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US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, AYSO Statement on Forthcoming U.S. Soccer Decision on Calendar Year vs. Birth Year Registration

FRISCO, Texas (October 23, 2024) – Today, US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO released the following statement.

In 2017, U.S. Soccer decided to change the age eligibility for team rosters from August 1-July 31 to January 1-December 31. Since that time, we have been reviewing the impact on our sport, specifically for players of all ages and competitive levels, and comparing the practical results to the communicated goals and outcomes.

Over the past few months, U.S. Soccer, at the urgence of its Technical Development Committee, has engaged in a review of that decision. We support these efforts and appreciate their approach to engage organizational members, leagues and clubs in collecting feedback. Additionally, US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO have solicited and shared additional feedback with one another in an effort to make the most informed and appropriate decision for our sport.

First and foremost, US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO have been in constant communication on the topic. US Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer’s leadership teams have met in person multiple times, most recently in September at the US Youth Soccer Grassroots Symposium in Salt Lake City. Additionally, we welcome the involvement of other U.S. Soccer organizational members.

We believe that any decisions should be made as a collective and our intention is to do so.

As chair and vice chair of the U.S. Soccer Technical Development Committee and Youth Representatives on the Board of Directors, Mike Cullina (US Club Soccer CEO) and Louis Mateus (US Youth Soccer Board of Directors member) are directly involved in the conversation and recommendation to U.S. Soccer’s Board of Directors. Likewise, as chair of the Youth Council and the Youth Representative on the Board of Directors, Tina Rincon (US Youth Soccer Board of Directors chair) is actively engaged.

The next U.S. Soccer Board of Directors meeting is November 22, 2024. We expect this topic to be on the agenda for that meeting and, consequently, a formal and public decision made by the end of the calendar year.

As always, thank you for your passion for the sport and commitment to our athletes.

Skip Gilbert, US Youth Soccer CEO

Mike Cullina, US Club Soccer

Doug Ryan, AYSO National President

– USYS –

About US Youth Soccer

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

About US Club Soccer

A National Association member of the U.S. Soccer Federation, US Club Soccer fosters the growth and development of soccer clubs in order to create the best possible development environment for players of all ages. 

Anchored by Players First and its pillars of Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Referee Development, Parent Engagement & Education and Player Health & Safety, US Club Soccer offers registration, league- and cup-based competition platforms, player identification and a variety of other programming, resources and services. 

US Club Soccer is sponsored by Nike, DICK’S Sporting Goods and Gatorade.

About AYSO

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is a national nonprofit organization committed to delivering quality youth soccer programs in a fun, family-friendly environment. AYSO is rooted in Six Philosophies: Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development. Now celebrating its 60th year since inception in 1964, AYSO programs span over 640 communities across the United States. 

As a member organization of the U.S. Soccer Federation, all AYSO programs, including AYSO PLAY!, conform to U.S. Soccer standards for safety, training, education, and player development curricula. Learn more about AYSO at www.ayso.org.

US Youth Soccer Unveils Plans for the Game Format Project

Soccer Game with sunset

FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 9, 2024) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) today announced the 18 member clubs selected to participate in The Game Format Project for the 2024 and 2025 soccer seasons.

The project’s focus is supporting USYS member clubs by providing resources to apply a new game model to their U5 and U6 recreation age groups. Utilizing research from Europe and a U.S. Soccer pilot program, the project shifts these age groups to a model utilizing smaller fields with games of
2v2 or 3v3.

Participating clubs can select the game format they like to implement based on researched-informed recommendations for field size, team size, length of games, restarts, etc. The smaller fields and fewer players lead to more touches on the ball, enhanced decision-making, increased scoring opportunities, and greater enjoyment.

“The goal is to foster the most positive and effective learning environment and the 2v2 or 3v3 game models will allow us to create a more developmentally appropriate format for these ages,” said USYS Chief Soccer Officer Tom Condone.

The initiative is funded in part by the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Innovate to Grow grant. Organizations selected for this project commit to implementing the game model for two seasons consisting of a minimum of six weeks each season. US Youth Soccer is dedicated to learning from the organizations, parents, and coaches participating in the project, and will work with participants to collect survey data from coaches and parents.

BazookaGoal is the official equipment partner of the Game Format Project and is providing each participating member with six sets of 5’ x 3’ goals and 12 corner flags.

Additionally, each club receives 30 memberships to USYS University, powered by etrainu. Coaches working within the age groups will complete the Welcome to Grassroots Coaching course and access more than 30 additional courses on USYS University.

