EuroBuffs: Soccer Foreign Tour

Colorado soccer is off on its 2024 foreign tour, hitting stops in London and Barcelona from May 10-20. Lola Stanley, Lawson Willis, Angelina Moschetti and Juliauna Hayward will keep a rotation blog of all the happening. Fans can also follow along on Instagram and Twitter @CUBuffsSoccer. 

May 14

Hello, Buffs fans!

Today was a crazy day! We started by waking up and eating a good breakfast. After that, we went to Richmond, where we were on the hunt for Ted Lasso. We saw so many lookalikes, but unfortunately, we never saw the real Ted. We stopped by his flat, 11A, and gave it a couple of knocks, but he never answered. 

We kept searching and found our way to Fullers Pub, where everyone went to watch the AFC Richmond games on the show. We didn't see Ted, but we did see Pub, which was pretty cool. 

Next, we went on our way to the Tube or subway. We may have gotten lost a couple of times, but we made it to the main event: the Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur game. We walked around and took in the pre-match atmosphere before going into the stadium. Man City won 2-0, and it was an excellent time for all of us. We got to experience a true Premier League match on our last night in London!

We ended the night back on the bus to the hotel, listening to some great music before we get up in the morning and fly to Barcelona!

-Juliauna Hayward

May 13

Hi Buffs fans!

On our third day in London, we started getting used to the jet lag and enjoyed a fun, full day despite the city's slightly colder and cloudier weather. It was typical weather for England but had been spoiled the past two days with some rare sunshine. We started the day with some breakfast, and some members of the team got braver with their choices and embraced English delicacies like beans and toast and grilled tomatoes. Maybe by our final day, someone will try the blood sausage, but as of right now, we are still working on it. 

After breakfast, we headed to the South Bank of the River Thames to ride one of London's most popular attractions, the London Eye. Despite some hesitation from Phoenix, who happens to be affraid of heights, we were all excited to see a 360-degree view of all of London. We enjoyed seeing landmarks like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, and much more. 

From over 400 feet up, we were all able to map where we were planning on going on our free day in the city. Once we reached the ground (much to Phoenix's relief), we headed in different directions to explore. Some of us discovered the grim, darker side of London's history at the London Dungeon, learning all about spooky figures like Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd. Others took a lighter approach and walked all around the city enjoying various kinds of food, seeing more landmarks and shopping way more than we probably should have. I'm sure everyone either walked at least eight miles or got some good practice on the Tube--which will definitely be helpful tomorrow!

After a full day, we are looking forward to getting some rest and exploring more tomorrow before heading to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the evening to watch the defending champions, Manchester City, take on the Spurs. 

Talk soon, 

Lawson Willis  

May 12

Happy Sunday, Buffs fans!

Today, we had an adventure-filled day. The morning started simple with breakfast at the hotel. Some girls tried an English breakfast with toast and baked beans to immerse themselves in the culture, while others stuck to the basics like hashbrowns and eggs. 

We then set off to our game against Haringey Borough F.C. The final score was 9-0, and we played very well, showcasing some great soccer. We also had some good laughs and enjoyed our time playing an international team. 

Following the game, we did what girls do and got all dressed up before heading into the city. We split into groups to try different restaurants in London, including a rooftop lounge, sushi, and Indian food. After these wonderful dinners, we walked around, exploring the amazing architecture, stores, and all that London has to offer. Once on the bus back to the hotel, Juliauna (Hayward) and the coaches got on aux to play music for all of us to sing to as we enjoyed each other's company to end the day on a great note!

Overall, this trip has been amazing, and we are all incredibly grateful to be here!

Sko Buffs, 

Angelina Moschetti

May 11

Today, we landed in London and hit the ground running! Although we were tired, the excitement of seeing the city fueled us through a few miles of walking and exploring. We ventured to some of the most famous sights in London, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.

We are so excited for the next few adventures in London and can't wait for our first match of the European Tour tomorrow against Haringey Borough F.C. at 2 p.m. (local time)

Sko Buffs and we will check back in tomorrow!

-Lola Stanley