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Final 24 teams earn berths to National Championships at USYS Regionals

FRISCO, Texas (July 4, 2025) – The US Youth Soccer (USYS) Eastern Regional Championships and Southern Regional Championships each concluded earlier this week after multiple days of thrilling action in Loudoun County, Va., and Dallas, Texas, respectively.

Each event saw boys and girls teams in the 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, and 18/19U age groups earn Regional Championship titles and clinch the final 24 spots at the 2025 US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life. The National Championships will be played July 22-27 in Orlando, Fla.

Both of the Regional Championship events featured State Cup champions and representatives, as well as qualifiers from The National League’s regular season divisions. In total, a combined 390 high-level teams entered the Eastern and Southern Regionals with championship aspirations.

At both events, coaches talked about the importance of teamwork and how it’s critical to accomplishing goals.

“This is my fifth season with this group and this is now our third season at regionals,” said PA Classics Harrisburg 2007 F Black (PA-E) coach Adam Freeman, who has now led his team to two Eastern Regional titles (2023, 2025) after winning this year’s 18/19U Girls division. “Some of the captains of the group and the players who have been here for a long period of time took the players under their wing that haven’t been here before and showed them how to win games in a way that you can consistently do throughout five games in six days.”

New York City FC Girls 2012 North (NY-E) coach Stuart Smith, who led his team to the 13U Girls title, echoed many of the same sentiments.

“I think what made our group special was the togetherness that we had as a team. We do have good individuals but us collectively as a group was what allowed us to win so many games this week and ultimately win the final. Everyone worked hard for each other as a team, everyone understood that the team was stronger than any one individual, and collectively they came together and produced great team performances.”

At the Eastern Regionals, Eastern Pennsylvania and Maryland led all state associations with four champions, while Eastern New York followed with three. Maine, Massachusetts, and New Jersey each had one champion.

South Texas and Tennessee led state associations at the Southern Regionals with their four champions, while Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, and North Carolina had one.

2025 Eastern Regional Champions
*12U Boys: Coppermine SC Boys 2013 (MD)
*12U Girls: Old Line FC Girls 13 Black (MD)
13U Boys: Western United Pioneers FC 2012 Boys Elite Red (MA)
13U Girls: New York City FC Girls 2012 North (NY-E)
14U Boys: SAC/BA Boys 2011 Pre-Academy (MD)
14U Girls: NJ Premier FC G2011 (NJ)
15U Boys: Smithtown Kickers SC/LI Slammers Boys 2010 (NY-E)
15U Girls: 1776 United 10 Girls Elite (PA-E)
16U Boys: Seacoast United Maine SC 2009B NL Elite (ME)
16U Girls: The Player Progression Academy PPA 2009 Girls Green (MD)
17U Boys: NY Hota Bavarian SC 2008 Blue (NY-E)
17U Girls: PA Classics Harrisburg 2008 F Black (PA-E)
18/19U Boys: FC Delco ’06 (PA-E)
18/19U Girls: PA Classics Harrisburg 2007 F Black (PA-E)

2025 Southern Regional Champions 
13U Boys: LT Elite SGA 12B Premier (TX-S)
13U Girls: HTX 13G (TX-S)
14U Boys: LT Elite SGA 11B Premier (TX-S)
14U Girls: TSC 2011 Girls (TN)
15U Boys: KBSC Elite 2010 (FL)
15U Girls: Arkansas Rising SC 10G (AR)
16U Boys: 09 NCRT Blue (NC)
16U Girls: Kononia Lady Fire 2009/10s (TN)
17U Boys: Legacy 08 Boys Green (TX-S)
17U Girls: Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G (TN)
18/19U Boys: NUSA 07 Boys Maroon (TN)
18/19U Girls: LA Force 07G Elite (LA)

*12U age group does not advance to the USYS National Championships 

Two teams – 1776 United 10 Girls Elite (PA-E) from the East and LT Elite SGA 11B Premier (TX-S) from the South – will head to Nationals with experience, as both teams also won their regional events last year.

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 2.68 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. 

USYS Regionals see 24 more teams punch tickets to National Championships 

Regional Champs crowned in Midwest and Far West 

FRISCO, Texas (June 26, 2025) — The US Youth Soccer (USYS) Midwest Regional Championships and USYS Far West Regional Championships each concluded Wednesday after a week of thrilling action in Overland Park/Olathe, Kan., and Boise, Idaho, respectively.  

Each event saw boys and girls teams in the 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U and 19U age groups earn Regional Championship titles, as the 24 Regional Championship representatives advanced to the 2025 US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life. The National Championships will be played July 22-27 in Orlando, Fla. 

The final 24 qualifiers for the National Championships will be determined at the USYS Eastern Regional Championships (Loudoun County, Va.) and USYS Southern Regional Championships (Dallas, Texas), which each kick off later this week. 

The US Youth Soccer Regional Championships feature State Cup champions and representatives, as well as qualifiers from The National League’s regular season divisions. This past week’s events in Kansas and Idaho started with a combined 350 high-level teams. The sides that advanced out of group play, and later prevailed in the semifinals and finals, earned Regional Championship titles. 

At both events, many of the players and coaches talked about how rare an experience this is and the emotions that it can bring. 

“I thought it was a great opportunity for our teams in the Midwest to come here and play,” said Elmbrook United 2012G Elite 64 (WI) goalkeeper Lauren Voelker, who made a key penalty save in her team’s shutout win in the 13U Girls final. “Thankfully, we moved on and now we’re heading to Orlando, so I’m really happy. This is really like a once in a lifetime opportunity.” 

At the Midwest Regionals, Illinois led all state associations with three champions, while Kansas followed with two. Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin each had one champion. 

Utah led state associations at the Far West Regionals with its six champions. Colorado had two, and Cal South, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Washington each had one champion.

2025 Midwest Regional Champions
13U Boys: 2012 EVO-PFC (IL)
13U Girls: Elmbrook United 12G Elite 64 (WI)
14U Boys: Minneapolis United 11B Academy I (MN)
14U Girls: NWI Lions United 11G Yellow (IN)
15U Boys: 2010 EVO-PFC (IL)
15U Girls: TFA Elite 64 10G (OH)
16U Boys: Galaxy SC 09B Elite 64 (IL)
16U Girls: 402DA 2009G Premier (NE)
17U Boys: Toca FC 08B Elite 64 (KS)
17U Girls: Plymouth Reign 08 NLC (MI) 
19U Boys: Kansas Rush 07/06 (KS)
19U Girls: JB Marine Gold Garabedian 06G (MO)

2025 Far West Regional Champions
*12U Boys: Washington Premier FC B13 Black (WA)
*12U Girls: Colorado Rush 2012G Academy Blue (CO)
13U Girls: City SC Utah 12G (UT)
14U Boys: Impact CN 2011 (UT)
14U Girls: UCSC Spurs 11G-DM (UT)
15U Boys: Sparta B10 E64 (UT)
15U Girls: REAL G10 Gold-PR (MT)
16U Boys: Aggies FC 09B Blue (UT)
16U Girls: Rebel Elite 09 Black (UT)
17U Boys: Players 08 Boys Elite (NV)
17U Girls: CO Rush Academy Blue 08 (CO)
19U Boys: Boise Timbers 06/07 Elite (ID)
19U Girls: Cal Elite SC G2006 Premier (CA-S)

*12U age group does not advance to the USYS National Championships 

In the Midwest, three teams — 15U Boys 2010 EVO-PFC (IL), 17U Boys Toca FC 08B Elite 64 (KS) and 19U Boys Kansas Rush 06/07 (KS) — accomplished the difficult feat of repeating as Regional Champions. EVO-PFC will look to cap off a tremendous calendar year in Orlando, as the Illinois side not only heads to Nationals as regional winners, but as the defending National Champions, too. 

