Vermont Fusion & Worldstrides
At Vermont Fusion, player development extends beyond training and competition at home. Every other year, our players have the opportunity to travel internationally to experience the game in a broader, more immersive way.
These trips are designed to expose players to different styles of play, new cultures, and the shared joy of soccer around the world. They challenge players to adapt, connect, and grow — both on and off the field.
International travel is not a one-off experience at Fusion. It’s a deliberate part of how we develop players and build perspective.
Seeing the game abroad changes how players understand it.
International trips push players outside their comfort zone — tactically, socially, and personally. They train and compete in unfamiliar environments, experience the game as a global language, and build lasting connections with teammates through shared travel and discovery.
The result is perspective, confidence, and inspiration that carries back into everyday training and life beyond soccer.
Fusion plans international trips on a biennial cycle, giving families clarity and time to prepare while ensuring each experience remains meaningful and well supported.
This approach reflects our belief in balance: maintaining strong local programming while offering transformational opportunities at key moments in a player’s journey.
Vermont Fusion partners with WorldStrides, a trusted leader in international sports and educational travel, to deliver these experiences responsibly and safely.
WorldStrides provides logistical planning, travel coordination, and on-the-ground support — allowing Fusion coaches and leaders to focus on player development and team experience. Their expertise helps ensure each trip is organized, secure, and aligned with the standards our families expect.
For many players, international travel becomes one of the most meaningful parts of their Fusion experience — not because of results, but because of the moments shared, the perspectives gained, and the love of the game reinforced.
The game is global.
We believe our players should experience it that way.
