"Thank you and your Futbol Abroad team for this amazing experience for our son Vincent. Vincent feels really lucky to have experienced an eye opening taste of what it is to be a professional soccer player. Vince came home acknowledging the hard work, yet remaining focused on yes, soccer is what he loves." — Missy Von Luehrte, Parent
"Futbol Abroad was the most well organized and amazing learning experience I've seen in terms of domestic or International Soccer Camps. Their attention to detail and upmost regard for safety makes them the absolute best." — Silvio Bastida, Parent
" I was extremely impressed with CEFAR's training center. It is obvious why they have had great succes in terms of developing world-class players." — J. Todd Durbin, Executive Vice President of MLS
"Futbol Abroad's International Soccer Trip was better than I could have ever expected. Cocqui Raffo the head coach is an incredible trainer! My son just returned from the training center in Argentina on an individual trip and can't wait to go back!" — Roberto Pedace, Parent
"For my son, there is only before CEFAR and after CEFAR. The Futbol Abroad trip has transformed his technique, understanding, and passion for the game. It's soccer at an entirely different level and dimension than we've experienced here in the US." — James Higa, Parent
"CEFAR and Futbol Abroad was the hardest and most intense training I have ever had. I learned a ton and looked forward to training each day" — Michael Spears, Player San Francisco United
"I thought that Cocqui was one of the best coaches I have seen. His experience and intensity made for outstanding sessions. The field sessions Cocqui did had new ideas and all with a specific aim. His sessions were very fast paced and intense, yet fun. With all of his experience, expertise, and knowledge, he is a very approachable, caring, and humble coach." — Armando Del Rio, Coach Alpine Strikers
No country embodies soccer passion more than Argentina. Futbol Abroad will be transformational for any player at any level. For a Futbol player who wants to be inspired about the game, there is no better way then to live and breathe the game in the country that celebrates it with the most passion." — Christopher Sullivan, Coach and Fox Soccer Channel
“Futbol Abroad’s city tours of Buenos Aires were excellent. Seeing the Boca Juniors and Riverplate stadium was an unforgettable experience.” — CJ Sorge, Player Burlingame Soccer Club
“There was great coaching on this trip. They were very high energy and motivating.” — Sarah Fraser, Player San Jose Sate University