Bethesda Soccer Club Partners with GoPlay Sports Tours

January 6, 2026 – Bethesda, MD: Bethesda Soccer Club is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with GoPlay Sports Tours, naming GoPlay as the Official International Travel Partner of Bethesda Soccer Club and securing naming rights for the club’s new, state-of-the-art indoor training facility in Gaithersburg, MD. This partnership represents an exciting step forward in Bethesda’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class development opportunities for players and families, both on and off the field.

GoPlay Sports Tours specializes in organizing high-quality international soccer experiences, offering players the opportunity to train, compete, and immerse themselves in new cultures worldwide. Through this partnership, Bethesda Soccer Club teams and members will gain access to exclusive international tour opportunities, including competitive matches, professional-level training sessions, cultural experiences, and behind-the-scenes exposure to the global game.

Jonathon Colton, Bethesda Soccer Club Executive Director, shared enthusiasm for the new partnership:

“We are excited to partner with GoPlay Sports Tours to provide our players and families with meaningful international soccer experiences. This partnership aligns perfectly with Bethesda’s mission to develop the whole player—athletically, socially, and culturally. These tours offer a unique opportunity for growth that extends far beyond the pitch.”

“Having coached at the youth club level, I am well aware of the outstanding work organizations like Bethesda Soccer Club do to develop players and coaches,” said Darren Lyons, GoPlay Director. “We look forward to taking Bethesda players and their families around the world, where they will experience the attention to detail and care that defines GoPlay tours. We are also excited to support the ongoing development and education of Bethesda coaches through global coaching and learning opportunities.”

“The opportunity to travel internationally, play soccer, and experience different cultures first-hand is an incredible gift for young athletes,” added Brian Ainscough, GoPlay Chief Executive Officer. “Clubs that provide these opportunities are making a powerful investment in player development. We are thrilled to partner with a highly respected club like Bethesda Soccer Club that shares our commitment to education, growth, and excellence.”

For more information about Bethesda Soccer Club and its partnership with GoPlay Sports Tours, please contact the Bethesda Soccer Club office or visit www.bethesdasoccer.org.

About Bethesda Soccer Club

Bethesda Soccer Club is one of the premier youth soccer organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region, dedicated to developing players of all levels in a positive, challenging, and inclusive environment. Serving thousands of players and families, and hosting some of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the United States, Bethesda Soccer Club emphasizes excellence, sportsmanship, education, and lifelong love for the game. Learn more at www.bethesdasoccer.org.

About GoPlay Sports Tours

GoPlay Sports Tours provides international sports travel experiences for club, high school, and collegiate teams of all levels at world-class destinations across Europe, the Americas, and Australia. GoPlay Sports Tours offers top-quality training and match venues, competitive international opposition, professional coaching experiences, behind-the-scenes access to the professional game, bilingual tour managers, expert cultural guides, and unforgettable travel experiences. Learn more at www.goplay-sports.com.