Colorado University Athletics
Soccer Set To Embark On 10-Day Trip To Spain
May 08, 2015 | Soccer
BOULDER – The University of Colorado women's soccer team departs Sunday for a 10-day tour of Spain, May 10-20. The Buffaloes' itinerary includes a stay in two cities, sight-seeing and scrimmages against three Spanish soccer teams.
The team's trip, originally scheduled for March was postponed after flights were cancelled due to an airline strike.
Colorado takes off from Denver the evening of May 10, traveling overnight to London, England and then boards a connecting flight to Madrid. The team arrives on Monday evening and will spend three days in Madrid before closing out its trip with six days in Santa Susanna. Both cities are eight hours ahead of Mountain Time.
“We have been planning this trip for over a year,” said Colorado head coach Danny Sanchez. “This is a great opportunity for us to play top professional teams while visiting all the history and beauty Spain has to offer. The team bonding aspect is one of the main benefits of this trip, and the team and staff are very excited to represent our university and soccer program on an international stage.”
The Buffs have three matches scheduled during their trip. They will play La Roca, RCD Espanyol Women and first division team Rayo Vallecano. Although the scrimmages are part of the itinerary, one of the main focuses is immersing the student-athletes in the Spanish culture. The team has the opportunity to visit various landmarks throughout the two major cities while learning about the country's rich history and traditions.
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Colorado's Itinerary:
Sunday, May 10
The team leaves Denver in the evening and will connect in London, England, en route to Madrid on Monday afternoon.
Monday, May 11 – Madrid
After a layover in London, the Buffs will be on their way to Madrid. Upon arrival, they will settle in and enjoy a team dinner after a full day of traveling.
Tuesday, May 12 – Madrid
Colorado's first full day in Spain, the team will take a short walk to 'Parque de los Pinos' for a training session and then will spend the rest of the afternoon taking in the sights around the city.
Wednesday, May 13 – Madrid
The Buffaloes are scheduled for a full day of sight-seeing in either Madrid or medieval capital, Toledo. Places they will see in Madrid are the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. Those visiting Toledo will take in the city known as a National Monument to Spain's art and history, which combines Arabic, Mudejar Gothic and Renaissance architecture. CU then plays its first of three matches as it faces Rayo Vallecano at 8:30 p.m. local time (12:30 p.m. MDT).
Thursday, May 14 – Santa Susanna
CU is off to Santa Susanna, arriving in the afternoon. The team will check into its hotel and have dinner together.
Friday, May 15 – Santa Susanna
The Buffs are scheduled for a bus ride to Barcelona to visit some iconic places, including the Bullring, the stadium home to FC Barcelona, Plaza de España, the national art museum, Olympic Stadium and Sagrada Familia Cathedral.
Saturday, May 16 – Santa Susanna
In the morning, the team visits the sacred mountain of Montserrat and then will spend the afternoon on Santa Susanna beach.
Sunday, May 17 – Santa Susanna
Colorado is set to play its second match against RCD Espanyol Women at 12 p.m. local time (4 a.m. MDT) in Barcelona. Later that evening, the Buffs will visit Power8 Stadium to watch RCD Espanyol against Real Madrid.
Monday, May 18 – Santa Susanna
A free day in Barcelona with an opportunity to visit the Boqueria covered market, Palau de la Musica, Sagrada Familia, Picasso Museum, Barrio Gotico and various other places.
Tuesday, May 19 – Santa Susanna
The last day concludes with a bus tour to Tossa de Mar to visit the old fishing town made famous in the films Pandora and the Flying Dutchman. Later, CU will face off against La Roca in its final match of the trip at 8:45 p.m. local time (12:45 p.m. MDT).
Wednesday, May 20
Travel back to Colorado.
