Nearly each summer, SF Seals takes several teams to participate in Cup No. 1 in Denmark and Gothia Cup (aka Youth World Cup) in Sweden.

We used to count them: Eurotour I, Eurotour II, but,  we've gone to so many since 1985's  Eurotour I, we lost count.  Anyway, why count? This is simply the best possible experience we can provide our players. The Eurotour is eye opening in a way which has repeated itself time and again.  Ask anyone who has ever gone. In 2016, Seals brought 3 girls teams (2x2001G and 2002G). The Seals girls were selected to represent USA in Gothia Cup Opening Ceremonies in front of 50,000 cheering players and fans from around the world! Last summer (2022), we brought 4 teams (2005B, 2006G, 2007B and 2008G).

We do this because we know its value.  It's expensive but it's worth it.  Our fundraising programs have reduced the cost burden to a small fraction whenever the fundraising opportunity was taken seriously by the players and teams.

All Seals players are welcome to participate.   We encourage you to learn about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for youth soccer players.  Please note that we train diligently 5 days per week for 4 weeks leading up to these tournaments to ensure optimal preparation for these highly competitive tournaments.

In 1987, a U16 Seals team took on Barcelona's Academy team in the playoffs at Gothia Cup.  Goalkeeper Mike McGinty went on to play at Wake Forest University and several MLS clubs including DC United.  Mike was the head coach at St. Louis University for 7+ years.

Thank you from Seals players to everyone who supported our raffle fundraiser! 

1. Katie A. - iPad Air 10.9" 64 GB WiFi
2. Tim G. - Apple Watch Series 7
3. Rina H. - AirPods 3rd Gen