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Dates, Locations Announced for USYS’ 2024-25 Event Schedule

FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 12, 2024) – To kick off the start of its new seasonal year, US Youth Soccer today announced dates and locations for all of its 2024-25 events. The full schedule features events in 12 cities throughout nine U.S. states and will also have teams competing internationally in four different countries.

Among the events are USYS’ top competitions and competitive programs – the National Championships, Presidents Cup, National League, and the Olympic Development Program (ODP) – which will continue the momentum for the largest youth sport organization in the country, fresh off celebrating its golden anniversary.

US Youth Soccer’s premier event, the National Championships presented by New York Life, will return to familiar venues. Headlining the locations is ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, which will host the event’s storied final stage for the fourth consecutive year.

  • June 20-25, 2025: Midwest Regional Championships at the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex and Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex in Overland Park, Kan.
  • June 20-25, 2025: Far West Regional Championships at the Simplot Sports Complex in Boise, Idaho.
  • June 27-July 2, 2025: Southern Regional Championships at the MoneyGram Soccer Park and Toyota Soccer Center in Dallas, Texas.
  • June 28-July 3, 2025: Eastern Regional Championships at the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, and Potomack Lakes Sportsplex in Loudoun County, Va.
  • July 22-July 27, 2025: National Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and ChampionsGate Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. 

Presidents Cup, US Youth Soccer’s alternative championship event, will enter its first full summer with Springhill Suites by Marriott as its presenting partner. 

  • June 13-17, 2025: Eastern Presidents Cup at The Proving Grounds and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in Valley Forge, Pa.
  • June 13-17, 2025: Midwest Presidents Cup at the Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex and the SportPort International in St. Louis, Mo.
  • June 13-17, 2025: Southern Presidents Cup at Russell Creek Park in Plano, Texas.
  • June 13-17, 2025: Far West Presidents Cup at the Simplot Sports Complex in Boise, Idaho.
  • July 11-15, 2025: National Presidents Cup at the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay in Tampa, Fla.

The National League and its robust schedule kicked off earlier this month. Four events will follow in the preceding six months, with December, January, and February rounding off four consecutive months of competition before the final event in May.

  • November 1-4 and 8-11, 2024: Quarterfinals at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Ariz.
  • December 6-9 and 13-16, 2024: Quarterfinals at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Ariz.
  • January 10-13 and 17-21, 2025: Quarterfinals at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Ariz.
  • February 21-25, 2025: Semifinals at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex in Round Rock, Texas.
  • May 2-6, 2025: Semifinals at the SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside, Calif.

Lastly, ODP will continue bringing its four regions together in January, where several days of practices and games will determine this year’s National Select Teams. Those chosen will represent the program in both domestic and international competition this coming spring, with top Italian sides AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus highlighting the noteworthy list of opponents.

  • January 16-20 and January 30-February 3, 2025: Interregionals at the ChampionsGate Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla.
  • March 28-April 4, 2025: Friendlies for the 2010 National Teams in Costa Rica
  • April 1-9, 2025: Friendlies for the 2009 National Teams in England
  • April 13-22, 2025: Tournament for the 2008 National Teams in Italy
  • April 14-19, 2025: Easter International Cup for the 2011/12 National Teams in Orlando, Fla.
  • April 23-May 3, 2025: Friendlies for the 2007 National Teams in Spain.

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About 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 one 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, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game.

Eastern Regional Championships Honored with Prestigious Award

FRISCO, Texas (November 16, 2023) – Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, has announced the 2023 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism.

Among the winners was the 2023 US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships, held in Loudoun County, Virginia, from June 23-29 and produced in conjunction with Visit Loudoun. It was the fifth time the storied event took place in the Old Dominion State after being held in Virginia Beach (2005 and 2006) and Spotsylvania (2017 and 2018) previously.

“Congratulations to everyone at Visit Loudoun on this award that they undoubtedly deserve,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “They proved remarkable hosts. It is fantastic that Visit Loudoun and US Youth Soccer can come together to impact the local region positively, as well as provide memories of a lifetime for the participants and their families.”

Many of the best teams across the east coast of the United States competed at the regional event, with more than 260 teams from 13 different states playing in games throughout the week at Hal and Bernie Hanson Regional Park in Aldie and Bolen Memorial Park in Leesburg.

