NCAA D1 Soccer in London and Manchester

Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.

Join a licensed local guide for an in-depth look at London, from the royal haunt of Buckingham Palace (the official London residence of Queen Elizabeth II) to the slightly more democratic Speakers’ Corner of Hyde Park, where anyone can pull up a soapbox and orate to his heart’s content. You’ll see the changing of the guard (season permitting), the clock tower of Big Ben with its 14-ton bell, and Westminster Abbey, where almost every English king and queen since William the Conqueror has been crowned. After a stop at the Houses of Parliament, continue to the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral, the masterpiece of London architect Christopher Wren.

Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Your team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels and have the opportunity to make friends for life.

Turn in your match uniform for laundry.

Participate in a light training session or a walk through at a local field. This training session is designed to prepare your team for upcoming friendly matches.

See how the Queen relaxes on this tour of the royal weekend estate, originally built as a fortress in the 11th century when William the Conqueror ruled. Tiptoe through the tulips in the East Terrace Gardens, see the Gothic-style St. George's Chapel, or peek into the rooms of Queen Mary's dollhouse with its gallery of pint-size perfect furniture. Get decorating tips for your own country estate (uh, dorm room, that is).

Attend a professional soccer match featuring teams from the top leagues. Seeing the top talent in the world in person would itself be an unforgettable experience, but add the passionate crowds singing, cheering, and chanting, and you will enter an atmosphere that can only be understood through personal experience.

Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Your team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels and have the opportunity to make friends for life.

Turn in your match uniform for laundry.

Participate in a light training session or a walk through at a local field. This training session is designed to prepare your team for upcoming friendly matches.

Attend a professional teams' training session. Witness the conditioning techniques of a professional club, drills designed to enhance skills, and strategic and tactical training relating to an upcoming match. This is an ideal opportunity to learn from the pros and take that learning back to your club!

See the home of the most famous soccer team in the world. Manchester United's stadium, Old Trafford, hosts the richest football club in Britain, and you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the seats, changing rooms, and field. Fill in any gaps in your trivia and stats knowledge at the attached museum.

Spend time exploring and shopping in the world-renowned Manchester United Megastore. From shirts to scarves, mugs to mouse pads, everything you could possibly want from Manchester United can be found here. In fact, there are more than 800 product lines available on the shelves, which are spread over 17,000 square feet. The Megastore is one of the biggest shops devoted to football in the world, and more than one million people file through its doors annually.

Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Your team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels and have the opportunity to make friends for life.

Turn in your match uniform for laundry.

Participate in a light training session or a walk through at a local field.

Attend a professional soccer match featuring teams from the top leagues. Seeing the top talent in the world in person would itself be an unforgettable experience, but add the passionate crowds singing, cheering, and chanting, and you will enter an atmosphere that can only be understood through personal experience.