USYS continues to provide opportunities for its members to evolve the game and provide quality player-centered approaches that enhance individuals’ development and enjoyment. Nearly 80 organizations from more than 30 USYS State Associations submitted applications for this initial year of the project. Clubs not selected are encouraged to apply again next spring. Over the next two years, USYS will support 45 more organizations via adoption of the game models.

The 18 clubs selected:
Chicagoland United SC, Illinois
Clark Fork Soccer Alliance, Montana
Dubuque Soccer Club, Iowa
Elizabethtown Youth Soccer Association, Kentucky
Greenville Youth Soccer Association, Mississippi
Harvard Soccer Club, Massachusetts
High Country Soccer Association, Colorado
Howell Soccer Club, New Jersey
Jackson Hole Youth Soccer, Wyoming
McLean Youth Soccer, Virginia
Nether United, Eastern Pennsylvania
Pima County Surf Soccer Club, Arizona
Pinellas County United SC, Florida
Plum Area Soccer: Pennsylvania West
Sanford Springvale Soccer Association, Maine
Success Academy, Eastern New York
Weatherford Soccer Club, Oklahoma
Webster Groves Soccer Club, Missouri

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.

-USYS –

2024 National Championships Honors Revealed

Team Celebrating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GIRLS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Awards Announced for 2024 National Presidents Cup

Congratulations to all teams that participated at the 2024 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup, presented by SpringHill Suites by Marriott!

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

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AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIMauricio Aguirre Dominguez2011B Utah Surf – S Smith (UT) 
Best XIAnthony GorostietaHarvard FC – Espanol 2011 (IL) 
Best XIErick Lopez ValleChelsea East 11B Barrios (NTX)
Best XIJeffrey Wolford IiiHulmeville SC Demons (PAE)
Best XIBrandon Hernandez Lopez2011B Utah Surf – S Smith (UT) 
Best XIBehrhart RientsDASC 2011B Black (SD)
Best XIEmiliano RamirezChelsea East 11B Barrios (NTX)
Best XIParker LiebermanPSC Academy 2011 Boys Blue (NJ) 
Best XIJancarlos JuarezHarvard FC – Espanol 2011 (IL) 
Best XIBrennen HarveyHulmeville SC Demons (PAE)
Best XIDominic CraneHulmeville SC Demons (PAE)
Golden BootEmiliano RamirezChelsea East 11B Barrios (NTX)
Golden GloveTanner HugUnico Futbol Club B2011
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIJose GramajoOK Energy FC 10B Navy (OK)
Best XIJulian VasquezLUFC U14B Navy 2010 (WI) 
Best XIMatias QuesadaMAFC 2010 EDPL (STX) 
Best XISalvador MendozaReal Elite 2010 Boys White (MD) 
Best XILevi HernandezIdaho Juniors 10B Neon (ID) 
Best XISamuel BumgarnerWizard Oak Brook FC 2010 Blue Boys (IL) 
Best XISantiago Contreras BanuelosSPARTANS FC ACADEMY 2010B (AZ)
Best XIItai AharoniSteel United 10B Elite (PAE)
Best XIMiguel MaldonadoWizard Oak Brook FC 2010 Blue Boys (IL) 
Best XIKevin MoraSteel United 10B Elite (PAE)
Best XIBenjamin StolleLUFC U14B Navy 2010 (WI) 

Golden BootJulian VasquezLUFC U14B Navy 2010 (WI) 
Golden GloveJack BackusLUFC U14B Navy 2010 (WI) 
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIJuan VillatoroTakoma Sport For Life Blue 09 (MD) 
Best XIAndres OcampoHPSA Scots 09B Contreras (NTX) 
Best XIAbdalla AliHTX West 09B Gold (STX) 
Best XITyfer NeumannNevada Rush B2009 Select (NV) 
Best XIJacob HarrisonDragons B09 (PAE)
Best XIJuan NuciQuad City Strikers Hammers (IA)
Best XIElian Orosco TabrajTakoma Sport For Life Blue 09 (MD) 
Best XIElliot CruzNevada Rush B2009 Select (NV) 
Best XIDaniel MartinezRockford City 2009 (IL) 
Best XIIsak HolmsenHPSA Scots 09B Contreras (NTX) 
Best XIHayden RohrigReal CO 2009 Boys Olympico (CO)

