Boys Viareggio Cup

The Torneo di Viareggio, officially named the Viareggio Cup or Coppa Carnevale, is a youth tournament held annually in the commune of Viareggio, Italy (Tuscany) and its surrounding areas. Established in 1949, the Torneo di Viareggio is considered one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world

Our elite select program selects players from the tri-state area to be part of our 6-9 month program to compete in the Viareggio Cup.

Not only can you play against some of the top clubs in the world; AC Milan, Inter, Juventus (Italy), Galatasaray (Turkey), Anderlecht (Belgium), Bayern Munich (Germany), but compete in front of the top scouts in Italy.

At the heart of our Elite Select program lies a team of exceptional coaches, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With backgrounds playing professionally and collegiately, possessing US Soccer Coaching A, B & C Licenses and diplomas, our coaches are dedicated to unlocking the full potential of every player. Many of our past players have had opportunities going on professional trials with our partners MAD Sports Management.

Viareggio Cup Tryouts & Selection Process

WUFC holds Viareggio Cup tryouts on an annual basis (Summer & Fall). All players are eligible to attend tryouts as this is a "club neutral" program.

WUFC Viareggio Cup Select Program Guidelines

• Select Program game(s) take precedence over Club practice.
• Select Program training takes precedence over Club practice.
• A club game takes precedence over a Select Program practice.

Congrats, you have been selected to our Select Program. Now What?

Upon selection, an Viareggio Cup player is expected to register in the Select Program online registration system and participate in all activities with their team. The activities may include exhibition matches, tournaments, etc. Furthermore, Viareggio Cup Select program is designed to supplement club training. However, there are times when conflicts arise.

Do parents travel with the Viareggio Cup Team?

Parents do NOT travel with the Viareggio Cup Team. Parents do not travel with our elite select program to Italy. On occasion parents take the opportunity to travel to Italy and attend our games, but this is completely at their own leisure and expense with no obligation from the club its staff and directors to assist in attending these games.

What does a typical game day look like in Italy?

A typical game day in Italy is full of excitement and energy as our players know that every minute of that game matters. The players start by having breakfast at 8 am and then go on a team walk at 9 am with our coaching staff. Upon returning to the hotel the players will have time to relax, get homework completed, meet with our athletic trainer, and get focused on the game. We will then have lunch around noon which is a curated meal concentrate on giving them the right nutrients to perform. We will then depart the hotel to the game around 1 pm and arrive 1.5 hours before our 3 pm kickoff. Once we come to the stadium, we organize our bags in the locker rooms, do a team walk on the field to check the condition and return to the locker room to prepare for warmups. WE THEN KICK OFF! After the game we return to the hotel for dinner, followed by a team meeting and walk. Curfew is at 10 pm!