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National Presidents Cup

Champions Celebrated At Southern Presidents Cup

Scores & Standings

GREENVILLE, South Carolina (June 18, 2023) – More than 160 teams competed June 14-18 at the 2023 Southern Presidents Cup in Greenville, South Carolina. Games were played at the MESA Soccer Complex in Greer with a trip to the 2023 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup on the line.

USYS’ South Region, which consists of 12 State Associations, will send 26 teams to the national competition held July 7-11 in Wichita, Kansas. Florida teams had a strong showing this past week and will send the most representatives out of the South’s State Associations with six.

Jenger Parrish, head coach of Tennessee SC 09G Showcase (TN), talked about what the 2023 US Youth Soccer Southern Presidents Cup experience means to her team. 

“There are so many life lessons in this — there were a couple of games we went down a goal and we had to fight back,” Parrish said. “There’s other games that we went up and we had to learn how to hold on to that – just being able to adjust to the situation.”

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

“You know they don’t always get along – they’re 13/14-year-old girls, so figuring out how to still work as a team, maybe when you’re not on the same page,” Parrish said. “This experience I think has helped them grow as young ladies and I think they’re just going to keep growing into the most amazing young adults.” 

Look back at the Southern Presidents Cup Champions…

Boys
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
13UAtlas FC 13U (STX) Winter Park 2010 Select Boys (FL)
14UMiami Lakes United 09 Boys (FL) HPSA Scots 09B Contreras (NTX) 
15U08 (15U) HFC White (NC) 08B – BLAKE ACSL (AR)
16U07 (16U) NCRT Blue (NC)U16 Southern Homestead (FL)
17UUnion 10 FC 2006 Boys (AL)MIAMI BREAKERS FC 2006 NAVY (FL)
18UTPSA Lanus (TN)JFC 2005B Elite Blue (FL)
19UWilson United 2005 Black (TN)Texas Premier 04B (STX)

*13U-18U Champions & Finalists and 19U Champions will advance to National Presidents Cup.

Girls
Age GroupChampionsFinalists
13UUnion 10 FC 2010 Girls (AL) FC Alliance 2010G RL (TN) 
14UTSC Williamson 2009G Showcase (TN) 2009 Elite Girls Blue-Middleton/Taylor (MS) 
15UTupelo Futbol Club 2008 Girls (MS) 08(15U) NCFC Red North G (NC) 
16U2007 Lady Lobos Rush Elite (TN) Capital City SC 07G Sky South (STX) 
17UNew Orleans DFC 06G (LA) OK Energy FC 06G Navy (OK) 
18UFort Lauderdale FC 05 Girls (FL) Victory SC 2005 Girls Black (NTX) 
19UTupelo Fútbol Club 2004/2005 Girls (MS) The 956 United Gu19 (STX) 

*13U-18U Champions & Finalists and 19U Champions will advance to National Presidents Cup.

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About the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is designed for teams seeking additional challenges to play against teams of similar abilities for a national title. Presidents Cup provides a progressive and competitive experience to teams, allowing them to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie, and community from the state to regional to national levels of US Youth Soccer. The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is a separate series of events from the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. For more information, please visit https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/presidents-cup/.

About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)

US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.

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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.

US Youth Soccer Announces 2023 National Presidents Cup Location

FRISCO, Texas (August 31, 2022) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is excited to announce that one of its signature events, National Presidents Cup, will be held July 7-12, 2023, at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas.

The 2023 National Presidents Cup will be the 15th-annual edition of the event and comes on the heels of a fantastic competition this summer.

“We are extremely happy to bring National Presidents Cup to Wichita, Kansas,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “It will prove to be an ideal host city with its central location and excellent amenities, making it a memorable experience for all. US Youth Soccer is eager to work with Kansas Youth Soccer, Visit Wichita, Stryker Sports Complex, and the city of Wichita to make this an event to remember.”

“Kansas Youth Soccer is ecstatic about having the opportunity to show off another great soccer community in the great state of Kansas,” said Kansas Youth Soccer Association Executive Director Joe Burger. “Wichita has a great soccer history; we look forward to showcasing the great soccer facilities and amenities that were born from Wichita’s passion for the game. The commitment from the State of Kansas, City of Wichita, Visit Wichita, and the Stryker Sports Complex to create a second to none event for teams that earn the right to represent their state and region at National Presidents Cup will be unmatched. We look forward to seeing everyone in Wichita in July of 2023!”

The Stryker Sports Complex, consisting of 11 all-sports turf fields, is one of the premier facilities in the country and will serve as a worthy host facility for National Presidents Cup. Its ideal location places it near numerous shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

“Wichita is honored to host the 2023 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup,” said Wichita Vice Mayor Becky Tuttle. “As a centrally located facility, our Stryker Sports Complex is optimized for tournaments of all sizes. We are thrilled that USYS is coming to Wichita, and welcome other tournament directors to discover what USYS has – that Wichita is the perfect place for teams, fans, and families.”

“Wichita is an amazing sports city, a place where sports thrive and Midwest hospitality stands ready to welcome visitors from all over the country,” said Visit Wichita President & CEO Susie Santo. “I am proud of the effort put into this bid by our team at Visit Wichita and the collaboration with city, county and state officials that gave us a competitive edge to bring this event to Wichita. The National Presidents Cup represents some of the best youth soccer players in the nation. We are thrilled for Wichita to host this prestigious event and introduce the US Youth Soccer organization, the players, and their fans to the heart of the country.”

“To say that we are excited and humbled to have been chosen is an understatement,” said Stryker Sports Complex General Manager Larry Inlow. “Athletes and spectators alike can expect to see fantastic teams, experience excellent competition, and create lifelong memories. We look forward to receiving teams from across the nation, introducing them to our great city and supporting them as they compete for a national championship.”

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

For more information on National Presidents Cup, 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 PRESIDENTS CUP

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is designed for teams seeking additional challenges to play against teams of similar abilities for a national title. Presidents Cup provides a progressive and competitive experience to teams, allowing them to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie, and community from the state to regional to national levels of US Youth Soccer. The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is a separate series of events from the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. For more information, visit USYouthSoccer.org/Presidents-Cup/.

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Regional Host Locations for the 2023 Presidents Cup Announced

FRISCO, Texas (August 17, 2022) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is excited to announce its regional host locations for the 2023 Presidents Cup, with each location different from last year and chosen to ensure all involved can have a memorable experience.

