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National Champions Etched in History in Orlando

ORLANDO, Florida (July 23, 2023) – Fourteen teams etched their name in US Youth Soccer (USYS) history after being crowned national champions Sunday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Two hundred teams converged upon the Sunshine State, competing at the 2023 National Championships from July 18-23.

Championship Sunday was the pinnacle of US Youth Soccer’s year-long journey that began last fall, with thousands of teams hoping to lift the storied trophies that Christen Press and Walker Zimmerman once did.

Nine US Youth Soccer State Associations had teams celebrate at the end of the week after clubs from Utah (4), Illinois (2), Ohio (2), Cal South (1), Colorado (1), Eastern New York (1), Hawaii (1), Minnesota (1), and South Dakota (1) were the last teams standing at the final whistles.

Look back on the final day of the 2023 National Championships…

13U BOYS

Real Colorado 2010 Boys Academy (CO) used a high-scoring offense to propel itself to a US Youth Soccer National Championship. The Centennial State’s team scored at least three goals in all four games at Nationals, including the final match against Ponys FC 2010 (IL), a rematch from the two teams’ first game three days prior.

13U GIRLS

Columbus United G’10 Lions (OH) capped off a strong four-game stretch at Nationals with a 2-0 win over Solar SC Solar 11G Shephard (NTX) in the championship game. Both goals came in the second half and propelled the Ohio side to victory after the two teams played to a scoreless draw just the day before.

Friday marked the end of an incredible summer for Columbus United Soccer Club after they were victorious at USYS’ Midwest Regional Championships, National Presidents Cup, and, ultimately, the National Championships in the 13U Girls groups.

14U BOYS

Lincoln Justice’s second half game-winner lifted Club Ohio 09B National (OH) over Sporting Columbus Boys 2009 Academy (OH) Sunday afternoon.

Club Ohio’s well-balanced play led them to the final game and a matchup against another team from the Buckeye State, where the two sides’ competitive matchup proved a thrilling and high-stakes watch for all spectators.

14U GIRLS

FC Hawaii 09G Red’s (HI) 3-1 triumph over Brandon Futbol Club RSC 2009 Girls Premier (MS) earned the Aloha State its second — and first girls — US Youth Soccer National Championship.

Kinsley Yearick put Brandon Futbol Club ahead just two minutes into the game, but Kylie Tang’s quick equalizer for the Hawaiians was the first of what would be three unanswered goals after Cara Gouvela and Emi Hugo added second half scores.

FC Hawaii’s clinical play led to seven goals in the knockout stage and guided them to the title.

15U BOYS

Utah Celtic FC 08 Boys’ (UT) dominant win over SC Wave Cadence 08 (WI) was the mark of a true champion. Blake Stuart’s awe-inspiring four-goal performance was the stuff of legend, while teammate Brooks Barker added one of his own to cement one of the best team performances of the day.

Utah Celtic’s run to the title included five convincing wins over a quintet of the best teams in the country.

15U GIRLS

Galaxy SC 2008 CvC (IL) successfully defended its national championship with a shutout victory over Germantown Legends Lady Legends 08 Black (TN). Goals from Lily Radek and Gabrielle Smith gave the experienced Illinois side a lead they would not relinquish as they added more hardware to their ever-growing trophy chest.

Just weeks before making the trip to Florida, Galaxy was also triumphant at the 2023 USYS Midwest Regional Championships.

16U BOYS

La Roca FC – J Milla’s (UT) narrow win over JB Marine Soccer Club Academy Baum 07B (MO) in an extremely competitive game proved a fitting championship matchup. Both teams advanced to the final on the heels of strong defenses, with each stifling their opponents during the first four games of Nationals.

La Roca’s first half goal was enough after the Utah side hunkered down and once again proved too difficult to break.

16U GIRLS

Defending champion Wasatch SC 07G ZB (UT) outlasted Utah Surf 07 BH (UT) in penalties to go back-to-back after the two teams gave spectators a competitive match that could have gone on all day.

