Testimonials

We have hosted over 500 youth and college soccer teams exclusively in Costa Rica since 1995.

“Soccer is very good here. This is their #1 sport and the culture reflects that.”

Tim Schulz, Founder and CEO
Rush Soccer Club

Different Style of Play

“This has been an opportunity to see a different culture, a different country, and a different style of play.”

Hector Uribe, Coach
FC Frederick Girls U15

Tough Competition, Great Environment

“This is our third visit to Costa Rica and each visit is better than the last!  I’d recommend it for the whole experience– the competition, the environment, the accommodations, and the culture.”

Joe Mortarulo, Coach
Scotch Plains Raiders High School Boys

Excellent Competition for All Divisions

“Costa Rica Soccer Tours understands the level of competition needed for US teams of all levels. Union College has taken three trips to Costa Rica- the games have been very competitive.”

Jeff Guinn, Head Coach
Union College Men

They Take Care of You

“We come for the great competition, the sightseeing… and the way they take care of you.”

Phil Benne, Head Coach
Roanoke College Women

A Few of our Youth Clients:

  • Sherwood Park Phoenix U16 girls
  • Rush Select U14 boys and girls
  • Redlands High School boys
  • Arlington Soccer Academy girls
  • Belmont Hill High school boys
  • Jersey Knights Daggers girls
  • Cumberland Valley High School girls
  • Kimball Union Academy boys
  • ODP Regions I, II, III, and IV girls and boys
  • National Canadian teams

A Few of our College Clients:

  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Sacramento State University
  • Cal Poly Pomona University
  • University of Louisville
  • Swarthmore College
  • University of Dubuque
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Shippensburg University
  • Eastern Connecticut University
  • Loras College

Teams Keep Coming Again and Again!

Lynchburg College

Lynchburg College Women’s Soccer has traveled to Costa Rica FIVE times. With Coach Todd Olsen, the team has advanced to the NCAA tournament 15 of the past 18 seasons including winning the Division III National Championship in 2014. 

“Our opportunity to experience Costa Rica through Costa Rica Soccer adds such a tremendous value to our team and their ability to overcome obstacles and play for each other — we plant those seeds during our adventure with you and your team.”

-Todd Olsen
Head Women’s Coach

Loras College

Loras College’s men’s and women’s team has traveled with us to Costa Rica EIGHT times!  Perhaps its not coincidence that their men’s team has also made it to the Final Four of the Division III National Championship five times. Congrats Loras!

“We’ve been very impressed with the professionalism of the travel group. The amenities and our food has just blown everybody away. The facilities for training and playing are top-notch. The teams really come together.  We’re very happy. ”

-Steve McCarthy
Head Men’s Coach

Governing Bodies trust Costa Rica Soccer Tours

Canadian Soccer Association

Canada’s U17 and U20 National Teams have traveled to Costa Rica multiple times.

“Costa Rica Soccer Tours is my go to contact whenever our Youth National Teams travel to Costa Rica. The company – expertly run by Randall Araya Pochet, Shanthi Kooiker, Lilliana Araya and Magaly Astua – is exemplary. Their attention to detail and contacts within the Costa Rica Football environment makes every event operate professionally.”

-Les Meszaros
Manager, National Teams

Canadian Soccer