Presidents Cup, which will be celebrating its 15th anniversary, is 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 Presidents Cup: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (June 16-20, 2023)
  • Midwest Presidents Cup: West Chester Township, Ohio (June 16-20, 2023)
  • Southern Presidents Cup: Greenville, South Carolina (June 14-18, 2023)
  • Far West Presidents Cup: Boise, Idaho (June 16-20, 2023)

“We are thrilled to bring our Presidents Cup regional championships to each of these outstanding facilities and cities in the summer of 2023,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “Our every expectation is to provide an amazing atmosphere and unforgettable experience, both on and off the field, that participants will cherish forever.”

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

For more information, visit USYouthSoccer.org.

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About the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is designed for teams seeking additional challenges to play against teams of similar abilities for a national title. Presidents Cup provides a progressive and competitive experience to teams, allowing them to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie, and community from the state to regional to national levels of US Youth Soccer. The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is a separate series of events from the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. For more information, visit https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/presidents-cup/.

About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)

US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.

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2022 National Presidents Cup: Awards

Congratulations to all teams that participated at the 2022 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup!

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

13U Girls
AwardNameTeam
Best XIGeorgia SmithCampton United 2009 Girls USYS Red (IL)
Best XIBrooklyn GrossiCampton United 2009 Girls USYS Red (IL)
Best XISophia WollenbergCampton United 2009 Girls USYS Red (IL)
Best XIPaige CarrCharlotte Soccer Academy 09 (13U) CSA North/Hville Roma G (NC)
Best XIAlly StewartCharlotte Soccer Academy 09 (13U) CSA North/Hville Roma G (NC)
Best XIAlayna MalloyHeat FC G10 (NV)
Best XIJosephine HuletHeat FC G10 (NV)
Best XIGabriella CarnevaliValley United 09G Green (VA)
Best XIScotlyn LeonardValley United 09G Green (VA)
Best XIAlyson PriceValley United 09G Green (VA)
Best XISkylar KrehbielValley United 09G Green (VA)
Golden GloveAmelia StonerValley United 09G Green (VA)
Golden BootAlayna MalloyHeat FC G10 (NV)
MVPAlayna MalloyHeat FC G10 (NV)
13U Boys
AwardNameTeam
Best XIHeath BaffaCFJC 2009B Premier (IL)
Best XIKabili YuohFC LEGENDS UTD 09B_Red (NTX)
Best XIJeronimo RoldanFC LEGENDS UTD 09B_Red (NTX)
Best XIKaifa YuohFC LEGENDS UTD 09B_Red (NTX)
Best XIDylan Valbuena SantosNESA Future SA 09 DC (NJ)
Best XIDavid AgnewNESA Future SA 09 DC (NJ)
Best XIPablo Rodriguez PerezAnaheim FC B2009 Aguirre (CA-S)
Best XIJason JimenezAnaheim FC B2009 Aguirre (CA-S)
Best XIMiguel Solis CamachoAnaheim FC B2009 Aguirre (CA-S)
Best XIGiovani MunozAnaheim FC B2009 Aguirre (CA-S)
Best XIJair OlveraAnaheim FC B2009 Aguirre (CA-S)
Golden GloveCarlos MorenoAnaheim FC B2009 Aguirre (CA-S)
Golden BootBrandon TrujilloAnaheim FC B2009 Aguirre (CA-S)
MVPDylan Valbuena SantosNESA Future SA 09 DC (NJ)
14U Girls
AwardNameTeam
Best XIElliot LujanLas Vegas Surf SC Select G08 (NV)
Best XIGianna DileoLas Vegas Surf SC Select G08 (NV)
Best XIAaliyah RobertsVillarreal NTX 08G (NTX)
Best XISherica VirtueVillarreal NTX 08G (NTX)
Best XIClaire GeorgeesFC-1 Academy Girls 2008 Elite Blue (IL)
Best XICaitlyn PanekFC-1 Academy Girls 2008 Elite Blue (IL)
Best XIMorgan LinkFC-1 Academy Girls 2008 Elite Blue (IL)
Best XIKaya SchneiderFC-1 Academy Girls 2008 Elite Blue (IL)
Best XIAlexis McRobertsNUU 08F Valor (PA-E)
Best XIKatherine ZaktanskyNUU 08F Valor (PA-E)
Best XIScarlett DunklebergerNUU 08F Valor (PA-E)
Golden GloveBraelyn MoranNUU 08F Valor (PA-E)
Golden BootAaliyah RobertsVillarreal NTX 08G (NTX)
MVPAaliyah RobertsVillarreal NTX 08G (NTX)
14U Boys
AwardNameTeam
Best XITyler KovalcikBeadling 2008 Boys (PA-W)
Best XIEmiliano SobarzoBeadling 2008 Boys (PA-W)
Best XIBrady WalenchokBeadling 2008 Boys (PA-W)
Best XIJulian JacksonColumbus Express 2008B Orange (IN)
Best XIAngel EspejelColumbus Express 2008B Orange (IN)
Best XIParker GribbinsColumbus Express 2008B Orange (IN)
Best XIRaphel PlacenciaAVFC Boys 2008 (CA-S)
Best XIDaniel PerazaAVFC Boys 2008 (CA-S)
Best XIKevin MartinezAVFC Boys 2008 (CA-S)
Best XIJoel PasillasAztecas FC 08B (NTX)
Best XIChristian MendozaAztecas FC 08B (NTX)
Best XIRosbelzaii PinaAztecas FC 08B (NTX)
Golden GloveAndres GarciaAztecas FC 08B (NTX)
Golden BootVictor OrtegaAztecas FC 08B (NTX)
MVPJoel PasillasAztecas FC 08B (NTX)
15U Girls
AwardNameTeam
Best XIAndie HafnerKernow Storm FC 07G Fogle (NTX)
Best XILeah OldhamKernow Storm FC 07G Fogle (NTX)
Best XIAddyson GriffinKernow Storm FC 07G Fogle (NTX)
Best XIHarper HargroveKernow Storm FC 07G Fogle (NTX)
Best XINatalie ThompsonTimbers-Thorns North FC 07G Academy (ID)
Best XIMarisol StosichTimbers-Thorns North FC 07G Academy (ID)
Best XIGrace HatchTimbers-Thorns North FC 07G Academy (ID)
Best XIKennedy HartzellTimbers-Thorns North FC 07G Academy (ID)
Best XIAdelaide BudigDASC 07G Legends 1 (SD)
Best XIChloe WilsonDASC 07G Legends 1 (SD)
Best XIRegina StoeserDASC 07G Legends 1 (SD)
Best XIElla GreenWVFC 2007 Girls – Black (WV)
Best XIMadison RothwellWVFC 2007 Girls – Black (WV)
Golden GloveShelby TharpWVFC 2007 Girls – Black (WV)
Golden BootRegina StoeserDASC 07G Legends (SD)
MVPElla GreenWVFC 2007 Girls – Black (WV)
15U Boys
AwardNameTeam
Best XIEthan MuellerMinnesota Rush 15U Boys (MN)
Best XICadel WolfMinnesota Rush 15U Boys (MN)
Best XIAlan ArrellanoRayos 07B Martinez (NTX)
Best XIJuan Diego Molina JohnsonRayos 07B Martinez (NTX)
Best XISardor KurbanovPA Rush 2007 Boys (PA-E)
Best XIEoin ReganPA Rush 2007 Boys (PA-E)
Best XIChristopher HannonPA Rush 2007 Boys (PA-E)
Best XIJayson Flores OrtegaRoadrunners FC B07 (CA-S)
Best XIJacob AlcalaRoadrunners FC B07 (CA-S)
Best XIJoshua MartinezRoadrunners FC B07 (CA-S)
Best XIIzan ArteagaRoadrunners FC B07 (CA-S)
Best XIRandy PerezRoadrunners FC B07 (CA-S)
