Germany Player Showcase · Munich · March 20–27, 2027
Train and compete in Germany.
Test yourself against German academy teams and professional German coaches, and find out if you have what it takes to play in Europe. Eight days in Munich for boys 15–18, with three exhibition matches, including one in Switzerland.
- Mar 20–272027 · 8 days
- Boys 15–18Select Team
- 3 matchesExhibition vs. academy teams
- $1,995Airfare not included
The challenge
Do you have what it takes?
Plenty of players say they want to play in Europe. Few have tested themselves there. This showcase puts you in the real environment: German coaches running sessions at their standard, German academy teams across the field, and the daily expectations of German soccer.
Every session and every match tests three things: your technical level, your discipline, and your competitive mentality.
You’ll come home with an individual evaluation and an honest answer: do you have what it takes to play in Europe?
We train in Munich through our partnership with MFS Pro. Germany feels familiar to American players, and English is widely spoken.
What you’ll be tested on
- Technical levelHow your first touch, passing, decision-making and execution hold up in sessions run to German standards and in three exhibition matches against academy teams.
- DisciplinePunctual, focused and respectful: on time means early, full effort in every drill, and professional communication with coaches and staff.
- Competitive mentalityHow you compete in every duel, respond to mistakes and pressure, and raise your level against stronger opponents.
What’s in the experience
Event highlights
- 01
Train with MFS Pro coaches
Two full training days led by professional German coaches, plus recovery sessions.
- 02
Compete in 3 exhibition matches
Our Select Team plays two German academy teams in Munich and one match at FC Schaffhausen in Switzerland.
- 03
Individual player evaluation
Personal feedback on your level, strengths and readiness for European soccer.
- 04
Top-of-the-line facilities
Train and play at quality venues in Munich and Switzerland.
- 05
Bayern Munich’s arena
Visit the Allianz Arena, home of FC Bayern Munich, for team bonding.
- 06
Network locally
Meet local players, coaches and scouts, and see how the game works in Germany.
- 07
Explore Munich
Free time to experience the city together as a team.
- 08
Parents welcome
Families can travel with the group or separately.
Day by day
Itinerary
Two MFS Pro training days and three exhibition matches in one week, based in Munich.
- Sat 20MarchTravel
Depart from the USA
- Sun 21MarchTraining
Check-in, orientation & light training
Arrive in Munich, settle in at the hotel and meet the team.
- Mon 22MarchMatch 1
Exhibition match vs. German academy
Sportschule Oberhaching, Munich
- Tue 23MarchTraining
Training with MFS Pro + recovery session
Sportplatz FT München-Gern
- Wed 24MarchMatch 2
Switzerland match day
Travel to FC Schaffhausen (near Zurich), play, and return to Munich.
- Thu 25MarchTraining
Training with MFS Pro + recovery session
Sportplatz FT München-Gern
- Fri 26MarchMatch 3
Exhibition match vs. German academy
Sportschule Oberhaching, Munich
- Sat 27MarchTravel
Return to the USA
Where you’ll stay & play
Locations
Trip cost
Price & payments
- Commitment deposit, to reserve your spot$500
- Second deposit, two weeks after the first$500
- Final balance, due February 1, 2027$995
Included
- Hotel with hot breakfast every day
- Airport–hotel ground transportation
- Transportation to training and matches
- Training, matches, coaching & referees
- Uniforms
Not included
- Airfare
- Lunch and dinner
Players book their own flights to Munich. Ground transportation from the airport to the hotel is included.
For parents
What families should know
Travel with us, or not
Parents are welcome to travel with the group or on their own schedule.
Transportation handled
Airport pickup and all transportation to training and matches are included, including the Switzerland match day.
Honest feedback, no false promises
This is a development and showcase experience. We don’t promise contracts, trials or signings. Every player gets an honest individual evaluation.
Questions
Showcase FAQ
Who can join the Germany Player Showcase?
Boys ages 15 to 18 who want to train and compete in Germany and test whether they have what it takes to play in Europe.
What does “test yourself” mean?
You train under professional German coaches and play three exhibition matches against academy teams. At the end, you receive an individual evaluation of how your technical level, discipline and competitive mentality measure up to European standards.
When is the trip?
March 20–27, 2027. Players depart the USA on Saturday, March 20, and return on Saturday, March 27.
How much does it cost?
$1,995 per player, not including airfare. The price covers the hotel with daily hot breakfast, airport and local transportation, training, matches, coaching, referees and uniforms. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Who are the coaches?
Training sessions are led by professional German coaches from MFS Pro, our partner in Munich.
Who will the team play?
Our Select Team plays three exhibition matches: two against German academy teams in Munich and one at FC Schaffhausen, near Zurich, Switzerland.
Where do players stay?
At the MEININGER Hotel Munich Olympiapark, with hot breakfast every day.
Can parents come?
Yes. Parents are welcome to travel with the group or separately.
Is this a tryout for a professional contract?
No. The showcase is a development experience. Players train with professional coaches, play exhibition matches against academy teams and receive an individual evaluation. We don’t promise contracts, trials or signings.
Test yourself in Germany.
Train and compete in Munich this March, and find out if you have what it takes to play in Europe.