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CONTENTS 1. Cover

2. Contents

3. World Map, Introduction to XL Travel

4. Why Travel?

5. Why XL?

6. What are they saying about XL?

7. International Tournaments

8. XL TEAM TOURS - UK & Ireland

9. XL TEAM TOURS - UK & Ireland

10. XL TEAM TOURS - Spain

11. XL TEAM TOURS - Italy

12. XL TEAM TOURS - Brazil

13. XL TEAM TOURS - Other destinations

14. XL SOCCER FANATICS WEEKENDS – Premier League, England

15. XL SOCCER FANATICS WEEKENDS – La Liga, Serie A

16. XL COACHING DEVELOPMENT TRIPS

17. What do I get?

18. Is there anything else I should know?

19. What do I do now?

20. Contact Details

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Welcome to XL Travel,

a unique and exciting travel company with a reputation for providing fun international soccer trips of exceptional quality. We deliver an unrivaled level of service, and thanks to our unique relationship with professional clubs we offer outstanding packages for traveling teams, groups and individuals. You can choose between tailored team tours, tournaments, or Soccer Fanatics Weekends for those who simply want to travel to watch professional games.

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“XL Travel use the very best facilities, the accommodation is

Sean Bubb, Lonestar Soccer Club Texas, Director of Boy’s Soccer

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WHY TRAVEL?

THE PASSION:The prospect of sampling the unique atmosphere and excitement of the beautiful game is one of the primary reasons for traveling to Europe. Stadium tours, visits to club museums, live first team training sessions, and tickets to leading professional games is an opportunity not to be missed

PLAYER & TEAM DEVELOPMENT:The touring experience enhances both the technical ability and tactical awareness of traveling players. Our groups receive professional training sessions by UEFA qualified coaches, in the same facilities as those used by first-team and academy sides. Traveling abroad also challenges your team to play against different styles of soccer and represents a great opportunity for team building

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE:Traveling parties can enjoy the spectacular sightseeing on offer, as well as the different languages and traditions of the countries visited. Whether the location is Madrid, Rio De Janeiro, Rome or London, there will be something unique to discover, marvel at, and enjoy

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WHY XL?

Outstanding Level of Service:XL Travel deals with every aspect of the travel process; from administration and payments, to arranging the flights, training sessions and sightseeing excursions. Our US based staff is always available to answer queries and to guarantee that the stress typically associated with coordinating group travel is eliminated.

An XL Travel representative will travel to meet you on a number of occasions to help arrange the tour details in person with the group. There are XL Travel representatives on the ground across the globe to ensure the finest details are arranged with the utmost care & attention

Customized Itineraries:We are happy to design a tailored itinerary based on your specific need, whether this includes focusing on player development sessions at Premier League Academies; a desire to visit more than one European country; or a request to enter an international tournament. Once you have signed up for your tour we create your exclusive private Team Tour Page to keep a track of the latest trip news and updates.

Professional Staff:An XL Travel Director and other staff members stay with the group at all times during the trip. We take great measures to ensure our travelers are able to enjoy their European adventure in a safe and controlled environment. Our trained staff has extensive touring and soccer-related experience and is dedicated to providing you with the ultimate soccer vacation

Unique Contacts:XL Travel has the strongest links with professional clubs throughout England and the World. For example, we are proud to work closely with the finest professional Academies across the globe, including Sao Paulo, Everton, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Santa Cruz, Middlesbrough and Manchester United. Whether you require a pre-season tour for your team, a coaching development trip, or simply the opportunity to watch live games, we have the contacts and expertise needed to realize your travel aspirations

Experience & Reputation:XL Travel has established a reputation for delivering the highest quality soccer travel packages. Some of these great references can be found throughout the brochure – many more may be found on our website. We are happy to put you in touch with past travelers to give a more personal account of their soccer experiences with us

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What are they saying about us?The extracts below are taken from testimonials provided by some of the

and world soccer. Many more can be seen on our website, www.xltravel.com.