Golden GloveAaden ZamoraRoadrunners FC B07 (CA-S)
Golden BootAlan ArrellanoRayos 07B Martinez (NTX)
MVPAlan ArrellanoRayos 07B Martinez (NTX)
16U Girls
AwardNameTeam
Best XIEstrella ArriazolaAFC 06/07 Girls Black DDL (STX)
Best XIKaydence WardellWasatch SC 06G (UT)
Best XILacie PollWasatch SC 06G (UT)
Best XICaroline RigbyWasatch SC 06G (UT)
Best XISavannah McConnellKC Athletics Napoli 06G (MO)
Best XIAnabelle TottaKC Athletics Napoli 06G (MO)
Best XIAshlen EberhartKC Athletics Napoli 06G (MO)
Best XIMorgan HubertKC Athletics Napoli 06G (MO)
Best XIMary Grace DuncanNUU 06F Wave (PA-E)
Best XILarissa EvansNUU 06F Wave (PA-E)
Best XIMadelyn BlakeNUU 06F Wave (PA-E)
Golden GloveAlexus PhillipsKC Athletics Napoli 06G (MO)
Golden BootAnabella TottaKC Athletics Napoli 06G (MO)
MVPMary Grace DuncanNUU 06F Wave (PA-E)
16U Boys
AwardNameTeam
Best XIJulian TrevinoBayern Munich 2006 Boys White (NTX)
Best XILuis Hernandez ParraTuzos Garfio 06 (AZ)
Best XIMiguel Garfio ParraTuzos Garfio 06 (AZ)
Best XIRafael RiosChicago KICS FC 06 City MWC (IL)
Best XIKevin Lara GuillenChicago KICS FC 06 City MWC (IL)
Best XIErik SanchezChicago KICS FC 06 City MWC (IL)
Best XIRoman MarshChicago KICS FC 06 City MWC (IL)
Best XINicholas MatesePrinceton FC Barcelona (NJ)
Best XIBrian Donis DavilaPrinceton FC Barcelona (NJ)
Best XIAnthony FitchPrinceton FC Barcelona (NJ)
Best XIBrandon UriasPrinceton FC Barcelona (NJ)
Golden GloveEdwin AndradeChicago KICS FC 06 City MWC (IL)
Golden BootOmar GonzalezChicago KICS FC 06 City MWC (IL)
MVPLuis Hernandez ParraTuzos Garfio 06 (AZ)
17U Girls
AwardNameTeam
Best XISunnie YarnellColorado Rush 2005G DPL (CO)
Best XISydney AzueroColorado Rush 2005G DPL (CO)
Best XIHaylee LockerColorado Rush 2005G DPL (CO)
Best XIMegan SchonbergerColorado Rush 2005G DPL (CO)
Best XITessa CharpentierVictory SC 2005 Girls (PA-W)
Best XILilyan HannaVictory SC 2005 Girls (PA-W)
Best XIEstefany Flores-Berman05 (17U) CISC South Mat Blue G (NC)
Best XICharlotte Bell05 (17U) CISC South Mat Blue G (NC)
Best XIAshley MillerJB Marine Miller 2005G (MO)
Best XIHailey MorganJB Marine Miller 2005G (MO)
Best XIMia BrownJB Marine Miller 2005G (MO)
Golden GloveCecilia AlexanderJB Marine Miller 2005G (MO)
Golden BootAshley MillerJB Marine Miller 2005G (MO)
MVPAshley MillerJB Marine Miller 2005G (MO)
17U Boys
AwardNameTeam
Best XINate ThompsonMadison 56ers 2005 Boys White (WI)
Best XIDaniel KimMadison 56ers 2005 Boys White (WI)
Best XIMiguel Pina RodriguezPlayers SC 2005 Boys Academy 1 (NV)
Best XIDiego SaenzDPSFC Maroon 05B DDL (STX)
Best XIJorge EscobarDPSFC Maroon 05B DDL (STX)
Best XISebastian FariasDPSFC Maroon 05B DDL (STX)
Best XIJuan RodriguezDPSFC Maroon 05B DDL (STX)
Best XIRene JaimeDPSFC Maroon 05B DDL (STX)
Best XISamuel George SnyderNJ Surf South Marlton 05B (NJ)
Best XIRaustin EsfahanizadehNJ Surf South Marlton 05B (NJ)
Best XIErnesto VillicoNJ Surf South Marlton 05B (NJ)
Best XIAndrew HummelNJ Surf South Marlton 05B (NJ)
Best XISamuel CarlsonNJ Surf South Marlton 05B (NJ)
Golden GloveLogan GebhartNJ Surf South Marlton 05B (NJ)
Golden BootGustavo MarquezDPSFC Maroon 05B DDL (STX)
MVPDiego SaenzDPSFC Maroon 05B DDL (STX)
18U Girls
AwardNameTeam
Best XIGracie SavoieBRSC 04 G Red LB (LA)
Best XIStephanie ClarkBRSC 04 G Red LB (LA)
Best XIBrittney EgbertNorthern Utah United Tsunami 04G – SC (UT)
Best XIHaylee AndersonNorthern Utah United Tsunami 04G – SC (UT)
Best XIAlexandra LarsenNorthern Utah United Tsunami 04G – SC (UT)
Best XIAndie AndrusNorthern Utah United Tsunami 04G – SC (UT)
Best XIBridget WhitesideChicago Empire FC (IL)
Best XIEmily PetringChicago Empire FC (IL)
Best XILydia BreslowChicago Empire FC (IL)
Best XILillian YoungIron Valley United Thorns ’04 (PA-E)
Best XICarley KleinfelterIron Valley United Thorns ’04 (PA-E)
Best XIBridget KrikorianIron Valley United Thorns ’04 (PA-E)
Best XIMadison JulianIron Valley United Thorns ’04 (PA-E)
Best XIAbrielle MillerIron Valley United Thorns ’04 (PA-E)
Golden GloveCaroline DorianChicago Empire FC (IL)
Golden BootPeyton OlinskiChicago Empire FC (IL)
MVPGracie SavoieBRSC 04 G Red LB (LA)
18U Boys
AwardNameTeam
Best XIFabrizio RamirezLincoln FC DFW 2004B (NTX)
Best XICarlos SanchezLincoln FC DFW 2004B (NTX)
Best XIMunoz AndyNVSC Breakaway B04 (CA-S)
Best XILeonel LunaNVSC Breakaway B04 (CA-S)
Best XIJoseph ToltonBethesda Green 2004 (MD)
Best XIDaniel YiBethesda Green 2004 (MD)
Best XIKadin NuriBethesda Green 2004 (MD)
Best XIGabriel NanniECU 2004 B Maroon (IN)
Best XIBayron GarayECU 2004 B Maroon (IN)
Best XIMichael RomeroECU 2004 B Maroon (IN)
Best XIConnor McKennaECU 2004 B Maroon (IN)
Golden GloveAndy Palma VillegasBethesda Green 2004 (MD)
Golden BootIvan TurciosECU 2004 B Maroon (IN)
MVPFabrizio RamirezLincoln FC DFW 2004B (NTX)
19U Girls
AwardNameTeam
Best XIRachel SickeriCentre Union 03/04/05G (PA-W)
Best XIFalen McHenryCentre Union 03/04/05G (PA-W)
Best XICamila GilDynamo STX Girls 2003 (STX)
Best XIAnnette VargasALBION SC Central Cal SM G03 Academy (CA-S)
Best XIJennifer VeraALBION SC Central Cal SM G03 Academy (CA-S)
Best XIYvette AbundizALBION SC Central Cal SM G03 Academy (CA-S)
Best XINatalie LimaALBION SC Central Cal SM G03 Academy (CA-S)
Best XIRylee BrotzLakeshore United FC G U-19 Navy 03 (WI)
Best XIAbigail MooreLakeshore United FC G U-19 Navy 03 (WI)
Best XIKamryn LueckeLakeshore United FC G U-19 Navy 03 (WI)
Best XIAshley TernesLakeshore United FC G U-19 Navy 03 (WI)
Golden GloveHailey HaweLakeshore United FC G U-19 Navy 03 (WI)
Golden BootAnnette VargasALBION SC Central Cal SM G03 Academy (CA-S)
MVPAnnette VargasALBION SC Central Cal SM G03 Academy (CA-S)
19U Boys
AwardNameTeam
Best XIBrady BergeronHTSA Blackhawks 03 (LA)
Best XIKevin PalenciaHTSA Blackhawks 03 (LA)
Best XIJacob BruceHTSA Blackhawks 03 (LA)
Best XIDylan HirmasTEAM AMERICA 03-BATA (VA)
Best XIDerek Matamoros UmanaTEAM AMERICA 03-BATA (VA)
Best XINoel Damian Sotelo GarciaTEAM AMERICA 03-BATA (VA)
Best XIDavid Murillo Alcantar, JrRSL-AZ Yuma 03 Boys Quintana (AZ)
Best XIErick Mejia ChabollaRSL-AZ Yuma 03 Boys Quintana (AZ)
Best XIGavin WooldridgeSynergy 2003/2004 Boys Premier (IL)
Best XIZachary FlossSynergy 2003/2004 Boys Premier (IL)
Best XIDiego MolinaSynergy 2003/2004 Boys Premier (IL)
Golden GloveAgustin PreciadoRSL-AZ Yuma 03 Boys Quintana (AZ)
Golden BootErick Mejia ChabollaRSL-AZ Yuma 03 Boys Quintana (AZ)
MVPGavin WooldridgeSynergy 2003/2004 Boys Premier (IL)