Golden BootDylan Pena-AriasRockford City 2009 (IL)
Golden GloveZackary GentryHTX West 09B Gold (STX) 
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XICarlos GardeaVVSC 2008 Boys Navy (CO)
Best XINathan CalioDetroit City FC South Oakland 08B Rouge (MI)
Best XIXavier EbertChicago Soccer Academy 08 Boys Juventus (IL)
Best XINoah DihelChicago Soccer Academy 08 Boys Juventus (IL)
Best XIBaylor BrowningDetroit City FC South Oakland 08B Rouge (MI)
Best XIOsvaldo MadridLaredo Youth Soccer Heat 08/09 Red (STX)
Best XICarter Rojas-PonceBoise Timbers | Thorns 08 Boise (ID)
Best XIKayden ManchesterLouisiana Fire SC 08B Red (LA)
Best XILeonardo AlmanzaLaredo Youth Soccer Heat 08/09 Red (STX)
Best XIAnthony SanchezVVSC 2008 Boys Navy (CO)
Best XIEdward MagheriniOTUSA 2008B Warriors Red (NJ)

Golden BootEdward MagheriniOTUSA 2008B Warriors Red (NJ)
Golden GloveElias LaureanoVVSC 2008 Boys Navy (CO)
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XINoah EscalanteHPSA Scots 07B Contreras (NTX)
Best XIBrady ReedStrikers FC B2007 T1 (MT) 
Best XIGiovanny Perez TrujilloPhoenix United 2007 Elite (AZ)
Best XIPete GreenSpring Creek FC 2007B (IA) 
Best XIGavin ReissekDeptford Premier FC ’07 Boys (NJ) 
Best XIJacob MartinsSAC Boys 2007 – Premier Blue (MD) 
Best XIFelix Nava SernaPhoenix United 2007 Elite (AZ)
Best XIDaniel Dominguez-CarreroHPSA Scots 07B Contreras (NTX)
Best XIAlexis SeguraPhoenix United 2007 Elite (AZ)
Best XICarson HooksPhoenix United 2007 Elite (AZ)
Best XIAlberson LopezGeorgia Athletic Soccer Club – B17U (GA)

Golden BootJack McCarthySAC Boys 2007 – Premier Blue (MD) 
Golden GloveJack LuehrsDeptford Premier FC ’07 Boys (NJ) 
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIJulio GomezBlitz Academy FC 06 Boys Premier (OK)
Best XIJulio FuentesMiami Vipers 2006 (FL)
Best XIChase WakefieldIowa Raptors Academy 06B (IA)
Best XIAdrian GuzmanAzzurri Real (NE) 
Best XILandon KangasRush United Phenoms B2006 (IL) 
Best XISahil KhareRush United Phenoms B2006 (IL) 
Best XIGavin LewisIowa Raptors Academy 06B (IA)
Best XIDrew DeSmidtIowa Raptors Academy 06B (IA)
Best XIClay NagelShore FC Black 2006/2007 B (MD) 
Best XIJason RiveraMiami Vipers 2006 (FL)
Best XIMitchell TackneyIowa Raptors Academy 06B (IA)

Golden BootDavid AlvaradoMiami Vipers 2006 (FL)
Golden GloveAiden NeumannIowa Raptors Academy 06B (IA)
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XICarson KingOhio Galaxies FC 05/06B North (OH)
Best XIMoises GalindezFC Boca Predators U19 (FL)
Best XIEver Escobar ReyesBYSA ’05 Stampede National (MD) 
Best XIWilliam BradleyBillings United B2005 Pink-PR (MT) 
Best XIAaron JergensOhio Galaxies FC 05/06B North (OH)
Best XICamilo LopezFC Boca Predators U19 (FL)
Best XINeiger DavisBYSA ’05 Stampede National (MD) 
Best XIAlec EhrenfriedBYSA ’05 Stampede National (MD) 
Best XILucas ThompsonBillings United B2005 Pink-PR (MT) 
Best XILuca MuscoBillings United B2005 Pink-PR (MT) 
Best XICharles NguekamBYSA ’05 Stampede National (MD) 

Golden BootTegan BowenBillings United B2005 Pink-PR (MT) 
Golden GloveBrennen EllisBillings United B2005 Pink-PR (MT) 

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AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIMarin CooperMontana Surf G2011-PR (MT) 
Best XIAdeline McVeyDASC 2011G Strikers Black (SD)
Best XIBrecken LacyKansas Rush Wichita Academy 11G (KS) 
Best XIHadley ButcherBeadling 2011 Girls West (PAW) 
Best XIGia GuandoloBeadling 2011 Girls West (PAW) 
Best XIAnabel BuczekArlington SA 2011G Blue (VA) 
Best XIJuliana ChinArlington SA 2011G Blue (VA) 
Best XIJuliette JamesBRSC 11 G Black (LA)
Best XIAlivia Leany7 Elite Academy 11G Copa South (UT) 
Best XIKylee HammSCOR 11 GU13 Lady Mustangs (TN) 
Best XISophie Knudsen7 Elite Academy 11G Copa South (UT) 

