Become a Host Family & Make a Global Impact!
🏡 Open Your Home. Share Your Culture. Build Lifelong Connections.
XR Soccer Training is inviting passionate families to host an international soccer player for one to four weeks as part of our Player Exchange Program. This is an exciting opportunity to welcome a young athlete into your home, introduce them to American life, and share in their incredible journey as they train with elite coaches, experience new cultures, and create lifelong memories.
🌍 Cultural Exchange: Learn about a new country and share your own traditions.
⚽️ Be Part of the Soccer Journey: Support a young athlete while gaining a new perspective on the game.
👨🏼🤝👨🏻 Lifelong Friendships: Many host families stay connected with their players long after the program ends.
🎆 Unforgettable Experiences: Enjoy Fourth of July celebrations, summer BBQs, local attractions, and more with your player.
🤝 Make a Difference: Provide a home away from home for an international student-athlete.
💵 XR Camp Discount: Receive a discount for host family players attending XR summer camps.
Why Become a Host Family?
✅ A welcoming home environment
✅ A comfortable place to sleep
✅ Meals as part of family life
✅ A chance to experience American culture through daily life and activities
What You Provide:
🏥 Medical insurance for the player is included
✈️ All flights and transportation are managed by the program
📄 Paperwork & logistics are handled by XR Soccer Training
⚽️ Exchange Player XR summer camp registration fees
What’s Covered for You?
Hosting an international player isn’t just about providing a place to stay—it’s about opening your heart and home to a new culture while sharing yours in return.
If you’re ready to become a host family, let us know by submitting your contact information below. Check out the FAQs to learn more!
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FAQs
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Host families are responsible for three meals a day, transportation to and from XR training sessions, and giving international players a taste of American culture. For a few weeks, the player becomes a part of your family as you all adventure together.
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Yes. Once players are matched up with their host families, you can discuss your vacation plans with their families abroad and let XR know you are traveling. This way, they know what to expect and can get excited about seeing more of our country.
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XR tries to pair previous players who attended Mundialito together. We also try to pair players with the same birth year so they have a partner to train with at our XR training sessions.
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Yes. Families are welcome to work with other host families to figure out logistics and work around family commitments to share the load.
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Not a problem! The beauty of this program is building international relationships and understanding other cultures. The common language is soccer and you’ll be surprised how much you can communicate despite language barriers.
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Yes. All international players will provide any allergies or food restrictions when they sign up to help us match them with host families that can support their needs.
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Yes. The players' itineraries will be shared with host families so they can be picked up and dropped off at the airport.
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No problem! Many of our host families work together to get players to the camps if conflicts arise. A WhatsApp group is created with host families and families overseas to ensure players get the most out of their experience and provide help when needed.