Wasatch’s unblemished run to a second consecutive title included three shutout victories during group play and ended with a victory over its state counterpart.

17U BOYS

Sparta United Elite 64 06B’s (UT) perfect summer ended after besting ASMBF Miami Breakers FC 2006 Black (FL) in a come-from-behind win. The Utah side left for Florida with hopes of completing the treble after having won a Far West Regional title and Elite 64 national title in the weeks prior, and saw their dream come to fruition after Lewis Knecht’s incredible solo goal in the 77th minute completed the comeback.

17U GIRLS

Dakota Alliance Soccer Club (DASC) 06G Black (SD) became the first team in South Dakota history to win a US Youth Soccer National Championship, finally earning the Mount Rushmore State a place on the wall of champions.

DASC cruised through its run to the final with three wins and a draw, yet the last match was anything but easy. In a come-from-behind win facing off against Solar SC South 06G Adames (NTX), Hailee Christensen’s game-tying goal for Dakota Alliance in the last seconds of regulation sent the final to extra time, where the two teams continued trading blows until DASC 06G Black came out on top in penalty kicks.

18U BOYS

Miguel Garcia’s late game-winning goal for defending champion Greater Libertyville Soccer Association FC 1974 Elite-05 Boys (IL) put his team past Galaxy SC 2005 Boys CvC in a title-game rematch from last year. Garcia is no stranger to the spotlight, with his hat trick in yesterday’s thrilling semi-final victory over Raiders FC 2005 (IL) earning him a second consecutive USYS Golden Ball.

Libertyville has solidified itself as one of the best teams in US Youth Soccer history after winning a third national championship in just four years.

18U GIRLS

In a matchup of two Eastern New York teams, Quickstrike FC Patriots FC Girls 05/06’s (NYE) stifling defense once again proved impenetrable on its way to a shutout victory over its state counterpart. Goals from Leah Rifas and Micaela Ross proved too much for Middle Country SC SBMC 05 (NYE) to come back from, with the Patriots looking very much in control all game.

Throughout five games at the National Championships, Patriots FC let in just one goal to cement its place in US Youth Soccer history.

19U BOYS

Inland Surf BU19’s (CA-S) come-from-behind win over Council Rock United FC Bucks DOMINION 2004 Boys (EPA) solidified its place in US Youth Soccer lore early Sunday morning.

The Cal-South side went down early after Seth Michalak’s seventh-minute goal for PA Dominion, but they never let up and equalized midway through the second half. Damian Espinoza’s lead pass to Mattheos Agapitos brought the teams level and led to Inland Surf hoisting the James P. McGuire Cup after Felipe Cobain converted a last-minute penalty.

19U GIRLS

Berit Parten’s two first half goals lifted North Oaks Soccer Club Blast 04 Girls (MN) over St. Louis Development Academy STLDA 2004G Rangers (MO) to earn the Gopher State’s first US Youth Soccer National Championship since 1992.

North Oaks’ dominant play led to 15 goals scored and just three against during a five-game stretch at Nationals, ending with the Minnesota side lifting the 19 and under girls Evelyn Gill/Kathy Zolad trophy.

Both 19U championships, as well as Friday’s 13U finales, were broadcast live on ESPNU. The first match garnered viewership with more than 100 countries worldwide.

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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 the National Championships 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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Champions Celebrated At Far West Regional Championships

Scores & Standings

BOISE, Idaho (June 30, 2023) – More than 200 teams competed June 23-29 at the Far West Regional Championships in Boise, Idaho. Games were played at the Simplot Sports Complex with a trip to this summer’s National Championships on the line.

 Utah — one of 14 State Associations that make up USYS’ West Region — saw six teams crowned champions this week. Idaho (2), Oregon (2), Alaska (1), Cal-North (1), Hawaii (1), and Nevada (1) all had regional championship-winning teams, too.