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 2.68 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. 

120 National League Reps Punch Tickets to 2025 National Championships

Qualifiers (List)
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FRISCO, Texas (May 14, 2025) — After an exciting 2024-25 event season, 120 teams from The National League have secured their place in the 2025 USYS National Championships, presented by New York Life.

The National League representatives — featuring boys and girls teams in the 14U-19U age groups — will join representatives from the upcoming USYS Regional Championships to compete at the National Championships, which take place July 22-27 in Orlando, Fla.

Each National League team that qualified for Nationals did so by proving itself against some of the top competition in the country. A field of more than 780 teams started at the National League Quarterfinals level and eventually pared down to the 120 sides that punched their tickets to Nationals through top performances at one of the two National League Semifinal events.

+ VIEW: See the list of 120 National Championships qualifiers

“The semifinals in Texas, and California each featured great performances, and the teams battling to secure their place at the National Championships added even more excitement to great environments,” said Marc Frankland, National League General Manager. “Congratulations to all the teams that are moving on to Nationals, and thanks to everyone who contributed to a great National League event season.”

The National Championship qualifiers from the National League events feature teams from 25 different USYS State Associations. Ohio leads the way with 12 qualifiers, while Illinois is close behind with 10.

In total, 85 different clubs have secured at least one berth to the National Championships, and 25 clubs have multiple teams set to compete this July in Orlando. City SC Utah (UT) and Los Angeles SC (CA-S) each qualified four teams to lead all clubs.

Among the qualifiers are six defending USYS National Champions who are looking to defend their titles. For more information on the 2025 USYS National Championships, click here. 

To learn more about to the formats of the National League events for the upcoming 2025-26 season, click here. 

Applications for team-based divisions within the National League are now being accepted. Click here for information on applications and deadlines in your area of the country.

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.

– USYS –

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.

2024 National Championships Honors Revealed

Congratulations to all teams that participated at the 2024 US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life!

Click on the drop down menus to view the awards in each group.

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AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIFrancisco DiazBloomingdale Lightning Premiership 11 (IL)
Best XIAlexis RodriguezSGA 11B Premier (TX-S)
Best XIFrancesco GalloBloomingdale Lightning Premiership 11 (IL)
Best XIWalter Lazo PadillaSGA 11B Premier (TX-S)
Best XICristian LevarioLas Vegas Diversity FC ’11 Boys Elite (NV)
Best XIJosue Cuautle-GonzalezSGA 11B Premier (TX-S)
Best XIGael Mata HernandezLas Vegas Diversity FC ’11 Boys Elite (NV)
Best XIJuan EscobarBloomingdale Lightning Premiership 11 (IL)
Best XIAlejandro BerrioThe Football Academy 2011 Boys Black (NJ)
Best XIHarry MorrowThe Football Academy 2011 Boys Black (NJ)
Best XIJohnny BabulaThe Football Academy 2011 Boys Black (NJ)
Honorable MentionMoises CanalesSGA 11B Premier (TX-S)
Honorable MentionDiego SamayoaBloomingdale Lightning Premiership 11 (IL)
Honorable MentionEthan MtanousSGA 11B Premier (TX-S)
Honorable MentionPeter PanagakisBloomingdale Lightning Premiership 11 (IL)
Honorable MentionMario MoranSGA 11B Premier (TX-S)
Honorable MentionGianluca AdamoBloomingdale Lightning Premiership 11 (IL)
Honorable MentionJulian Montero-EscamillaLas Vegas Diversity FC ’11 Boys Elite (NV)
Golden BallFrancisco DiazBloomingdale Lightning Premiership 11 (IL)
Golden BootAlejandro BerrioThe Football Academy 2011 Boys Black (NJ)
Golden GloveTristan WilsonThe Football Academy 2011 Boys Black (NJ)
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIHector SantiagoEast Coast FC B2010 Regional (ENY)
Best XIRayyan AlshaibiIndialantic 2010 Force Boys Black (FL)
Best XILuis Valencia AlvarezUtah Soccer Alliance 10B Elite 64 (UT)
Best XIBrody CollinsYardley Makefield Soccer 2010 Boys Premier United (PAE)
Best XICesar FonsecaOxnard FC 2010 (CA-S)
Best XIEric SaavedraSparta United B10 E64 (UT)
Best XIGeovanni MoralesPonys FC 2010 (IL)
Best XIAndrew DamoriOregon Premier FC Elite 64 2010B (OR)
Best XITimothy McGlinchey, Jr.Yardley Makefield Soccer 2010 Boys Premier United (PAE)
Best XIBrady HeringToca FC Elite 64 2010B (KS)
Best XIJordan FreemonToca FC Elite 64 2010B (KS)
Honorable MentionAndrew FowlerUtah Soccer Alliance 10B Elite 64 (UT)
Honorable MentionAlex McClatcheyMichigan Tigers FC Elite 64 2010B (MI)
Honorable MentionEdgar BrigidoPonys FC 2010 (IL)
Honorable MentionKellen TamblynOregon Premier FC Elite 64 2010B (OR)
Honorable MentionGabriel MuzaurietaIndialantic 2010 Force Boys Black (FL)
Honorable MentionTroy PattenZionsville Youth Soccer Association 2010 (IN)
Honorable MentionIvan PerezOxnard FC 2010 (CA-S)
Golden BallTroy PattenZionsville Youth Soccer Association 2010 (IN)
Golden BootEvan JohnsonThe Football Academy 2010 Boys Black (NJ)
Golden GloveJayden SerranoPonys FC 2010 (IL)

