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2025 Gothia Cup Itinerary
Dates: July 10 – July 20, 2025

 

✈️ Thursday, July 10 – Arrival in Copenhagen

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Hotel: Copenhagen Island Hotel
📍 Kalvebod Brygge 53, 1560 København, Denmark
📞 +45 33 38 96 00

 

Arrival Instructions:

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🛬 Arrival BEFORE July 10:

• Take a taxi to the hotel (15–20 min from airport)

🛬 Arrive in Copenhagen on July 10 between 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

• 🛎️ Check-in starts after 3:00 PM

  • If you arrive early, hotel will store your luggage

  • FCNE staff will assist with check-in

 

Thursday, July 10

 

🏃 Afternoon Activities:

• 3:30 – 6:00 PM: Player training sessions (all teams) at BSF Fields
   

• 3:30 PM / 4:15 PM / 5:00 PM: Parent Info Meetings (choose one)
   

• 6:30 – 9:00 PM: Social Media Photos (20 mins per team):

  • Teams: B12, B13, B13 Premier, B14, G12, G13
     

• Dinner: On your own

 

🌇 Friday, July 11 – Practice & Sightseeing

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• 6:30 – 11:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel (buffet)
   

• 8:15 – 11:00 AM: Boys team training
   

• 9:30 – 12:25 PM: Girls team training
   

• Parent Free Time: Explore Copenhagen!
   

• 12:45 / 1:15 / 1:45 PM: Canal Tours (sightseeing by boat)
   

• 3:00 – 9:00 PM: Friendly Games + BBQ dinner for all

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⚽ Saturday, July 12 – Matches & Free Time

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• 7:00 – 11:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel
   

• 8:00 – 12:00 PM: Friendly Matches (multiple teams, Denmark/Sweden):

  • B12, B13, B13 Premier, B14, B16, B17, G12, G13, G14, G15
     

• 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Social Media Photos – G16 & G17
   

• 12:00 – 2:00 PM: Social Media Photos – B16, B17, G14, G15
   

• 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM: G16 & G17 Matches (Sweden)
   

• Free Evening: Suggestion – Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park
   

• Meals: Lunch & dinner on your own

 

🚌 Sunday, July 13 – Travel to Sweden

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• 7:00 – 10:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel
   

• 9:00 AM: Final social media photo session
   

• 10:00 AM: Check out of hotel
   

• 10:30 / 11:00 AM: Motorcoach to Gothenburg (4 hrs)

  • 🛂 Keep your passport in hand – not in luggage!

  • 🥪 Bring your own lunch/snacks for the bus
     

• 3:00 PM: Check-in at Gothia Towers (Sweden)
   

• Dinner: On your own

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🏨 Arrival in Gothenburg

 

Hotel: Gothia Towers
📍 Mässans gata 24, 412 51 Göteborg, Sweden
📞 +46 31 750 88 00

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Check-In Notes:

• FCNE check-in will take place in a private conference room (2nd floor)

• Conference room name shared via WhatsApp

• Luggage storage available if rooms not ready by 3:00 PM

 

📱 Game Info & Communication

• Game schedules via the Gothia Cup App

• Coaches will send daily updates (match times, meeting spots) via WhatsApp

• Ensure all families/players have WhatsApp installed and notifications on!

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⚽ Monday–Friday, July 14–18 – Game Days

 

• 6:30 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast at hotel

 

⚽ Daily Matches

• Game times vary per team – check Gothia Cup app & WhatsApp

• Coaches will provide daily updates & instructions

 

🎉 Monday, July 14 – Opening Ceremony

• 🕗 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM at Ullevi Stadium

• Wear FCNE polo shirt + red, white & blue gear!