Golden BootBrecken LacyKansas Rush Wichita Academy 11G (KS) 
Golden GloveCamilla BehrnesBRSC 11 G Black (LA)
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIEmerson DullREAL G2010 Gold-PR (MT)
Best XIViolet CaseyKansas City Surf NPL 2010 (KS) 
Best XIOlivia WilkinsMS Rush 10G Premier (MS)
Best XIAvery HollyTupelo Futbol Club 2010 Girls (MS) 
Best XIAudrey TostevinCap City 10 Girls Grey (MI)
Best XILucy LyonRebel Elite 10 Black (WV) 
Best XIElin CooperCap City 10 Girls Grey (MI)
Best XIKinsley GuymonRebel Elite 10 Black (WV) 
Best XIKennedy NorthCSSC Phoenix 10 (PAE) 
Best XIAva DowdleTupelo Futbol Club 2010 Girls (MS) 
Best XIBerlin WashingtonCentury United Girls 2010 Red (PAW)

Golden BootEmerson DullREAL G2010 Gold-PR (MT)
Golden GloveAva CrozeCap City 10 Girls Grey (MI)
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XITaylyn SchkeryantzEBU 09G Premier 1 (WI) 
Best XIDaisy MacklinBlitz Academy FC 09 Girls AFC (OK)
Best XIAndrea RiosAztecas SC 2009G (NTX)
Best XISara ShibuyaValor 2009G Gold (VA)
Best XIJayde AguirreAztecas SC 2009G (NTX)
Best XIEsmeralda VelazquezBlitz Academy FC 09 Girls AFC (OK)
Best XIShelby ZimmermanHVAA Lightning 2009 (PAE)
Best XISidney DejongDASC 2009G Ambush 1 (SD)
Best XILiza QuesnellEBU 09G Premier 1 (WI) 
Best XITaylor SyversonDASC 2009G Ambush 1 (SD)
Best XIKenley AndersonDASC 2009G Ambush 1 (SD)

Golden BootTaylyn SchkeryantzEBU 09G Premier 1 (WI) 
Golden GloveIrie HarwellBlitz Academy FC 09 Girls AFC (OK)
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XILeah CondryBlitz Academy FC 08 Girls Premier (OK) 
Best XIStella OlsonMCU U16 Girls Gold (WI) 
Best XIMorgan GreerUtah Celtic 08G – Barlow (UT) 
Best XILauryn DolvinHoosier FC 2008G Elite Wolves I (IN) 
Best XIAinsley McHenry-SorberBVBIA WV 2008G (WV) 
Best XIDayani TorresCASA FC Academy 2008 Girls (CO)
Best XISophia OntimaraSSC 08G Storm Elite (LA) 
Best XIJaylee FraserHoosier FC 2008G Elite Wolves I (IN) 
Best XIMattelyn Williams2008G Warrington Lightning (PAE)
Best XIAlexa Saenz AvalosCASA FC Academy 2008 Girls (CO)
Best XICara Neeld2008G Warrington Lightning (PAE)

Golden BootLeah CondryBlitz Academy FC 08 Girls Premier (OK)
Golden GloveBinne BraungerMCU U16 Girls Gold (WI)
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIKiara DesiderioCUSC 07G Premier OP (IL) 
Best XIAvery McMullenBU G2007 Pink-PR (MT)
Best XIChloe WatsonWLUSC 2007 U17 Girls – Missmer (PAE) 
Best XIErin Avery LathenThorns North FC 07G Academy (ID)
Best XIBrooklyn ShupeFC Alliance 2007G (WV) 
Best XICambree PetersonBU G2007 Pink-PR (MT)
Best XIMarisol StosichThorns North FC 07G Academy (ID)
Best XIAmelia LawrenceSLSG MO G 2007 Elite Green (MO)
Best XIMadelyn MillerTSC Williamson 2007 Girls Showcase (TN) 
Best XIJocelyn SanchezCUSC 07G Premier OP (IL) 
Best XIDiana CalzadaSLSG MO G 2007 Elite Green (MO)

Golden BootKiara DesiderioCUSC 07G Premier OP (IL) 
Golden GloveLilliana BrinkmeierSting Soccer Club 07G DPL (ID)
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIAshton ConklingOK Energy FC 06G Navy (OK) 
Best XILillyann Greene06/07 Lady Lobos Rush DESOTO  (MS) 
Best XIMadison ArnoldOK Energy FC 06G Navy (OK) 
Best XIReese Regula1776 2006 Girls EDP 1 (PAE)
Best XIMackenzie Carlton06/07 Lady Lobos Rush DESOTO  (MS) 
Best XIAbby HaynesNebraska Select (NE)
Best XITaavi SaegerLUFC U18G Navy 2006 (WI)
Best XIIyana BlakeDetroit City FC Genesee 06G Rouge (MI) 
Best XISara SnyderDetroit City FC Genesee 06G Rouge (MI) 
Best XIMary Davis1776 2006 Girls EDP 1 (PAE)
Best XIOlivia BahrLUFC U18G Navy 2006 (WI)