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIBenjamin FrischmannSporting PA 2009 Boys (EPA)
Best XICarson BurchClub Ohio National 09B (OH)
Best XIDaniel SanchezKC Legends 2009 Academy Red (KS)
Best XIAlfredo CamposRaiders FC 2009 (IL)
Best XIJacob DahiClub Ohio National 09B (OH)
Best XIJohn PawlowskiYardley Makefield Soccer 2009 Boys Premier Warriors (EPA)
Best XIGabriel PerrottiMiami Breakers FC Elite 64 09B (FL)
Best XIJoseph ParavatiStony Brook LGN SC Samurai Blue B2009 (NY-E)
Best XIRodrigo MaldonadoAFC 09B Black NLFC (STX)
Best XIJohn YammineLos Angeles Soccer Club Elite 64 09B (CA-S)
Best XIKeegan HickeyClub Ohio National 09B (OH)
Honorable MentionJose BoadaMiami Breakers FC Elite 64 09B (FL)
Honorable MentionRodrigo SanchezMiami Breakers FC Elite 64 09B (FL)
Honorable MentionMarquise MilesStony Brook LGN SC Samurai Blue B2009 (NY-E)
Honorable MentionJesus David SalazarRaiders FC 2009 (IL)
Honorable MentionHarrison FaselKC Legends 2009 Academy Red (KS)
Honorable MentionCarlos ReyesAFC 09B Black NLFC (TX-S)
Honorable MentionJacob MoraLos Angeles Soccer Club Elite 64 09B (CA-S)
Golden BallCarlos ReyesAFC 09B Black NLFC (TX-S)
Golden BootCarlos ReyesAFC 09B Black NLFC (TX-S)
Golden GloveKeegan HickeyClub Ohio National 09B (OH)

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XINathan CuevaStrikers FC North Elite 64 (CA-S)
Best XIBrooks BarkerUtah Celtic Elite 64 08B (UT)
Best XIHaden BrownPateadores SC Nashville – 2008B (TN)
Best XIBrandon HamiltonToca FC Elite 64 08B (KS)
Best XIBryan AlvaradoAC Brea B08 (CA-S)
Best XIConnor WilliamsKansas Rush Academy Boys 2008 (KS)
Best XILiam MorrisonToca FC Elite 64 08B (KS)
Best XINathan KrallPateadores SC Nashville – 2008B (TN)
Best XIBrendan MedinaPateadores SC Nashville – 2008B (TN)
Best XILincoln BauerSMS 2008 Strikers Red Premier (MD)
Best XIKaleb StumpenhorstGalaxy SC 08B NL (IL)
Honorable MentionRyan GervaseGalaxy SC 2008 (IL)
Honorable MentionBlake StuartUtah Celtic Elite 64 08B (UT)
Honorable MentionAnthony PuleoStony Brook – LGN Wildlings Blue B2008 (ENY)
Honorable MentionCade LussierStrikers FC North Elite 64 (CA-S)
Honorable MentionElliot BurguenoStony Brook – LGN Wildlings Blue B2008 (ENY)
Honorable MentionAaron CorreaLegends FC 08B Elite 64 (STX)
Honorable MentionJacob PreziosiTorpedoes SC BU16 Red (NJ)
Golden BallRyan GervaseGalaxy SC 2008 (IL)
Golden BootBrooks BarkerUtah Celtic Elite 64 08B (UT)
Golden GloveKaleb StumpenhorstGalaxy SC 08B NL (IL)

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIAmadou HannCedar Stars Academy North 06/07B Elite 64 (NJ)
Best XIPatrick StevensonLa Roca – J Milla (UT)
Best XIJuan CubillasLa Roca – J Milla (UT)
Best XIVala SaghafiOregon Premier FC 07B Academy Elite 64 (OR)
Best XIThomas LucasLa Roca – J Milla (UT)
Best XIGodwin AnimCedar Stars Academy North 06/07B Elite 64 (NJ)
Best XIBrady RobinsToca FC Elite 64 07B (KS)
Best XIAnthony OramasCedar Stars Academy North 06/07B Elite 64 (NJ)
Best XINnamdi EmeheluCedar Stars Academy North 06/07B Elite 64 (NJ)
Best XIJacob ChickeringFC United – DSM 2007/06B (IA)
Best XICooper BurandtToca FC Elite 64 07B (KS)
Honorable MentionChristian RamirezPDA/Vistula B2007 – Lewandowski White (NJ)
Honorable MentionWalter KilgoreLa Roca – J Milla (UT)
Honorable MentionCrew AlvarezToca FC Elite 64 07B (KS)
Honorable MentionDiego SanchezLibertyville FC 1974 Elite 06/07B Elite 64 (IL)
Honorable MentionEllis NicholsHoosier Futbol Club 2007/06B Elite Wolves I (IN)
Honorable MentionKasole WilliamsHoosier Futbol Club 2007/06B Elite Wolves I (IN)
Honorable MentionDuncan BlackToca FC Elite 64 07B (KS)
Golden BalAmadou HannCedar Stars Academy North 06/07B Elite 64 (NJ)
Golden BootAmadou HannCedar Stars Academy North 06/07B Elite 64 (NJ)
Golden GloveFinnegan ShirmeyerHoosier Futbol Club 2007/06B Elite Wolves I (IN)

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIBartosz WojdaChicago Fire Youth Soccer 2006B Premier (IL)
Best XIReeise RemmerChicago Fire Youth Soccer 2006B Premier (IL)
Best XIKhoi WoodsKansas Rush Academy 2006 (KS)
Best XIBakary KanteKansas Rush Academy 2006 (KS)
Best XIIvan Ramirez-SanchezChicago Fire Youth Soccer 2006B Premier (IL)
Best XIVictor PerezStrikers Miami FC 2006 Elite (FL)
Best XIWilson SmiejekChicago Fire Youth Soccer 2006B Premier (IL)
Best XICharles LeonardChicago Fire Youth Soccer 2006B Premier (IL)
Best XIDanel EcheverryStrikers Miami FC 2006 Elite (FL)
Best XICameron AyoadeKansas Rush Academy 2006 (KS)
Best XIAnthony PastoStrikers Miami FC 2006 Elite (FL)
Honorable MentionNoah BrownChicago Fire Youth Soccer 2006B Premier (IL)
Honorable MentionYusef IskandraniKansas Rush Academy 2006 (KS)
Honorable MentionJuan HernandezStrikers Miami FC 2006 Elite (FL)
Honorable MentionGabriel CossioDoradus FC 06 Elite (VA)
Honorable MentionMorgan SpilkerKansas Rush Academy 2006 (KS)
Honorable MentionJuan GorrinStrikers Miami FC 2006 Elite (FL)
Honorable MentionCollins FrimpongDoradus FC 06 Elite (VA)
Golden BallCollins FrimpongDoradus FC 06 Elite (VA)
Golden BootKhoi WoodsKansas Rush Academy 2006 (KS)
Golden GloveAnthony PastoStrikers Miami FC 2006 Elite (FL)

