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.
Roundtrip Flight - Dulles International or Baltimore/Washington International Airport (TBD)
10 Nights Hotel for families - based on 2 ppl per room. Players- Hotels/Classroom housing for team travel
All ground transportation provided - via luxury bus, airport transfers in Europe, Gothia Cup card to provide all public transportation in Gothenburg
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)
Varberg Fortress/Guided city tour of Gothenburg upon arrival/Paden Boat tour of Gothenburg Harbor/Lisaberg Amusement Park entry/Professional Match (Based on Availability)
All meals will be provided the players. Parents: all meals provided from arrival on Thursday 7/11 until Sunday lunch 7/14, then hotel breakfast buffet only during the Gothia Cup
Travel and trip interruption Insurance is highly recommended.
Flight to Copenhagen, Denmark from BWI or Dulles (TBD)
We will arrive in Copenhagen or Gothenburg and board a luxury coach bus to transfer to Orby, Sweden.
Our first full day we will spend acclimating to the surroundings and time change, and kicking off our first matches.
Match vs international guests or a local teams, hosted by IFK Örby
We will travel an hour by motor coach to the beach city of Varberg, sightsee and shopping, and a match against a local Swedish team, hosted by Varberg BoIS.
https://boisfc.nu/
Depart Orby 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.
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.
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.
