U18s go Dutch this weekend

The U18s will travel to play AZ Alkmaar and FC Groningen this weekend
A squad of West Ham United U18s will travel to the Netherlands this weekend to play Dutch opponents AZ Alkmaar and FC Groningen.
 
Following their prosperous excursion to Hong Kong to compete in the prestigious Soccer Sevens tournament at the end of last season, the young Hammers have tcrossed the North Sea to take on their Dutch counterparts.
 
The squad, led by Youth Development Phase Lead Coach Danny Searle will play AZ Alkmaar on Saturday 29 August, kick off at 2.30pm local time.
 
The Hammers face a quick turnaround as they face fellow Dutch outfit FC Groningen the following day, Sunday 30 August at 11am.
 
Belgian outfit Zulte Waregem will also compete against the two Eredivisie sides.
 
Make sure you follow @whufc_official and www.whufc.com to find out how the U18s fared. We’ll have exclusive previews, match reports and reaction throughout the proceedings.