“Having sent my teams on soccer tours with XL Travel I cannot recommend them highly enough. The quality of training for the players is excellent. The facilities are outstanding. This, along

with the utmost professionalism of the staff, make them the number 1 choice for myself and Mass Premier Soccer”

Peter Bradley, Mass Premier Soccer, Super Y League Executive Board,

“XL Travel provides an outstanding service. They do exactly what you need for your trip and exceed

expectations. Highly Recommended!”

Men’s Head Coach

“I cannot recommend a soccer travel company more highly than XL Travel. Their contacts with Premier League clubs and Academies is extremely impressive. Here at Manchester City we love working closely with XL Travel

and their customers. Manchester City are always looking to help with player development and our close link with XL Travel makes them the only soccer travel company in the

USA to travel with.”Paul Power, Manchester City Academy Coach

& former Club Captain

accommodation, XL Travel is top of the line when it comes to international trips. I highly recommend XL

Travel if you plan on taking your team overseas”—Kevin Kalish, Scott Gallagher Soccer Club Missouri,

Director of Soccer Operations:

trips available. The high level of service and dedication shown by their staff members on tour is phenomenal and we enjoy meeting the groups

they bring to Norway. If you are considering international travel, look no further than XL Travel.”

—Maren & Marte Vik Edvardsen, Coerver Coach and former

Norway Ladies National Team players

“I would recommend XL Travel to any soccer team or

& accommodations, and TOP level European contacts, training and competition.”

Jay Howell, CASL Director of Coaching

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—Emma Hayes, Arsenal Ladies’ Coach and Ladies’ Academy Director

International Tournaments

Como Lake Cup — EasterDonosti Cup — early July

Gothia Cup — 2nd week JulyDana Cup — 3rd week July

Norway Cup — 4th week JulyArsenal Ladies — 1st week August

Arsenal Ladies CupArsenal Ladies have one of the best women’s and girl’s soccer programs in the world. In 2007 they achieved an unprecedented quadruple by lifting the League, FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA trophies. Arsenal Ladies are based at Arsenal FC’s prestigious training ground along with the Men’s team and run one of the world’s leading Academy programs for young girls.

XL Travel and Arsenal Ladies will be opening their facilities to teams from around the globe. The Arsenal Ladies Cup is set to become the world’s largest exclusively girls tournament.

Based around the beautiful and exciting City of London, all teams participating in the tournament will have use of exceptional public and private transport for the tournament.

Games will be played on high quality fields with excellent referees and tournament staff. Tour guides will be available for each team upon request.

Easter, exclusively maleThe tournament is sanctioned by the Italian Soccer Federation. It is held each Easter and attracts teams from all parts of the world. Games are played on top quality astroturf and natural grass fields.The tournament is located in Como, one of the most VIP, beautiful and historical cities in Italy and a soccer hotbed, close to Milan. Whilst in the area, take the opportunity to visit the cathedral of Italian soccer, San Siro Stadium of AC Milan and Inter FC.

early JulyOn the banks of the Bay of Biscay and surrounded by green mountains, San Sebastian is a delightful city that provides a feast for the senses. The city, home to 180,000 people and the cultural and tourist capital of the Basque Country, works its seductive charm on the tournament visitors and caters for all tastes. The Cup caters to both male and female teams.

mid-JulyThroughout the years, 730,000 youths from 124 different countries have taken part in the Gothia Cup. Over 1,500 teams participate yearly. The tournament caters to all levels of both boys’ and girls’ teams.Gothenburg is a city with half a million inhabitants. Everyone knows and cares about the Gothia Cup and locals are renowned for showing hospitality and being friendly to visitors. It is a fantastic tournament for any team interested in discovering more of the world and meeting people from across the globe.

late JulyOver the years, more than 100 nations have sent teams to the Dana Cup tournament. They come to play soccer but also because of the fantastic international atmosphere.Dana Cup offers challenges in sport and social experiences to young people from all around the world, regardless of borders, skin colour, politics and reglion and all within a safe environment. More than 20,000 participants gather for the tournament in Hjorring, a town which has a usual population of 25,000.

late July/early AugustThis is the largest international youth tournament in the world, commencing in week 31 each year.Oslo plays host to this tournament, with one huge central venue at Ekeberg catering for most of the games. This creates a unified tournament carnival atmosphere. Oslo itself is a welcoming and diverse city, with a plethora of culture and history. It is also a short distance from the fantastic beaches and clean water of the famous Fjords.

