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US Youth Soccer Partners with VKTRY Gear to Enhance Player Performance and Protection

FRISCO, Texas (Dec. 12, 2024) – US Youth Soccer (USYS), the largest youth sport organization in the country, has teamed up with VKTRY Gear, the industry leader in performance insoles, to enhance player performance and protection for all of its members. Together, the two aim to empower the next generation of soccer players.

US Youth Soccer players will be provided with access to VKTRY Performance Insoles — a product scientifically engineered to improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk. VKTRY’s full-length aerospace-grade carbon-fiber insoles continue to be trusted by elite athletes across multiple sports with a design that boosts energy return, improves stability, and supports optimal biomechanics.

“Our partnership with VKTRY Gear aligns with our mission of providing world-class support and resources to help every member fulfill their goals,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “VKTRY’s dedication to innovation and player protection makes them a perfect partner to benefit the 2.68 million players inside of US Youth Soccer, along with the thousands of coaches and referees.”

In addition to access to the Performance Insoles, US Youth Soccer and VKTRY Gear will further the shared goal of advancing youth soccer by offering educational initiatives, product availability at USYS events, and special offers for players and families. USYS will also work alongside VKTRY to host interactive sessions on injury protection, recovery, and performance enhancement.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with US Youth Soccer,” said VKTRY Gear CEO Steve Wasik. “Youth soccer is a critical part of developing future stars in the sport, and we are dedicated to helping these players perform at their best while staying safe. Together, we’re creating a pathway for success on and off the field.”

VKTRY Gear’s expertise and innovative products that support player performance and well-being will ensure all of USYS’ member athletes continue to be equipped with the tools they need to succeed.

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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 2.68 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and one million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game.

About VKTRY Gear

VKTRY Gear is a performance-driven company revolutionizing athletic footwear with its patented VKTRY Performance Insoles. Built with aerospace-grade carbon fiber, VKTRY Insoles are trusted by athletes at all levels to improve performance, protect against injuries, and boost confidence. Learn more at www.vktry.com.

US Youth Soccer’s National Award Winners Announced

FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 22, 2024) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 10 national awards, with the honorees hailing from nine different USYS State Associations.

Each individual was initially nominated at the state-level and then selected from a regional selection committee, with US Youth Soccer announcing the finalists for these awards earlier this month.

national award winners

Administrator of the YearMegan Ballweg (Wisconsin)
Volunteer of the YearAddie Edwards (New York West)
Young Female Referee of the YearLexi Schneider (North Texas)
Young Male Referee of the YearBenjamin Schlenz (Virginia)
TOPSoccer Coach of the YearBob Glavin (Ohio)
TOPSoccer Buddy of the YearOwen McCormack (Eastern New York)
Competitive Boys Coach of the YearGuillermo Lumbreras, Jr. (Alabama)
Competitive Girls Coach of the YearNikki Thorne (Ohio)
Recreational Boys Coach of the YearTom Powers (Washington)
Recreational Girls Coach of the YearSilvia Robles (South Texas)

US Youth Soccer will highlight the national award winners, as well as this year’s Hall of Fame inductees and Dr. Thomas Fleck Award recipient, at its January awards luncheon on Thurs., Jan. 9, 2025, in Chicago at the United Soccer Coaches Convention. Tickets for the event – Afternoon of Accolades | The USYS Awards Luncheon – are available by contacting the US Youth Soccer offices in Frisco.

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 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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US Youth Soccer Among Group of National Soccer Organizations to Debut All-Female Club Technical Leadership Pathway Together

FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 13, 2024) – US Youth Soccer has joined Women and Girls in Soccer, US Club Soccer, and U.S. Soccer’s SheChampions Coaching Initiative – three other national soccer organizations/initiatives – in a collaborative effort to increase the number of women in leadership roles across the soccer landscape.

Together, the four are hosting the first-ever all-female entry-level course for the Club Technical Leadership Pathway (CTL1). The CTL1, formerly known as the Director of Coaching License course, is a course that helps club technical leaders understand their role connected to their club’s mission, values and principles, to begin developing competencies as technical leaders.

The first course, which is blended with in-person and virtual components, begins January 22, 2025, and progresses through the end of April. The in-person portion will be held at the U.S. Olympic Performance Center on the campus of UNC Charlotte in North Carolina from January 30-February 2.

This trailblazing initiative covers participants’ course expenses, travel fees and meals. Interested coaches must complete an application for review. The review committee is comprised of individuals affiliated with the four co-hosting organizations, and the selected applicants will be invited to register for the course in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.

Applicants with a ‘B’ license will meet the qualifications for this course. U.S. Soccer can waive that requirement for coaches who meet the following standards:

  • Is a ‘C’ license holder and has five years of technical leadership experience.
  • Is in a current technical leadership role within a club OR can provide a letter from a club/league stating that the student technical leader has been identified for a current or future role within the club.

