The DME National teams are heading to the Surf Cup in Rome, Italy, in April 2025, and it’s the perfect opportunity to explore this historic city and compete against top professional clubs from Europe. From ancient ruins to local cuisine, Rome has something for everyone. Our purpose is to compete against top players and teams from across the world and come home ready to work harder and improve. Building off of last years trips to Ireland and Spain, DME prioritizes opportunities for older ages to play abroad and see the world through soccer.

Teams attending the Rome Surf Cup include:

• 2012G
• 2009/08G *10’s accepted
• 2010B
• 2011B
• 2009/08B

With world-famous football academies participating in the Surf Cup in Rome, our teams will match up against clubs like AS Roma or SS Lazio, Leicester City, Valencia, Atlético de Madrid, Glasgow Rangers, Southampton & PSG.

Whether you’re exploring ancient ruins, indulging in delicious cuisine, or immersing yourself in local football, Rome offers an unforgettable adventure, players at DME, within the Club-to-Club Collaborative or even at-large playing spots can experience this trip!

Here’s how to get on our radar:

1. Submit your player via an email to info@dmeacademysarasota.com (subject line: Italy, birth year, team of interest)
2. Attend a Evaluation September 13th @ Tatum Ridge Fields – 7:00PM