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIJoseph OchiengHEX FC Dominion 05/06B (EPA)
Best XITyler KleinUtah Celtic Elite 64 05/06B (UT)
Best XILuis Zazueta PelixLegends FC 05/06B Elite 64 (CA-S)
Best XIKwaku AgyabengCedar Stars Academy North 05/06B Elite 64 (NJ)
Best XIBrandon EpsteinHEX FC Dominion 05/06B (EPA)
Best XIJude BoxxUtah Celtic Elite 64 05/06B (UT)
Best XIMark SurretskyCedar Stars Academy North 05/06B Elite 64 (NJ)
Best XINicholas RoeGalaxy SC 05B Elite 64 (IL)
Best XIDrew PaxsonHEX FC Dominion 05/06B (EPA)
Best XIBen HessUtah Celtic Elite 64 05/06B (UT)
Best XIShuver ChambaCedar Stars Academy North 05/06B Elite 64 (NJ)
Honorable MentionCam PfahlMOBA 06 (GA)
Honorable MentionJackson VajdaHEX FC Dominion 05/06B (EPA)
Honorable MentionMiguel GarciaLibertyville FC 1974 Elite 06 Boys (IL)
Honorable MentionPaul KatendeSpire FC 2005 06 Boys Black (OH)
Honorable MentionBen SchultheisMOBA 06 (GA)
Honorable MentionJames MelnickHEX FC Dominion 05/06B (EPA)
Honorable MentionAnderson GardnerSpire FC 2005 06 Boys Black (OH)
Golden BallCam PfahlMOBA 06 (GA)
Golden BootCalvin KurzawaIndiana Fire 2005B NL (IN)
Golden GloveShuver ChambaCedar Stars Academy North 05/06B Elite 64 (NJ)

GIRLS

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIJannie TohHTX 12 (STX)
Best XIMcKenna CarneyColumbus United G’11 Lions (OH)
Best XIJillian PatrickYardley Makefield Soccer 2011 Girls Flames (EPA)
Best XIJulia HammerYardley Makefield Soccer 2011 Girls Flames (EPA)
Best XICaitlyn BenitoHawaii Surf Soccer Club 11G Academy (HI)
Best XIAva UyedaHawaii Surf Soccer Club 11G Academy (HI)
Best XIEden KarimHTX 12 (STX)
Best XIEverleigh LeeHawaii Surf Soccer Club 11G Academy (HI)
Best XICara CrawfordColumbus United G’11 Lions (OH)
Best XIElla DoughertyYardley Makefield Soccer 2011 Girls Flames (EPA)
Best XIMorgan DouceColumbus United G’11 Lions (OH)
Honorable MentionRowan StudleyYardley Makefield Soccer 2011 Girls Flames (EPA)
Honorable MentionCaroline SynnottHTX 12 (STX)
Honorable MentionAudra ShawColumbus United G’11 Lions (OH)
Honorable MentionMakanalani FerminHawaii Surf Soccer Club 11G Academy (HI)
Honorable MentionAbigail MontgomeryColumbus United G’11 Lions (OH)
Honorable MentionKailyn HargravesYardley Makefield Soccer 2011 Girls Flames (EPA)
Honorable MentionKayden TaylorHTX 12 (STX)
Golden BallJannie TohHTX 12 (STX)
Golden BootMorgan DouceColumbus United G’11 Lions (OH)
Golden GloveMadison SmithHTX 12 (STX)
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIAubrey GuskeyGalaxy SC Girls 2010 NL (IL)
Best XIMya SchroederNorth Shore United U14G Blue (WI)
Best XIAddyson KnowlesLobos Rush 2010 (TN)
Best XIElla DietzArkansas Rising Soccer Club 10G RL (AR)
Best XIMadeline HammesNorth Shore United U14G Blue (WI)
Best XIAlyson BadgerUtah Surf 10G B Silvey (UT)
Best XIPiper WilliamsLobos Rush 2010 (TN)
Best XIAlison HarderNorth Shore United U14G Blue (WI)
Best XILexi RitchieArkansas Rising Soccer Club 10G RL (AR)
Best XIMolly JohnsonColumbus United G’10 Lions (OH)
Best XIKamryn KnaubNorth Shore United U14G Blue (WI)
Honorable MentionEmma WyciskallaNationals Union 10 Girls Black (MI)
Honorable MentionSydney OsterlohSolar SC 10G Grado (TX-N)
Honorable MentionAvery ManteiElmbrook United Elite 2010G Elite 64 (WI)
Honorable MentionLeah KrzeszewskiNationals Union 10 Girls Black (MI)
Honorable MentionBrooke LoudermilkGalaxy SC Girls 2010 NL (IL)
Honorable MentionAlexa PatelGalaxy SC Girls 2010 NL (IL)
Honorable MentionLyndsey BooneArkansas Rising Soccer Club 10G RL (AR)
Golden BallEmma WyciskallaNationals Union 10 Girls Black (MI)
Golden BootElla DietzArkansas Rising Soccer Club 10G RL (AR)
Golden GloveGabriella GjeldumGalaxy SC Girls 2010 NL (IL)

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XILacy AlexMS Rush United 09G Premier (MS)
Best XIDestinee BridgesMS Rush United 09G Premier (MS)
Best XIEvelyn ContrerasLas Vegas Heat Surf SC Elite 64 09G (NV)
Best XIMariela ZavalaMontverde Soccer Club 2009 Girls (FL)
Best XIClaire SteinbrecherMichigan Tigers FC Elite 64 09G (MI)
Best XIGloria VancuraLas Vegas Heat Surf SC Elite 64 09G (NV)
Best XIReagan LowryMissouri Rush 2009G Premier Blue (MO)
Best XICameryn KovarEast County Surf Soccer Club 09G Elite 64 (CA-S)
Best XIRylie ReedMissouri Rush 2009G Premier Blue (MO)
Best XIAva FortiniMichigan Tigers FC Elite 64 09G (MI)
Best XILila YinglingCharlotte Soccer Academy 09 Elite 64 G (NC)
Honorable MentionSophie MeansMissouri Rush 2009G Premier Blue (MO)
Honorable MentionHaiden LaguerasWestern New York Flash Rochester U16G Elite 64 (NY-W)
Honorable MentionAva CombsClub Ohio Dayton 09G Elite (OH)
Honorable MentionEmily PenaSound FC G09 (WA)
Honorable MentionSophie CoganKononia SC Lady Fire 2009/10s (TN)
Honorable MentionCaroline AnglinKononia SC Lady Fire 2009/10s (TN)
Honorable MentionAlivia BaileyCook Inlet SC 2009 Girls Elite (AL)
Golden BallCaroline AnglinKononia SC Lady Fire 2009/10s (TN)
Golden BootMadalynn SmithLas Vegas Heat Surf SC Elite 64 09G (NV)
Golden GloveTahmiah MunaLas Vegas Heat Surf SC Elite 64 09G (NV)

