US Youth Soccer Presents the 2026 Grassroots Symposium & Leadership Weekend
Event Information
Event Location: Dallas, TX | August 26 – 29
US Youth Soccer is looking forward to welcoming you to Dallas August 26 – 29 for the 2026 Grassroots Symposium & Leadership Weekend.
A Premier Event for Changemakers in Youth Soccer
We’re excited to officially announce the 2026 US Youth Soccer Grassroots Symposium, taking place August 27–28 (Thursday–Friday), with additional programming and events throughout the week in Dallas, Texas!
We encourage attendees to arrive on Wednesday, August 26, to join us for an evening Kick-Off Reception, with the Symposium officially beginning Thursday morning. We are actively working on building this year’s agenda and will share exciting updates as they become available.
This year’s Symposium is designed to foster meaningful connection, collaboration, and idea-sharing across all levels of the game. Through joint plenary sessions, networking opportunities, and interactive workshops, we aim to create an environment where leaders can learn from one another and strengthen the future of soccer in their communities. We look forward to seeing you this August!
Event Overview
- Wednesday, August 26:
- Golf Tournament
- Evening Kick-Off Reception
- Thursday–Friday, August 27–28:
- Core programming, workshops, and networking (concluding Friday evening)
- Saturday, August 29:
- Morning: Optional partner-led training sessions (opt-in)
- Afternoon: USYS Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- There will also be two hosted social events throughout the weekend to create additional opportunities for connection and community.
Registration Information
We strongly encourage you to bring multiple representatives to engage across the Symposium’s various tracks:
- Presidents and Executive Directors: high-level discussions and strategy sessions
- Community-based leaders: hands-on workshops and applied learning
Additional registrations are available at:
- $325 standard rate
- $275 early-bird rate (through June 1)
If you are interested in bringing a larger delegation from your state, please reach out to discuss group rates.
Hotel Accommodations
US Youth Soccer will cover up to four (4) nights for one (1) staff member per State Association.
Important Details:
- All reservations must be completed by State Association staff
- USYS will not book rooms on your behalf
- States must email Jessie Nance (jnance@usyouthsoccer.org) by August 1, 2026 with the name associated with the reservation to be routed to the USYS master account
Hilton Dallas Anatole
- Special rate: $189/night
- Estimated total per night: $221.62
Booking Instructions:
- Reservations must be made using the official USYS booking link
- A credit card is required to hold the reservation (a deposit will be taken)
Schedule
Schedule to be announced at a later date.