Tailored Games; Year round for most levels. The UK professional Academies are unavailable from mid-April to mid-July for elite tours – late July until late August are the best time of year for these Academy trips.Tournaments; Arsenal Ladies Cup, Umbro Cup, Galway Cup

Weather permits games to be played all year round.Premier League pre-season is July. The regular season runs from early August until early May. Easter is a great time to catch exciting games toward the end of the season.

Thanks to our outstanding links with Barclay’s Premier League clubs, the “home of soccer” is the ultimate destination for an XL Travel tour, whether you prefer to play friendly games or participate in a tournament such as the Galway Cup, Arsenal Ladies Cup or Umbro Cup. Teams can train in the facilities used by the professionals with exclusive coaching sessions from the Academies’ UEFA qualified staff.

With our contacts at all the Premier League clubs, we will ensure that you experience the thrill of watching the finest professional teams train and play.

DREAM TOUR:High school, club or college, boys or girls, the UK & Ireland is an ideal destination to combine everything you need into one fantastic trip: The world’s biggest clubs and star players, coaching from some of the finest coaches in Europe, plenty of opposition teams at every level, no language barrier, and a wealth of history & culture. This is a dream tour destination for players of all ages and standards.

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SAMPLE ITINERARY:DAY 1: Training session with Academy Coaches.

Team induction

DAY 2: Wembley stadium tour. Training session with Academy Coaches

DAY 3: Sightseeing in London. Game against hand selected local opposition

DAY 4: River cruise on the Thames. Stadium tour at Manchester United

DAY 5: Game against local opposition. Watch Manchester United live at Old Trafford

DAY 6: Guided tour of Chester. Ghost walk for players, brewery trip for adults

DAY 7: Training day with Everton F.C. Game against local team

DAY 8: Training session at Manchester City. Return to London

DAY 9: Morning sightseeing. Fly home

experience too! It

—Jenna Born, Cape Fear Wave Player,

UK tour 2007

—Bill Beswick, International Sports Psychologist

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Team Tours — Spain

SAMPLE ITINERARY:DAY 1: Training session at the Spanish Soccer Federation.

Team induction

DAY 2: Training session with Real Madrid Academy coach. Sightseeing in Madrid

DAY 3: Watch Real Madrid live. Game against hand-selected local opposition

DAY 4: Real Madrid (Bernabéu) stadium tour. Head to Barcelona

DAY 5: Game against local opposition. Watch Barcelona F.C. live at Camp Nou

DAY 6: Guided tour of Barcelona. Training session for players, vineyard trip for adults

DAY 7: Training session. Lunch on Las Ramblas. Game against local team

DAY 8: Training half day with Barcelona F.C. Return to Madrid

DAY 9: Morning sightseeing. Fly home

The Spanish are passionate about soccer and fanatical about the clubs they support. La Liga is currently ranked as the strongest league in world soccer, with teams such as Valencia, Barcelona, and Deportivo regularly featuring in the latter stages of the Champions League. It is also home to the legendary Real Madrid and their squad of ‘Galacticos’. Previous XL Travel tours have seen games such as Barcelona v Liverpool and Real Madrid v Real Betis.

As well as the fantastic soccer on offer, touring teams can also enjoy the unique Spanish culture, great food, and the incredible diversity of local customs and traditions.

DREAM TOUR:With our contacts at the Spanish Soccer Federation and Spain’s biggest clubs, this is a Dream Tour to suit players who wish to benefit from excellent coaching at the finest facilities, whilst learning about a different culture and developing a foreign language

Friendly Games; Year round for most levels.Tournaments; Donosti Cup, Real Madrid, Valencia, Costa Blanca

Weather permits games to be played all year round.July-May – La Liga pre-season is July/August. The regular season runs from late August until mid May. Spring is a great time to catch exciting games toward the end of the season.