• Meeting location shared via WhatsApp

 

Tuesday, July 15 – Game Days
 

• 6:30 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast at hotel

 

⚽ Daily Matches

• Game times vary per team – check Gothia Cup app & WhatsApp

• Coaches will provide daily updates & instructions

 

Wednesday, July 16 – Game Days
 

• 6:30 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast at hotel

 

⚽ Daily Matches

• Game times vary per team – check Gothia Cup app & WhatsApp

• Coaches will provide daily updates & instructions

 

Thursday, July 17 – Game Days
 

• 6:30 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast at hotel

 

⚽ Daily Matches

• Game times vary per team – check Gothia Cup app & WhatsApp

• Coaches will provide daily updates & instructions

 

Friday, July 18 – Game Days
 

• 6:30 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast at hotel

 

⚽ Daily Matches

• Game times vary per team – check Gothia Cup app & WhatsApp

• Coaches will provide daily updates & instructions

 

🚍 Saturday, July 19 – Return to Copenhagen

• 7:00 – 11:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel
   

• Before 11:00 AM: Check out & settle room charges (mini-bar, etc.)
   

• 🚌 Depart to Copenhagen (details via WhatsApp)
   

• Check in to Copenhagen Island Hotel
   

• Evening: Free time in Copenhagen
   

• Dinner: On your own

 

✈️ Sunday, July 20 – Departure Day

• 7:00 – 10:30 AM: Breakfast at hotel
   

• Before departure: Each traveler settles hotel charges
   

• 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Coach buses to Copenhagen Airport

  • Depart every 45 minutes – confirm your slot with your coach

 

📞 FCNE Emergency Contacts

• Jon: +1 (203) 858-3961

Scott: +1 (203) 515-5232

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Suggested Packing List

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Player’s Travel Attire:

• FCNE Polo Shirt: Wear this when traveling to Copenhagen for team identification. You may also wear the FCNE zip-up or pullover.

• Labeling: Please label all clothing and equipment with your name.

 

DOCUMENTATION

• Passport – as well as 2 copies printed

• Airline tickets

• Copies of itinerary

• List of important phone numbers

• Letter from parents allowing minors to travel

• Local currency & credit cards (Danish Krone & Swedish Krona)

 

CLOTHING

• Uniform – Home & away jerseys

• Uniform – Zip-up

• Uniform – Shorts

• Uniform – Soccer socks (multiple pairs highly suggested)

• Uniform – White polo & blue t-shirt

• Underwear (11)

• Bras & sports bras (5-8)

• Casual socks (11)

• Short & song sleeve t-shirts

• Sweatshirt

• Sweatpants / warm-up pants

• Pants

• Sleepwear

• Rain jacket / cold weather gear

• Hat

• Swimwear

 

ATHLETIC GEAR

• Shin guards

• Soccer ball – deflated (size 4 or 5 depending on age)

• Goalkeeper gloves (GK only)

• Knee / ankle brace (if applicable)

• Athletic eyewear (if applicable)

• Water bottle

• Soccer bag

 

FOOTWEAR

• Soccer cleats – for both grass & turf

• Athletic sneakers

• Slides or other comfortable shoes for after games

 

TOILETRIES

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Hairbrush / comb

• Hair elastics

• Deodorant

• Sunscreen

• Contact lenses (if applicable)

• Contact lens solution (if applicable)

• Extra pair of contact lenses (if applicable)

• Glasses (if applicable)

• Feminine hygiene products

 

PERSONAL & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

• Charging cords (phone, iPad, laptop, etc.)

• Voltage converter (example)

• FAN GEAR FOR OPENING CEREMONIES (Strongly suggested - flags, face paint, glasses, etc., optional)

• Portable power bank (optional, example)

• Headphones / AirPods (optional)

• Small travel umbrella (optional, example)

• Travel pillow (optional, example)

• Travel blanket (optional, example)

• Small first-aid kit (optional, example)

• Small portable travel fan (optional, example)

• Waterproof backpack cover (optional, example)

• Small portable speaker for downtime (optional)

• Cards (optional)

• Snacks (optional)

• Rehydration powder (e.g. liquid IV, optional)

• Laundry detergent (to wash in the sink, optional)

• Compact portable chair (optional, example)

• Alert cell phone carrier of travel and sign up for an international plan or purchase a SIM card upon arrival.