It is estimated that the days-long event brought in more than 4,600 players and 11,700 total people to the northern Virginia community, which saw champions crowned and 14 teams earn a spot at the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

“The US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships was one of the largest tournaments Visit Loudoun has secured and it had an $8.3 million economic impact for our destination,” Visit Loudoun President & CEO Beth Erickson said. “This national recognition by Sports Destination Management not only further positions Loudoun as a prime destination for sports tournaments but generates awareness to the economic benefits a sporting event can have on a community.”

This year’s Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism winners were responsible for bringing in a substantial boost of more than $932 million to the national economy over the past year. Each honoree has been recognized in a special feature published in the latest issue of Sports Destination Management. To read the entire article with more details and a list of all winners, click here.

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About 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.

About Visit Loudoun

Visit Loudoun is the destination management organization for Loudoun, Va., known as DC’s Wine Country®, located 25 miles from Washington, DC. This not-for-profit organization develops and implements programs that promote tourism and travel to Loudoun and its towns, to increase visitation and generate visitor spending. The organization showcases Virginia’s culinary and heritage assets, including award-winning vineyards, horse country, scenic byways, and towns and villages steeped in history. Visit www.VisitLoudoun.org for more information.

About Sports Destination Management

Sports Destination Management is written for the largest audience of sports event managers and tournament directors in the sports tourism market and maintains a focus on the important issues surrounding event location decisions and event management. 

With content from experts and thought leaders, SDM provides in-depth coverage of sports event planning and execution through incisive and relevant articles as well as insightful, real-world case studies showcasing best practices and successful event production. 

In addition to the publication, SDM offers extensive digital resources through www.sportsdestinations.com and the e-newsletter, SDM Blitz, both providing decision support tools for organizers to ensure successful events at all levels of play.

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US Youth Soccer Reveals 2023-24 Event Locations Ahead of 50th Anniversary

FRISCO, Texas (October 12, 2023) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is thrilled to kick off its year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary by revealing the full slate of major events for the 2023-24 season.

The event schedule, which features competition in five U.S. time zones, includes National Championship Series, Presidents Cup and National League events, plus USYS Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams playing in established tournaments against club and international teams for the second-straight year.

Headlining the list is a return to the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kan., for National Presidents Cup and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., for Nationals to close down our championship season.

Each site was carefully picked to ensure it truly enhances the experience for those involved, setting the stage for a year to remember.

  • National League Elite 64 Playoffs: Legacy Park in Mesa, Ariz., from November 3-6, 2023, and November 10-13, 2023.
  • National League Conference Playoffs: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., from December 1-4, 2023, and December 8-11, 2023.
  • Olympic Development Program (ODP) Interregionals: ChampionsGate Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., from January 18-22, 2024 (Girls), and January 24-28, 2024 (Boys).
  • National League Elite 64 Playoffs: Austin Tindall Sports Complex and ChampionsGate Sports Complex in Greater Orlando, Fla., from January 19-23, 2024, and January 26-30, 2024.
  • National League P.R.O.: Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay in Tampa, Fla., from February 23-27, 2024.
  • Dallas Cup (ODP): Multiple facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, from March 23-31, 2024.
  • Easter International Cup (ODP): Multiple facilities in Greater Orlando, Fla., from March 27-30, 2024.
  • National League P.R.O.: SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside, Calif., from May 3-7, 2024.
  • Eastern Presidents Cup: Shawnee Sports Complex in Charleston, W.Va., and the Barboursville Soccer Complex in Barboursville, W.VA., from June 14-18, 2024.
  • Midwest Presidents Cup: Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., from June 14-18, 2024.
  • Southern Presidents Cup: Russell Creek Park in Plano, Texas, from June 14-18, 2024.
  • Far West Presidents Cup: Regional Athletic Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah, from June 14-18, 2024.
  • Midwest Regional Championships: Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex in Olathe, Kan., and Schools Overland Park Soccer Complex in Overland Park, Kan., from June 21-26, 2024.
  • Southern Regional Championships: Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay in Tampa, Fla., and the Lake Myrtle Soccer Complex in Auburndale, Fla., from June 21-27, 2024.
  • Far West Regional Championships: Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 21-27, 2024.
  • Eastern Regional Championships: Shawnee Sports Complex in Charleston, W.Va., and the Barboursville Soccer Complex in Barboursville, W.Va., from June 27 – July 3, 2024.
  • National Presidents Cup: Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kan., from July 12-16, 2024.
  • National Championships: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., from July 23-28, 2024.