Golden BootReese HolscherNebraska Select (NE)
Golden GloveEmerson FitzgeraldLUFC U18G Navy 2006 (WI)
AwardPlayer NameTeam
Best XIMichaelaI QuinnFSC – 2005 Girls Black (IL)
Best XIGabriella SavageEPIC SC 2005G United (WV)
Best XIAshlee DavisonVision 05G (OK)
Best XIKamri YergensenRebel Elite 05 Black (UT) 
Best XIQuinci SmithRebel Elite 05 Black (UT) 
Best XIKarly HarknessFSC – 2005 Girls Black (IL)
Best XIMollie RebuckEPIC SC 2005G United (WV)
Best XIBethanee VargasRebel Elite 05 Black (UT) 
Best XIMichaela CarneyVision 05G (OK)
Best XISydney ReyesVision 05G (OK)
Best XIJustyce WalkerVision 05G (OK)

Golden BootGabriella SavageEPIC SC 2005G United (WV)
Golden GloveErica SchnableEPIC SC 2005G United (WV)

US Youth Soccer Teams Up with Social Platform WeAre8

Frisco, Texas (Aug. 14, 2024) – US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, has teamed up with WeAre8, a new social media platform that champions love over hate, making it fun and easily accessible for its community to make a collective impact.

“We believe in the power of sport to unite, inspire, and uplift,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “By partnering with WeAre8, we can provide our US Youth Soccer community with a healthier and safe way to share our stories on social media. We believe it’s more important than ever to protect and foster a healthier relationship with technology, and WeAre8 sets the right tone when it comes to empowering young people to drive positive change in the world.”

WeAre8 was founded by famed tech entrepreneur Zoe Kalar behind the backing and investment of partners, including BBC Studios and Warner Bros. Discovery. It is currently the only social media platform created with an ethos of fostering positive change.

In addition to having zero tolerance for hateful content by utilizing high levels of moderation via recognition software and AI, WeAre8 also stands alone by sharing its advertising revenue back with people, community groups and charities through a transformational economic model when users opt-in to watch in-feed ads.

“US Youth Soccer’s commitment to positive change through sport aligns perfectly with our mission to empower individuals and communities to come together, feel inspired, and make the positive change we all want to see in the world,” said WeAre8 Founder and CEO Zoe Kalar. “With our unique application of validated identity, AI infrastructure, and social feeds with no algorithms, we provide people with a ‘safe social home’ and a viable social alternative where they are seen by their friends and free to express their biggest selves, without fear. People are valued with micro-payments by every ad viewed and discover the amazing power of their values to support others. WeAre8 literally puts the power back into the hands of the people and reconnects us with communities we love.”

This partnership between US Youth Soccer and WeAre8 represents a natural alignment of values and vision. As one of the world’s leading youth sport organizations, USYS’ ability to use the power of sport as a tool for social change and empowerment will unite well with WeAre8 and its steadfast commitment to creating a like-minded community online.

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, WeAre8 stands at the forefront of the new era in social media – one that prioritizes people over profit, values community over engagement, and empowers individuals to come together and make a difference.

“Whether it’s game day or spotlighting the people who make our incredible community so amazing, we will be sharing our impact on WeAre8,” Gilbert said. “Come and join us.”

–USYS–

About US Youth Soccer

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

About WeAre8

WeAre8, founded by tech entrepreneur Zoe Kalar (formerly known as Sue Fennessy), is a revolutionary social media platform that protects people’s self-expression, values people’s time and empowers them to make a positive impact. Through its transformational economic model, WeAre8 gives back the majority of its ad revenue to its citizens, community groups, charities, creators, and planet projects. By allowing individuals to earn micro-payments for ad-views and providing them with the flexibility to pay it forward, WeAre8 is a movement towards shifting the infinite power of big tech back into the hands of the people and inspires its citizens to live their best lives off-screen. For more information, visit WeAre8.

US Youth Soccer Introduces New Board Leadership

Frisco, Texas (Aug. 13, 2024) – US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, today announced its Board of Directors for 2024-25 following elections at its Annual General Meeting.

Atop the new leadership team is Tina Rincon, who was elected chair in a vote of USYS’ 54 State Association and affiliate members and board of directors. She follows Todd Lockhart, who served as chair since January after nearly four years as vice chair.

