Foyle Cup
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The Foyle Cup is a youth soccer tournament held every year in Derry City. The competition began in 1992 with only eight teams competing. It is seen as one of the most important and pivotal tournaments in Northern Ireland, as it presents an opportunity for the youth of Northern Ireland to show their abilities. Academy teams of such European clubs as Werder Bremen, IFK Goteborg and Ferencvaros have participated in the tournament, along with teams from the U.S.A. in recent times. It is widely recognised as a tournament that launches the careers of young players aspiring to sign professional contracts. The 2006 competition was launched by Lawrie Sanchez. Matches are played all around Derry, Letterkenny, Strabane and the Final matches are played in The Brandywell Stadium
[edit] Notable past participants
- AC Horsens
- Aberdeen F.C.
- Brescia Calcio
- Coleraine F.C.
- Sheffield United F.C.
- Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
- Hearts F.C.
- Arminia Bielefeld
- Ferencváros
- Letterkenny Rovers F.C.
- Linfield F.C.
- Finn Harps F.C.
- Institute F.C.
- Derry City F.C.
- Sporting Lokeren
- Norwich City F.C.
- Glentoran F.C.
- Werder Bremen
- Montpellier Hérault SC
- Fulham F.C.
- AFC Bournemouth
- IFK Goteborg