Information on how to apply for a waiver can be found here. The application deadline is December 6, 2024, and all accepted applicants will be notified by December 20. Once accepted, coaches will have until December 30 to register for the course.

Additional program information is provided within the application, which can be reviewed and completed here. For any further questions, please contact Dr. Sari Rose, USYS’ Senior Manager of Grassroots.

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About Women and Girls in Soccer

Women and Girls in Soccer (WAGS) is a charitable organization with a mission of empowering girls and women – from all over the world – through soccer. They support five unique programs just for girls and women in soccer that promote confidence, strength, character and leadership in a variety of ways. Their mission is to provide opportunities to sponsor, develop, or provide educational and character-building programs for the benefit of girls and women through teaching and promoting an interest in the game of soccer.

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 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.

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About U.S. Soccer SheChampions

The SheChampions Coaching initiative was developed by U.S. Soccer Coaching Education and former U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis in 2021. U.S. Soccer aims to empower women in coaching across the country as well as inspire the next generation of female players and coaches through critical representation in the sport.

Dates, Locations Announced for USYS’ 2024-25 Event Schedule

FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 12, 2024) – To kick off the start of its new seasonal year, US Youth Soccer today announced dates and locations for all of its 2024-25 events. The full schedule features events in 12 cities throughout nine U.S. states and will also have teams competing internationally in four different countries.

Among the events are USYS’ top competitions and competitive programs – the National Championships, Presidents Cup, National League, and the Olympic Development Program (ODP) – which will continue the momentum for the largest youth sport organization in the country, fresh off celebrating its golden anniversary.

US Youth Soccer’s premier event, the National Championships presented by New York Life, will return to familiar venues. Headlining the locations is ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, which will host the event’s storied final stage for the fourth consecutive year.

  • June 20-25, 2025: Midwest Regional Championships at the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex and Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex in Overland Park, Kan.
  • June 20-25, 2025: Far West Regional Championships at the Simplot Sports Complex in Boise, Idaho.
  • June 27-July 2, 2025: Southern Regional Championships at the MoneyGram Soccer Park and Toyota Soccer Center in Dallas, Texas.
  • June 28-July 3, 2025: Eastern Regional Championships at the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, and Potomack Lakes Sportsplex in Loudoun County, Va.
  • July 22-July 27, 2025: National Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and ChampionsGate Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. 

Presidents Cup, US Youth Soccer’s alternative championship event, will enter its first full summer with Springhill Suites by Marriott as its presenting partner. 

  • June 13-17, 2025: Eastern Presidents Cup at The Proving Grounds and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in Valley Forge, Pa.
  • June 13-17, 2025: Midwest Presidents Cup at the Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex and the SportPort International in St. Louis, Mo.
  • June 13-17, 2025: Southern Presidents Cup at Russell Creek Park in Plano, Texas.
  • June 13-17, 2025: Far West Presidents Cup at the Simplot Sports Complex in Boise, Idaho.
  • July 11-15, 2025: National Presidents Cup at the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay in Tampa, Fla.

The National League and its robust schedule kicked off earlier this month. Four events will follow in the preceding six months, with December, January, and February rounding off four consecutive months of competition before the final event in May.

  • November 1-4 and 8-11, 2024: Quarterfinals at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Ariz.
  • December 6-9 and 13-16, 2024: Quarterfinals at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Ariz.
  • January 10-13 and 17-21, 2025: Quarterfinals at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Ariz.
  • February 21-25, 2025: Semifinals at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex in Round Rock, Texas.
  • May 2-6, 2025: Semifinals at the SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside, Calif.

Lastly, ODP will continue bringing its four regions together in January, where several days of practices and games will determine this year’s National Select Teams. Those chosen will represent the program in both domestic and international competition this coming spring, with top Italian sides AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus highlighting the noteworthy list of opponents.

  • January 16-20 and January 30-February 3, 2025: Interregionals at the ChampionsGate Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla.
  • March 28-April 4, 2025: Friendlies for the 2010 National Teams in Costa Rica
  • April 1-9, 2025: Friendlies for the 2009 National Teams in England
  • April 13-22, 2025: Tournament for the 2008 National Teams in Italy
  • April 14-19, 2025: Easter International Cup for the 2011/12 National Teams in Orlando, Fla.
  • April 23-May 3, 2025: Friendlies for the 2007 National Teams in Spain.

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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.

US Youth Soccer’s National Award Finalists Announced

FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 6, 2024) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is excited to share the national finalists for its 10 annual awards. National winners will be announced and honored individually at USYS’ awards luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Chicago at the United Soccer Coaches Convention.

Each of the national finalists were first nominated and selected from their respective USYS State Association and then chosen from a regional selection committee. In total, seventeen different State Associations are represented with a national finalist.