“As someone who has been involved with US Youth Soccer for more than 30 years, as a player, coach, soccer mom, and board member, I am deeply honored to be elected as chair of our board to lead USYS to get more kids on the pitch and give them lasting memories,” said Rincon.  “I am looking forward to working with the State Associations, USYS staff, my board and U.S. Soccer to grow the game and serve our 2.5 million players and leverage the excitement that the 2026 World Cup and other events will generate for soccer across our country.”

Rincon vacates the treasurer role, a position she held from 2022 until the election. The board is expected to appoint an interim treasurer this fall, who will serve until 2025 board elections.

Rincon, a Dallas-area CPA, began playing in the USYS system at age 8 before moving on to a standout career as a student-athlete at Texas Tech University. During the last four years, in addition to her time as treasurer, Rincon has sat on the DEI and Appeals committees. She currently plays on an adult women’s team and coaches her son’s USYS team — part of Richardson Soccer Association and North Texas State Soccer Association, and is an assistant coach at a Dallas-area high school.  

Dr. Bill Taylor is the incoming vice chair. Dr. Taylor, who served in the same role on the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors until this past spring, has coached competitive soccer for more than 20 years, while claiming 14 Idaho state championships with club teams, as well as a high school state championship (2018 6A Championship, Rocky Mountain High School Varsity Boys). Dr. Taylor’s soccer resume also includes a lengthy stint as the president of Idaho Youth Soccer (2009-2020) and assisting in developing two current US Deaf National Team players. Additionally, he holds USSF A and National Goalkeepers coaching licenses.

Since 2004, Dr. Taylor has been a full partner in private practice in Boise, Idaho.  He is a graduate of New York Medical College and completed Residency and Fellowship at Duke University in Neuroradiology.

Jeff Sommer was elected secretary. He became president of the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association in 2019 having previously served for many years as vice president, secretary and district commissioner. Sommer was selected as EPYSA’s Travel Coach of the Year and was a USSF referee for 25 years. Jeff also served as his club Southern Chester County Soccer as a coach in their intramural, travel and top soccer programs as well as registrar and Club President. 

Sommer is a senior judge on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Court of Common Pleas and previously was a trial judge serving the 15th Judicial District – Chester County. He was first elected a judge in 2013.

David “DK” Kaweski-Mukooza joins as an independent director. He began playing as a youth on the U.S. east coast before selection onto various USYS ODP national teams, and then moving on to start every game as a soccer student-athlete at Wake Forest University. Beyond soccer fields, Kaweski-Mukooza’s accomplishments include 24 years as an active-duty Naval intelligence officer with nine combat deployments. He is currently a director with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Information Warfare and Enterprise in Washington D.C. and is pursuing an MBA at MIT’s Sloan School of Management.

“On behalf of the entire US Youth Soccer staff – here at our Frisco headquarters and throughout the nation, we congratulate Tina, Bill, Jeff, and DK,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “They assume a critical role as we wind down our 50th anniversary year and begin focusing on the 2026 World Cup returning to U.S. soil. We have every expectation that USYS will maximize opportunities ahead and further deliver on our vision to bring communities together through the power of soccer making lifelong fans of the game.”

Three board members retained their posts. Danielle Valente, USYS’ first-ever athlete member on the board since 2022, won reelection. Dan Popp was reelected as the West Region representative, a role he has held since 2020. Jim McCarthy was reelected as the Midwest Region representative, retaining a seat he first won in 2022.

The board is advisory, and each member is elected to two-year terms. Below is the full 2024-25 USYS Board of Directors along with each’s respective tenure. Newcomers and those in new roles are in bold.

  • Tina Rincon, Chair (First elected treasurer in 2022)
  • Todd Lockhart, Past Chair (2021)
  • Bill Taylor, Vice Chair
  • Jeff Sommer, Secretary
  • (Vacant), Treasurer
  • Jim Kuntz, East Region Representative (2019)
  • Jim McCarthy, Midwest Region Representative (2022)
  • Dale T. Burke, South Region Representative (2021)
  • Dan Popp, West Region Representative (2020)
  • Louis Mateus, Member-at-Large (2021)
  • Sarah Jennings, Independent Director (2021)
  • David Kawesi-Mukooza, Independent Director
  • Danielle Valente, Athlete Member (2022)

Rincon becomes the third female to lead the USYS Board of Directors, following Marty Mankamyer and Mavis L. Derflinger.

