​Experience soccer like never before on the UDA Gloucester Women's Thanksgiving Tour! This week-long adventure blends elite training, competitive matches, academic opportunities, and cultural exploration in the picturesque city of Gloucester.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE THANKSGIVING TOUR

Itinerary HighLights*

Day 1: Saturday, November 21

• Arrival at London Heathrow airport.
• Check-in at the Hotel.
• Welcome Meeting.
• London Tour/Stadium Tour.

Day 2: Sunday, November 22

• Travel to Gloucester.
• Check-in at the Hotel.
• Explore Gloucester Quays.
• Training session.
• Team dinner.

Day 3: Monday, November 23

• Team Breakfast in the morning.
• Gloucestershire Cathedral.
• Team meeting and have a pre-match meal.
• Game vs local opposition.

Day 4: Tuesday, November 24

• Team Breakfast in the morning.
• Academics meetings.
• Gloucester Campus tour.
• UDA staff presentation.
• Check into Cheltenham hotel.
• Cheltenham FC training.
• ​Team Dinner.

Day 5: Wednesday, November 25 (Thanksgiving)

• Team Breakfast in the morning.
• Trip to Stratford Upon Avon.
• ​Thanksgiving Dinner

Day 6: Thursday, November 26

• Team Breakfast in the morning.
• Match analysis.
• Training session.
• Explore Cheltenham.

Day 7: Friday, November 27

• Game vs local opposition.
• Travel Back to London.
• London Tour/Local Match or Stadium Tour.

Day 8: Saturday, November 28

• ​TBD

Day 8: Sunday, November 29

• Team breakfast for those still around.
• ​Bonus: Ted Lasso Tour for those who want to join and book later flight.

*Itinerary is subject to change.

The amazing connections I made within a short week with my new teammates are unimaginable. The coaching staff and other members of the UDA team are incredibly helpful and passionate about making this experience as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Truly nothing compares to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”

Sydney Henderson
Current UDA Student-Athlete

What's Included

• Transportation: Ground transportation to and from London Heathrow airport and throughout the tour (flights not included)
• Accommodation: 7-nights
• Meals: Daily breakfast and team dinners
• Training: ​Five Training sessions by UDA staff and the Cheltenham Town FC Women’s Professional Coaching Staff
• Gear: Training kit (shirt, shorts, socks)
• Matches: Two competitive games against local teams
• Experiences:
  • Tours of Gloucester and the University of Gloucestershire
  • Professional stadium visit
  • Cultural excursions

Cost

$2,500 per player; $2,300 per family member

​Why Join the UDA GLOUCESTER Women’s THANKSGIVING Tour?

This tour is a unique opportunity to develop your soccer skills, build lifelong memories, and explore what it’s like to study and train in England. From professional coaching to cultural experiences, the UDA Gloucester Women’s Thanksgiving Tour offers a well-rounded adventure for passionate players.
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Ready to explore this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, take your game to new levels, and broaden your horizons?

Contact Abbey Golden FOR QUESTIONS

REGISTER NOW FOR THE THANKSGIVING TOUR

For questions about the tour, please contact:

Director of Talent Identification – Bath & Tours
ABBEY GOLDEN

CONTACT

[email protected]
​1 (440) 552-2224

BIO

Abbey is a former NCAA Division I student-athlete with extensive collegiate coaching experience, having served as both an assistant and head coach. She holds a USSF B License and is a five-time Head Coach of the Year recipient, bringing over 15 years of experience across collegiate and elite club environments.

​Abbey joins UDA with a proven track record in identifying and recruiting high-level talent and will play a key role in guiding prospective student-athletes through the recruitment process, with a primary focus on supporting women’s pathway opportunities within UDA academy programs.