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR

Megan Ballweg (Wisconsin)
Jonathan Frazier (Alabama)
Janet Gargan (Massachusetts)
Chris Hudler (Virginia)

Volunteer of the Year

Cindy Barnes (Arizona)
Larry Collins (Ohio)
Addie Edwards (New York West)
Alan Paez (Virginia)

Young Female Referee of the Year

Allison Ambrose (Arizona)
Audrey Atwell (Virginia)
Maddie Hanson (Nebraska)
Lexi Schneider (North Texas)

Young Male Referee of the Year

Maddox Filter (Wisconsin)
John Haggard (Ohio)
Benjamin Schlenz (Virginia)
Alec Sibbernsen (Nebraska)

TOPSoccer Coach of the Year

Jessica Bruce (Massachusetts)
Bob Glavin (Ohio)
Mary Miele (Washington)
Louis Mignone (New Jersey)

TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year

Emilio Duran (Ohio)
Owen McCormack (Eastern New York)
Emma Prior (Wyoming)
AJ Uhl (Wisconsin)

Competitive Boys Coach of the Year

Carlos Enriquez (Washington)
Guillermo Lumbreras, Jr. (Alabama)
Megan Johnson (Wisconsin)
Matt Walker (Massachusetts)

Competitive Girls Coach of the Year

Roberto Aguas (New Jersey)
Aric Canonico (West Virginia)
Dean Muckle (Michigan)
Nikki Thorne (Ohio)

Recreational Boys Coach of the Year

Jason Liddy (Ohio)
Joseph Pajak (Massachusetts)
Tom Powers (Washington)
Daniel Velasquez (Virginia)

Recreational Girls Coach of the Year

Erick Hilbert (Indiana)
Kris Newman (Virginia)
Beth Noss (West Virginia)
Silvia Robles (South Texas)

Winners for each of the 10 awards will be announced later this month.

US Youth Soccer will also highlight the newest members of its Hall of Fame and the 2025 Dr. Thomas Fleck Award recipient at its January awards luncheon.

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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.

National Presidents Cup Champions Crowned in Wichita

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Wichita, Kan. (July 16, 2024) – After a thrilling week of action, fourteen teams claimed US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup titles at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kan.

More than 4,500 spectators were on hand in the Sunflower State to take in the last moments of this year’s Presidents Cup, presented by SpringHill Suites by Marriott, with multiple thrilling final matches providing a fitting ending to a campaign that started last fall.

One final – the 17U Boys – was a rematch from the Eastern Presidents Cup championship just last month. Deptford Premier FC ’07 Boys (NJ), who finished as finalists in Charleston, W.Va., reversed that outcome this week in a nail-biting match against SAC Boys 2007 – Premier Blue (MD) that went all the way to penalty kicks – with fourteen rounds needed to separate the two sides.

Illinois was the lone State Association to have two title-winning teams, while Cal South, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and West Virginia each had one.

ChampionsFinalists
13U BoysUnico Futbol Club B2011 (CA-S)Hulmeville SC Demons (PAE)
13U GirlsKansas Rush Wichita Academy 11G (KS)Beadling 2011 Girls West (PA-W)
14U BoysWZD Oak Brook FC 2010 Blue Boys (IL)Lakeshore United FC U14B Navy 2010 (WI)
14U GirlsTupelo FC 2010 Girls (MS)Cap City 10 Girls Grey (MI)
15U BoysRockford City 2009 (IL)Quad City Strikers Hammers (IA)
15U GirlsDakota Alliance SC 2009G Ambush 1 (SD)Elmbrook United 09G Premier 1 (WI)
16U BoysDetroit City FC South Oakland 08B Rouge (MI)Vail Valley SC 2008 Boys Navy (CO)
16U GirlsUtah Celtic FC 08G – BB (UT)Slidell Soccer Club 08G Storm Elite (LA)
17U BoysDeptford Premier FC ’07 Boys (NJ)SAC Boys 2007 – Premier Blue (MD)
17U GirlsThorns North FC 07G Academy (ID)Chicagoland United SC 7G Premier OP (IL)
18U BoysBlitz Academy FC 06 Boys Premier (OK)Miami Vipers 2006 (FL)
18U GirlsNebraska Select (NE)Lakeshore United U18G Navy 2006 (WI)
19U BoysFC Boca Predators 2005B (FL)Billings United B2005 Pink (MT)
19U GirlsEPIC SC 2005G United (WV)Firebirds SC – 2005 Girls Black (IL)

Each of the 14 teams etched their name in the trophy books by the end of the week, including the Tupleo 2010 Girls (MS), who became the first team from Mississippi to ever win the National Presidents Cup since it began 16 years ago.

In a week full of sunshine, one of US Youth Soccer’s signature events left those in attendance with memories to last a lifetime during its golden anniversary.

