Experience
soccer in
Germany
A soccer-first European experience for U.S. youth teams — training, competing and experiencing the culture of German soccer.
Mönchengladbach base camp
At a glance
Boys and girls. Squads grouped by age; program intensity adjusted per group.
Players, plus coaching staff and travelling parents. Base camp holds up to 120 — larger squads on request.
Arrival to departure. Itinerary built around your dates.
In the heart of German soccer country. Close to the Dutch and Belgian borders and 30 min from Düsseldorf Airport. Cologne, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam and Brussels are easy day trips, and Paris is within reach.
Who we are
For many years, Freiraum was the official hospitality partner of Borussia Mönchengladbach.
During Borussia's UEFA Champions League campaigns, international visiting teams stayed with us — first-hand experience hosting elite soccer groups: accommodation, nutrition, privacy, logistics and recovery. Beyond 90 focuses that experience into a dedicated Germany program for U.S. youth clubs.
- Hosted several international pro clubs in Mönchengladbach for decades, including UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League clubs
- Oversees accommodation, hospitality and logistics for every Beyond 90 stay at Freiraum
- Former Internationalization & Youth Academy, Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Designs the soccer program — training content, fixtures and coaching standards for every visiting team
- NCAA DII National Champion 2024
- Flagler College & Lynn University alumnus
- Coordinates the U.S. side of the program, from first contact through to matchday
Decades of hosting pro soccer.
Bundesliga squads. Champions League visitors. National teams. All stayed with Freiraum. We turn that experience into a Germany experience for U.S. youth teams.
BUNDESLIGA — PRO CLUBS
INTERNATIONAL PRO CLUBS
ACADEMIES & NATIONAL TEAMS
Logos and names reflect past guests at Freiraum; they do not imply current partnerships or endorsements.
Base camp & accommodation
ROOMS
Twin and multi-bed rooms, private bathrooms, staff rooms on the same floors.
FULL BOARD
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and basic drinks in the team dining room.
ON SITE
Team meeting room, laundry, mobility and recovery space, secure storage.
LOCATION
Minutes from Borussia-Park and the training pitches; 30 min from Düsseldorf Airport.
Soccer program
Friendlies against Eredivisie and Bundesliga academies from the region — or regional opponents matched to your team's level.
On full-size pitches in Mönchengladbach, led by German licensed coaches.
Take part in the Montferland Trophy (Tour 1) or the Germany Cup Dortmund (Tour 2).
Two tournaments, two tours
A tournament weekend just across the Dutch border — packed sidelines and clubs from home and abroad.
Three days of tournament soccer against clubs from across Europe — medals for every player.
Stadiums & clubs
Go behind the scenes at Borussia Mönchengladbach and experience the club, stadium and German soccer culture up close.
Experience the legendary home of Borussia Dortmund and discover one of Europe's most iconic soccer stadiums.
Go behind the scenes at FC Schalke 04 and explore one of Germany's most impressive soccer stadiums.
Beyond the pitch
A 14-hole soccer-golf challenge where players aim to complete each hole in as few kicks as possible.
Düsseldorf, Cologne, Brussels and Amsterdam are all within easy reach. Paris (4 hrs) can be added as an optional overnight extension.
An action-packed wakeboarding experience where players ride the cable across the water and take on exciting obstacles.
Recover like a pro
On-site physiotherapy for knocks, niggles and heavy legs — so players start the next session fresh instead of sitting it out.
A unique recovery experience designed to support regeneration and relaxation after intense days of soccer and activities.
Every excursion, stadium visit and activity is reached by private team transfers — organised and paid for as part of the package.
We build it with you
Everything we put into your 10–14 days is included — soccer, activities, transport, meals and recovery, in one package and one price. The options in this region are wide; every package is put together in close coordination with your club. You share your vision, we make it work.
Tell us
Your dates, squad size, age groups and what the team should get out of the trip.
We build
We put the program together from what is possible here: matches, a tournament, stadium visits, activities and recovery.
We run it
There's nothing for you to organize on the ground. Your staff coach the team — we handle everything else and stay closely involved throughout.
Tours — Summer 2027
Camps around the Bundesliga season start.
Returning clubs.
Final dates are set with your club. Bookings close six months before arrival.
Let's build your itinerary
Send us your dates, squad size and age groups. You get a full itinerary proposal with fixtures, excursions and a fixed price.
Impressum
Angaben gemäß § 5 TMG
STR Sports & Consulting GmbH
Schürenweg 45–47
41063 Mönchengladbach
Vertreten durch:
Maximilian Lambertz
Kontakt
Telefon: +49 151 53491690
E-Mail: ml@freiraumamcampus.de
Registereintrag
Eintragung im Registergericht: Amtsgericht Mönchengladbach
Registernummer: HRB 19579
Umsatzsteuer-ID
Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer gemäß § 27a Umsatzsteuergesetz:
DE408087647