Travel to Spain to play with the European Soccer Solutions Residency Team in the prestigious Cruyff Football Tournament, one of the top tournaments in Europe.
Coached by ESS Director of Futbol Didi Rodriguez
10 players from the 2015 and 2016 age groups
14 players from the 2013 and 2014 age groups
Land in Barcelona for Tournament Preparation
4 training sessions
2 friendly matches
1 training with a team from CE L'Hospitalet
FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium Tour
La Liga match
Transfer to Salou
Play in Cruyff Football Tournament
Face elite La Liga and professional European academies
Play a minimum of 4 matches
Groups of 4 with 3 group stage matches
Top 2 teams move onto Championship Round
Bottom 2 teams move onto Consolation Round
In 2025, several professional academies attended Cruyff Football Tournament.
The ESS Team is led by UEFA Pro licensed coach Didi Rodriguez, a former player of FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, and a former coach at the La Liga club Girona FC.
The combination of his playing resume and more than 15 years of coaching provides ESS players with one of the top coaches in Spain to guide them through the Cruyff Football Tournament.
In preparation for the Cruyff Football Tournament, play 2 friendly matches against CE L'Hospitalet and UE Sant Andreu .
In addition to the friendly match with CE L'Hospitalet, each player is placed with a team from the club to experience a live, raw training session with one of the top academies in Barcelona, owned by former FC Barcelona and Inter Miami player Jordi Alba.
Experience one of the top leagues in the world, La Liga! Your ESS tour includes a match of either FC Barcelona, RCD Espanyol, or Girona FC.
As a part of your tour in Barcelona, visit FC Barcelona´s newly rebuilt Camp Nou Stadium, but also take the time to explore the iconic Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, or the historic Gothic Quarter.
The Cruyff Football Tournament is hosted at Futbol Salou, a fantastic facility with 13 fields, 4 of which are natural grass. Regarded as one of Spain's best complexes, it features a bar and restaurant overlooking the 8 main fields.
Sunday, Nov. 29 - Depart the USA
Monday, Nov. 30 - Arrival and Check-In / Welcome Dinner
Tuesday, Dec. 1 - Training / FC Barcelona Camp Nou Tour / Friendly Match
Wednesday, Dec. 2 - Training / Training with CE L´Hospitalet / La Liga Match
Thursday, Dec. 3 - Training / Friendly Match
Friday, December 4 - Training / Transfer to Salou
Saturday, December 5 - Cruyff Tournament Group Stage Matches
Sunday, December 6 - Cruyff Tournament Quarterfinal Matches / La Liga Match
Monday, December 7 - Cruyff Tournament Semifinal and Final Matches / Return to Barcelona / Farewell Dinner
Tuesday, December 8 - Depart for the USA
Deposit
June 15, 2026
€500 Player / €500 Supporter
Second Payment
August 15, 2026
€820 Player / €745 Supporter
Final Payment
October 15, 2026
€820 Player / €745 Supporter
ADDITIONAL PAYMENT INFORMATION
All payments are made through the ESS WeTravel online payment system
All Payments become non-refundable on August 15, 2026
Late fees apply to all late payments
5 Nights Lodging in Barcelona
4 Nights Lodging at Cruyff Football Tournament
All Meals
All Transportation in Spain (BCN Airport to hotel not included)
Cruyff Tournament Entry Fee
2 Pre-Tournament Training Sessions
2 Pre-Tournament Friendly Matches
Individual Player Training Session with CE L´Hospitalet
ESS Match and Training Gear
La Liga Match Ticket
FC Barcelona Camp Nou Stadium Tour
Full-Time ESS Guide
❌ Price Doesn´t Include
Flights (optional group flight available)
Insurance (optional travel insurance available)
Souvenirs