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Team Tours — Italy

SAMPLE ITINERARY:DAY 1: Arrive in Milan. Academy training session. Team induction

by Lake Como

DAY 2: Training. Afternoon sightseeing in Milan. Watch AC Milan live at the San Siro

DAY 3: Game against hand-picked opponents. Evening adventures in Lake Como.

DAY 4: Explore the Ferrari Factory. Enjoy a night out in San Marino

DAY 5: Friendly game against local opponent. Explore the coastal town of Rimini

DAY 6: Morning exploring San Marino. Training session at a top class facility

DAY 7: Friendly game in Lake Como. Evening sightseeing in Lake Como

DAY 8: Full day in Milan, followed by an evening game watching AC Milan

DAY 9: Morning sightseeing. Fly home

The Italians’ passion for soccer is matched only by their love of good food. Both of these can be sampled during a tour to a country also renowned for its culture, history and spectacular sightseeing attractions.

Previous groups have included visits to the hotbeds of Italian soccer – Rome, Milan and Turin – within the same tour schedule. Your team will be able to enjoy a guided tour around the San Siro stadium one day, and watch Serie A giants, Juventus, play the next.

Weather permits games to be played all year round.July-May – Serie A pre-season is July/August. The regular season runs from mid August until mid May. Easter is a great time to catch exciting games toward the end of the season.

Tournaments; San Marino, Grifo, ValtellinaFriendly Games; Year round for most levels.

DREAM TOUR:Spend three days in early July discovering the sights of Rome, then head north and compete in the San Marino Tournament against nations from around the World.

experience THE REAL

Our players and fans

to our next trip!—Paul Gibbons,

Coerver Coaching

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Team Tours — Brazil

SAMPLE ITINERARY:DAY 1: Training session. Sightseeing tour of statue of Christ, Rio

de Janeiro

DAY 2: Team induction. Game against Flamengo U21

DAY 3: Live game at the Maracana Stadium. Evening training session.

DAY 4: Light tactical training session. Game against Club Zico

DAY 5: Internal flight to Recife and training session

DAY 6: Game against Santa Cruz U21 in their 75,000 seater stadium

DAY 7: Relax on the beach for the morning. Live game at Santa Cruz

DAY 8: Play a mini tournament in Santa Cruz stadium

DAY 9: Morning sightseeing. Fly home

Weather permits games to be played all year round.Série A season runs from April/May-December. State Championships are January-April (including all the top teams from Série A).Copa Do Brasil is contested between February and June.

Friendly Games; Year round for most levels.

The Brazilians are the true masters of the modern game. They boast 5 World Cups, more than any other nation, and have produced prestigious talents over the generations, from Pelé through to Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaka. The Brazilian ladies’ game is also a force to be reckoned with, with the likes of Marta impressing on the World stage.

XL Travel has established links with some of the finest secure soccer facilities and resorts across Brazil. You can have full confidence in the safety and security of the trip offered by the local XL Travel staff members and our carefully selected hotel resorts. We cannot recommend Brazil highly enough for the quality of accommodation, soccer and culture. College teams are particularly suited to this destination.

DREAM TOUR:Take the College Tour for an intensive soccer training program, including daily sessions at facilities owned by former Brazilian World Cup stars, games against local opposition in the region’s largest stadiums, and tickets to the biggest games

—John Kerr

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Team Tours — Other DestinationsWhether you wish to visit the welcoming Scandinavians for one of their world famous youth tournaments, or head to the exciting and vibrant South American or African countries to

below is by no means exhaustive, so get in touch if you have a particular country in mind.

Denmark, Copenhagen:Another wonderful tournament in Scandinavia, the Dana Cup, is the main draw for teams to this wonderful city. You can combine the Gothia Cup to make an extended trip in two beautiful countries

Sweden, Gothenburg:Home to the World renowned Gothia Cup. Previous XL Travel teams have been impressed by the quality of this tournament, particularly the organization, fields and opposition, and the dedication of their staff. A truly excellent event. See Page 7 for detailed tournament information.

