Toronto FC announced Tuesday, that goalkeeper Stefan Frei will head to South Africa on Friday, November 27 for the annual Generation Adidas post season trip abroad. The Generation Adidas program was established ahead of the 2005 MLS season and is a player development program that identifies and nurtures the elite youth soccer talent in the United States.The 18 man roster will depart from Washington, D.C and will have a full agenda before departing from South Africa on December 7.
Frei, 23 a member of the Generation Adidas program was nominated for the MLS Gatorade Rookie of the Year, and also was awarded the Toronto FC Rookie of the Year, and Defender of the Year honours.
Former Toronto FC and current Glasgow Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu was also a member of Generation Adidas. Players who join MLS as part of the program receive opportunities to develop their game, and receive educational grants to further their college education.
Some of the highlights for the South Africa trip are as follows:
November 27 - Depart Washington DC for Johannesburg
November 29 - Training Session
November 30 - Friendly game vs. Orlando Pirates reserves
Visit Nelson Mandela's House
December 1 - Visit "Apartheid Museum"
December 3 - Friendly game TBD
December 4 - 2010 FIFA World Cup Draw team appearance
December 5 - Opening of first FIFA Football for Hope Centre (appearance)
December 6 - Friendly match vs. Ajax Cape Town reserves
For a full look at the 18 man roster, please visit www.mlsnet.com.
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