2022 National Presidents Cup Recap: Day 4 (Finals)

2022 National Presidents Cup: Day 4 (Finals) Recap

Champions were crowned on Sunday at US Youth Soccer’s 14th annual National Presidents Cup at Bryan Park in Greensboro, N.C. This marked the first year in the competition’s history that 19U’s competed for the title.

Boys 13U – NESA 2009 Boys Elite (NJ)Girls 13U – Valley United 09G Green (VA)
Boys 14U – AVFC Boys 2008 (CA-S)Girls 14U – FC-1 Academy Girls 2008 Elite Blue (IL)
Boys 15U – Roadrunners FC B07 (CA-S)Girls 15U – DASC 07G Legends 1 (SD)
Boys 16U – Princeton FC Barcelona (NJ)Girls 16U – NUU 06F Wave (EPA)
Boys 17U – NJ Surf South Marlton 05B (NJ)Girls 17U – JB Marine Miller 2005G (MO)
Boys 18U – ECU 2004 B Maroon (IN)Girls 18U – Iron Valley United Thorns ’04 (EPA)
Boys 19U – RSL-AZ Yuma 03 Boys Quintana (AZ)Girls 19U – Lakeshore United FC G U-19 Navy 03 (WI)

New Jersey led the field with three teams claiming the cup, while Cal South (2), Eastern Pennsylvania (2), Arizona (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Missouri (1), South Dakota (1), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (1) had champions as well.

US Youth Soccer’s East Region had the most teams crowned (6), with the Midwest (5) and Far West (3) following.

