A Focused UDA Campus + Academy Experience

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

Why This Visit?

A traditional campus visit can show you buildings, classrooms, and facilities.
This tour goes further.

Students will train, compete, meet current players, connect with coaches, attend academic meetings, hear directly from university international offices, and experience the rhythm of life as a UDA student-athlete.
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For families, it is a chance to see the support system, ask meaningful questions, and better understand what makes the UDA pathway different.

Who Can Attend?

This experience is open to:

• Female student-athletes graduating in 2027
• Players who have been ID-approved by UDA
• Families seriously exploring the UDA university soccer pathway
• Players interested in studying and playing soccer in England

One parent or guardian must attend with each student-athlete.

​Participation is by approval only so UDA can ensure the tour is a strong fit for the player, the family, the academic pathway, and the soccer program.

I'm Interested

What’s Included

• Transportation: Ground transportation throughout the tour, flights not included
• Accommodation: 7-night stay in Chester and Manchester hotels
• Meals: Daily breakfast and some team lunches/dinners
• Training: Sessions with professional UDA coaches
• Gear: Training kit, shirt, shorts, socks
• Matches: Two competitive games against local teams
• Experiences:
  • Tours of Chester and the University of Chester
  • Professional stadium visit
  • Cultural excursions

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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

​Cost

$2,500 per player;
​$2,300 per family member
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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 Chester Women’s Summer 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?

I'm Interested

Sample Immersion Tour Itinerary*

Friday — Travel Day
Depart on overnight flights to Manchester, England.
Families who wish to arrive early and explore other parts of the UK, including London, are welcome to meet the group at our Chester hotel. Airport transfers from Manchester are included for all scheduled arrivals.
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Saturday, July 18 — Arrival Day (Chester)

• Arrive in Chester
• Hotel check-in
• Settle in / optional light walk and team stretch

Sunday, July 19 — Welcome + Team Bonding

• Team breakfast
• UDA session: Team bonding training or recovery based on travel
• Explore Chester, guided or free time
• Team dinner, Côte Brasserie or similar
• Welcome meeting

Monday, July 20 — Training Day

• Team breakfast
• Training session 1, UDA
• Lunch
• Rest or cultural activity, Chester walking tour option
• Training session 2, UDA

Tuesday, July 21 — Academics + Football Experience

• Team breakfast
• Academics meetings, TBC
• UDA staff presentation, TBC
• Chester campus tour
• Game prep / football session at Chester FC training, KGV Training Ground, TBC

Wednesday, July 22 — Training + Game 1

• Team breakfast
• Training session 3, UDA
• Match prep session
• Game 1 vs local opposition, TBC

Thursday, July 23 — Cultural Day + Recovery

• Team breakfast
• Recovery session / gym, UDA
• Cultural visit, North Wales / castle option, TBC
• Optional Wrexham visit, TBC
• Free evening

Friday, July 24 — S&C + Game 2

• Team breakfast
• Match analysis
• Match prep session
• Strength & conditioning session, UDA, or integrated into training block
• Game 2 vs local opposition, TBC — could be Chester area before travel

Saturday, July 25 — Travel Day, Chester → Manchester

• Breakfast
• Check out / depart Chester
• Check in Manchester hotel
• Free time in Manchester
• Optional team meal / group dinner

Sunday, July 26 — Departure Day

• Players depart for the US

​Itinerary subject to refinement as professional opportunities and club access are confirmed.

*Itinerary is subject to change based on training, match, university, and travel schedules.

​Who This Tour Is For

This tour is designed for serious female soccer players graduating in 2027 who are interested in studying and playing soccer in the UK through UDA.

It is especially valuable for players and families who want to:

• See the UDA academy environment in person
• Experience the university 
• Understand the academic pathway more clearly
• Meet coaches, players, and university staff
• Experience training and games in the UK
• Ask questions before making future university decisions
• Explore whether UDA is the right next step

I'm Interested

For questions about the tour, please contact:

Director of Talent Identification
ABBEY GOLDEN

CONTACT

[email protected]

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.