Even the greatest trips have to end eventually and we are back on US soil after a truly mind blowing 10 days in England. From London to Liverpool we visited 9 top class stadiums :Wembley, the Emirates, White Hart Lane, Stamford Bridge, Loftus Road, Old Trafford, The Etihad, Goodison Park and of course Anfield.
We Saw 3 live matches (Spurs v Schalke, Manchester United v Valencia, and Arsenal versus Chelsea in the Community Shield)
Spent time in 4 different cities (London, Chester, Manchester, and Liverpool )
Practiced at 4 fantastic facilities including the wonderful St George's Park (home of english football and the week prior, FC Barcelona were there)
Played a semi professional side,
Met some amazing people!
Had 4 separate winners of the selfie challenge
We went to a uniquely English film, explored one of the biggest malls around and even went to the museum of football.
It doesn't get much better than that. To conclude, I am turning the reigns over to the tour group to sum up in their own words what this experience meant to them.
Scott Saucier (senior forward, Sport Management Major)
"Favorite part of the tour was the Wembley game and Arsenal winning!"
"To be able to be in a country that bleeds soccer (football) and be with your brothers who you've spent the past four years building such a great program with was an unreal experience and one that I will cherish for the rest of my life."
Drew Vanasse (senior midfielder, Sport Management Major)
"favorite moment of the tour would be: all of the matches, seeing thousands of people chanting for their team."
"A once in a lifetime experience. Experienced a new culture with my teammates/ life long friends."
Drew Sommer (junior forward, Physical Education Major)
"My favorite moment... Definitely watching all the games and experience the atmosphere in each of the stadium/fans with the guys."
"I'm so happy I got to experience a trip of a lifetime with my closest friends, it is something I'll never forget."
Joey LaBella (junior midfielder, Recreation Management Major)
"Fav moment was at George's park for sure"
"Once in a lifetime experience"
Kevin Nowak (junior forward, Psychology Major)
"Favorite part was touring around Big Ben / parliament building / buckingham palace"
"a face melting experience of learning and fun"
"Cheers!"
Tyler Allen (junior midfielder, Psychology Major)
"Favorite moment was playing at st. George's park!"
"Amazing team bonding experience "
Nick Kobel (sophomore defender, Sport Management Major)
"Favorite part was The Community Shield Game"
"Once in a life time experience"
Aj Vico (sophomore defender, Criminal Justice Major)
"Favorite moment was the Community shield game"
"It was an amazing ten days filled with everlasting memories with my best friends."
Brian Betz (sophomore midfielder, Athletic Training Major)
"favorite moment was probably the trainings playing 11v11 "
"springfield mens soccer conquered england"
Matt Dickmann (freshman forward, Criminal Justice Major)
"My favorite moment on the tour was the wedding photobomb.
And to sum up the trip in one sentence... The trip was a photo filled memory making experience with lots of soccer!"
Zach Richard (freshman goalkeeper, Psychology Major)
"Favorite moment was watching the games up so close. It was such a chance of a lifetime to sit that close to the players I've idolized my entire live in such the amazing atmosphere."
"One of the best trips I've ever been on, never a dull moment the entire trip, lots of laughs."
Zach Ferland (assistant coach)
"Favorite moment was having one last moment to share a good bye with the team on the field at st George's park"
"the best sport/cultural experience I have ever had"
Sam Streit (Athletic Trainer)
"Favorite moments were seeing all the boys faces light up in their respective favorite stadiums or seeing their favorite teams/players... And the last night for me was great being thanked and recognized by the staff and boys"
"This trip was wonderful to experience football and England beautifully, and an opportunity to fall even more in love with this team"
Spirit (mascot)
"Favorite moment was the tour of Anfield"
"Learning how to and taking my own selfie at Old Trafford is an experience I'll never forget!"
Finally, we would like to reach out to thank all those who made this unbelievable tour possible. From our wonderful alumni, to the best groups of parents in college sports and of course Springfield College. Thank you all for the unforgettable memories! They will not soon be forgotten.
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