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIChanning XayarathFort Wayne United 2008 U17 G Elite 64 (IN)
Best XIBrooke ClagettFC Frederick 08G (MD)
Best XISage ConradUtah Celtic FC 08G E64 (UT)
Best XIMary HartfolisTeam Boca Elite 64 08G (FL)
Best XIIsabella ScottMS Rush United 08G Premier (MS)
Best XIAdrianna GonzalezTeam Boca Elite 64 08G (FL)
Best XISadie WalshMichigan Tigers FC Elite 64 08G (MI)
Best XIKatherine WingfieldGermantown Lady Legends 08 Black (TN)
Best XIFinnley CrawfordFort Wayne United 2008 U17 G Elite 64 (IN)
Best XIEmily BettertonChattanooga Red Wolves SC 08G (TN)
Best XIBrynn ClagettFC Frederick 08G (MD)
Honorable MentionLeah AtuaiaUtah Celtic FC 08G E64 (UT)
Honorable MentionRosie TalaveraDKSC 08G Talavera FDL (TX-N)
Honorable MentionReese RowlettChattanooga Red Wolves SC 08G (TN)
Honorable MentionKyla BrintonAmbassadors FC 2008 Girls (OH)
Honorable MentionQuincy BehmMichigan Tigers FC Elite 64 08G (MI)
Honorable MentionGrace MannFort Wayne United 2008 U17 G Elite 64 (IN)
Honorable MentionEllyn BurchfieldMS Rush United 08G Premier (MS)
Golden BallLeah AtuaiaUtah Celtic FC 08G E64 (UT)
Golden BootAdrianna GonzalezTeam Boca Elite 64 08G (FL)
Golden GloveKenslee WardTeam Boca Elite 64 08G (FL)

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIFaith HughesCook Inlet SC 2007 Girls Elite (AL)
Best XIKunie HiraiIdaho Rush Soccer Club 07G Elite 64 (ID)
Best XIDahlia RodriguezLibertyville FC 1974 Elite-06/07G (IL)
Best XILauren DejonckheereNationals Union 06 Girls Black (MI)
Best XIEmma ReevesMS Rush United 07G Premier (MI)
Best XIAllie BroadwayLobos Rush 2007 Elite 64 (TN)
Best XIFrancesca TruaxIdaho Rush Soccer Club 07G Elite 64 (ID)
Best XILauren ShuertAFA Fillies RL 2007G Ruthless (MO)
Best XIMaura WaltersIdaho Rush Soccer Club 07G Elite 64 (ID)
Best XIBrooklyn BaileyCook Inlet SC 2007 Girls Elite (AL)
Best XIChloe LaizerWestern United Pioneers FC 2007 Girls Elite (MA)
Honorable MentionMolly VanaAztec Girls 2007 (MA)
Honorable MentionAvery D’AmourWestern United Pioneers FC 2007 Girls Elite (MA)
Honorable MentionIsabelle WrightIdaho Rush Soccer Club 07G Elite 64 (ID)
Honorable MentionKira LeeElite Development Academy (CA-S)
Honorable MentionMya HansonMadison 56ers Elite 64 06-07G (WI)
Honorable MentionGianna HarrisBVB International Academy Louisiana 07 G’s Yellow Elite (LA)
Honorable MentionShannon PhillipsLibertyville FC 1974 Elite-06/07G (IL)
Golden BallLauren DejonckheereNationals Union 06 Girls Black (MI)
Golden BootMolly VanaAztec Girls 2007 (MA)
Golden GloveAlia BezariAztec Girls 2007 (MA)

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIAshlyn AdamsWheaton United 2006G Academy (IL)
Best XINatalie HeckathornBulls SC 2006 Girls NLSC U18 (SC)
Best XIAaliyah SilverBulls SC 2006 Girls NLSC U18 (SC)
Best XIMary Madison GroverBulls SC 2006 Girls NLSC U18 (SC)
Best XIMolly WeberWVFC 2006/2007 Girls – Black (WV)
Best XILauren EscalanteWheaton United 2006G Academy (IL)
Best XIElla ByrnesWheaton United 2006G Academy (IL)
Best XILilly OnealBulls SC 2006 Girls NLSC U18 (SC)
Best XIJayliyah NeffBulls SC 2006 Girls NLSC U18 (SC)
Best XIJohanna JonesBulls SC 2006 Girls NLSC U18 (SC)
Best XITaylor ArmstrongNCFC Youth 06 (18U) Elite G (NC)
Honorable MentionAriana BorneoWVFC 2006/2007 Girls – Black (WV)
Honorable MentionAbbey KennedyNCFC Youth 06 (18U) Elite G (NC)
Honorable MentionStella EckhartNCFC Youth 06 (18U) Elite G (NC)
Honorable MentionCalah StrongWheaton United 2006G Academy (IL)
Honorable MentionBriella BoetcherNCFC Youth 06 (18U) Elite G (NC)
Honorable MentionMolly PerlaNCFC Youth 06 (18U) Elite G (NC)
Honorable MentionBrooke IttersagenWheaton United 2006G Academy (IL)
Golden BallMolly WeberWVFC 2006/2007 Girls – Black (WV)
Golden BootAshlyn AdamsWheaton United 2006G Academy (IL)
Golden GloveTaylor ArmstrongNCFC Youth 06 (18U) Elite G (NC)

AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIMia LussierStrikers FC North G05/06 Elite 64 (CA-S)
Best XIEmily GrahamFort Wayne United FC 2006/2007 U19 G Elite 64 (IN)
Best XIElizabeth CastelliDASC U19G Black (SD)
Best XIAmanda ThorntonThe Football Academy 2006 Girls Black (NJ)
Best XIMeghan PrzybillaNOSC Blast 05 Girls – Sahara (MN)
Best XIGiselle CancinoStrikers FC North G05/06 Elite 64 (CA-S)
Best XIHannah MontgomeryChattanooga Red Wolves SC 06G (TN)
Best XIMikayla NobleThe Football Academy 2006 Girls Black (NJ)
Best XITaylor HalstensonDASC U19G Black (SD)
Best XIAllyson OlyMichigan Rangers FC 2005/06G Elite 64 (MI)
Best XIJacqueline GaribayStrikers FC North G05/06 Elite 64 (CA-S)
Honorable MentionRuthie GyasiNOSC Blast 05 Girls – Sahara (MN)
Honorable MentionAlli DoctorFort Wayne United FC 2006/2007 U19 G Elite 64 (IN)
Honorable MentionHailey AndrleRevolution Premier SC 06G Gold Zuazua (TX-N)
Honorable MentionClaire JeppsonUtah Celtic Elite 64 05/06G (UT)
Honorable MentionAlison OwensBoreal FC 2005/2006 (GU19) Green – Matesi (MN)
Honorable MentionHayden JonesOconee FC 19U 2005 Girls (GA)
Honorable MentionAva LutkeMichigan Rangers FC 2005/06G Elite 64 (MI)
Golden BallAva LutkeMichigan Rangers FC 2005/06G Elite 64 (MI)
Golden BootAva LutkeMichigan Rangers FC 2005/06G Elite 64 (MI)
Golden GloveSam ChristleFort Wayne United FC 2006/2007 U19 G Elite 64 (IN)

Eighteen USYS Alumnae Fuel Soccer Gold Medal Win at Paris Olympics

PARIS (Aug. 10, 2024) – The United States Women’s National Team added to its record number of soccer gold medals Saturday afternoon in Paris, earning its fifth in Olympic Games history with a 1-0 win over Brazil at the famed Parc des Princes. The victory marked the third time (2004 and 2008) the Stars and Stripes have beaten the Seleção in a gold medal match.

