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Desert United SC - Gothia Cup & Sweden Tour 2024
Gothenburg, Sweden
Jul 10 - 21, 2024
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$2,250

About your trip

Join Ryerson Soccer for the Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden for an unforgettable soccer and cultural experience! The Gothia Cup is the world's largest International youth soccer tournament, with nearly 1,900 teams from 80 nations participating annually.  The Olympic style Opening Ceremonies hosts over 50,000 fans, players and families in a speculator show of celebration, music, and fireworks.  In addition to the Gothia Cup, players participate in the pre-tournament friendlies in Orby and Varberg Sweden, guaranteeing 6 matches while on tour.


Ryerson Soccer is proud to be selected as an official agent of the Gothia Cup which enables us to provide superior service as well as ensure customer satisfaction. From the roots of the Ryerson family in Sweden, to all the players in the United States, join us today for a once in a lifetime adventure.


What's included

Airfare

Roundtrip Flight - Departing/Arriving LAX

Accommodations

10 Nights Hotel for families - based on 2 ppl per room. Players- Hotels/Classroom housing for team travel

Ground Transportation

All ground transportation provided - luxury bus, airport transfers in Europe, Gothia Cup card to provide all public transportation in Gothenburg

Games

6 Matches to play = Four game guarantee in Gothia Cup, one friendly game in Orby and one friendly in Varberg (approx. 11 games will be played when teams make it to the Final)

Sightseeing

Varberg Fortress/Guided city tour of Gothenburg upon arrival/Paden Boat tour of Gothenburg Harbor/Lisaberg Amusement Park entry/Professional Match (Based on Availability)

Meals

Player package includes all meals through the Gothia Cup/All meals will be provided for parents prior to Gothia Cup, a hearty daily breakfast buffet will be provided during the Gothia Cup tournament

What's not included

Travel Insurance

Highly recommended

Day 1, July 10, 2024

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Departure from LAX

Flight to Copenhagen, Denmark from LAX...TBD

Day 2, July 11

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Copenhagen to Orby

We will arrive in Copenhagen and board a luxury coach bus to transfer to Orby, Sweden. There, we will check in to our first hotel: Två Skyttlar - Bed and Breakfast Hotel.

Day 3, July 12

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IFK Örby / Ryerson Cup - local and international matches.

Our first full day we will spend acclimating to the surroundings and time change, and kicking off our first matches. 

Matches vs international guests, and local teams, hosted by IFK Örby

Day 4, July 13

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Spend a day in Varberg, Sweden to play friendlies, sightsee, and shop.

We will travel an hour by motor coach to the beach city of Varberg, followed by some friendly matches against local Swedish teams and the host Varberg BoIS. 


Day 5, July 14

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Transfer to Gothenburg and check into The Gothia Cup

Depart the Två Skyttlar and transfer to the Gothia Cup.

Players will check into their school accommodations (TBD).

Parents and families will check into central hotels in the heart of Gothenburg. 

Day 6-8, July 15-17

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Opening Ceremony and Group Stage games

Group Stage games- 4 games in the first round of tournament play..

The Gothia Cup 2024 opening ceremony will be Monday night with over 50,000 participants in Ullevi Stadium.


Day 9-11, July 18-20

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Knockout Round and Tournament Finals

The tournament continues with finals on Saturday. 

We will take a celebratory trip to Lisaberg Amusement Park and Paden Boats Gothenborg Harbor Tour.

Finally transferring back to Copenhagen. 

Day 12, July 21, 2024

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Return to the USA


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1. Gothenburg, Sweden

Gothenburg, Sweden

About your organizer

Taking teams abroad since July of 2000. Our company services youth soccer and sports teams, with travel specifically to Scandinavia and mainland Europe. Tours include the organization of international games, training, tournament entry, in addition to facilitating air/ground transportation as well as lodging. Ryerson Soccer has been an official partner with the Gothia Cup in Sweden since 2014. Join us for an unforgettable experience.

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