There will be much to recognize in 2024, whether it be the newly-crowned champions of Presidents Cup and our National Championships or USYS’ anniversary. As the calendar gets ready to flip, US Youth Soccer is excited to embark on a year-round celebration commemorating its 50 years of growing the game by revealing new, branded marks for the landmark.

The 50th anniversary marks include primarily blue and primarily red versions of the shield logo, as well as one where the “50” is gold in a nod to the golden anniversary.

US Youth Soccer was founded in 1974 and features 2.5 million players participating annually. Its mission is “To provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play.”

USYS also unveiled a campaign slogan “It Starts with US | Youth Soccer,” where the “US” serves as a double entendre, representing both the word “us” and the United States portion of the organizational name.

Video reveal of new campaign slogan and 50th-anniversary mark can be found here.

“We are proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary and thank the millions of players who have donned the USYS shield over the last five decades,” said US Youth Soccer CEO Skip Gilbert.

“We recognize those who founded our wonderful organization and the executives at our national office and the State Associations who made — and continue to make — US Youth Soccer what it is today. Most, we want to acknowledge past and present players, coaches, volunteers, parents and family members who are the lifeblood of our organization.”

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 one 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, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game.

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Host Locations for 2024 Eastern and Southern Regional Events Announced

FRISCO, Texas (October 3, 2023) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) today announced its host locations for next year’s Eastern and Southern Regional events.

  • 2024 Eastern Presidents Cup: Shawnee Sports Complex in Charleston, West Virginia, and the Barboursville Soccer Complex in Barboursville, West Virginia, from June 14 – 18
  • 2024 Eastern Regional Championships: Shawnee Sports Complex in Charleston, West Virginia, and the Barboursville Soccer Complex in Barboursville, West Virginia, from June 27 – July 3
  • 2024 Southern Presidents Cup: Russell Creek Park in Plano, Texas, from June 14 – 18
  • 2024 Southern Regional Championships: Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida, and the Lake Myrtle Soccer Complex in Auburndale, Florida, from June 21 – 27

As US Youth Soccer embarks on a year-long celebration of it’s 50th anniversary in 2024, bringing its premier competitions to tremendous host locations such as these will amplify an already terrific experience for those attending.

The East Region will return to West Virginia once more after most recently holding its events in the Mountain State in 2022. Charleston’s state of the art facility is home to six collegiate-sized artificial turf fields, while multi-million dollar renovations to Barboursville’s complex will add three multi-purpose turf fields to a facility that already included 12 full-size regulation grass fields.

The Southern Presidents Cup will make its way back to Texas next year, this time with a new host city in Plano. Russel Creek Park’s 20 full-size fields, half of which are lighted, serve as a main reason for the facility being one of the premier venues in the area, which is just nine miles from US Youth Soccer’s National Office in Frisco.

The South Region is also excited to bring its Regional Championships to the Sunshine State for the first time next year. The Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay and the Lake Myrtle Soccer Complex will provide 26 full-size grass fields and are familiar to US Youth Soccer, having previously hosted National League and Florida Youth Soccer events.

“One of the great strengths of our regional competitions is to bring together incredible facilities, tremendous amenities and localized support, helping our qualifying teams raise the bar on competitive excellence,” said US Youth Soccer CEO Skip Gilbert. “As USYS moves through its 50th year, we thank all the great hosts of the past and ask them to celebrate with this dynamic slate of regional sites that will help secure Presidents Cup and our National Championships as the best our country has to offer.”

US Youth Soccer’s National Championship Series and Presidents Cup continue to serve as significant sources of revenue for local economies. Each event will field more than 100 teams, bringing more than 5,000 people and generating an estimated economic impact of $4,200,000 across each city.

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 one 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, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game.

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National Presidents Cup Champions Crowned in Wichita

WICHITA, Kansas (July 11, 2023) – Fourteen champions were crowned Tuesday in Wichita, Kansas, after 104 teams competed at the US Youth Soccer (USYS) National Presidents Cup held at the Stryker Sports Complex from July 7-11.

2023 marked the 15th anniversary of the event and proved a fitting celebration of the year-long journey that more than 5,000 teams began last fall.

Twelve US Youth Soccer State Association’s left Wichita with hardware, after teams from Kansas (2), Utah (2), Eastern Pennsylvania (1), Virginia (1), Ohio (1), Illinois (1), Michigan (1), South Texas (1), Florida (1), Tennessee (1), Cal South (1), and Montana (1) all claimed the cup.

