Since 1990 SBC has created and managed every aspect of over 100 travel events and over 3,000 people including organizing all travel, accommodations and logistical support. We have taken teams to and from these countries:
USA
New Zealand
Czech Republic
Austria
Hungary
Czech Republic
England
Wales
Australia and New Zealand
In the USA we have arranged all components of travel to:
Portland
Hawaii
San Diego
Orlando
Orange County
Northern California
New Jersey
California
Our teams have played:
Liverpool F.C (girls)
Manchester United (girls)
Everton F.C (girls)
Chelsea F.C (boys & girls)
Tottenham Hoptspurs (boys & girls)
QPR (girls)
Blackburn Rovers (girls)
Crystal Palace (girls)
Manchester City (girls)
Wolves (girls)
Leeds United (girls)
MTK Budapest -Hungary (boys)
F.C Blsany -Czech (boys)
Slavia Prague -Czech (boys)
Admira Wacker - Austria (boys)
We have arranged games for:
North Carolina Women v New Zealand Womens National Team
North Carolina Women v Australian Womens National Team (AIS)
North Carolina Women v Queensland Womens State Team (QIS)
Czech Womens National Team
New Zealand U17 National Boys team v Tottenham Hotspurs FC youth.
Admira Wacker vs San Jose Oaks
New Zealand U17 National Boys team v Chelsea FC youth.
Since 1990 SBC (formerly World Soccer/Academy Soccer) has arranged training, trials & contracts for players & coaches to play/coach with National & Professional teams worldwide including English Premier League club. as well as Australian, English & American Universities. We were commissioned to place players in the South Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Chilean Mens & Womens pro. leagues.
Examples:
MTK Budapest (boys) Hungary
Puskas Academy (boys) Hungary
F.C Blsany (men/boys)-Czech Republic
Admira Wacker (boys)-Austria
Wimbledon F.C (men/boys), England
Arsenal F.C- England (men’s reserves) -England
Glasgow Rangers-Scotland
Dunfermline FC (men)-Scotland
Liverpool F.C (women) England
Hearts F.C (men)- Scotland
Crystal Palace (men) Premier League)-England
Chelsea F.C (girls & boys youth & men's reserves)-England
Everton F.C (women)-England
Everton U21's (women) -England
Arsenal U21's (women) -England
Liverpool U21's (women) -England
Tottenham Hotspurs (women) -England
Manchester United U21's (women) -England
Sparta Prague (men)-Czech Republic
Slavia Prague (men)-Czech Republic
Mexico National Womens team
Israel Womens National team
USA National youth team (girls)
F.C Barcelona (boys); F.C Linz (men)
Austria; Southampton FC, England (youth/ reserves)
Arranged trials for Indian National men's team star Rahim Nabi with DC United (MLS)
Paul Holocher (Houston Dynamo MLS Academy Director) with Admira Wacker & Linz
Facilitated transfer of Jessica McDonald, USA Womens National team & UNC player to Melbourne Victory/Australian W-League Commissioned by the Crown Prince of Brunei to send 4 players to DPMM pro. Mens team
Contact Gary Ireland garyjamesireland@gmail.com (650) 387 4128
Relocating overseas and navigating a new country for soccer families trying to find a club to play at or a school to attend can be overwhelming and intimidating. Our customized consulting services provides assistance and ensures a smooth transition. SBC provides player evaluations, travel advice, local knowledge and useful local information and recommendations on accommodation solutions, schooling options, employment information and creates a time sensitive strategic plan which considers player registration and transfer assistance, employment advice, academic requirements and visa requirements. Whether or not the player plays high school soccer or wishes to play in university or gain an undergraduate degree or masters degree while playing professionally or semi-pro soccer, or is in a University institution and wants to transfer, SBC can provide assistance.Various levels of support available.
SBC is not exclusively officially partnered with any educational institution, tutoring company, club or league, which allows us to provide the best possible options for families. SBC provides support for, and on behalf of, players. SBC provides written and verbal recommendations. SBC offers customized client services which provide a wide variety of services for one price. Alternatively we offer a 3-step process which allows opt in/out services. Once you become an SBC client, we are committed to guiding you throughout the various phases of engagement. Contact info@soccerbookconsulting.com or call 650 387 4128 for more information.
Founder Carine Ireland relocated to Liverpool, England where she played for LFC & worked in England