Clarity
A simple framework and shared language.
FOR AMBITIOUS PLAYERS · USA
Your players
One global team
England 2027
An international soccer experience for talented players, built around a week in England.
HAILEYBURY · ENGLANDRegister your interest. We review each player and bring the selected group together in England.
Registration is reviewed individually.
Places are offered subject to suitability and availability.
TRAIN · CONNECT · COMPETEGLOBAL UNITED 2027
Haileybury SchoolResidential base in England
Boys born 2011–2016Age-specific squads
July & August 2027Two program formats
Partner clubs worldwideNomination only
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01 / A DIFFERENT WAY TO TOUR
A complete soccer experience
Without a full team
Your club has the players. You don’t always have a full touring squad. Global United gives selected players the chance to experience soccer in England, without you having to take on the work of organising a complete team tour.
- 01
Nominate
Your club identifies players with the playing standard, character and readiness required for the programme in England.
- 02
Assemble
We work with the club and nominated families as the squad takes shape: answering questions and offering places where the programme is the right fit.
- 03
Prepare
Once a place is confirmed, families receive clear information on travel, welfare and programme expectations through their partner club.
- 04
Compete
Players meet at Haileybury, build their identity as a squad and represent Global United against English academy opposition.
02 / THE SOCCER EXPERIENCE
Train with purpose.
Play for each other.
A clear framework. Demanding standards.
Experienced English academy coaches work directly with the squad throughout the week. Tom Statham leads the technical direction of Global United, shaping how the team trains, how sessions are delivered and how players are prepared to perform.
Detail that carries into the game.
The programme helps players understand their role, adapt quickly and perform with confidence as part of the team.
The Global United
Playing Model
One shared approach
Training, football education and match preparation are built around the same clear ideas.
Intensity
Standards that reflect the demands of competition.
Creativity
Confidence to solve problems within the team.
Understanding
Clear roles, relationships and better decisions.
THE IDEA IN ACTION / 2026
Five US states.
One team by the end of the week.
In 2026, selected players from five US states came together in England as one squad. They played Crystal Palace, West Ham United, Ipswich Town, Southampton, Leyton Orient and Stevenage. That experience became the foundation for Global United in 2027.
03 / 2027 PROGRAMS
Choose the right test
for their age and stage.
Both programs are residential at Haileybury and accessed through partner clubs. The format, dates and football content differ by age group.
Included in both programs
Haileybury accommodation and meals · Global United training shirt · Academy coach sessions · English academy opposition · Team development · On-site management and supervision
Flights, visas, travel insurance, personal spending and parents’ travel or accommodation are not included. Airport transfers and a parents’ hotel/minibus package are optional.
04 / AN OUTSTANDING VENUE
Life at Haileybury
More than a place to stay
Players stay together at Haileybury School, an outstanding 500-acre campus in Hertfordshire. Its beautiful grounds, comfortable modern facilities and shared residential spaces create a welcoming team environment.
05 / FOR PLAYERS & FAMILIES
Clear routines. Familiar faces.
Someone to turn to.
Players can attend without a parent or family chaperone. Specialist Soccer staff lead the programme and oversee the group throughout the stay. Partner clubs may also nominate a coach or chaperone to stay on site and assist the group.
Residential support
A dedicated head of house and assistant stay with the players and take responsibility for their welfare, supported by the wider programme team.
Prepared before arrival
Medical, dietary, medication and additional support information is collected so staff can plan responsibly.
A managed routine
Meals, football, recovery, activities, downtime and curfews create a clear shape to each day.
SQUAD SELECTION
From club nomination
to confirmed place
Specialist Soccer considers playing level, position, character and residential readiness alongside the needs of the developing squad before making formal offers.
- 01
Your club nominates
Your club identifies players whose football, character and readiness fit the programme.
- 02
Nomination reviewed and place offered
We consider the player alongside what the developing squad needs as a whole before making a formal offer.
- 03
Questions and next steps
We engage with the family, answer questions and make sure the programme, expectations and next steps are understood.
- 04
The place is confirmed
A $265 deposit secures the formally offered place. From there, we guide each family through travel, welfare and preparations for their trip to England.
How do the payments work?
06 / A PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS
You identify the players.
We deliver the week.
You do not need to bring a complete team. Nominate the right players, support the family conversation and let Specialist Soccer assemble and operate the program.
YOUR CLUB
Know and nominate.
- Identify suitable players
- Introduce the opportunity to selected families
- Support communication and preparation
- Choose whether to send a coach or chaperone
SPECIALIST SOCCER
Assemble and deliver.
- Review nominations and shape the squad
- Plan the residential program
- Coordinate coaches, fixtures and opposition
- Lead supervision, welfare and program communication
THE PEOPLE BEHIND GLOBAL UNITED
Experience in academy football, international travel and residential delivery.
Specialist Soccer was founded by Tom Statham, drawing on more than 30 years within the Manchester United Academy environment. The team brings established relationships in English academy football and practical experience delivering international tours and tournaments across the UK.
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Questions worth
asking before you commit.
Clear answers for partner clubs and the families they nominate.
07 / REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Could Global United
work for you?
Tell us about your player and the program you are interested in. Our team will review the details and be in touch shortly.
Selected players. One global team.
Global United brings ambitious young players together for a demanding, memorable week of football in England.
What happens next?
Registering interest is the first step. If the program is the right fit and places are available, we will send you a formal invitation to join the squad, including a proposed payment plan.
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