Two US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) alumnae – Korbin Albert and Mallory Swanson – combined to break the deadlock in the 57th minute, with Swanson’s fourth goal of the Olympics being her most important. Albert split the Brazilian defense with a pass that found Swanson and put her through on goal, with a clinical finish slotted in the far corner being the contest’s lone score.

The United States’ roster of 18 featured USYS heavily, with 17 of the players – including Albert and Swanson – as well as head coach Emma Hayes, having ties to the largest youth sport organization in the country.

US Youth Soccer Alumnae

  • Casey Murphy – Olympic Development Program and National Championship Series
  • Alyssa Naeher – Olympic Development Program
  • Emily Fox – National League and Olympic Development Program
  • Naomi Girma – Olympic Development Program
  • Casey Krueger – Olympic Development Program
  • Jenna Nighswonger – Olympic Development Program
  • Emily Sonnett – National League and Olympic Development Program
  • Korbin Albert – Olympic Development Program
  • Sam Coffey – Olympic Development Program
  • Lindsey Horan – Olympic Development Program
  • Rose Lavelle – National League and Olympic Development Program
  • Crystal Dunn – Olympic Development Program
  • Trinity Rodman – National Championship Series (Rodman also went up against USYS ODP during the 2016 Interregionals as a member of the U14 US Youth National Team)
  • Sophia Smith – Olympic Development Program
  • Mallory Swanson – Olympic Development Program
  • Jaedyn Shaw – National Championship Series
  • Lynn Williams – National Championship Series
  • Emily Sonnett (NASA, Georgia)
  • Casey Krueger (Eclipse Select, Illinois)
  • Trinity Rodman (So Cal Blues, Cal South)
  • Emily Fox (Herndon Youth Soccer, Virginia)
  • Rose Lavelle (CUP Crew Jrs, Ohio)
  • Casey Murphy (PDA Slammers, New Jersey)

Throughout its triumphant six-game run in Paris, the United States’ balanced roster – led by former regional USYS ODP coach Hayes – stood out on the world stage. Its defense, anchored by Olympic Development Program alumnae Naeher, Dunn, Girma, and Fox, earned four clean sheets, including one during every stage of the knockout rounds. With an impenetrable backline behind them, the United States’ front three of Rodman, Smith, and Swanson put the finishing touches on each opponent, with the US Youth Soccer alumnae combining for 10 goals during the event.

For Dunn, Naeher and Horan, the Paris Olympics marked their third time representing the Stars and Stripes at the Olympic Games after previously competing in Rio and Tokyo. Horan is the current team captain.

–USYS–

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.

Fourteen National Champions Crowned in Orlando During Golden Anniversary

Scores | Photos | Highlights

Orlando, Fla. (July 29, 2024) – Fourteen teams etched their name in youth sport history Sunday afternoon at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., putting the final touches on the 2024 US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life.

The week-long event brought an estimated 8,700 people to the Greater Orlando area as 174 teams competed to take home USYS’ storied hardware, including the 19U Boys James P. McGuire Cup – the oldest trophy in youth sport – during its golden anniversary. Throughout the event, 118 matches were streamed, in addition to six finals (13U Boys and Girls, 18U Boys and Girls and 19U Boys and Girls) being broadcast on either ESPNU or ESPNews.

The teams left standing at the final whistles hailed from nine different US Youth Soccer State Associations: Florida (2), Illinois (2), Michigan (2), New Jersey (2), South Texas (2), Kansas (1), Nevada (1), North Carolina (1), and Utah (1).

ChampionsFinalists
13U BoysThe Football Academy NJ 11B Black (NJ)⁠Bloomingdale Lightning FC Premiership 11 (IL)
14U BoysPonys FC 2010 (IL)⁠The Football Academy 2010 Boys Black (NJ)
15U BoysAspire FC 09B Black NLFC (TX-S)Miami Breakers FC 2009 Black (FL)
16U BoysUtah Celtic FC 08 Boys (UT)Galaxy SC 08B Elite 64 (IL)
17U BoysToca FC 07B Elite 64 (KS)Hoosier FC 2007 Elite Wolves I (IN)
18U BoysStrikers Miami FC 2006 Elite (FL)Kansas Rush Academy 2006 (KS)
19U BoysCedar Stars Academy 05/06B Elite 64 (NJ)Libertyville FC 1974 Elite (IL)
ChampionsFinalists
13U GirlsHTX 12 (TX-S)Columbus United G’11 Lions (OH)
14U GirlsGalaxy SC 10G NL (IL)Columbus United G’10 Lions (OH)
15U GirlsLas Vegas Surf Soccer Club 09G Elite 64 (NV)MIFC 2009 Girls (FL)
16U GirlsTeam Boca 08G Elite 64 (FL) Fort Wayne United 08G Elite 64 (IN)
17U GirlsNationals Union 07 Girls Black (MI)Aztec Girls 2007 (MA)
18U GirlsNCFC Youth 06G Elite (NC)Wheaton United 2006G Academy (IL)
19U GirlsMichigan Rangers FC 05/06G Elite 64 (MI)Fort Wayne United 05/06G Elite 64 (IN)
  • The Football Academy NJ 11B Black (NJ)⁠
  • HTX 12 (TX-S)⁠
  • Ponys FC 2010 (IL)⁠
  • Galaxy SC 10G NL (IL)⁠
  • AFC 09B Black NLFC (TX-S)⁠
  • Las Vegas Surf SC 09G Elite 64 (NV)⁠
  • Utah Celtic FC 08B (UT)⁠
  • Team Boca 08G Elite 64 (FL)⁠
  • Toca FC 07B Elite 64 (KS)⁠
  • Nationals Union 07 Girls Black (MI)⁠
  • Strikers Miami FC 06B Elite (FL)⁠
  • NCFC Youth 06G Elite (NC)⁠
  • Cedar Stars 05/06B Elite 64 (NJ)⁠
  • Michigan Rangers FC 05/06G Elite 64 (MI)⁠

This year’s National Championships featured a long list of storylines to track from the opening kick. 