Wichita-based club Kansas Rush Wichita Academy (KS) played the part of local hero in the Sunflower State, with its 16 and under and 17 and under girls etching their name in Presidents Cup history. The 2007 Girls (16U) raised the storied trophy after topping Allegheny Force (PAW) 1-0 on Tuesday, putting the finishing touches on a strong five-game run that included four wins and one draw. The 2006 Girls (17U) left Stryker Sports Complex with the same record as their club counterpart and also ended the week in high spirits after besting Rebel Elite FC (UT) 1-0 in a close final match.

Adam Hunter, head coach of Kansas Rush Wichita Academy 06G (KS), touched on what it meant for his club to play — and win — in its home city.

“It was really important that the girls showed well at home in front of our community,” Hunter said. “When US Youth Soccer decided that they would host the tournament here in Wichita, our club wanted to be a part of that and we entered as many teams as possible.”

Hunter also gave insight into why his team was so successful during a competitive national event.

“We’ve got a great group of girls who seem to be very close together and they support each other,” he said. “It’s reaffirming to win the game and do it as one together.”

Billings United G2004 Pink PR (MT) — the 19U Girls Champions — came out on top of a penalty-kick shootout in the final match thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Maria Ackerman. Billings United not only left Wichita with their name on the 19U trophy, but also in Treasure State lore after becoming the first team from Montana to win the National Presidents Cup in its 15-year history.

On the boys’ side of the competition, Team America 04 Bata (VA), in its fourth straight year at National Presidents Cup, finally left on top during its last run. Having left Murfreesboro, TN (2019), Des Moines, IA (2021), and Greensboro, NC (2022), empty handed, ‘Bata Nation’ left nothing to chance with a 6-2 win over Havasu Academy 04B (AZ) and let out four years’ worth of celebrations after the final whistle.

Daynor Garcia, head coach of Team America 04 Bata, foreshadowed his team’s success last month at the Eastern Presidents Cup in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

“All these games help,” Garcia said. “It brings our team together, (with) the celebrations, all the memories that we’re gonna have. It’s going to carry our pride over to Nationals.”

Look back at the National Presidents Cup Champions…

 

Boys

Age Group Champions Finalists
13U Atlas FC 13U (STX) J.A.E Academy 10 (NJ)
14U Miami Lakes United 09 Boys (FL) Necaxa USA Red – B2009 (CA-S)
15U AVSC Storm Red B08 (CA-S) Carol Stream Panthers Academy 2008 (IL)
16U FC Ballyhoo 07 Boys Black (EPA) 07 North Carolina Rush Triad Blue (NC)
17U L30 Utah Blitzz FC B06 – Black (UT) Den of Lions Strikers – 2006 (NJ)
18U PSA Lanus (TN) Evolution 05 Boys Mercurial (IL)
19U Team America 04 Bata (VA) Havasu Academy 04B (AZ)

Girls

Age Group Champions Finalists
13U Columbus United G’10 Toffees (OH) Kansas Rush Wichita Academy 10G (KS)
14U Ignite FC – 09G Orange (UT) Empire F.C. 2009 Gold Girls (IL)
15U FC-1 Academy Girls 2008 Elite Blue (IL) Tupelo Futbol Club 2008 Girls (MS)
16U Kansas Rush Wichita Academy 07G (KS) AFFC 2007 Girls (PAW)
17U Kansas Rush Wichita Academy 06G (KS) Rebel Elite FC 06 (UT)
18U MFA Revolution 05G Black (MI) KCSG 05G (MO)
19U Billings United G2004 Pink PR (MT) G2004 Paisley Athletic Academy (NJ)
 

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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 the Presidents Cup page..

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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Regional Crowns Won At Eastern Regional Championships

Scores & Standings

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia (June 29, 2023) – More than 250 teams competed June 23-29 at the Eastern Regional Championships in Loudoun County, Virginia. Games were played at the the Hanson Regional Park in Aldie and Bolen Memorial Park in Leesburg with a trip to the National Championships on the line.

New York East and Eastern Pennsylvania had the strongest showing of USYS’ 15 Eastern State Associations, with each having five champions crowned. Maryland (2), New Jersey (1), Virginia (1), Massachusetts (1), and New York West (1) also had winning teams.

