TTS Announces Partnership with NCFC
Louisville, KY (February 15, 2024) – Team Travel Source (TTS) is excited to announce their partnership with North Carolina FC Youth (NCFC Youth) as their official housing provider for all VisitRaleigh.com Showcase Series tournaments and additional tournaments that welcome travel teams for the next two years. This partnership is aimed at providing high-quality accommodations and travel services for athletes, coaches and their families participating in NCFC Youth Showcase Series tournaments.
Team Travel Source is a leading sports housing company that specializes in team travel for sports organizations across the country. With their vast network of hotel and Sports Commission/CVB relationships, they can secure the best deals and offer travel arrangements of the highest quality. They are well known for their exceptional customer service and personalized travel planning for sports teams.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership as the Official Housing Provider for the NCFC Youth VisitRaleigh.com Showcase Series,” says Kelley Roberts, TTS CEO. “At Team Travel Source, we understand the importance of seamless event experiences, and we are dedicated to providing customized systems and services to meet the unique needs of this prestigious showcase.”
NCFC Youth is home to more than 16,000 youth players each year through local programming. In addition, the youth club hosts 10 tournaments throughout the year that offer competition to teams from local, state, regional, national, and international markets. NCFC Youth’s signature visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series is hosted across four weekends in November and December and welcomes more than 1,500 teams and 900+ college coaches from 35 states and multiple international destinations.
“After years of getting to know Team Travel Source and its dedicated staff, we have no doubt they will provide an elevated experience for teams traveling to our tournaments,” said NCFC Youth CEO, Gary Buete. “Our job is to make sure that teams have an unparalleled tournament experience on and off the field. Our staff does an amazing job of focusing on the on-field components, and we are confident in TTS’ ability to work with our teams and area hotels to ensure a great off-field experience while they are in town.”
Of NCFC Youth’s 10 tournaments throughout the year, TTS will be the housing partner on 6 of those events including:
• City of Oaks Classic presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance – May 11-12th , 2024
• Capital City Classic – October 12-13th, 2024
• Girls visitRaleigh.com Junior Showcase – November 9-10th, 2024
• Boys visitRaleigh.com Junior Showcase – November 16-17th, 2024
• Girls visitRaleigh.com College Showcase – December 6-8th, 2024
• Boys visitRaleigh.com College Showcase – December 13-15th, 2024
“Many of our successful long-term event partners utilize the expertise of Team Travel Source on an annual basis and we are confident they will provide a first class experience for everyone involved” says Tori Collins, Director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance (GRSA).
Andrea Metts, TTS COO stated “Our commitment to exceptional customer service allows us to deliver unparalleled support to event organizers and participants. We are excited to play a key role in enhancing the NCFC Youth experience for all attendees and ensuring a successful showcase series.”
Registration for the NCFC Youth visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series will open soon. To learn more about each event, click here.
Registration for the City of Oaks Classic is open. To register, click here.
About Team Travel Source
Established in 2012, TTS is the leader in tournament housing for youth sports. Their extensive industry knowledge and priceless city and hotel relationships give TTS the leverage to negotiate exceptional rates with all hotel chains throughout the country. TTS has partnered with over 175 tournament companies, manages the housing for over 1,100 annual events and books over 1 million room nights each year. TTS operates in a layered approach that provides sport specific management by professionals in each area that understand what makes your sport and events special. This layered approach is backed by dedicated teams that elevate our unmatched customer service experience, innovative technology, services and revenue streams that have been valuable growth tools for our partners. For more information, visit TeamTravelSource.com.
About North Carolina FC Youth
North Carolina FC Youth is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding Greater Triangle. Since 1974, NCFC Youth has been committed to enhancing each player’s soccer experience at every level and age of play. Through innovative soccer programming, player development opportunities, and a focus on coaching education, NCFC Youth creates an environment for more than 16,000 players and 1,500 coaches to grow on and off the field As the largest club in North Carolina, NCFC Youth is proud to offer Recreation, Juniors, Challenge, Classic, Elite Clubs National League, and community outreach programs. NCFC Youth strives to improve the quality of life for our players, families, and community through the game of soccer. For more information, visit NCFCyouth.com.