Dynamo Academy European Tour
August 7-19, 2009
In the summer of 2009, the Houston Dynamo Youth Development System, presented by StatoilHydro, will take on its biggest challenge yet when the Dynamo Academy U-18 squad embarks on a six-game European tour against some of the biggest clubs in the world. In 10 days, the Dynamo will take on world powers like Manchester United and Real Madrid, and fans can come along to see the action and the sights.
Game Schedule
August 9, 2009 - Rangers FC (SCO) v. Dynamo Academy
August 11, 2009 - Celtic FC (SCO) v. Dynamo Academy
August 12, 2009 - Newcastle United FC (ENG) v. Dynamo Academy
August 14, 2009 - Manchester United FC (ENG) v. Dynamo Academy
August 16, 2009 - Real Madrid CF (SPA) v. Dynamo Academy
August 18, 2009 - FC Barcelona (SPA) v. Dynamo Academy
Trip arranged by AM Sports Tours
The Dynamo are proud to invite Houston supporters to join the Dynamo Academy players on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to see some of the top soccer venues and play against some of the top clubs in the world. AM Sports Tours has made several different packages available for fans wishing to travel with the Dynamo for all or part of this rare trip.
Fans can download this
packet, which outlines the different options available. Fans can book their trip directly through am Sports Tours. Packages include:
Gold Package Europe - £2175
Silver Package Europe - £1385
Gold Package UK - £1255
Silver Package UK - £845
Gold Package Spain - £770
Silver Package Spain - £390
Fees will help offset the cost of the Dynamo Academy's trip. Fans who cannot actually travel for the entire trip but would like to help the Academy make the trip can make donations to Dynamo Charities by calling (713) 276-7574 or by sending an e-mail to
lstutt@HoustonDynamo.com.
Full itinerary for Dynamo Academy squad (subject to change)
- August 7, 2009
Fly Houston to Glasgow
- August 8, 2009
Arrive Glasgow, stay at St. Andrew's
Attend Scottish Premier League game
Training
- August 9, 2009
Rangers FC vs. Dynamo Academy
- August 10, 2009
Ibrox Stadium tour
Training
- August 11, 2009
Celtic FC vs. Dynamo Academy
Travel to Newcastle
- August 12, 2009
Newcastle United FC vs. Dynamo Academy
- August 13, 2009
Travel to Manchester
Old Trafford tour
Training
- August 14, 2009
Manchester United FC vs. Dynamo Academy
- August 15, 2009
Fly Manchester to Barcelona
Training
- August 16, 2009
Train Barcelona to Madrid
Real Madrid CF vs. Dynamo Academy
- August 17, 2009
Train Madrid to Barcelona
Estadio Nou Camp tour
Training
- August 18, 2009
CF Barcelona vs. Dynamo Academy
- August 19, 2009
Fly Barcelona to Houston
