showcases, combines, etc.
4) Identification and recommendation from opposing Directors, Technical Staff, and Coaching Staff throughout league play.
QUICK SCHEDULE:
DECEMBER. United Program Information Packet: sent to all clubs, teams, players, and team managers for distribution to age-appropriate eligible players
DECEMBER. Adidas College Showcase (Richmond, VA)
January 21. Open Tryouts @ NVSC Hellwig Park (Manassas, VA).
January 26-28. USYS Regional Girls College Showcase (Richmond, VA)
February 3-5. USYS Regional Boys College Showcase (Richmond, VA)
February 11. Open Tryouts @ River City Sportsplex (Richmond, VA).
February 29. United Team Selections
March 4. United Player Commitments March 4 Deposit of $300.00 due to confirm and secure roster spot
April 3. United Parent Package Deposit Due.
April 15. United Player Second Payment Due.
April 24. 8:30PM. United Parent / Player Meeting.
May 15. United Player Final Payment Due.
May 30. United Parent Package Payment Due.
June. United Training #1. TBD - Coaches will communicate
June. United Training #2. TBD - Coaches will communicate
July. United Training #3. TBD - Coaches will communicate
July. Prepare for a great trip!
Note: the Head Coach may hold 2-3 training sessions or add additional training sessions to help prepare for each event. Head Coaches will communicate directly with the team for additional sessions.
Past Parent Reviews
"I just want to say thank you so much for taking such good care of all the kiddos on the Denmark Trip, especially my Aiden. He had such a good time and speaks very highly of all of the staff that was there. He loved playing with the boys he got play with and was sad when it was over. It’s definitely an experience he’ll never forget. Also thank you for the daily Reels and photos, it made us a little more at ease being able to see our boy in action. You guys did a FANTASTIC job!!"
Sincerely,
Melissa Hardwick