US Youth Soccer Past Presidents/Chairs

  • Don Greer (1974-1985)                  
  • Marty Mankamyer (1985-1986)                 
  • Mavis L. Derflinger (1986-1990)                     
  • Dr. S. Robert Contiguglia (1990-1996)                    
  • Virgil Lewis (1996-2000)                   
  • David Messersmith (2000-2006)                  
  • Larry Monaco (2006-2010)                   
  • John Sutter (2010-2016)                 
  • Jesse Harrell (2016-2018)              
  • Dr. Pete Zopfi (2018-2024)             
  • Todd Lockhart (2024-2024)      

(Note: Originally, the leader of the USYS Board of Directors was the president before being retitled chair.)

About US Youth Soccer

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

–USYS–

Eighteen USYS Alumnae Fuel Soccer Gold Medal Win at Paris Olympics

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

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

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

US Youth Soccer Alumnae

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

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

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

–USYS–

About US Youth Soccer

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

Fourteen National Champions Crowned in Orlando During Golden Anniversary

Scores | Photos | Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About US Youth Soccer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

– USYS –

Regional Presidents Cups Come to a Close, Set Stage for Next Month’s National Finals

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FRISCO, Texas (June 19, 2024) – A week of high stakes matches is now in the books, marking the end of US Youth Soccer’s Regional Presidents Cup, presented by Springhill Suites.

In what can be considered the start of an action packed summer schedule for USYS, more than 580 teams competed in their respective regional events all throughout the country the last few days – notably in Charleston & Barboursville, W.Va., Sioux Falls, S.D., Plano, Texas, and Salt Lake City.

Teams had their sights set on advancing to the National Presidents Cup in Wichita, Kan., later this summer with a chance to claim the cup.

One of the unique aspects of Presidents Cup is the year-long journey that it puts teams on to reach this stage. Teams are given the opportunity to compete at three different levels – State, Regional, and National – to claim their rightful spot as champions. Jeff Wolford, head coach of Hulmeville Demons 2011 (Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer), shared how he was able to get his team to buy in and continue their journey.

“Before I could build a team, I had to build individuals, so I remind them constantly that they’re a part of this team,” said Wolford. “Everybody has their own role and if they can all do their own role and do their job, then we’re going to continue to play.”

Each region had 26 teams qualify for the national event, with 25 different State Associations represented, showcasing the depth of talent across the United States and a desire to participate in one of USYS’ signature events, just one year after Presidents Cup celebrated its 15th anniversary. Of State Associations with multiple winning teams, Illinois led the way with 6, followed by Eastern Pennsylvania (5), Idaho (4), Oklahoma (4), Maryland (3), Montana (3), South Texas (3), Utah (3), Wisconsin (3), Florida (2), Louisiana (2), Michigan (2), New Jersey (2), and West Virginia (2).