Australia, Sydney:Head down under to see how the ‘Ozzies’ do it. Australia has a strong national team, fuelled by a healthy soccer infrastructure from the youth level through to professional teams. There may be no language barrier, but the rest of their culture, from the marsupials (think Kangaroo, Koala, etc) to the native aboriginal traditions, will be an amazing experience for all.

Germany & The Netherlands:Germany boasts the highest average attendance for its professional league, with 30,000+ packing in to watch the Bundesliga each week. The Netherlands has some of the strongest programs for both the boys and girls game in the World. Combine all of this with a wealth of history and you have a fantastic soccer destination.

Norway, Oslo:Incredibly friendly and welcoming, Oslo has the feel of a friendly small city, whilst it retains grandeur with its Royal buildings and beautiful waterfront on the Fjords. This is a great destination for both boys and girls teams looking for something slightly different from the norm, whether you prefer tailored games or to participate in the huge Norway Cup. See Page 7 for detailed tournament information.

South Africa, Johannesburg & Cape Town:Home to the World Cup 2010. There is no denying the passion of soccer throughout Africa, and with the money being invested in soccer, South Africa is a great place to come to experience a completely different culture that shares your passion for the beautiful game.

France, Paris:Winners or runners-up in 2 of the last 3 World Cups, and proudly naming exceptional talents such as Thierry Henry as testament to the quality of their youth development, France is a prime destination for soccer travel.

Soccer Fanatic Weekends

Experience the electric atmosphere of the European game first hand. The passion and undying loyalty shown by European club fans is truly breathtaking and needs to be experienced in person.

Soccer Fanatic Weekends offer the die-hard soccer fan the chance to travel to see the World’s finest professional teams play in their biggest matches in front of sold out stadiums. We arrange the hotels, game tickets, transportation between the airport and the hotel and to the games, stadium tours and other VIP benefits – all you have to do is get yourself to Europe.

Visit the ‘Soccer Fanatic Weekends’ section of our website, www.xltravel.com, to find out more. See below for details of our fantastic trips to see the English Premier League, Spain’s La Liga and the Italian Serié A.

The English Premier League

Welcome to the home of the beautiful game!

Are you a Liverpool fan wishing for a return to the glory days of European domination like in the ‘70s?

How about a Manchester United die-hard dreaming of watching your boys close up as they dazzle opponents in the Theatre of Dreams?

Do Middlesbrough do it better than the rest, nurturing young, home-grown players into Premiership Superstars?

Or do you prefer Chelsea, the big spending, brash new-comers to the London throne with significant financial backing from their owner?

Whoever your team may be, XL Travel can provide the dream trip for you, your family and friends as we take you to places you only ever dreamed you would be able to go. Go to www.xltravel.com today to view our current packages and find out more.

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“You should be very proud of your company and its

—John Parker, October 2007 Soccer Fanatic Weekend attendee

Serie A, Italy

The Italian league has it all: Drama, excitement, exceptional quality on the field, politics and internal disputes off it, and some of the most passionate fans on this planet.

Our guides will welcome you off the plane and help you to settle into the Italian culture faster than you can say Mama Mia! The people are friendly, the food is delicious, and the football is out of this world.

You can experience the history of Rome, the beauty of Florence and Naples, or the fashion of Milan, all the while indulging in the main reason you are there – SOCCER!

Go to www.xltravel.com to find out more details about our Italian Soccer Fanatic Weekends.

Prices vary and include:

Accommodation in quality hotels

All internal transportation

Tickets to Premiership games

Stadium tours

Tour guide and Director 24 hours per day

Fully guided sightseeing tours

XL Travel account executive

The peace of mind of a safe, fun trip

La Liga, Spain

Spain currently boasts the world’s most successful league, La Liga. More Spanish teams have progressed further in the European Cup than any other country, and they have produced many world-class players who now play in leagues all over the World.

The cities are vibrant and full of history, dining and nightlife are bustling, and the quality of soccer is the finest around.