Michael Montgomery, head coach of Alaska Rush 2006 Girls (AK), talked about the importance of making each moment count when the team is together because of the time they can practice outdoors being limited.

 “It is huge on the girls because we train indoors seven months out of the year and three months outdoors,” he added. “The other three months, they are with their high school teams.”

 Montgomery shared three things that he tells his team when discussing preparation for Nationals with them.

 “Number one, outwork the other team. Number two, pass with possession and number three, enjoy the game.”

 Jose Dydasco, a second head coach, echoed many of the same sentiments that Montgomery did. Dydasco coaches FC Hawaii 09G Red (HI), making the Regional Championships and a trip to Boise a big change of scenery for his team.

 “Playing in Hawaii, you kind of play the same teams over and over and over,” Dydasco said. “So a new game like this, a new team, a new style, always presents a challenge for our girls.”

 Look back at the Far West Regional Championship Winners…

Boys
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
13UAjax United Ajax United 10B Green (CA-N)Real Colorado Real CO 2010 Boys Academy (CO)
14UOregon Premier FC 09B Academy (OR)Xplosion SC B09 Black (CA-S)
15UUtah Celtic FC 08 Boys (UT)Players SC Players 08 Elite Boys
16ULa Roca FC – J Milla – SC (UT)Downtown Las Vegas SC 07 EA (NV)
17USparta United Sparta Elite 64 06B (UT)Oregon Premier FC 06B Academy (OR)
18ULas Vegas Sports Academy 05 Boys Red (NV)Bend FC BFCT 05B Red (OR)
19UOregon Premier FC 04B Academy 1 (OR)Fellowship of Christian Athletes B2004EV (CA-S)

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

Girls
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
13UUtah Surf 10 JR (UT)Elevation FC 10G Summit Elite (CO)
14UFC Hawaii 09G Red (HI)Colorado United – 2009G White (CO)
15ULeague 30 FC Shock – G08 JM – DC (UT)Portland City United SC 08G Red 1 (OR)
16UIdaho Rush Soccer Club 07 Elite 64 (ID)Utah Surf Utah Surf 07 BH (UT) (AQ)
17UAlaska Rush 2006 Girls (AK)La Roca FC A Bravo 2006 Girls (UT)
18UUtah Avalanche 05 Elite 64 (UT)La Roca FC A. Ovalle 05G (UT)
19UIdaho Rush Soccer Club 04/05 Elite 64 (ID)Utah County Soccer Club FC Leonas (UT)

*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 Nationals Punched At Southern Regional Championships

Scores & Standings

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (June 29, 2023) – More than 240 teams competed June 23-29 at the Southern Regional Championships in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Games were played at Our Lady of the Lake Fields at Burbank Soccer Park with a trip to the National Championships on the line.

Floridian teams had the best week of the South’s State Associations, with six champions crowned in Baton Rouge. North Texas (2), Tennessee (2), Louisiana (1), South Texas (1), Mississippi (1), and Arkansas (1) had championship-winning sides, too.

Wesley Noble, head coach of Mississippi Rush United 2008 Premier (MS), talked about what the 2023 US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championship experience means to his team. 

“It helps the team grow as a group,” said Noble. “It shows them what the competition level is like and how to compete day after day with six games in seven days.” 

Noble also shared his thoughts on what US Youth Soccer has done to give his girls the opportunity to develop. 

“Playing at this level helps the girls tremendously,” said Noble. “We qualified for Nationals through National League P.R.O. and to come here and be able to get these games and play so many good teams.” 