ChampionsFinalists
12U BoysSoccer Club of Guilford B12 Green (CT)FC Alliance FC Alliance 2012B (WV)
12U GirlsBaltimore Union Soccer Club Select 12G (MD)Loudoun Soccer Club G12 Black (VA)
13U BoysHulmeville SC Demons (EPA)Parsippany SC Academy 2011 Boys Blue (NJ)
13U GirlsBeadling SC 2011 Girls West (PA-W)Arlington Soccer Association 2011G Blue (VA)
14U BoysValencia Soccer Academy 10 Black (NJ)Real Elite FC 2010 Boys White (MD)
14U GirlsCentral Susquehanna SC Phoenix 10 (EPA)Century United Soccer Girls 2010 Red (PA-W)
15U BoysSouthern Chester County SA Dragons B09 (EPA)Takoma Park SC Sport For Life Blue 09 (MD)
15U GirlsVirginia Valor FC 2009G White (VA)Huntingdon Valley AA Lightning 2009 (EPA)
16U BoysOcean Township United SA 2008B Warriors Red (NJ)Keystone FC Elite Blue 08B (PAE)
16U GirlsWarrington SC 2008G Lightning (EPA)BVBIA WV 2008G (WV)
17U BoysSAC/BA SAC Boys 2007 – Premier Blue (MD)Deptford Premier FC ’07 Boys (NJ)
17U GirlsFC Alliance FC Alliance 2007G (WV)Western Lehigh United SC 2007 Girls Missmer (PAE)
18U BoysShore FC Black 2006/2007 B (MD)TSJ FC Virginia United North 2006B Blue (VA)
18U Girls1776 United FC 2006 Girls EDP 1 (PAE)Allegheny Force FC 2006 Girls (PA-W)
19U GirlsEPIC SC 2005G United (WV)Pittsburgh Football Club PFC Eclipse (PA-W)
ChampionsFinalists
13U BoysHarvard FC – Espanol 2011 (IL)Hidalgo MKE 2011 (WI)
13U GirlsDASC 2011G Strikers 1 (SD)Kansas Rush Wichita Academy 11G (KS)
14U BoysWZD Oak Brook FC 2010 Blue Boys (IL)LUFC U14B Navy 2010 (WI)
14U GirlsCap City 10 Girls Grey (MI)Dakota Fusion FC 2010G (ND)
15U BoysRockford City 2009 (IL)Quad City Strikers Hammers (IA)
15U GirlsEBU 09G Premier 1 (WI)DASC 2009G Ambush 1 (SD)
16U BoysDCFC South Oakland 08B Rouge (MI)Chicago Soccer Academy- 08 Boys Juventus (IL)
16U GirlsMCU U16 Girls Gold (WI)Hoosier FC 2008G Elite Wolves I (IN)
17U BoysNeenah SC 2007 Boys 17U Red Premier (WI)Spring Creek FC 17UB (IA)
17U GirlsCUSC 07G Premier OP (IL)SLSG MO G 2007 Elite Green (MO)
18U BoysRush United Phenoms B2006 (IL)Azzurri Real (NE)
18U GirlsNebraska Select (NE)LUFC U18G Navy 2006 (WI)
19U BoysOhio Galaxies FC 05/06B North (OH)Tri-City United 2005 Boys (ND)
19U GirlsFSC – 2005 Girls Black (IL)Sporting Springfield 05 Juventus (MO)
ChampionsFinalists
13U BoysChelsea East 11B Barrios (NTX)CVYSA Blast Blue (NC)
13U GirlsSCOR 11 GU13 Lady Mustangs (TN)Union 10 FC 2011 Girls (AL)
14U BoysMAFC 2010 EDPL (STX)OK Energy FC 10B Navy (OK)
14U GirlsTupelo FC 2010 Girls (MS)MS Rush 10G Premier (MS)
15U BoysWest 09B Gold (STX)HPSA Scots 09B Contreras (NTX)
15U GirlsBlitz Academy FC 09 Girls AFC (OK)Aztecas SC 2009G (NTX)
16U BoysLaredo Heat 08/09 Red (STX)08B LA FIRE RED (LA)
16U GirlsSSC 08G Storm Elite (LA)Blitz Academy FC 08 Girls Premier (OK)
17U Boys2007 CYCLONE BOYS BLACK (FL)HPSA Scots 07B Contreras (NTX)
17U GirlsCSC EAGLES 2007G (LA)TSC Williamson 2007 Girls Showcase (TN)
18U BoysBlitz Academy FC 06 Boys Premier (OK)MIAMI VIPERS 2006 (FL)
18U GirlsOK Energy FC 06G Navy (OK)Searcy Rangers U18 G (AR)
19U BoysFC Boca Predators 2005B (FL)MIAMI UNITED STARS 2005 (FL)
19U GirlsVision 05G (OK)The 956 United Gu19 Red (STX)
ChampionsFinalists
13U BoysUtah Surf 2011B – S Smith (UT)Unico Football Club B2011 (CA-S)
13U GirlsBoise Timbers | Thorns 11 Red (ID)Montana Surf G2011-PR (MT)
14U BoysIdaho Juniors FC 10B Neon (ID)Spartans FC Academy 2010B (AZ)
14U GirlsReal Billings FC G2010 Gold-PR (MT)Ignite Rebel Elite 10 Black (UT)
15U BoysCrusaders FC Crusaders FC B2009 (CA-S)Real Colorado 2009 Boys Olympico (CO)
15U GirlsBox Elder United 09 BB – SC (UT)Drako FC La Quinta FC 2009 (CA-S)
16U BoysBoise Timbers | Thorns 08 (ID)Vail Valley SC 2008 Boys Navy (CO)
16U GirlsBoulder County United 08G Academy Steel (CO)Utah Celtic FC 08G – BB (UT)
17U BoysStrikers FC B2007 T1 (MT)Phoenix United Futbol Club 2007 Elite (AZ)
17U GirlsTimbers-Thorns North FC 07G Academy (ID)Billings United G2007 Pink-PR (MT)
18/19U BoysBillings United B2005 Pink-PR (MT)Utah Development Academy 05/06 (UT)
18/19U GirlsIgnite Rebel Elite 05 Black (UT)Downey Futbol Club G20062007 (CA-S)

While teams celebrated their achievements this week, those advancing will pivot quickly and begin preparation for National Presidents Cup – set to kick off July 12. “We’re glad we were able to get the job done,” said Ella Credille of Tupelo FC 2010 Girls (MS). “Our coach has always told us about quality and effort, and that’s the main thing we were able to focus on when we went into this. Even though this was a good stage to perform on, we’re going to bring it to a higher level.”

For more coverage of US Youth Soccer’s Presidents Cup, follow USYS on social media or visit its webpage.

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

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

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.

– USYS –

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