Whether you prefer the history and grandeur of Real Madrid’s Galacticos, or the cosmopolitan feel of Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast, XL Travel can offer you a fantastic experience that you will never forget.

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international soccer education of

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XL Travel has teamed up with Everton Academy to offer exclusive coaching development trips for college and club coaches keen to learn the latest training methods and philosophies. The Premier League is widely recognized as producing some of the finest world talents, and Everton is ranked as one of the most elite Academies in England.

The course runs over 5 nights in Liverpool, and includes the following:

A recognized coaching qualification, The Everton Way diploma

Full course materials, hand-outs and induction

Practical sessions with Academy coaches

Seminars and Q&A sessions with Everton nutritionists, psychologists and physios

Guided tours of Academy and First team training grounds and home stadium

First team and Academy session viewings

Academy game viewings

Full assessment before completing the qualification

Tickets to a Premier League game

Accommodation in a quality local hotel

Daily breakfast

Airport shuttles and all scheduled domestic travel within the UK

Coaching Development Trips

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What do I get?What does the standard tour price generally include? All XL Travel tours offer:

An XL Travel Director to set up all of the tour arrangements, meet you at the destination airport and oversee the trip 24 hours a day

Accommodation in quality hotels; usually 8 nights for team tours and 3 nights for Soccer Fanatic Weekends

Daily Breakfast

All scheduled transportation within the destination country

Tickets to the best professional games

Guided stadium tours

All scheduled sightseeing excursions

Safety and security assessments on all travel plans.

XL Travel Team Tours also include:

Round trip airfare from one of your nearest international airports

Evening team meals each night

Top quality training facilities

Training sessions with professional Academy coaching staff from the best youth development clubs such as Everton, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Middlesbrough

Pre-arranged games against carefully selected opposition on tailored trips

Entry fees and administration work for entry into international tournaments

Private log-in page at www.xltravel.com to keep updated on your XL Team Tour

Tour pictures posted on XL Travel website

Fundraising plans

Complimentary coach’s place, with plans for additional places when required

I cannot recommend any other than XL

Derrick Leeson, Coaching Hall of Fame Inductee

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that I can recommend 100% for soccer

every aspect of the trip, from the initial

Tim Wheaton, former head Coach of Harvard Ladies Soccer

PricingPrices for an 8 night tour usually range from $1,800 to $2,950 depending on destination, time of year, and many other factors. Please contact the XL Travel office to discuss the options that may be available to you.

Payments for the trip are broken down as follows;$300........... Minimum of 6 months prior to traveling$500........... Minimum 4 months prior to travelingBalance .... Minimum of 2 months prior to your departure date

Free PlacesOne free place is guaranteed per group of 20 paying travelers. This is offered to the coach, with other free places dependent upon numbers. Even when traveling without charge, the coach is not obliged to act as supervisor to the players – all safety and supervision is overseen by the full-time XL Travel staff on the trip.

Parents & SupportersFamily members and supporters are encouraged to join the tour to experience the wonderful history, culture and attractions of our European destinations. They have the option to participate in the players’ scheduled activities, or freely explore the cities visited during the tour. XL Travel also arranges additional sightseeing trips and activities for parents and supporters provided there are sufficient numbers.

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so happy for her to have seen all that she

—Patti Bates, mother of Andrea Bates, Boston Renegades

What do I do now?See the back page of the brochure, or visit www.xltravel.com, for contact information. Once we have basic details of the type of trip you require we can put together some options for you.

assess your standard of play and present the package to the coaches, board members and families.

Register for your trip online at www.xltravel.com, and make a deposit payment of $300 either by check or electronically online. An account executive will be assigned to your account to make all of the trip arrangements and act as a direct point of contact for all tour related questions in the build-up to the trip.

CALL TOLL FREE1-877-286-3809

For more information about our soccer tours, soccer fanatic weekends and coaching development trips, please contact us at our US or UK offices.

Our website www.xltravel.com has information about all our international soccer experiences, as well as regular updates on exclusive XL Travel offers, and promotions from our corporate partners.

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