19U Girls: Lakeshore United FC G U-19 Navy 03 (WI) 2-1 ALBION SC Central Cal SM G03 Academy (CA-S)

ALBION struck first in this one, going ahead on a Jennifer Vera goal in the 14th minute. Both sides were in attack mode from that point on but couldn’t muster up enough to add to the scoresheet and went into the half with the Cal South side up one.

Lakeshore United came close to tying it up when Ashley Ternes put in a promising ball off of a free kick, but the connection just missed, and the opportunity fizzled out. Rylee Brotz and Alayna Lloyd also had near-misses, with it seeming like it wasn’t going to be the Wisconsin side’s day.

There was a change in the tide midway through the second half, as ALBION’s Annette Vargas was sent off after receiving a second yellow, and Lakeshore United had new life. The Cal South side did its best to see this one out,  but Meghan Zwicker brought her side back from the dead with the last kick of regulation. She converted after the ALBION defense couldn’t clear a corner and sent this final to extra time.

ALBION had a difficult task ahead and did an admirable job. Alexis Acosta made a fantastic diving save to keep the game level early in the first period, but Ternes gave the Wisconsin side the lead in the 104th minute — a perfectly connected volley.

Lakeshore United held on, even though ALBION gave them everything they had in the last minutes.

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18U Boys: Bethesda Green (MD) 2(5)-2(6) PK ECU 2004 B Maroon (IN)

Bethesda and ECU traded chances early in this one, but the Maryland side went ahead first. Edwin Torres was able to capitalize after a free kick wasn’t cleared, opening the scoring in the 26th minute.

Andy Palma Villegas doubled his side’s lead seven minutes later, and Kadin Nuri had a shot hit the post not long after that, making it seem like they might run away with it. Bethesda couldn’t add to the lead, though, and went into the half up two.

ECU, led by some tactical changes and a passionate team talk, came out of the intermission swinging. Ivan Turcios quickly trimmed his side’s deficit to one after pouncing on a loose ball inside the area. The Indiana side kept up the pressure and finally found an equalizer in the 80th minute. Andrew Place was the scorer, sending another riveting final to extra time.

Both teams committed to going for the win, but no separation could be found between them. Bethesda had to endure some nervy moments in the extra periods after going down a man but held on to see this one decided from the spot.

In one of the more thrilling shootouts, ECU came out on top, 6-5, and claimed the cup.

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19U Boys: Synergy 2003/2004 Boys Premier (IL) 0-4 RSL-AZ Yuma 03 Boys Quintana (AZ)

RSL-AZ Yuma imposed its will from start to finish, with Hector Gutierrez opening the scoring for the Arizona side in the 12th minute.

Synergy had chances to level the game but found themselves down two heading into the break after Erick Mejia Chabolla connected on a shot from outside of the box in the last minute of the half.

Nikolas Jurgovan almost brought one back for the Illinois side, but RSL-AZ Yuma’s Jesus Torres put his body on the line and threw himself in front of the shot. Cameron Baker and Will McNulty almost connected after some passing, too, but it wasn’t to be for Synergy.

Mejia Chabolla put this one on ice in the 63rd minute, scoring his second, and then added his third — and the team’s fourth — for good measure in stoppage time.

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17U Boys: Deer Park Soccer FC Maroon 05B DDL (STX) 1-2 NJ Surf South Marlton 05B (NJ)

Deer Park and NJ Surf drew in their meeting one day earlier, the last group stage game for both teams, which was a sign of how even they were.

Both teams traded blows early, with Deer Park looking to play through Sebastian Farias, its talented forward. NJ Surf proved difficult to break down and found themselves in front after a goal by Andrew Hummel in the 35th minute.

It was a similarly-played second half, with Farias finding room to operate, but the Surf defense threw multiple defenders his way to stifle any chances. The South Texas side finally got its opportunity in the 70th minute after Juan Rodriguez drew a penalty kick and Nathan Martinez slotted it home. Deer Park thought they found the go-ahead goal ten minutes later, but the ball never crossed the line, and these two sides were tied after regulation.

There were chances aplenty in the extra period, but tired legs made it seem that this one was going into a shootout. The New Jersey side kept pressing, though, and Hummel found the winner for NJ Surf in the 115th minute.

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2022 National Presidents Cup Recap: Day 3

2022 National Presidents Cup: Day 3 Recap

Group play concluded on Saturday at US Youth Soccer’s 14th annual National Presidents Cup at Bryan Park in Greensboro, N.C.

15U Girls: DASC 07G Legends 1 (SD) 3 – Thorns North FC 07G Red (ID-WC) 2

DASC and Thorns North FC both had quick goals in this back-and-forth affair. Regina Stoeser scored for the South Dakota side in the second minute, and Marisol Stosich responded seven minutes later to level the game.

Thorns North’s Kennedy Hartzell gave her side the lead 20 minutes later off a free kick from 35 yards out, which took a difficult bounce right in front of the keeper and went in untouched. It was soon a level match again, as DASC’s Joely Sterud finished a cross from the left side of the field, and the teams went into the half tied.

The South Dakota side had multiple chances early in the second half to break the deadlock but couldn’t convert, with Ella Top unable to convert on a breakaway. The knot was untied in the 58th minute, when Nyah Aware sent in an inviting cross that Camren McGuire slotted into the back of the net to take the lead.

DASC’s Brynn Skogen tried to add an insurance goal but couldn’t find the finishing touch — which saw the game end in a nervy affair. Nora Weaver ultimately preserved the win for her side, stifling multiple chances by the opposition, and will move on to the finals tomorrow.

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18U Girls: BRSC 03/04 G Red (LA) 0 – Iron Valley United Thorns ’04 (PA-E) 2

Iron Valley, needing a win to advance to the finals, imposed its will early in this match with two quick goals. Lillian Young and Abrielle Miller both converted chances, with goals coming in the 3rd and 16th minutes, respectively.

The Eastern Pennsylvania side kept up the pressure all half and had multiple chances to add to the lead, but BRSC’s defense stood strong and kept the deficit at two.

Iron Valley continued to create chances and get through on goal in the second half, with Young and Madison Julian the closest to finishing opportunities, but BRSC’s Rylie Kuyper led her side and held the opposition scoreless after the intermission.

