Trip 1: December 2007
Under construction
Pictures and video of our December 2007 trip to Portugal will follow shortly.
Trip 2: June - July 2008
Successful Trip
Our trip to Portugal was a success and the players had a tremendous soccer festival.
Pictures and more details to follow later.
Three tournaments and Academy visit
Games each day in 3 diferent tournaments plus a full day of work at the Benfica Academy.
Pictures and more details to follow later.
Benfica player evaluation requested
Joshua D, one of the '97 players who traveled with us from Phoenix was notice by Miguel Soares Benfica U12 coach. After a good conversation with Joshua's dad, agreement was made for Joshua to return to Benfica this September (2008) after the season starts in Portugal. Joshua will spend some time in Benfica Academy, Joshua is a very talent player and Joao Bento is been working with him this Summer to introduce Joshua to a diferent curriculum of traning that is the same work done with the youth at Benfica. Congratulations Joshua and we are looking forward to see you in Lisbon working with the "big boys"!
Trip 3: Spring 2009
In Planning Stages
Our Spring Break 2009 trip to Portugal is in the early planning stages.
Details and costs will be available in November 2008.