National Championships

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Pre-eminent multi-sport facility to provide one-of-a-kind youth soccer experience and world-class family vacation opportunity.

FRISCO, Texas (November 30, 2021) — US Youth Soccer (USYS) is proud to announce that ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort has been selected to host the 2022 US Youth Soccer National Championships, which will take place July 19-24, 2022.

Each summer, US Youth Soccer crowns a boys and girls national champion in each of its seven age divisions: 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U and 19U. The USYS National Championships — which are a culmination of a yearlong series of competitions at the state and regional levels — will feature USYS Regional Champions and top-finishing USYS National League P.R.O. teams. The National Championships are comprised of group play, semifinals and finals, with teams eliminated after each stage of the event.

The USYS National Championships serve as the crown jewel of competitive youth soccer in the United States, as up to 200 of the nation’s top youth soccer teams in the 13U through 19U Boys and Girls age groups compete for the US Youth Soccer National Championship title. The US Youth Soccer National Championships are the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, providing approximately 185,000 players on over 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer State Associations the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and fair play.

“We are excited to bring the 2022 National Championships to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney,” said Skip Gilbert, USYS CEO. “This unique Florida location, where our athletes can compete on world-class fields while also celebrating with their families at the Most Magical Place on Earth, will make our National Championships even more memorable for our teams and guests. We look forward to delivering another top-flight programming experience for our elite teams in a unique and family-friendly location. Given the heritage and history of the USYS National Championships, were are excited to see our players challenge themselves at this renowned Disney sports venue under the Florida sunshine.”

“Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) is proud to once again be the host state for the 2022 US Youth Soccer National Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This is an incredible location with tremendous opportunities for fun with family and teammates. FYSA is committed to making this a safe and exciting National Championship. The outstanding Florida attractions, accommodations, and (most importantly) world-class soccer facilities at Disney will all be on display for the entire soccer community,” said Joel Dragan, FYSA Executive Director.

The USYS National Championships bring another key youth soccer event to the sports complex’s growing soccer portfolio, which will include the new Disney Cup Soccer Series — a collection of three tournaments where teams in various age divisions earn points based on their performance — as well as the prestigious Disney Soccer Showcase for girls and boys teams. It’s also the sports complex’s second USYS event, joining the USYS National League P.R.O. season in December that features more than 200 elite boys and girls teams in the 15U-19U age groups.

“Being selected to host the USYS National Championships further underscores the nationwide appeal of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex within the youth soccer community,’’ Disney Sports vice president Faron Kelley said. “We continue to work with industry-leading organizations such as USYS to bring the best youth soccer events to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex where young soccer athletes and their families can have a one-of-a-kind soccer experience while also enjoying the Most Magical Place on Earth.”

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 3 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. We Are Youth Soccer. For more information, visit www.usyouthsoccer.org.

About the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series

The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series is the country’s oldest and most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, providing approximately 185,000 players on more than 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer State Associations the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation. Emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play, the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series also provides the nation’s top collegiate, pro and international coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. Dating back to 1935, the USYS National Championships culminates with the presentation of the famed McGuire Cup.

About ESPN Wide World of Sports

ESPN Wide World of Sports, located at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, is one of the premier sites for amateur sports in the nation. The complex has hosted 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; 18 multi-purpose outdoor fields for soccer, football and field hockey; three field houses for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports; a track & field facility; and a cross country course. The sports complex also contains a professional production center which produces content for the Disney family of networks and distributes programming globally through its extensive fiber network in HD, 4K and immersive 8K. For more information, visit www.disneysportsnews.com for news releases, photos and videos. Follow us on Twitter at @ESPNWWOS and at Facebook at ESPNWWOS.

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2022 US Youth Soccer Far West Presidents Cup is heading to Arizona!

FRISCO, Texas (August 20, 2021) — US Youth Soccer (USYS) is proud to announce that the 2022 Far West Presidents Cup is heading to Phoenix, AZ.  The USYS Presidents Cup is designed for those teams seeking additional challenges to play against teams of similar abilities for a national title. The Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive experience to those teams that might not otherwise get the opportunity. The series presents unique challenges and experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community from the state to regional and national levels of US Youth Soccer.

After successfully competing at the State Association level, teams from across the Far West Region will compete against their peers in the 13U through 19U age groups. Hosted at Reach 11 Sports Complex, both boys and girls will vie for the Far West title and a chance to punch their ticket to the National Presidents Cup. The Far West Presidents Cup will be held in conjunction with the Far West Regional 12U boys and girls event, with those games being played at the Scottsdale Sports Complex.

“We are thrilled to bring the 2022 Far West Presidents Cup to the Phoenix area,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “We wanted to support the Phoenix community as they could not host our 2021 event due to the pandemic. We are proud to renew our commitment to Arizona, as the Copper State is known for its warm hospitality, outstanding sports history and high-quality athletic facilties. Reach 11 is an ideal locations for the 2022 Far West Presidents Cup and will present a truly memorable experience for our teams and their guests. We look forward to delivering a top-flight programming experience in the Arizona sunshine.”

The following locations have been selected to host the 2022 US Youth Socccer Regional Presidents Cup events:

• June 15 – 19, 2022: Southern Presidents Cup: Dallas, Texas
• June 15 – 19, 2022; Far West Presidents Cup: Phoenix, AZ
• June 16 – 20, 2022: Midwest Presidents Cup: St. Louis, Missouri
• June 17 – 21, 2022: Eastern Presidents Cup: Charleston and Barboursville, West Virginia

The 2022 USYS National Presidents Cup will be held in Greensboro, NC, July 7-10, 2022.