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16U Boys: Chicago KICS FC 2006 CITY MWC (IL) 1 – Tuzos Garfio 06 (AZ) 0

Chicago KICS and Tuzos Garfio entered the match with the Arizona side needing a win to advance to the finals. They traded chances early in this game, with KICS coming closest to going ahead in the early moments. Kevin Lara Guillen put in an inviting cross that Erik Sanchez connected with, but his header hit the post and went out of play. Leonardo Diaz also had a good opportunity, taking a free kick from 25 yards out that needed a diving save by Tuzos Garfio’s Eric Renteria Duran to keep the game scoreless.

The Illinois side finally broke through in the 37th minute as Omar Gonzalez finished a solo goal to enter the break ahead.

Tuzos Garfio decided on a different approach in the second half, attempting more shots from outside of the box, as KICS’ defense held its ground inside of it. It ultimately led to them being caught on a counterattack, but the last defender, Luis Hernandez Parra, made a last-second slide tackle to keep the game in reach.

The Arizona side ran out of time to grab an equalizer, coming close a few times, which saw KICS move on to the finals tomorrow.

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19U Girls: Dynamo STX. Girls 2003 (STX) 1 – Centre Union 03/04/05G (PA-W) 4

Dynamo caught the Pennsylvania West side sleeping early, as Ayloni Garcia started things off with a goal in the 2nd minute. It was a wake-up call that Centre Union needed, coming into the match hopeful of advancing, and they responded quickly. Trinity Prestash answered three minutes later to make it a new game.

Centre Union used that goal as a jolt of energy and was a different team for the rest of the half. Prestash added a second in the 23rd minute from a Rachel Sickeri assist, and then Sickeri recorded one of her own in the 34th  to go into the break up 3-1.

The South Texas side settled in after the break and was able to create some chances, but the Centre Union added a fourth in the 50th minute, Sickeri’s second, that wrapped this match up. Prestash and Sickeri were a difficult duo for their opponents all week but found themselves needing one more score to advance on goal differential in the dying minutes and were unable to get one.

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14U Boys: Columbus Express 2008B Orange (IN) 1 – AVFC Boys 2009 (CA-S) 3

AVFC entered the group’s final match needing a win to advance. It took both teams time to settle in, with chances created but nothing finding the back of the net.

George Diaz lifted the deadlock for the Cal South side off a rocket from 30 yards out in the 24th minute. The Golden State side almost doubled the lead after Raphael Placencia put Diaz through on goal a few minutes later. Ryder Meek, Columbus Express’ keeper, did his part in spoiling the chance and getting his side into the break with a chance.

The Indiana side found more space to attack in the second half and almost leveled the game a few times. Daniel Peraza added a much-needed insurance goal for AVFC in the 63rd minute, which proved vital immediately, as Julian Jackson finished a solo goal for Columbus Express’ first just seven minutes later.

Joseph Rodriguez helped put the game on ice for the Cal South side, drawing a penalty kick in the 73rd minute. Lucas Gonzalez stepped up for his side and converted, solidifying the win and sending AVFC to the finals.

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17U Girls: Charlotte Independence SC South Mat Blue G 2005 (NC) 5 – Victory SC 2005 Girls (PA-W) 1

Charlotte Independence and Victory both entered needing a win to earn a spot in the finals. The Pennsylvania West side had some early chances, trying to play through Tessa Charpentier and Adlie Abraham, but couldn’t convert.

The North Carolina side had chances of their own and ultimately struck first, a Chama Kabwe strike in the 37th minute that gave them the lead heading into the half.

Victory leveled the match as Samantha Sharrer opened the scoring for her side in the 51st minute, but it was all Charlotte Independence from that point on.

Anna Jackson answered immediately for the North Carolina side, pouncing on a shot that Victory’s keeper couldn’t handle, restoring the lead just six minutes later. Kabwe added her second in the 60th minute, and Charlotte Bell scored her first of the game three minutes later off a goal kick miscue to break this one open.

Charlotte Independence advanced to the finals in style, adding one more, an Anna Canty goal in the 73rd minute that came from a well-placed Lillian Jobe cross. 

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2022 National Presidents Cup Recap: Day 2

2022 National Presidents Cup: Day 2 Recap

Friday marked the second day of US Youth Soccer’s 14th annual National Presidents Cup at Bryan Park in Greensboro, N.C.

13U Girls: Campton United 2009 Girls USYS Red (IL) 3 – 09 CSA North/Hville Roma G (NC) 0 

It was an evenly contested first half, with both teams finding chances but neither able to break down the opposition’s defense enough to find the opener.

Campton came into the second half determined to break the deadlock — and did. Boey Herren added the team’s first in the 44th minute, and then Brooklyn Grossi converted a penalty kick in the 57th, which was awarded after a shot by Sophia Wollenberg hit a defender’s hand inside the box.

Wollenberg got her goal six minutes later, putting the finishing touches on a 3-0 win for the Illinois side.

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19U Girls: ALBION SC Central Cal SM G03 Academy (CA-S) 1 – Centre Union 03/04/05G (PA-W) 3 

Centre Union flexed their muscle early, tallying the opener off a Trinity Prestash goal in the 14th minute. Rachel Sickeri provided the assist and was a key cog for the Pennsylvania West side all game, showing an ability to pick the right pass often.

ALBION tried to find a response and thought they did, but a goal was disallowed after being ruled offside. Centre Union’s Allison Little did her best to add to the team’s lead, taking multiple shots that almost found their way into the back of the net, but was unable to apply the finishing touch as the game went into the break 1-0.

ALBION settled in quickly during the second half and found some chances early on but couldn’t get one to go their way, with Angelina Tapia having a promising shot of hers saved.

Centre Union finally added some needed insurance from goals by Stefanie Hoyt in the 72nd minute and Prestash’s second in the 85th minute, which proved vital. Annette Vargas clawed one back for the Cal South side in the dying minutes, scoring a free kick from the right side.

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17U Girls: Colorado Rush 2005G DPL (CO) 5 – Victory SC 2005 Girls (PA-W) 3

Colorado Rush came out of the gates swinging, with Sydney Azuero scoring in the 4th minute. Averie Byerly added a second in the 12th, and then Sunnie Yarnell added the team’s third in the 16th minute, capping off a terrific start.

Victory’s Adlie Abraham brought one back for the Pennsylvania West side, but Rush’s Makahl Chambers was able to restore their three-goal lead before the half.

The Colorado side added one more, Yarnell’s second of the day, before facing heavy pressure. Victory mustered up two goals late, from Tessa Charpentier and Jaiden Emehizer just two minutes apart, but couldn’t find an equalizer.

