Rome 2025
After our more‑than‑successful trips to Biarritz in 2023 and 2024, we headed to Italy for the first time.
Result: our U13s came back from Rome with a superb 2nd place at the Italy World Games international tournament.
Beyond the silver medal, what stands out most is the team’s energy, the cohesion on and off the field, and a cultural immersion that helped everyone grow. An intense, joyful, and inspiring adventure—exactly what we love to experience at the Montreal Soccer Schools.
Thank you to the players, the staff, and the families for this wonderful journey!
Try-outs
In October 2024, we held selection sessions to identify the players who would take part in the international tournament in Rome.
Following this process, 15 players were selected: Vincent Piché-Messier, Antoine Roy Poirier, Arthur Grenier, Mael Perna, Enzo Rochier, Maxime Blanchard, Gabin Maire, Xavier Anthony Coicou, Emil Thibault, Etienne Morin, Arnaud Fortier, Raphaël Sirois, Baptiste Philippe, Clark Lawrence Belinga, and Benjamin Vitulano.
Preparation
In the months leading up to the trip, the selected players took part in training sessions led by our coaches. These regular sessions helped strengthen team cohesion, deepen tactical understanding, and improve technical skills.
It was a rigorous and high-quality preparation—essential to ensure the players are ready for the journey and the upcoming tournament.
Schedule of the week
SATURDAY, June 21, 2025
09:25 – Bus transfer from FCO to the campground + information briefing.
12:00 – Lunch
15:30 – Stroll
19:00 – Dinner at the campground
SUNDAY, June 22, 2025
07:00 – Breakfast
09:30 – Relax time at the beach
12:30 – Lunch at the campground
15:00 – Visit to the Stadio Olimpico
18:00 – Dinner at the campground + Opening ceremony
MONDAY, June 23, 2025
07:00 – Breakfast
09:30 – Relax time at the beach
13:30 – Lunch at the campground
17:30 – Bus departure
19:00 – 1st group-stage match vs AC Milano (Tunisia)
20:30 – Dinner at the field
TUESDAY, June 24, 2025
07:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – 2nd group-stage match vs Latina Calcio 1932 (Italy)
12:00 – 3rd group-stage match vs Indomita Pomezia (Italy)
12:30 – Lunch at the field
20:00 – Dinner at the campground
WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025
07:00 – Breakfast
08:00 – Bus departure
09:00 – 4th group-stage match vs College Ardea (Italy)
11:00 – Last group-stage match vs Accademia Frosinone (Italy)
12:30 – Lunch at the field
14:00 – Bus departure
15:00/17:00 – Playoff match and placement match
20:00 – Dinner at the campground
THURSDAY, June 26, 2025
07:00 – Breakfast
09:30 – Visit to Rome city center
12:00 – Lunch at the campground
15:00 – Bus departure
16:00 – Gold playoff final
19:30 – Dinner at the field
FRIDAY, June 27, 2025
07:00 – Breakfast
07:30 – Bus departure
12:15 – Return flight
Schedule
Group Stage
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vs Winners SC : 11–0 win
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vs Latina Calcio 1932 SRL : 2–0 win
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vs Indomita Pomezia ASD : 5–3 win
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vs College Ardea FC : 0–1 loss
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vs SSD Accademia Frosinone SC : 0–0 draw
Semifinal
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vs SSD Accademia Frosinone SC : 2–0 win
Final
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vs College Ardea FC : 0–1 loss
Tournament summary
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4 wins – 1 draw – 2 losses, 20 goals scored, 5 goals conceded.
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Congratulations to Clark Lawrence Belinga, named Player of the Tournament!
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