Soccer to Tour France in June

BOULDER – The world of women's soccer will turn its focus to France this summer. The country is hosting the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in June and the Colorado soccer team will be there to experience it firsthand.

Head coach Danny Sanchez and the Buffaloes will embark on a 10-day journey through France in June. The Buffs will spend time in Paris and Montpellier, playing four games against French teams. The CU contingency will also be in attendance for one of the United State's preliminary round matches.

"We have the unique opportunity to take our team to France for the Women's World Cup this June," Sanchez explained. "We will be able to play against four professional French teams and get some additional training sessions in. I think the most important part of this trip is the cultural aspect. It is an opportunity for our team to bond as a group, heading into the 2019 season.

This will be the second international trip for the Buffs under Sanchez. The NCAA permits teams to take a foreign tour once every four years to allow student-athletes the opportunity to experience cultures abroad. CU previously went to Spain in 2015.

The trip is fully self-funded. Donations are welcome through the following link here.

The team will take off from Denver on June 8th and return on the 17th.

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