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13U Boys: CFJC 2009B PREMIER (IL) 2 – FC LEGENDS UTD 09B RED (NTX) 5

FC Legends had the first real chance of the game in the opening minutes, with Kabili Yuoh providing a low cross to Luke Soliz, whose shot hit the post and went out of play. Yuoh made his own chance count minutes later, scoring the game’s first goal in the 7th minute.  CFJC bounced back, leveling the game in the 26th minute from a Noah Barnett goal.

FC Legends were knocking on the door to add another before the half but couldn’t. Both teams found much more success in the second period, which was a high-scoring affair.

Jeronimo Roldan broke the tie in the 48th minute for the North Texas side, but Barnett scored a second to even it up for CFJC in the 63rd. Roldan added a second of his own one minute later, a shot from outside the box that deflected off a defender and floated above the keeper’s head.

Kaifa Yuoh put the game in his hands for FC Legends from there. He added two insurance goals from clinical finishes, just two minutes apart, that were too much for the Illinois side to handle.

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14U Girls: FC-1 Girls 2008 Elite Blue (IL) 4 – Villareal NTX 08G (NTX) 2

Villarreal’s Aaliyah Roberts started things off in this game, finishing a chance from outside the box in the 3rd minute. Claire Georgees leveled the match for FC-1 seven minutes later. The rest of the half featured a back-and-forth affair, with both teams playing through their midfield, but no breakthroughs.

FC-1 wasted no time once the second half started, though, scoring three goals in the first five minutes. Georgees added her second from a perfect cross by Morgan Link, and Kaya Schneider and Link had goals of their own as well.

Roberts was able to grab one back for the North Texas side in the 50th minute, her second, but it wasn’t enough in the end.

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18U Girls: Northern Utah United Tsunami 04G – SC (UT) 1 – Iron Valley United Thorns ’04 (PA-E) 1 

Iron Valley’s Julie Marrero fired home the opening goal in the 16th minute for Iron Valley — the first half’s only one.

The Eastern Pennsylvania side had a chance at another early in the second but couldn’t convert. Iron Valley’s keeper, Margaret Webb, was forced off due to injury, and Tsunami amped up the pressure from that point on. Tyniah White had an opportunity but saw it saved.

It looked as if the match would end 1-0, but Brittney Egbert’s 75th minute goal saw the teams draw — a crucial goal that kept Tsunami in second place, two points ahead of Iron Valley.

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2022 National Presidents Cup Recap: Day 1

2022 National Presidents Cup: Day 1 Recap

Thursday kicked off US Youth Soccer’s 14th annual National Presidents Cup at Bryan Park in Greensboro, N.C.

13U Boys: FC LEGENDS UTD 09B_RED (NTX) 1 – Anaheim FC B2009 Aguirre (CA-S) 0

FC Legends started off today’s group stage with multiple early chances but struggled to find the back of the net. Anaheim FC evened out the match with some success on counterattacks, where Giovani Munoz was extremely difficult to mark.

Kabili Yuoh, FC Legends’ captain, put in a total effort during the first half, playing all over the pitch and often displaying a fantastic burst of acceleration throughout. He was a one-man fast break, carrying the ball 50 yards up the pitch just before half, but the Anaheim FC defense tracked back in time to see the match go into the break scoreless.

FC Legends opened the scoring early in the second half, with Kaifa Yuoh breaking the tie in the 39th minute. Anaheim FC dialed up the pressure right after and were knocking on the door the entire half. The North Texas side’s defense was up to the task, with multiple last-second clearances and saves. Zaid Rivera had the best chance for Anaheim late, using a perfectly executed turn to get by the last defender. He was in on goal with just the keeper to beat, but North Texas’ Luke Baker made one final save to preserve both the shutout and win.

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16U Girls: North Union United 06F Wave (PA-E) 0 – KC Athletics Napoli 06G (MO) 0

The opening ten minutes were evenly contested with North Union having the better chances. KC Athletics Napoli had their own chance off a corner kick in the winding seconds of the first half, as Samantha Larkins put in a ball that North Union’s goalkeeper, Karsyn Cox, struggled to gain possession of. There was a resulting frenzy in the box, but no harm came of it.

The teams entered the break scoreless but not without chances. North Union’s Larissa Evans had multiple shots on target early in the second half and KC Athletics Napoli countered once more, with Ava Jacobi firing a shot that went just wide.

Minutes after that chance, KC Athletics Napoli’s Annabelle Totta was in on goal with just the keeper to beat, but couldn’t finish the opportunity, which saw the match finish as a scoreless tie.

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14U Girls: Villareal NTX 08G (NTX) 2 – Select G08 (NV) 4

Select opened the scoring early, with Francesa Androvandi finishing a chance in the 2nd minute, and then Elliot Lujan adding a second seven minutes later.

Even though it seemed as if the game was getting away from Villareal, they clawed back to level the game. Aaliyah Roberts had both goals for the North Texas side, which were just seven minutes apart, the second a shot from outside of the box that made its way into the top corner.

Select regained the lead before half, however, as Cristal Lara added the team’s third.

The second half had chances for both teams to score, but the defenses were up to the task and kept the score as is for most of the half. Select’s Ella Claggett put the finishing touches on the goal, though, with a nice finish in the 62nd minute.

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15U Boys: Pennsylvania Rush 2007 Rush (PA-E) 3 – Minnesota Rush (MN) 3

The two ‘Rush’ sides, from Eastern Pennsylvania and Minnesota, put forth one of the best matches of the opening day.

Minnesota’s Owen Spaeth opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a great finish. The Eastern Pennsylvania side applied some pressure after the opener, with Harry Bates creating multiple chances on the right side of the field. Pennsylvania Rush was able to level the game in the 25th minute, with Sardor Kurbanov the goalscorer.

Minnesota Rush regained the lead nine minutes later, courtesy of a goal by Cadel Wolf, but Pennsylvania Rush soon leveled via a Harry Bates equalizer in stoppage time.

The Eastern Pennsylvania side continued the second half how the first ended, with Andriy Popelnytskiy opening the period’s scoring in the 41st minute. It took until the 79th minute, but Ethan Mueller once again leveled for Minnesota, capping off a fantastic game.

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13U Girls: 09 CSA North/Hville Roma G (NC) 0 – Heat FC G10 (NV) 1

Heat FC opened the scoring in the seventh minute from a Chloe Mashore goal.

Both sides were able to create strong build-up play throughout the first half, but the goal remained the difference heading into the break.

