GREENVILLE, South Carolina (June 18, 2023) - More than 160 teams competed June 14-18 at the 2023 Southern Presidents Cup in Greenville, South Carolina. Games were played at the MESA Soccer Complex in Greer with a trip to the 2023 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup on the line.
USYS' South Region, which consists of 12 State Associations, will send 26 teams to the national competition held July 7-11 in Wichita, Kansas. Florida teams had a strong showing this past week and will send the most representatives out of the South's State Associations with six.
Jenger Parrish, head coach of Tennessee SC 09G Showcase (TN), talked about what the 2023 US Youth Soccer Southern Presidents Cup experience means to her team.
"There are so many life lessons in this -- there were a couple of games we went down a goal and we had to fight back,” Parrish said. “There's other games that we went up and we had to learn how to hold on to that - just being able to adjust to the situation.”
Parrish also shared her thoughts on what US Youth Soccer has done to give her girls the opportunity to develop.
“You know they don’t always get along – they're 13/14-year-old girls, so figuring out how to still work as a team, maybe when you’re not on the same page,” Parrish said. “This experience I think has helped them grow as young ladies and I think they're just going to keep growing into the most amazing young adults."
Look back at the Southern Presidents Cup Champions…
Boys
| Age Group |
Champions |
Finalists |
| 13U |
Atlas FC 13U (STX) |
Winter Park 2010 Select Boys (FL) |
| 14U |
Miami Lakes United 09 Boys (FL) |
HPSA Scots 09B Contreras (NTX) |
| 15U |
08 (15U) HFC White (NC) |
08B - BLAKE ACSL (AR) |
| 16U |
07 (16U) NCRT Blue (NC) |
U16 Southern Homestead (FL) |
| 17U |
Union 10 FC 2006 Boys (AL) |
MIAMI BREAKERS FC 2006 NAVY (FL) |
| 18U |
TPSA Lanus (TN) |
JFC 2005B Elite Blue (FL) |
| 19U |
Wilson United 2005 Black (TN) |
Texas Premier 04B (STX) |
*13U-18U Champions & Finalists and 19U Champions will advance to National Presidents Cup.
Girls
| Age Group |
Champions |
Finalists |
| 13U |
Union 10 FC 2010 Girls (AL) |
FC Alliance 2010G RL (TN) |
| 14U |
TSC Williamson 2009G Showcase (TN) |
2009 Elite Girls Blue-Middleton/Taylor (MS) |
| 15U |
Tupelo Futbol Club 2008 Girls (MS) |
08(15U) NCFC Red North G (NC) |
| 16U |
2007 Lady Lobos Rush Elite (TN) |
Capital City SC 07G Sky South (STX) |
| 17U |
New Orleans DFC 06G (LA) |
OK Energy FC 06G Navy (OK) |
| 18U |
Fort Lauderdale FC 05 Girls (FL) |
Victory SC 2005 Girls Black (NTX) |
| 19U |
Tupelo Fútbol Club 2004/2005 Girls (MS) |
The 956 United Gu19 (STX) |
*13U-18U Champions & Finalists and 19U Champions will advance to National Presidents Cup.
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About the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup
The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is designed for teams seeking additional challenges to play against teams of similar abilities for a national title. Presidents Cup provides a progressive and competitive experience to teams, allowing them to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie, and community from the state to regional to national levels of US Youth Soccer. The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is a separate series of events from the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. For more information, please visit
https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/presidents-cup/.
About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.
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