Look back at the Southern Regional Championship Winners…

Boys
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
13UMSC Lakers Elite 10B (LA) Weston FC U13 (2010) Reserves (FL) 
14UAFC 09B Black (STX) Juventus-Salihamidzic (FL) 
15UJuventus -Pogba (FL) Weston FC U15 (2008) Reserves (FL) 
16UDoral Elite 2007 (FL) FBS-FC 2007 Teal (FL) 
17UMIAMI BREAKERS FC 2006 BLACK (FL) KOSA 2006 Boys Black (SC) 
18UIdeaSport 2005 Pro (FL) Juventus – Zoff (FL) 
19UFlorida Soccer Soldiers – 2004 (FL) Strikers Miami FC 2004 Elite (FL) 

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

Girls
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
13USolar 11G Shepard (NTX) Arkansas Rising Soccer Club 10G – Burgess (AR) 
14UMIFC 2009 Girls (FL) 09(14U) WFC Blue G (NC) 
15UMS Rush United 08G Premier (MS) Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G (TN) 
16U2007 Lady Lobos Rush E64 (TN) MS Rush United 07G Premier (MS) 
17USolar South 06G Adames (NTX) NUSA 06G Maroon (TN) 
18UMighty Bluebirds 05G – Wright (AR) DKSC 05G HERNANDEZ (NTX) 
19U2004/05 Lady Lobos Rush E64 (TN) Cajun Rush 04G Academy (LA) 

*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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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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National Championship Berths Clinched at Midwest Regional Championships

Scores & Standings

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (June 28, 2023) – More than 220 teams competed June 23-28 at the Midwest Regional Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. Games were played at the Lou Fusz Athletic Complex and Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex with a trip to the National Championships on the line. 

US Youth Soccer’s Midwest Region, which consists of 13 State Associations, will send 26 teams from the Regional Championships to the national competition held July 17-23 in Orlando, Florida. Multiple State Associations had teams crowned champions, with Illinois (3), Wisconsin (2), Nebraska (2), Ohio (2), Iowa (1), Indiana (1), Missouri (1), South Dakota (1), and Minnesota (1) all highlighted. 

Jeff Tottleben, head coach of LFA Tottleben 05G (MO), talked about what the 2023 US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championship experience means to advance from regionals for a chance at the national title. 

“This is such a magnificent event, and over the years you get to know all these teams pretty well and realize how many good teams are out there,” Tottleben said. “So, advancing out of the Midwest regionals would be amazing to see. This is our last hoorah here, so every excited to be with them this summer playing at this caliber of an event, so excited to see what we can do!”  

Look back at the Midwest Regional Championship Winners…

Boys
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
13UPonys F.C. 2010 (IL)WIUFC 2010 Boys Premier (WI)
14URaiders FC 2009 (CR1-IL)Galaxy SC 2009 MWC (CR2-IL)
15USC Wave Cadence 08 (WI)Galaxy 2008 MWC (IL)
16UFC United – DSM 2007B (IA) (AQ)Hoosier FC 2007 Elite Wolves NL (IN) (AQ)
17UGEA B 06B (NE) Indiana Fire Elite 64 2006B (IN) 
18UIndiana Fire 2005B NL (IN) STLDA 2005B Wipke (MO) 
19USpire FC 2004 Boys (OH)Indiana Fire Elite 64 (IN)

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

Girls
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
13UColumbus United G’10 Lions (OH)NWI Lions United 2010G Yellow (IN)
14UEBU U14G Elite 2009 (WI)Evolution 09 Girls Mercurial (IL)
15UGalaxy 2008 Girls Blue (IL)KC Fusion Academy 08 (CR2- KS) 
16UMO Rush 2007G (MO)Ohio Galaxies FC Elite 64 07G (OH) 
17UDASC 06G BLACK (SD)Club Ohio 06G National (CR3-OH)
18U402 Development Academy 05G (NE) LFA Tottleben 2005G (MO WC)
19UNOSC Blast 04 Girls (MN) Indiana Fire 2004G Academy 2 (IN) 

*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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USYS National League Introduces Enhanced Format for National Events

FRISCO, Texas (April 7, 2023) — The US Youth Soccer National League is excited to introduce an evolved competition format and pathway for its national events, beginning in the 2023-24 seasonal year.