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 3 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. We Are Youth Soccer. For more information, visit www.usyouthsoccer.org.

About the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is designed for those teams seeking additional challenges to play against teams of similar abilities for a national title. The Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive experience to teams that might not otherwise get the opportunity to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community from the state to regional to national levels of US Youth Soccer. US Youth Soccer Regional Presidents Cup events will determine the regional qualifiers that will compete in the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup. Regional winners in the 13U through 18U/19U groups, both boys and girls, will vie for the national title.

Note: The USYS Presidents Cup is a separate series of events from the USYS National Championship Series.

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2022 US Youth Soccer Far West Regional 12U Championships are heading to Arizona!

FRISCO, Texas (August 20, 2021) — US Youth Soccer (USYS) is proud to announce that the 2022 Far West Regional 12U Championship boys and girls teams are heading to Scottsdale, AZ.  After successfully competing at the State Association level, teams from across the Far West Region will compete against their peers in the 12U age group at Scottsdale Sports Complex from June 15-19, 2022. This Regional Championship event will be held in conjunction with the 2022 Far West Presidents Cup, a separate event for 13-19U boys and girls being held at the Reach 11 Sports Complex.

“We are thrilled to bring the 2022 Far West Region 12U event to the Phoenix area,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “We wanted to support this community as they could not host our 2021 event due to the pandemic. The Copper State is known for its warm hospitality, outstanding sports history and high-quality athletic facilties and we are proud to renew our commitment to Arizona. The Scottsdale Sports Complex is an ideal locations for the 2022 Far West Region 12U event and will present a truly memorable experience for our teams and their guests. We look forward to delivering a top-flight programming experience in the Arizona sunshine.”

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 3 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. We Are Youth Soccer. For more information, visit www.usyouthsoccer.org.

About the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series

The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series is the country’s oldest and most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, providing approximately 185,000 players on more than 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer State Associations the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation. Emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play, the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series also provides the nation’s top collegiate, pro and international coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. Dating back to 1935, the USYS National Championships culminates with the presentation of the famed McGuire Cup.

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US Youth Soccer 2021 National Championships Kick Off!

Elite Competitors Battle in Sunny Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Area

FRISCO, Texas (July 20, 2021) — US Youth Soccer (USYS) is excited to kick off its 2021 National Championships today at the Premier Sports Complex at Lakewood Ranch in the Bradenton-Sarasota area, on Florida’s West Coast.

The USYS National Championships feature the top 104 boys and girls (13U – 19/20U) teams in the country, all vying for a national title in their age group. With 32 State Associations represented, the event features teams from all over the country who have produced numerous on-field accomplishments to advance to play in the pinnacle of youth soccer competition.

“We look forward to delivering another top-flight programming experience for these elite teams,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “Given the heritage and history of the USYS National Championships, we’re excited to see our players challenge themselves following the enormous hurdles they’ve faced this past year. Coming off of victories at their Regional Championships and National League competitions, these teams are primed to compete on a national stage. This unique Florida location, amidst sand and surf, will only make our National Championships even more memorable for these teams and their guests.”

The National Championships begins with group play July 20-22 for all age groups. On July 23, the 13U age group will crown its champions following the final matches for both boys and girls. July 24 will feature semifinal matches for boys and girls teams in the 14U-19/20U age groups, and the 14U-19/20U age groups will hold their championship finals on July 25.

Teams competing at the National Championships advanced to this stage by winning their respective USYS Regional Championship or by finishing at the top of their groups at the USYS National League Playoffs — establishing themselves as some of the top teams in the country.

“We are thrilled to have been selected as host for the 2021 US Youth Soccer National Championships, coming to Premier Sports Campus in the Bradenton-Sarasota Area this summer. We are honored to host this historic youth soccer championship in Lakewood Ranch and are thrilled to work with US Youth Soccer to make this event memorable for the athletes and attendees,” said Elliott Falcione, Executive Director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“On behalf of Sarasota County, we are thrilled to welcome teams and families to our region this week as they compete in the USYS National Championships. Over the last 6 months US Youth Soccer has worked diligently with Premier Sports Campus and a multitude of other partner organizations to produce a top-notch Championship experience. We appreciate all of the work that has gone into this event and are confident attendees will remember it for years to come,” said Shelby Connett, Director of Sports of Visit Sarasota.

“Florida Youth Soccer Association is proud to be the host state for the 2021 US Youth Soccer National Championships at Premier Sports Campus in the Bradenton-Sarasota Area. This is an undoubtedly unique year, but in conjunction with destination representatives Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, and the Chargers Soccer Club, FYSA is committed to making this a safe and exciting National Championship. The outstanding Florida attractions, accommodations, and (most importantly) worldclass soccer facilities will all be on display for the entire soccer community.”

This year’s event is being played at The Premier Sports Campus, which touts 23 FIFA-regulation Celebration Bermuda grass fields on a 140 acre campus. Many games will be streamed live for free via links available only on the US Youth Soccer website: https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/national-championships/.

The Bradenton-Sarasota Area is located on Florida’s west coast. With its own airport (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport), some of the world’s best beaches, award-winning dining options, historical parks, museums and nature preserves, the destination is a hidden gem that families can discover and explore again and again.

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 worldclass support, resources and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals, on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 3 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. We Are Youth Soccer. For more information, visit www.usyouthsoccer.org.

About the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series

The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series is the country’s oldest and most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, providing approximately 185,000 players on more than 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer State Associations the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation. Emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play, the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series also provides the nation’s top collegiate, pro and international coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. Dating back to 1935, the USYS National Championships culminates with the presentation of the famed McGuire Cup. 

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