Heat FC’s Isabella Leyva was the hero for the Nevada side, though, saving a penalty kick from CSA North’s Paige Carr in the final seconds of the match to preserve the 1-0 win.

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16U Boys: Barcelona (NJ) 1 – CHICAGO KICS FC 2006 CITY MWC (IL) 1

CHICAGO KICS’ Roman Marsh started things off in this match, firing home the first goal in the 18th minute. It was an extremely level first half, with the score remaining as so for the rest of it.

Barcelona ramped up the pressure in the second half and finally found an equalizer from an Anthony Fitch goal in the 61st minute.

Both teams had chances late, but none could find the winner. No chance was closer than Barcelona’s Felipe Matar Grandi hitting the crossbar on a shot with just a few minutes remaining.

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Champions Celebrated as 2022 US Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup Finishes Tuesday in Charleston, WV

Champions Celebrated as 2022 US Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup Finishes Tuesday in Charleston, WV

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CHARLESTON, West Virginia (June 21, 2022) – More than 100 teams competed at the 2022 US Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup at the Shawnee Sports Complex and Barboursville Soccer Complex in Charleston and Barboursville, West Virginia, this week.

Nearly 2,500 people traveled in as the teams competed for a spot at the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup in Greensboro, North Carolina, later this summer.

Eastern Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania West led the field with five teams each being crowned, while New Jersey (3), Virginia (2), and West Virginia (1) all had champions as well.

Eastern Presidents Cup Champions

Boys 12U – Beadling SC Beadling 2010 Boys North White Elite (PA-W)Girls 12U – Century V Soccer Century V East Renegades (PA-W)
Boys 13U – NESA 2009 Boys Elite Pre NL (NJ)Girls 13U – Valley United 09G Green (VA)
Boys 14U – Beadling SC 08B Pre MLS NEXT (PA-W)Girls 14U – North Union United SC NUU 08F Valor (PA-E)
Boys 15U – PA Rush 2007 Rush Boys (PA-E)Girls 15U – West Virginia FC WVFC 2007 Girls – Black (WV)
Boys 16U – Princeton FC Barcelona (NJ)Girls 16U – North Union United SC NUU 06F Wave (PA-E)
Boys 17U – New Jersey Surf NJ Surf South Marlton 05B (NJ)Girls 17U – Victory SC Victory SC 2005 Girls (PA-W)
Boys 18U – Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC V E VE Gunners (PA-E)Girls 18U – Iron Valley United SC Thorns ’04 (PA-E)
Boys 19U – Team America TEAM AMERICA 03-BATA (VA)Girls 19U – Centra SA Centre Union 03/04/05G (PA-W)

Daynor Garcia, head coach of Team America TEAM AMERICA 03-BATA (VA), talked about his team’s experience at Eastern Presidents Cup.

“This is a tournament that we are so proud to participate in,” said Garcia. We’ve been a part of this tournament for the last three years. We make it our goal every year to win it and be a part of this tournament. It has great awards, organization, referees, and we’re just proud to represent Virginia.”

Garcia also shed some light on his emotions as his team embarks on one final run at National Presidents Cup after his side’s dominant 4-0-0 mark this week.

“It’s a little bittersweet because I’m happy that we won this tournament today and that we’re going to nationals,” said Garcia. “I’m a little sad, though, because it’ll probably be one of the last years we’ll participate as this group. The core of this group has participated the last three years, so they know how much this means to me and how much it means to have this be our year.”

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Notes on some of the Eastern Presidents Cup winners:

12U Girls

Century V Soccer Century V East Renegades (PA-W)’s 6-0 win over Clark SC Clark Reign 2010 (NJ) encapsulated a perfect week the Renegades. They compiled a remarkable 26 goals in five matches – and only gave up two.

13U Boys

NESA 2009 Boys Elite Pre NL (NJ) came out on top of their bracket with four wins and a draw. They earned two hard-fought victories in both the semi-final and final match against Naugatuck Youth Soccer Naugy Warriors (CT) and Arundel Soccer Association ASA Juventus Elite 2009 (MD), respectively, with both games finishing with a one goal margin.

14U Girls

North Union United SC NUU 08F (PA-E)’s 1-0 win over BVB International Academy – Pittsburgh BVB International Academy Pittsburgh 08G Premier (PA-W) was its fifth of the week. North Union compiled an extremely impressive 14 goals in those matches — and topped it by holding its opponents scoreless.

15U Boys

PA Rush 2007 Rush Boys (PA-E) finished on top of a highly competitive bracket, earning a 1-0 win over FC Pittsburgh FC Pittsburgh 07B Gold (PA-W) in the final. They went 3-1-1 on the week and looked to play their best soccer late, scoring 10 goals in the last three matches.

16U Girls

North Union United SC NUU 06F Wave (PA-E) had an extremely dominant week. In four matches, the Eastern Pennsylvania side tallied 16 goals while only giving up one. They earned a 1-0 win over United Philly Soccer United Philly Soccer 2006/2007 Fusion Girls (PA-E) in the final.

17U Boys

New Jersey Surf NJ Surf South Marlton 05B (NJ) bested Bethesda Soccer Club Bethesda Green 2005 (MD) in one of the most competitive finals at Eastern Presidents Cup. After finishing regulation and both overtimes scoreless, the two sides entered a penalty shootout that finished with New Jersey Surf winning by a 4-2 mark.

18U Girls

Iron Valley United SC Thorns ’04 (PA-E) were crowned champions after a highly competitive final against Calvert Soccer Assn CSA Cyclones 04G (MD) ended 2-1 in favor of the Eastern Pennsylvania side. They proved to be a difficult team to beat, going 2-0-2 on the week.

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Team America TEAM AMERICA 03-BATA (VA) had one of the most dominant showings at Eastern Presidents Cup, going 4-0-0 on the week while scoring 16 goals in a competitive group.

The US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup consists of regional champions in the 13U-19U Boys and Girls age groups and will be held from July 7-10 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Follow along the road to the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup and share your moments with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #ClaimTheCup!

More on the US Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup is available here.

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About the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is designed for teams seeking additional challenges to play against teams of similar abilities for a national title. Presidents Cup provides a progressive and competitive experience to teams, allowing them to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie, and community from the state to regional to national levels of US Youth Soccer. The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is a separate series of events from the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. For more information, please visit USYouthSoccer.org/Presidents-Cup/.

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