European trials, July-August, 2008
July saw Canada 18+ players join the GISS European tour to train in Europe under top Uefa 'A' licenced coaches including Luciano Miani (UEFA A); Romano Matte (UEFA B), Giorgio Scapini (UEFA B), coach of Verona Calcio; Mauro Zironelli (UEFA B), coach of Vicenza Calcio.
Mathew Macri, 18yr old Canadian GISS player has subsequently signed with Italian team Vicenza Calcio Serie B, and Canadian GISS player Johnny D'Amato has officially signed with prestigious Italian club Vado FC, first ever club to have won the Italian Cup, defeating Udinese in the final match.