Matthew Mannina, head coach of Stony Brook LGN – Wildlings Blue B2008 (NY-E), reflected on his team winning a second consecutive Eastern Regional Championship title.

“We have veterans on the team that were able to experience winning this last year, but we’re even more excited for the new guys that were not able to experience it but did get to partake in winning the championship this year.”

Dylan Lopez and James Schneider, two standout players for Wildlings, shared what they had to do to reach these heights again this year.

“For the past week, we’ve been training under the heat, for three hours a day,” Lopez said. “Just preparing, running, sprinting, doing drills to prepare us for this week.”

Schneider cited his team’s bond as a big reason for their success.

“Our team chemistry was tight and our defense throughout the entire tournament was lock-down.” Wildlings only gave up one goal throughout its six-game run to the championship.

Look back at the Eastern Regional Championship Winners…

Boys
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
12UThe Football Academy NJ 2011 Boys Black (NJ)Springfield SYC Soccer 2011 Boys (VA)
13UGunners Soccer Kids 2010 Blue (NY-E)Virginia Rush 2010B (VA)
14UManassas Soccer Club 09 Gold (VA)FC Europa 2009 Boys Elite (EPA)
15UStony Brook LGN SC – Wildlings Blue B2008 (NY-E)Lower Merion SC FCE 2008 Thunder (EPA)
16UKeystone FC Premier 07B (EPA)Bethesda SC Blue 2007 (MD)
17UDix Hills SC EST Ultimatum B2006 (NY-E)CT Rush Select 2006 Boys (CT)
18UNew England Surf State Navy 2005 Boys (MA)Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals Elite 64 05B (EPA)
19UFC Somers Arsenal-P (NY-E)South Shore Futbol Club Bulldogs United B2004 (NY-E)

*13-19U Champions will advance to the National Championships.

Girls
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
12UWestern New York Flash 11G (NY-W)SCS United 2011 Girls Black (PA-W)
13UKeystone FC Premier 10G (EPA)BVB International Academy – Pittsburgh 10G Premier (PA-W) 
14UReading Rage SC ’09 Pugh (EPA)South Shore Futbol Club Futbol Legacy G2009 (NY-E)
15UFC Frederick ’08 Girls (MD)Keystone FC Premier 08G (EPA)
16UPenn FC Youth 2007 F Black (EPA)Seacoast United Mass South 2007 Elite Girls DPL (MA)
17UKeystone FC Premier 06G (EPA)Force FC G2006 NL (NY-E)
18UMiddle Country SC SBMC 05 (NY-E)BVBIA WV 2005G (WV)
19UBethesda SC E 2004 (MD)Liverpool FCIA Central MD 2004 Girls (MD)

*13-19U  Champions will advance to the National Championships.

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About the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series

The US Youth Soccer (USYS) National Championship Series provides more than 10,000 teams from USYS’s 54 State Associations the opportunity to showcase their abilities against the best in the nation, while emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and fair play. The yearlong competition begins with over 185,000 players in the USYS State Championships. State champions, along with selected representatives from the USYS National League Conferences, advance to compete in one of four USYS Regional Championships. In each gender age group, the four USYS Regional Champions, along with 12 qualifiers from USYS National League P.R.O. in the 14U-19U age groups, compete for the ultimate crown at the USYS National Championships. Overall, the USYS National Championship Series provides the nation’s top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. For more information, visit https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/national-championship-series/.

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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Tickets to National Presidents Cup Punched at Eastern Presidents Cup

Scores & Standings

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania (June 20, 2023) – More than 100 teams competed June 16-20 at the 2023 Eastern Presidents Cup in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Games were played at The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting with a trip to US Youth Soccer’s National Presidents Cup on the line.

USYS’ East Region, which has 15 State Associations, will send 26 teams to the national competition held July 7-11 in Wichita, Kansas. New Jersey teams had a strong showing this past week and will send the most representatives out of the East’s State Associations with six.

Daynor Garcia, head coach of Team America 04 Bata (VA), talked about what his team will take away from competing at Eastern Presidents Cup.

“We’re using all of these games to really bond together and get the chemistry that we need to play higher-level teams. I know we have a lot of experience going to Nationals, and we know that’s another level.”

Garcia echoed that sentiment by sharing what the last week has meant for his team.

“All these games help. It brings our team together, (with) the celebrations, all the memories that we’re gonna have. It’s going to carry our pride over to Nationals.”

