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All Smiles At The GTT Trophy

Posted on July 12th, 2016 | News

This weekend the Lawrenceville School played host to the 5th annual Global Team Travel Tournament. The tournament was held over two days with both boys and girls competing in 19 brackets. Over 70 teams played over 10 fields spread [ … ] Read More

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FCUSA New Jersey Summer Invitational Is A Roaring Success

Posted on June 28th, 2016 | News

This weekend saw 65 teams compete for the chance to be crowned 2016 FCUSA New Jersey Summer Invitational Champions. The tournament held over two sites in Basking Ridge, New Jersey featured some of the best summer and club teams [ … ] Read More

Soccer Tournaments: What to Pack For Out of Town Games

Posted on May 18th, 2016 | News

Traveling for an out-of-town soccer tournament can be an extremely exciting opportunity to bond with teammates, see new places, and hone your skills. It is especially amazing to travel with a soccer league because soccer is internationally beloved and [ … ] Read More

Soccer in England: From Bloody Peasants to Millionaires

Posted on April 20th, 2016 | England, News

It is without a doubt that soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. Traces of soccer’s history go back to the Ancient Greeks, where they had a game called phaininda. This involved athletes hurling and catching [ … ] Read More

Global Team Events Leading the Way in LIVE Customer Experience.

Posted on April 14th, 2016 | News, Tournament

Since 2002 Global Team Events have been at the forefront of youth sporting events, tours and tournaments and are now a pioneer in live event and tournament streaming, resulting in an enhanced and unique customer experience. Global Team Event [ … ] Read More

Give Your Team the Experience of a Lifetime! Soccer Tours to Europe

Posted on March 20th, 2016 | News

With the widespread popularity of smartphones and tablets, it can be a challenge to keep young athletes engaged off the field. Additionally, it’s quite difficult to change their perspective on the world if they remain sheltered in their hometown. [ … ] Read More

3 Important Ways Kids Can Benefit From Soccer Tournaments

Posted on February 9th, 2016 | News, Tournament

Known globally as football, soccer is the most popular sport in the world with more than 240 million people playing the sport regularly, according to the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Dubbed “the beautiful game” for its graceful [ … ] Read More

Soccer in Italy - A Look at the Culture and History of Italy’s Most Popular Sport

Posted on January 9th, 2016 | News

Across the globe, more than 25 million kids play soccer every year. Although the U.S. lovingly calls the sport “soccer,” the rich tradition of “football” in Europe is fascinating; the sport is a national passion for many countries. You’d [ … ] Read More

3 Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in Travel Sports

Posted on December 9th, 2015 | News

Getting children involved in sports early on in their lives has innumerable benefits, but when considering teams to join, make travel teams a priority. Not only will your child receive the great benefits of exercise from participating, but they [ … ] Read More

3 of the Most Incredible Destinations on the Planet for Youth Soccer Tournaments

Posted on November 10th, 2015 | News

Soccer (or football) is the most popular sport on the planet, and there is no better way to get your children to stay active than by getting them on a soccer team with a group of friends. When your [ … ] Read More

How to Organize Youth Soccer Tournaments

Posted on September 30th, 2015 | News

According to the Federation Internationale de Football Association, more than 240 million people around the world play soccer regularly. Globally, 25 million children play soccer or “football” every year. In addition, children see health benefits from team sports, as [ … ] Read More

What Soccer Tours to Costa Rica Can Offer Young Athletes

Posted on September 8th, 2015 | News

There are numerous reasons to foster a love for athletics among young adults, whether or not they go on to play sports at a higher level. It encourages an active lifestyle, something that’s vitally important given that currently only [ … ] Read More

The Gothia Cup: Play Soccer in Sweden

Posted on August 13th, 2015 | News

Soccer is one of the most beloved sports in the world. It is, after all, played by 240 million people according to FIFA. Regardless of the common misconception that soccer isn’t as “popular” in the United States, the universal [ … ] Read More

Spanish Soccer Tours: Spend 7 Nights in Barcelona

Posted on August 1st, 2015 | News

Every year, it’s estimated that 25 million children play soccer around the globe. Though soccer may not be as popular in the United States as it is everywhere else, it is still played and enjoyed by children throughout the [ … ] Read More

Soccer in San Marino: Soccer Tours to Europe

Posted on July 1st, 2015 | News

Soccer is a sport beloved around the world, especially in Europe. In Italy, for example, soccer is the most popular sport, with more than four million of its citizens playing regularly. The country’s FIFA soccer team is formidable. Italy [ … ] Read More

Scarsdale Memorial Tournament 2015 - Smiles and Sunshine

Posted on May 29th, 2015 | News, Tournament

The sun blessed Global Team Events this weekend as they hosted the 15th annual Scarsdale Memorial Day Tournament in association with UK Elite Soccer and Scarsdale Youth Soccer Club, New York. The event held over two days at the [ … ] Read More

Get the Best of Both Worlds With International Soccer Tours

Posted on May 21st, 2015 | News

In terms of players, soccer is one of the most popular and universal sports in the world. More than 240 million people play it regularly, according to the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). That includes 25 million children. [ … ] Read More

Young Americans Have A Lot To Gain From International Travel

Posted on May 6th, 2015 | News

Experiencing other cultures first-hand is a valuable experience for any child — and a growing amount of research suggests that the sooner children have these experiences, the better. What is the case for international travel with children and teens? [ … ] Read More

Have Kids Who Play Soccer? Consider International Soccer Tour Packages

Posted on April 21st, 2015 | News

International soccer tour packages are a great way of exposing children to the sport of soccer as played in the rest of the world. Soccer is extremely popular abroad, and students who embark on soccer tours to England or [ … ] Read More

World Youth Soccer Tournaments: Explore the World… of Soccer

Posted on March 11th, 2015 | News

If there is one thing about the United States that everyone can agree on, it’s that America loves sports. Professional sports leagues like the National Basketball Association and the National Football League make up a billion-dollar industry with a [ … ] Read More

Soccer Tour Packages: Travel to England for Soccer!

Posted on February 17th, 2015 | News

Sports, Marge Simpsons once said, is a very small part of life. well, not in America it isn’t. Americans love their sports from an early age. In 2013, for example, an estimated 7.7 million high school kids played at [ … ] Read More

Soccer Tours: Jump on the Bandwagon Like the Rest of the World

Posted on January 19th, 2015 | Fan Tour, News

Soccer is one of the world’s most popular sports, with millions (if not billions) of fans all across the world, in every country, and every continent (except, perhaps, Antarctica). People of all races, nationalities, religions, sexes, and creeds come [ … ] Read More

Escape the Cold This Winter With an Exotic Soccer Tour to Brazil

Posted on December 22nd, 2014 | News

Wintertime is once again upon us, and for most of us in the U.S. that means cold and snowy weather for the next the next four months. For many of the 8,200 youth soccer clubs across the country, it [ … ] Read More

Women’s World Cup Canada 2015

Posted on December 15th, 2014 | News

Global Team Travel is excited to offer packages to Montréal, Canada for the FIFA Woman’s World Cup 2015. For the first time, we will see 24 nations participate from over 125 countries who competed in qualifying tournaments in North and South [ … ] Read More

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