UDA Soccer Announces 2026 Football Tour to Spain’s Costa Brava

UDA Soccer is proud to announce its upcoming Football Tour to Spain, set for June 19–24, 2026, offering players an unforgettable opportunity to train, compete, and experience the heart of European football culture.

The six-day tour will take players to Lloret de Mar on Spain’s scenic Costa Brava, with exclusive professional training, competitive fixtures, and cultural excursions that blend elite football development with global experience.

Tour Highlights

• Destination: Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava, Spain
• Dates: Friday, June 19 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026
• Accommodation: 5 nights at the 4-star L’Azure Resort, including buffet breakfast and dinner (half-board)
• Travel: Return flights from Manchester to Barcelona (checked baggage included) and all in-country match and training transfers​

Football Experience

• Professional Coaching:
  Three 90-minute sessions with RCD Espanyol’s professional coaching staff, offering elite-level technical and tactical training.
• Friendly Fixtures:
  Two competitive friendly matches per squad against high-level Spanish opposition—a chance to test players’ development against European competition.
• Cultural Excursion:
  A guided Camp Nou Stadium Tour and Barcelona city visit, giving participants insight into one of football’s most iconic clubs and vibrant cities.

Sample Itinerary

• Day 1: Travel from Manchester to Barcelona. Light training session and hotel check-in.
• Day 2: Pro coaching with RCD Espanyol followed by the Camp Nou Tour.
• Day 3: Recovery and leisure, evening friendly match.
• Day 4: Second pro session and free time in Barcelona.
• Day 5: Recovery and second friendly match.
• Day 6: Departures.

(Full itinerary to be confirmed closer to departure.)

Enrollment Details

• Limited Availability: 20 male and 20 female player spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Deposit: $500 due by Friday, November 14, 2025
• Total Cost: $1,500 per player (balance due March 2026)

Quotes

• “This tour gives our players a true taste of professional football abroad — training under European coaches, competing at a high level, and immersing themselves in Spanish football culture,” said John Dyke, UDA Chester Program Director.
• “Beyond football, experiences like these build confidence, independence, and global perspective — values at the heart of UDA’s mission to ‘Change Lives Through Education.’”

About UDA Soccer
​UDA Soccer provides student-athletes with a unique pathway to combine university education and high-level football through academies across the UK and USA. UDA’s mission is to develop the whole person — academically, athletically, and personally — preparing students for success on and off the pitch.

Learn more at www.UDASoccer.com