Gallagher Friendlies

Now in its third year, the Gallagher Friendlies is described by organizers as a "new direction in youth soccer events." It has become one of the top Labor Day tournaments in Region II, drawing top teams like Chicago Magic, Eclipse Select, Patadoreas, and PDA NJ.

The event is held at three locations in the St. Louis area, including the new Scott Gallagher Complex in Maryland Heights.

Organizers stress that the emphasis is on providing quality soccer and strong environment for player development over wins and losses.

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Places to Stay in the Area

This is a "stay to play" tournament, which means that visiting teams are required to stay in hotels that are approved by the tournament organizers as a condition of participation. This may require merely booking rooms at one of the designated hotels, or it may require booking them specifically through the tournament's own designated housing service. Check the tournament website for full details.

Car and Van Rentals

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Things to do in the Area

Sports lovers can choose between Cardinals Baseball, Missouri Football, or NASCAR, depending on team and event schedules. Or perhaps try the Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum and International Bowling Hall of Fame.

Of course, no trip to St. Louis would be complete without a trip to the Gateway Arch, which also houses the Museum of Westward Expansion. And finally, the home of Budweiser and the Busch family that founded the famous brewery offers tours of the Brewery and clydesdale stables, as well as trips to Grant's farm, the Busch family's ancestral home, which Zagats ranks as the seventh best family attraction in the US.