croatia 2009

The Destination:

In 2009 One Shot One Dream took 19 potential professional soccer players and toured the beautiful country of Croatia for a soccer opportunity of a lifetime. Croatia's pleasures are more timeless than trendy. Along its 1778km coastline, a glistening sea winds around rocky coves, lapping at pine-fringed beaches. Istrian ports bustle with fishermen while children dive into the sparkling water. In Dalmatia, cities throb with nightlife amid ancient Roman ruins.


The Showcase Games:

nk orijent of croatia
NK Pomorac
2nd Division
nk medulin of croatia
NK Medulin
3rd Division
nk istra of croatia
NK Istra
1st Division
hnk rijeka of croatia
HNK Rijeka
1st Division
Europa Cup
nk dinamo zagreb
NK Dinamo Zagreb
1st Division
Champions League
The Outcome:

One Shot One Dream took a cast of talented American soccer players from across the country. The cast was made up of former college soccer players, soccer players that had the skills but were undiscovered, and soccer players that were looking for that right connection to put them in front of a European club.

Along the way, six soccer players were offered trials with 2 players, Anthony Burrola and Patrick Barton, receiving contracts in Europe. The International Soccer team battled two professional teams that play in the Champions League and the Europa Cup, playing Rijeka in Croatia's national team traing ground. The 2009 season was filled with drama and fast action.