Look back at the Eastern Presidents Cup Champions…

Boys
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
12UDCSC Blue Metros 11 (MD)Keystone FC Elite 11B (PA-E)
13UJAE Academy Plainfield 10 (NJ)BVB International Academy – Pittsburgh 10B Premier (PA-W)
14UFC Stars New Hampshire 2009 Boys Blue (NH)Takoma Park Soccer Club Thunder 2009 (MD)
15UNaugatuck Youth Soccer Boys 2008 (CT)Southern Chester County SA Dragons B08 (PA-E)
16UKearny Thistle United FC B2007 – Storm Black (NJ)FC Ballyhoo 07 Boys Black (PA-E)
17UDen of Lions Strikers – 2006 (NJ)FC Millennium International Milan (MD)
18UBethesda SC Green 2005 (MD)Hulmeville SC Dortmund (PA-E)
19UTeam America 04 BATA (VA)Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC Gunners (PA-E)
Girls
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
12UBeadling SC 2011 Girls White (PA-W)West Mont United Soccer Association 2011 Girls (PA-E)
13UScotch Plains/Fanwood SA SPF Ertz (NJ)Central Susquehanna SC Phoenix 10 (PA-E)
14USteel United PA 09G Elite (PA-E)Century United Soccer Girls 2009 Red (PA-W)
15UDeptford Premier FC ’08 Girls (NJ)Loudoun Soccer Club 2008G Red (VA)
16UAllegheny Force FC 2007 Girls (PA-W)Keystone Athletic 2007 Girls Blue (PA-E)
17UPA Classics Elite Blue 06 G (PA-E)Torpedoes SC GU17 Red (NJ)
18ULancaster Elite Sprinters (PA-E)BVB International Academy – Pittsburgh 05G Premier (PA-W)
19UKearny Thistle United FC G2004 Paisley Athletic Academy (NJ)West Mont United Soccer Association Premier 04/05 Girls (PA-E)

Follow along the road to National Presidents Cup on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok — and don’t miss out on event photos with GeoSnapShot.

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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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Trips to Eastern Regionals Punched at League Championship

FRISCO, Texas (May 25, 2023) – Fourteen teams earned placement into US Youth Soccer’s (USYS) Eastern Regional Championships following a weekend of competitive play at League Championship, culminating with the finals on May 21.

Clubs from the Atlantic Premier League (APL), Club Champions League (CCL), Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), and National Capital Soccer League (NCSL) met in Richmond, Virginia, to decide who would be moving on in USYS’ National Championship Series.

League Championship creates an additional pathway into the USYS Eastern Regional Championships, while strengthening relationships with leagues and maintaining the structural integrity of existing programs, competitions and events offered by US Youth Soccer. To qualify and advance from the USYS League Championship, teams must participate in League play as well as their State Association’s USYS National Championship Series State Cup competition.­

See below for the League Championship victors.

13U Boys – FC Frederick FCF 10 Boys13U Girls – Stony Brook LGN Energy G2010
14U Boys – FC Frederick FCF ’09 Boys14U Girls – Great Falls Reston SC 09G Elite
15U Boys – Springfield South County Youth SC 2008B National League15U Girls – FC Frederick FCF ’08 Girls
16U Boys – Cold Spring Harbor Huntington 07 BWG East EDP16U Girls – FC Frederick FCF ’07 Girls
17U Boys – FC Frederick FCF ’06 Boys17U Girls – Hershey SC 2006 F Elite
18U Boys – Stony Brook LGN United B200618U Girls – Middle Country SC SBMC 05
19U Boys – FC Frederick FCF ’04 Boys19U Girls – NVSC 05/04G USYS National League
13U Boys Champions – FC Frederick FCF 10 Boys
13U Girls Champions – Stony Brook LGN Energy G2010
14U Boys Champions – FC Frederick FCF ’09 Boys
14U Girls Champions – Great Falls Reston SC 09G Elite
15U Boys Champions – Springfield South County Youth SC 2008B National League
15U Girls Champions – FC Frederick FCF ’08 Girls
16U Boys Champions – Cold Spring Harbor Huntington (LIJSL) 07 BWG East EDP
16U Girls Champions – FC Frederick FCF ’07 Girls
17U Boys Champions – FC Frederick FCF ’06 Boys
17U Girls Champions – Hershey SC 2006 F Elite
18U Girls Champions – Middle Country SC SBMC 05
19U Boys Champions – FC Frederick FCF ’04 Boys
19U Girls Champions – NVSC 05/04G USYS National League

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 one 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, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game.

