FRISCO, Texas (Oct. 8, 2009) – Beaverton, Ore. will host the Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup, the largest recreational youth soccer tournament in the United States, at the Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation Complex, Oct. 17-18.  The Oregon Youth Soccer Under-10 through Under-14 Boys and Girls participating in the Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup will bring together 75 teams on five soccer fields for the annual soccer tournament held in Beaverton, Ore.

 

Kohl's American Cup offers youth soccer players an opportunity to play in a high-quality tournament in a fun, family-like atmosphere.  The program was started in 2000 as an avenue to highlight recreational soccer players and promote fair play.  Players receive equal opportunities and benefits within their level of play, with an emphasis on participation, rather than competition.

 

This event is one of over 60 Kohl's American Cup tournaments being held from February to December. All tournaments are open to players registered with a US Youth Soccer State Association recreational league.

 

Admission to Kohl's American Cup is free.

 

For more information about Oregon Youth Soccer visit www.oregonyouthsoccer.org or contact Scott Enyart at scott@oregonyouthsoccer.org or 503-703-5471.  For more information on US Youth Soccer visit www.USYouthSoccer.org.

For more information:   

Local Contact: Scott Enyart, scott@oregonyouthsoccer.org or 503-703-5471

US Youth Soccer Media Contact: Lindsay Williams, lwilliams@usyouthsoccer.org or 800-4SOCCER                                         

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About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer –""The Game for ALL Kids!^®"" is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit www.USYouthSoccer.org.

 

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About Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup - The largest recreational youth soccer tournament in the United States and boasts more than 65,000 participants and more than 175,000 attendees annually since its inception in 2000. Kohl's US Youth Soccer's provides youth soccer players an opportunity to experience a high-quality statewide tournament in a fun, family-like atmosphere.

Visit http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/american_cup/americancuphome.asp for more.

 

Media Request: When referring to the Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup, please refer to the program only as the Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup in first reference and Kohl's American Cup in subsequent references. We appreciate your cooperation.