The new national event pathway will allow the very best teams from the National League’s club-based and team-based leagues to come together in a common, unified pathway. Every team attending national events will compete in meaningful games, with the ability to ultimately advance to the USYS National Championships.

“We cannot wait for the players and teams to experience the excitement and competitive atmosphere that will come with the enhanced competition format and pathway provided at our national events,” said Simon Collins, National League Commissioner. “We have listened to feedback from teams and clubs, and we’re confident this will lead to more meaningful games and a great atmosphere that will be even more appealing to all in attendance, including college coaches and scouts.”

Regular season league play — in the National League Conferences and Elite 64 — will provide teams with advancement into the national event pathway, beginning with either the Conference Playoffs or the Elite 64 Playoffs.

Based on performances at either the Conference Playoffs or the Elite 64 Playoffs, teams in the 14U-18/19U age groups will advance to National League P.R.O., where Conference teams and Elite 64 teams will compete against each other for the opportunity to qualify for the USYS National Championships.

Under this new format for national events, National League teams will enjoy several benefits of the evolved competition that enhance their overall experience:

  • Every regular season league game, whether in the Conferences or Elite 64, continues to be meaningful, as regular season performances determine qualification and placement into the national events.
  • Any time a team travels to a national event, it is guaranteed to play meaningful games with the chance to ultimately advance to the USYS National Championships.
  • Based on performance at its respective Playoff event, each advancing team is placed into an appropriate pool at its National League P.R.O. event — increasing the likelihood of all games being competitive and evenly-matched.
  • The 18U and 19U age groups will be combined across all National League competitions — creating more flexibility and a higher, more consistent competitive level in a combined 18/19U age group.
  • Each national event will feature either group or pool winners and encourage players to compete with a focus on team success.
  • A competitive environment with meaningful matches provides an ideal setting for college coaches and scouts to evaluate players.

More information on gameplay formats at the national events will be available later this spring.

All national events will be scheduled to reduce high school soccer conflicts, when possible. The Conference Playoffs will take place in early December, and teams advancing out of the Conference Playoffs will be assigned to one of two National League P.R.O. events — taking place in either late February or early May.

Half of the Elite 64 teams will attend an Elite 64 Playoff event in early November, with advancing teams moving on to the National League P.R.O. event in early May. The other half of Elite 64 teams will attend the Elite 64 Playoff event in mid-to-late January, with advancing teams moving on to the National League P.R.O. event in late February. All dates are subject to change.

Elite 64 teams in the 13U age group will not advance beyond the Elite 64 Playoffs.

In addition to the national events, all teams in the Conferences and Elite 64 will continue to have access to National League Regional Showcases. More Regional Showcase options are expected to be added in the coming season, allowing teams with additional opportunities to play showcase games closer to their home markets and prospective local college programs.

For more information on the Conferences, click here.

For more information on Elite 64, click here.

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
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Girls
Age Group1st Seed2nd Seed3rd Seed4th Seed
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14ULIJSLNCSLCCLAPL
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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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ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort to Host 2023 National Championships

FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 1, 2022) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is excited to announce ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort as the host location for the 2023 National Championships, to be held July 17-23, 2023.

The 2023 National Championships will mark the 49th-annual edition of US Youth Soccer’s storied event and will add to its rich history, as boys and girls champions will be crowned in each of USYS’ seven age divisions (13U-19U).

Walt Disney World Resort has served as a location for multiple USYS National League events, as well as the 2022 National Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Teams competing in 2023 will once again have the opportunity to showcase their talents at one of the country’s premier facilities, featuring 17 multi-purpose fields and 700,000 square feet of playing space.

“We are very excited to bring our US Youth Soccer National Championships back to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex after a fantastic tournament this summer,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “We strive to make every event as memorable as it can be and having a host facility as exemplary as Walt Disney World Resort demonstrates our commitment as such. It truly makes it a magical experience for everyone involved.”

“Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) is thrilled to host the upcoming 2023 USYS National Championships for the third consecutive year,” said FYSA Executive Director Joel Dragan. “The top-tier soccer facilities with a premier location near numerous accommodations, Florida attractions, and a touch of Disney Magic make ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex a special place to host this prestigious event. We are certain that FYSA, USYS, and Disney will continue to make this prominent event a memorable experience for participants and their families!”

Information on the four regional locations for the National Championships Series was announced earlier this month and can be found here.

For more information on US Youth Soccer’s National Championships, click here.

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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.

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 ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, located at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, is the premier site for amateur sports in the nation.  The complex hosts more than 100 entertainment and sporting events each year and has accommodated 70 different sports featuring athletes from 70 different countries.  Designed to provide professional, amateur and youth athletes with experiences synonymous with the names Disney and ESPN, the 220-acre facility features multiple competition venues, including 16 baseball/softball fields; a 9,500-seat ballpark; a state-of-the-art indoor arena, 17 multi-purpose outdoor fields for soccer, football and field hockey; three field houses for basketball, volleyball, other indoor sports; a track & field facility; and a cross country course.  The sports complex also contains a professional production center that produces content for the Disney family of networks and distributes programming globally through its extensive fiber network.  For more information, visit www.disneysportsnews.com for news releases, photos and videos.  Follow us on Twitter at @ESPNWWOS and on Facebook at ESPNWWOS.

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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.

ProScore analysis, highlights available to 14U-18U National Championship teams

FRISCO, Texas (Aug. 15, 2022) — Thanks to US Youth Soccer’s partnership with ProScore Soccer, teams and players who competed in the 2022 US Youth Soccer National Championships now have access to the most advanced, interactive game data and video analysis in youth soccer.

The ProScore platform provides teams with an abundance of information and features, including condensed game video, customized highlight packages, game analysis, the tracking of positive game actions, and more. The ProScore analysis demonstrated for the National Championships is a taste of the exciting experiences to come for players in Elite 64 and National League P.R.O. during the 2022-23 season.

Teams that competed at the National Championships can visit the ProScore website to view analysis from their games at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla., and have free access to:

  • Individual game reports, including match analysis with overall team ratings, as well as team ratings for eight key soccer attributes
  • Video highlights, including condensed (action-only) full game video, as well as attacking-specific highlights and defensive-specific highlights for each team
  • Match Progress Charts to show quality of chances and expected goals for each team over the course of the game
  • Live game action overlays on the highlight videos to directly identify positive actions performed by the players in the video

Players can sign up for free in a matter of minutes and gain access to individual highlights from every game they played at Nationals. These personalized highlights also feature an overlay, which promotes positive actions, while Player Profiles and the highlights within them will be directly available to college coaches and scouts.

“We’re proud to have played a part in the outstanding 2022 USYS National Championships,” said ProScore Soccer Consultant Jeff Larentowicz, a 16-year MLS veteran and two-time USYS National Champion. “We look forward to recognizing every recruitable moment over the course of the 2022-23 season.”

The team-centric analysis performed by ProScore will be provided for free to all teams in Elite 64 and National League P.R.O. for the 2022-23 season — giving each side detailed analysis of high-level games and a never-before-seen ability to watch league opponents on a regional and national scale.

“Over the last few years, we have seen multiple game analysis companies offer their services to teams and clubs, but I have yet to find one that rivals ProScore,” said Simon Collins, National League Commissioner. “While looking to find companies that can truly elevate a player’s performance and aid their recruitment, it is vital we understand what a player needs. ProScore understands the players’ needs. They work with many English Premier League clubs by providing on and off-ball game analysis and they are also massively involved with some EPL clubs’ recruitment process.

“If it good enough for the EPL clubs to evaluate and recruit talent, it will be equally as good for the U.S. colleges and professional clubs to recruit players participating in USYS National League programs.”

Visit the ProScore website for more information on its platform or contact info@proscore.soccer with any questions.

Click here for more information on Elite 64, and click here for more information on National League P.R.O.

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