The Utah Celtic FC 08 Boys were one of seven defending champions back with a chance to claim their spot on top – and the only ones able to do so. Celtic made it through their group stage unscathed with wins against Torpedoes BU16 (NJ) and Coppermine SC Boys 08B Elite 64 (MD), as well as a draw in its final game against Kansas Rush Academy Boys 2008 (KS), sealing its spot in the 16U Boys semifinals.

It then took two shutout victories against Stony Brook – LGN Wildings Blue B2008 (NY-E) and Galaxy SC 08B Elite 64 (IL) for the defending champions to go back to back.

After coming up just short last year, the Ponys FC 2010 Boys (IL) were back in the National Championship with hopes of a different outcome. In a wild game that featured multiple late, dramatic shifts, the Ponys came out on top in penalties against the The Football Academy 2010 Boys Black (NJ) in the 14U Boys final to complete the job.

On the girls’ side, Las Vegas Surf SC 09G Elite 64 (NV) had a dominant five-game run to claim the National Championship. The Nevada side used both a potent offense and stifling defense to outscore its opponents 27-2 to take home the 15-and-Under Girls Cup. Gloria Vancura, a member of the Surf team, talked about what this week has meant for her.

“It feels amazing because we’ve been training so hard all through the summer and our hard work has paid off,” Vancura said. “It’s been great – it’s been like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. It’s eye-opening to see all these talented players and be able to learn from them on and off the field. For us to be here, it’s a huge accomplishment and it means the world to us as a team and as a club.”

Also capping off a dominant run – but this one measured in years, not games – was Team Boca 08G Elite 64 (FL). The Floridian side was able to earn its second National Championship, as well as having a semi-finalist finish, in the last four years after besting Fort Wayne United 08G Elite 64 (IN) 4-2 in a close match during Sunday morning’s 16U Girls final.

The 2024 National Championships, presented by New York Life, signaled the end of a celebratory summer for US Youth Soccer and its signature events that create lifelong memories for all.

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.

An Open Letter from US Youth Soccer CEO Skip Gilbert

Greetings from Frisco, Texas – the home of US Youth Soccer.

This year marks US Youth Soccer’s 50th anniversary. As proud as we are of our legacy, the start of 2024 also marked the beginnings of meaningful change. Earlier this spring, we began an earnest, in-depth evaluation of our National Championships, presented by New York Life.

We achieved a significant degree of consensus – near unanimity – among our 54-member State Associations with our plans to reimagine our signature championship.

We are thrilled to implement these exciting changes that will, undoubtedly, deliver on goals that centered around the vision to create the best youth sport event in the country. Universal agreement established that the ideal competitive format impacted these core areas:

1.  Player Experience/True Competitive Balance

2.  Lower Costs/Financial & Travel Sensitivity

3.  Central Location/Dynamic Facilities

Looking ahead, our goal is for USYS to host a competitively balanced championship event for the 2025-26 season, featuring teams from each of the 54 State Associations that will qualify directly from their State Cup competitions into three divisions. Our National League will also have a direct pathway into this incredible program which will come together at a single site to play for national titles.

Our revamped National Championships will create even more opportunities for lifelong memories for players and their families, coaches, and referees. More than 10,000 teams historically enter our National Championship Series, and we expect even more to be drawn to the format in the years to come.

On behalf of USYS Board Chair Todd Lockhart, our Board of Directors, Chief Soccer Officer Tom Condone, and the entire USYS staff, we thank the working group who helped facilitate these key changes (and will continue to lead the redesign).

  • Louis Mateus, US Youth Soccer Board of Directors, Member at Large
  • Jonathan Berzins, Arizona Youth Soccer Association, Chief Executive Officer
  • Chris Branscome, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association, Chief Executive Officer
  • Jennifer Davis, South Texas Youth Soccer, Executive Director
  • Dave Guthrie, Indiana Soccer, Executive Director
  • Gordon Henderson, Ohio Soccer Association, Chief Executive Officer
  • Hans Hobson, Tennessee State Soccer Association, Chief Executive Officer
  • Melissa Zielinski, Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association, Executive Director 

With our Golden Anniversary Championships later this month in Orlando, we cannot wait to crown another set of champions. In addition, we are bullish to begin our second 50 years with a reimagined National Championship to be played against the backdrop of the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.

Stay tuned for updates as we use this momentum to finalize planning to debut the nation’s best youth sports event, capping the 2025-26 soccer season!

Thanks for your continued support of our great game,

Skip

Regionals Wrap Up Across the Country, Provide Preview for Storied National Championships

Event Photos | Highlights & Videos

FRISCO, Texas (July 4, 2024) – Two weeks of competitive games featuring more than 800 teams have come to a close, wrapping up US Youth Soccer’s Regional Championships, presented by New York Life.

Since the second week of June, many of the best teams in the country throughout the 12U-19U Age Groups have competed in USYS’ longstanding event with trips to Orlando, Fla., and spots at the storied National Championships on the line.

With games being played in Charleston & Barboursville, W.Va., Tampa & Auburndale, Fla., Overland Park & Olathe, Kan., and Honolulu, premier US Youth Soccer matches were highlighted in three separate time zones for those following from afar – in addition to the thousands in attendance.

Hawaii and New Jersey led all State Association’s with five Regional Champions this summer, and one of the Aloha State’s teams – Leahi Soccer Club 05/06G Premier – is ready for the challenge that Nationals will bring.

“Just to be in this position… that we got to compete at this level, I think is pretty amazing,” said Leahi’s Laule’a Ah Mook Sang. “We’re from a small island of Hawaii and no one really thinks much of us, so being able to represent the Far West Region in this big tournament is pretty awesome and it’s such an honor to all of us that we get this opportunity.”

Ah Mook Sang’s teammate, Zoe Maikai, echoed those same sentiments. “This is our second time winning and the last time we won we didn’t go to Nationals, but for us to have another opportunity to go and represent not only our Far West Region, but also Hawaii as a small island.. a small community, it’s just so amazing,” she said. “To be a part of this team and just go out there and play and do the things that I love… I’m so honored to go to this bigger platform and show off what I can do with my team.”

Florida (4), Illinois (4), Kansas (3), South Texas (3), Cal South (2), Eastern New York (2), Eastern Pennsylvania (2), Maryland (2), Mississippi (2), Nevada (2), Ohio (2), Tennessee (2), Utah (2), and Wisconsin (2) also had multiple teams claim slots in Orlando. State Association’s with one Regional Champion include Arkansas, Cal North, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania West, Virginia, and West Virginia. The teams hail from 30 of 54 USYS State Associations.

