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Michael ResendesBayside FC Player

“The trip has been amazing. Once in a lifetime experience to do all these things. The level of competition here is definitely higher here, more intense, and has helped us realize what we need to do to be able to reach this level one day.”

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Gavin KotBayside FC Player

“This experience has been just amazing overall. I think this experience could have a great impact on all of us by showing us the different styles of play in Europe and learning from our mistakes, so overall there are a lot of lessons that we can bring back home with us. The overall environment is amazing and to experience the culture of football and the high standards of these clubs, can help us a lot.”

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Oskar EggertssonBayside FC Player

“⁠It was very fun. It was a great opportunity to bring the team together and it is a huge help to prepare us for the season. The trip was very well organized and I am very thankful for everything we got to do on this trip.”

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Samuel ChaoBayside FC Player

“⁠The trip was great. We have learned a lot from playing some of the best teams in Portugal and seeing how the teams play. It is something that will stick with me for my whole entire life.”

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Jack BollengierBayside FC Player

“⁠It was a great experience and it was amazing to cap it off with a Champions League game and to see the stadium just erupting after the last minute winner to beat Arsenal. The competition is at a very high level and different from what we have back home, which makes us mature and play with more attitude and confidence.”

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Dominik MachadoBayside FC Player

“This experience has been next level, to be able to see how these teams play and their training grounds, is something that is eye opening to the kids, to hopefully one day aspire to compete at this level.”

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Jeffrey CarreiraBayside FC Player

“What we wanted to see and do with the football side of things, we have been able to do everything. Getting to SL Benfica campus, FC Porto's training center, Cidade de Futebol where the National Team trains, and seeing some players like Pepe and Zicky Té, it was top notch and something that who knows if it will ever be outdone.”