29 July 2024

Had an early wake up call to clean and catch a bus to Copenhagen, then a flight to Philadelphia, and finally arriving in Dallas.

Kids are so excited to see their families, but are also so sad to leave their new friends. They will keep in touch for sure, and hopefully some see each other throughout the year and again next July!

It was a fantastic tour and so proud of the kids and my staff.  Memories and experiences that will last a lifetime.

As always we have some end of tour awards;

Girls:

Player of Paris- Sophia

Player of Gothia- Maddie

Player of Dana-Rylie

Player of the Tour - Keeley

Boys A:

Player of Paris- Sebastian

Player of Gothia- Rylie

Player of Dana- Clayton

Player of the Tour - Cody

Player of 7v7- Trevor

Boys B:

Player of Paris- Thomas

Player of Gothia- Mason

Player of Dana- Elliot

Player of the Tour - Luca

Golden boot- Ethan Nemcok

John Koutoupis Award - Cody

Lennart Award- Trevor

I am tired and worn out as I finish this tour, but also very sad as we experienced so much.

These kids were great, some speedbumps along the way, but every lesson is learned, good and bad.

Thanks to all the kids for their passion on this trip, to my staff for all of their hard work, and to the parents for allowing me and my staff to experience Europe with a soccer ball, great way to end my 36th year.

Already planning on more trips!

Yours in Soccer,

Ed Puskarich, Stars 'n Stripes IFC