Youth soccer players exchanging a pennant with a referee before a friendly match in Barcelona Spain

International Opportunities

International Soccer Tours Overview

Colorado Storm is proud to offer more than just local soccer; we provide a gateway to the world. Our international tours are designed to expand horizons and build lifelong memories. These educational trips allow players, coaches, and families to immerse themselves in global soccer cultures while training at world-renowned academies.

Composite Club Trips: Competitive and Elite players in age groups U11-U19 can join club-wide tours to unique international destinations.
Cultural Fan Experiences: Open to all members, these trips focus on the "beautiful game," allowing families to visit storied stadiums and soak in the local atmosphere.
Service-Leadership: For our older players (U15–U19), we offer opportunities to use soccer as a tool for good, breaking down cultural barriers and developing into compassionate leaders.
Custom Team Tours: Any team, regardless of level, can work with our Director of International Travel to build a custom itinerary tailored to their specific goals.

Colorado Storm international travel group posing in front of Old Trafford stadium in Manchester England 2

Youth soccer captains from Colorado Storm and Shamrock Rovers exchanging club pennants with a referee

Director of International Travel

Expert Guidance from Start to Finish

We know that planning international travel can feel overwhelming for parents. That is why Colorado Storm provides a dedicated Director of International Travel to guide you through every step.

Jeff Oleck, our Elite Regional Manager and resident international traveler, leads these efforts. Jeff has planned and led dozens of international soccer trips over the past several years. His expertise helps our players build confidence and a broader worldview through the game they love. Beyond our club, Jeff also serves as a core representative for Fields of Dreams Uganda, a nonprofit that brings hope and opportunity to children through soccer and education.

From the moment you sign up until the plane touches back down in Colorado, we ensure a safe, organized, and life-changing experience for your player. We aim to create a surge of inspiration that lasts a lifetime.

2026 Trip Slate

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International Trips General Timeline

Phase 1: Trip Announcement & Trip Meeting via Zoom

Usually held 6-8 months prior to travel. Review of the itinerary, education about fundraising and payment plans, and registration opens.
Trip meeting documents for meetings that have occurred can be found in the Trip Slate table above.
Video recordings of meetings will be available for 4 weeks after the trip meeting, please inquire with the International Travel director for the meeting recording links.

Phase 2: Early Registration Discount Window

Registrants will receive a $150 discount if they register within 10 days of the trip meeting.

Phase 3: Fundraising

Once registered, individuals can take advantage of various fundraising resources provided by the tour provider. Teams/groups can also facilitate their own fundraising in their local regions and communities.

Phase 4: Registration Deadline

Trip registration will close 120 days prior to the departure date. Any registrations after this point may be subject to a “late registration fee”. This timeline allows the tour provider to finalize ticketing, tours, hotels, and soccer content.
If a trip is not considered "viable", meaning that there are enough participants to facilitate the trip successfully and without significant added cost to registrants, the trip will be canceled.
If the trip is canceled, registered participants will be refunded in full. Please allow 6-8 weeks for refund to process.

Phase 5: Prepare to Travel

Pre-Departure meetings will be held to finalize the itinerary, review the packing list, and answer questions.
For play-based trips (Competitive & Elite), the Coaching staff will organize training sessions prior to departure in order to familiarize players with one another.
Participants are responsible for necessary travel documentation (passports, visas) and financial commitments to the travel provider. Failure to comply with travel or financial guidelines may result in the participant being removed from the trip.

Stories From Travelers

International Tours Gallery

A group of young girls celebrate together in the rain during a Storm international soccer trip

Storm soccer players hold scarves and cheer during a Mainz match on an international trip to Germany

Young Storm soccer players compete in an international match on a sunny field in Spain

Three Storm soccer coaches laugh together in front of Tower Bridge during an international trip to London

A Storm youth soccer team poses for a group photo on a field during an international trip to Costa Rica 1

Youth girls soccer players from Colorado Storm and a local English club after a friendly match in England 1

A group of young Storm soccer players visit Old Trafford stadium during an international trip to England

A group of young Storm soccer players pose in front of Buckingham Palace during a trip to London 1

Storm soccer coaches pose for a photo overlooking the city of Barcelona during an international trip