About the US Youth Soccer National Championships
Each summer, US Youth Soccer crowns a 13U-19U Boys and Girls National Champion after a culmination of year-long competitions at the state and regional levels during the National Championship Series. Consisting of approximately 185,000 players on 10,000 teams from USYS’ 54 State Associations, it offers the opportunity to showcase your talent against the best competition in the nation. The representatives from the Regional Championships are joined by the National League qualifiers to complete the field of teams competing for the National title.

Draw Announced for US Youth Soccer’s 2023 League Championship

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FRISCO, Texas (Jan. 31, 2023) – US Youth Soccer today announced the draw for teams competing at the third-annual League Championship, which will be held May 20-21, 2023, at the River City Sportsplex in Richmond, Virginia.­

The League Championship program creates an additional pathway into the USYS Eastern Regional Championships. In addition to the competitive benefit it offers, League Championship continues to strengthen relationships with leagues and maintains the structural integrity of existing programs, competitions and events offered by US Youth Soccer.

To qualify and advance from League Championship as a wild card, teams must participate in league play as well as their State Association’s USYS National Championship Series State Cup competition.

The Atlantic Premier League (APL), Club Champions League (CCL), Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), and National Capital Soccer League (NCSL) will all field teams at this year’s League Championship.

Boys
Age Group1st Seed2nd Seed3rd Seed4th Seed
13ULIJSLNCSLCCLAPL
14ULIJSLNCSLAPLCCL
15UAPLNCSLLIJSLCCL
16UNCSLCCLAPLLIJSL
17UCCLNCSLLIJSLAPL
18ULIJSLAPLCCLNCSL
19ULIJSLAPLNCSLCCL
Girls
Age Group1st Seed2nd Seed3rd Seed4th Seed
13ULIJSLAPLCCLNCSL
14ULIJSLNCSLCCLAPL
15UNCSLAPLLIJSLCCL
16UNCSLLIJSLAPLCCL
17ULIJSLCCLAPLNCSL
18UNCSLLIJSLCCLAPL
19UAPLLIJSLNCSLCCL

For more information on League Championship, click here.

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 one 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, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game.

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Regional Host Locations for the 2023 National Championship Series Announced

FRISCO, Texas (August 18, 2022) – Earlier this week, US Youth Soccer announced its regional host locations for the 2023 Presidents Cup and is now excited to announce its regional host locations for the 2023 National Championship Series, with Boise, Idaho, the sole location to host the event for a second consecutive year.

The National Championship Series and its long history, which will be celebrating its 49th anniversary, are a significant source of revenue for local economies. Each regional location will host more than 100 teams, with each player expected to be accompanied by two additional people.

  • Eastern Regional Championships: Loudoun County, Virginia (June 23-29, 2023)
  • Midwest Regional Championships: St. Louis, Missouri (June 23-28, 2023)
  • Southern Regional Championships: Baton Rouge, Louisiana (June 23-29, 2023)
  • Far West Regional Championships: Boise, Idaho (June 23-29, 2023)

“We are eager to bring USYS National Championship Series Regionals to these locations next summer,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “We want to ensure that every element of our nation’s oldest and most prestigious national youth tournament is memorable to participants and their families. Baton Rouge, Boise, St. Louis, and Loudoun County will prove to be fantastic hosts, delivering perfect venues and will add to the rich history of this compelling competition.”

Boys and girls teams in the 13U-19U age groups will earn entry into the Regional Championships after successfully competing at the state association level, where they will then vie for a spot at the 2023 US Youth Soccer National Championships. The Eastern and Far West Regional Championships will also have boys and girls teams in the 12U age group compete for a regional championship.

For more information, visit USYouthSoccer.org.

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About the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series

The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides more than 10,000 teams from USYS’s 54 State Associations the opportunity to showcase their abilities against the best in the nation, while emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and fair play. The yearlong competition begins with over 185,000 players in the USYS State Championships. State champions, along with selected representatives from the USYS National League Conferences, advance to compete in one of four USYS Regional Championships. In each gender age group, the four USYS Regional Champions, along with 12 qualifiers from USYS National League P.R.O. in the 14U-19U age groups, compete for the ultimate crown at the USYS National Championships. Overall, the USYS National Championship Series provides the nation’s top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. For more information, visit https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/national-championship-series/.

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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