08/ MANCHESTER UMBRO CUP – TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

A big thank you to all the teams who took part in our 2007 tournament program – Our best ever event to date!

We are delighted to confirm great interest in our 2008 program which is now featured on this website and it is our intention to build on the tremendous success of the 2007 tournament.

The Umbro International Cup is the largest International Soccer tournament held in Great Britain and is part of the spectacular Umbro International Football Festival. 2007 saw over 400 teams competing with entries from Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Eire, Estonia, France, Gibraltar, Israel, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, USA and Wales. Over 40 counties throughout England also competed.

The Umbro Women’s Tournament is recognised as the No1 women’s soccer tournament. The tournament enjoys a worldwide reputation and has been at the forefront in promoting girls football for the last 16 years here in the UK. The tournament is committed to helping the development of our Girl’s and Women’s game and actively encourages participation for teams of all levels and abilities.

NEW FOR 2008 – The Umbro Futsal Tournament is the culmination of the increasing popularity of Futsal in England and the work that Manchester Futsal Club has undertaken to raise the profile of this UEFA and FIFA endorsed small-sided game. Whether you’re an established Futsal club, or a newly formed team, the Umbro International Futsal Tournament will provide a professional and exciting environment for you to compete and witness international club Futsal in Manchester for the very first time.

2008 Youth Tournament
Wednesday 30th July – Saturday 2nd August
Boys U12 to U19
Friday 1st – Saturday 2nd August
Boys U11

2008 Girl’s Tournament
Wednesday 30th July – Saturday 2nd August
Girls U14 and U17

2008 Mini Soccer Tournament
Saturday 2nd August
Boys: U8, U9, U10 Boys, U10 & U12 Girls

2008 Women’s Open Age Tournament
Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th July

2008 Men’s Open Age Tournament
Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th August

2008 Futsal Tournament
Saturday 9th August

Nations Participated in the 2007 Umbro International Cup – Manchester, England
Albania, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Eire, Estonia, France, Gibraltar, Israel, Kenya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, USA & Wales.

WE ARE No1: A recent independent web poll of 600 coaches voted the Manchester Umbro Cup – the world’s top youth soccer tournament with 24% of the votes.