ChampionsFinalists
12U BoysBlau Weiss Gottschee ’12 Blue (NYE)Beadling 2012 Boys North Red (PA-W)
12U GirlsFA NJ 2012 Girls Black (NJ)Penn Fusion SA 2012 Elite (PAE)
13U BoysThe Football Academy NJ 2011 Boys Black (NJ)Rhode Island Surf B2011 Elite Blue (RI)
13U GirlsYardley Makefield Soccer 2011 Girls Flames (PAE)Stony Brook LGN SC Force G2011 (NYE)
14U BoysEast Coast FC B2010 Regional (NYE)Stony Brook LGN SC Thunder B2010 (NYE)
14U Girls1776 United 10 Girls NL Elite (PAE)PPA 2010 Green Girls (MD)
15U BoysBVB International Academy Pittsburgh 09 Boys Premier (PAW)SDA 2009B (NYW)
15U GirlsOle FC Academy G2009 (CT)South Shore Futbol Club Legacy G2009 (NYE)
16U BoysTorpedoes BU16 Red (NJ)SDA 2008B (NYW)
16U GirlsFC Frederick 08G (MD)Next Level Soccer Athena 08 NL (MD)
17U BoysIronbound SC 2007 – NAL RAIDERS (NJ)IFA West 2007 Boys EDS (MA)
17U GirlsAztec Girls 2007 NAL (MA)AC Connecticut G2007 USYS National (CT)
18U BoysDoradus FC SDor 06 Elite (VA)FC Somers Red Bulls (NYE)
18U GirlsWVFC 2006/2007 Girls – Black (WV)Erie FC 2006G Black (PAW)
19U BoysCedar Stars 05/06B Elite 64 (NJ)Eagle FC 05/06B Black (PAE)
19U GirlsA3 Soccer Royals 06G (MD)BVBIA WV 2005G (WV)
ChampionsFinalists
13U BoysBLFC Premiership 11 (IL)Deportivo 59 FC 2011B Premier (IL)
13U GirlsColumbus United G’11 Lions (OH)Michigan Tigers FC Elite 64 11G (MI)
14U BoysPonys F.C. 2010 (IL)ZYSA 2010 Boys Green NL (IN)
14U GirlsNorth Shore United U14G Blue (WI)Nationals Union 10 Girls Black (MI)
15U BoysClub Ohio 09B National (OH)Michigan Tigers FC Elite 64 09B (MI)
15U GirlsEBU Elite 09G Elite 64 (WI)Chicago Rush United Phenoms G2009 (IL)
16U BoysToca FC 08B Elite 64 (KS)Sporting Blue Valley SC U16B Elite 64 (KS)
16U GirlsKC Fusion Academy 08G (KS)Michigan Tigers FC Elite 64 08G (MI)
17U BoysHoosier FC 2007B Elite Wolves I (IN)FC United – DSM 2007B (IA)
17U GirlsMI Rangers FC 07G Elite 64 (MI)TSC 2007G Navy (KS)
18U BoysKansas Rush Academy 2006 (KS)CFYSC 2006B Premier (IL)
18U GirlsWheaton United 2006G Academy (IL)GEA G06 (NE)
19U BoysGalaxy SC 05B Elite 64 (IL)Raiders FC 2005 (IL)
19U GirlsNOSC Blast 05 Girls – Sahara (MN)Michigan Jaguars 2005 (MI)
ChampionsFinalists
13U BoysSGA 11B Premier (STX)Team Boca 2011 Boys White (FL)
13U GirlsHTX 12 (STX)TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase (TN)
14U BoysBrownsville Tiburones (STX)Solar East 10B (NTX)
14U GirlsRising 10G Burgess (AR)Greater Boca SFFA 2010 Girls Elite SUN (FL)
15U BoysMiami Breakers FC 2009 Black (FL)Nona Soccer 2009B Black Elite 64 (FL)
15U GirlsMIFC 2009 Girls (FL)Kononia Lady Fire 2009/10s (TN)
16U BoysPateadores SC Nashville – 2008 Blue (TN)AFC 08B Black (STX)
16U GirlsMS Rush United 08G Premier (MS)Renegades 08G FDL (NTX)
17U BoysStrikers Miami FC 2007 Elite (FL)NUSA 07 Boys Maroon (TN)
17U GirlsBVB International Academy Louisiana 07 G’s Yellow Elite (LA)2007 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (TN)
18U BoysStrikers Miami FC 2006 Elite (FL)KOSA 2006 Boys Black (SC)
18U Girls06 (18U) NCFCY Elite G (NC)Bulls 2006 Girls NLSC U18 (SC)
19U BoysMS Rush United 05B Premier (MS)Sportsparadize United FC Bulldogs (FL)
19U GirlsNUSA 06G Maroon (TN)05/06 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (TN)
ChampionsFinalists
12U BoysJASA RWC Jrs 2012B (CA-N)Seattle United B12 Copa (WA)
12U GirlsUtah Celtic FC 12G – MM (UT)Lamorinda SC United 2012 Pre-GA (CA-N)
13U BoysLas Vegas Diversity FC ’11 ELITE (NV)PRIME Soccer Club 11 Boys MDC (NV)
13U GirlsHawaii Surf Soccer Club 11G Academy (HI)Utah County Soccer Club Spurs 11G – DM (UT)
14U BoysOxnard FC 2010 (CA-S)Hawaii Rush 10B (HI)
14U GirlsHawaii Rush 10G (HI)Utah Surf 10G B Silvey (UT)
15U BoysLas Vegas Sports Academy 2009 (NV)Hawaii Rush 09B East (HI)
15U GirlsFC Hawaii 09G Red (HI)Sound FC G09 A (WA)
16U BoysStrikers FC North B08 E64 (CA-S)Leahi Soccer Club Leahi Na Koa 08B Blue (HI)
16U GirlsHawaii Rush 08G (HI)Cook Inlet SC 2008 Girls Elite (AK)
17U BoysLa Roca FC – J Milla – SC (UT)Hawaii Rush 07B (HI)
17U GirlsIdaho Rush SC 07G Elite 64 (ID)Utah Surf 07 BH (UT)
18/19U BoysUnited PDX 05B Premier Black (OR)FBSL Tuzos Academy 06 VC (AZ)
18/19U GirlsLeahi Soccer Club 05/06G Premier (HI)Hawaii Rush 05G East (HI)

Multiple teams, including EBU Elite 09G Elite 64 (WI), FC Frederick 08G (MD), FC Hawaii 09G Red (HI), Idaho Rush 07G Elite 64 (ID), La Roca FC – J Milla (UT), MIFC 2009 Girls (FL), MS Rush United 06G Premier (MS), Ponys FC 2010 (IL), and The Football Academy 2011 Boys Black (NJ) accomplished the rare feat of winning Regionals in consecutive years as they continue their journey for the ultimate hardware. Two of those teams – FC Hawaii and La Roca J Milla – were also crowned National Champions last summer and have their sights set on the even tougher task of repeating on youth soccer’s most difficult stage in a few weeks.

For more coverage of US Youth Soccer’s National Championships – with Nationals set to kick off July 23 at ESPN Wide World of Sports – follow USYS on social media or visit its webpage.

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.

– USYS –

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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