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.

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An Open Letter from US Youth Soccer CEO Skip Gilbert


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

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

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

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

1.  Player Experience/True Competitive Balance

2.  Lower Costs/Financial & Travel Sensitivity

3.  Central Location/Dynamic Facilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for your continued support of our great game,

Skip

US Youth Soccer Announces Skip Gilbert as New CEO

FRISCO, Texas (Dec. 18, 2019) — US Youth Soccer is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Skip Gilbert by the US Youth Soccer Board of Directors as the new Chief Executive Officer of US Youth Soccer (USYS).

An experienced executive, Mr. Gilbert has served in leadership roles with a number of sports organizations over the course of his career, most recently with the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as its Managing Director of Operations, Marketing, and Development. Within this capacity, Mr. Gilbert oversaw USADA’s Olympic Testing and Client Services operations, while also supporting marketing and development efforts for the organization’s TrueSport division. Skip has extensive executive management experience from his involvement with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Tennis Association, USA Triathlon, USA Swimming, US Soccer, and as Chairman of the National Governing Bodies Council (NGBC).

“Skip brings decades of experience to US Youth Soccer, including invaluable insights into the sports business, governance and operational ecosystem. His experience and passion for sport will help ensure that US Youth Soccer meets its goal of making soccer the preeminent youth sport in America,” said US Youth Soccer Board Chairman Dr. Pete Zopfi. “We’re confident that Skip’s leadership and diverse skill set will enhance USYS capabilities across the board while continuing to deliver benefit to all our member stakeholders.”

Mr. Gilbert’s passion for sport extends beyond his professional experience, as Gilbert played soccer for the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the NASL, US Olympic Development Team, and trained with Sheffield United and other clubs in Holland, and Hong Kong. He is a licensed soccer coach and member of the University of Vermont and the Lawrenceville School Athletic Hall of Fame.

“It is an honor and a privilege to join the incredible team at US Youth Soccer to help support the regional and state associations that work tirelessly to enhance the soccer experience of our players, coaches, parents and other critical stakeholders,” said Mr. Gilbert. “I wish to thank Dr. Pete Zopfi, the Search Committee and the entire US Youth Soccer Board of Directors for their trust and confidence in my abilities to help guide the organization into and through its next exciting chapter.”

Gilbert currently resides in Connecticut with his wife Jenifer and three children. He will join the USYS team in Frisco, Texas, beginning January 10, 2020

US Youth Soccer Announces Regional Host Locations for 2022 Presidents Cup

US Youth Soccer Announces Regional Host Locations for 2022 Presidents Cup

Regional Diversity Delivers Unique and Memorable Experiences for Competitors

FRISCO, Texas (April 7, 2021) — US Youth Soccer is proud to announce the following locations have been selected to host the 2022 US Youth Sorcerer Presidents Cup. Given the hardships many communities faced this past year, we wanted to support several of the locations that could not host our 2020 US Youth Soccer events due to the pandemic. We are proud to renew our commitments to those communities, and support those that wanted to host our premiere events in 2022.

2022 US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup

  • June 14 – 19, 2022: Southern Presidents Cup: Dallas, Texas
  • June 16 – 20, 2022: Midwest Presidents Cup: St. Louis, Missouri
  • June 17 – 21, 2022: Eastern Presidents Cup: Charleston and Barboursville, West Virginia

The 2022 USYS Far West Presidents Cup and National Presidents Cup will be announced at a later date. All 2022 Presidents Cup events will now include the 19U age group.

“We are excited to be partnering with some familiar and new locations for 2022. These outstanding host locations will continue to deliver the premiere competition experiences our clubs, team and players expect,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “These locations make regional travel more affordable and help us deliver unique and memorable programming for all our guests.”

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

US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals, on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 3 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 55 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. We Are Youth Soccer. For more information, visit www.usyouthsoccer.org.

About the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is designed for those teams seeking additional challenges to play against teams of similar abilities for a national title. Each US Youth Soccer State Association determines the path through which its State teams advance to the Regional competitions. The Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive experience to teams that might not otherwise get the opportunity. Teams participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community from the State, Regional and National levels of US Youth Soccer.

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2019 National Presidents Cup kicks off in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (July 11, 2019) – The 2019 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup, presented by Chipotle, kicked off Thursday at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex  in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The four-day event features 48 US Youth Soccer Boys and Girls teams in the 13U through 18U age groups that have earned their way to the National Presidents Cup via success in their respective US Youth Soccer Regional Presidents Cup events.

The quality of competition was on display as 17 of 24 games on the first day of play were either ties or finished with teams within two goals of each other. 

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup offers teams the challenge of experiencing different types of play by competing from state to regional to national levels. The Presidents Cup provides teams with a progressive, competitive experience that highlights competition, camaraderie and community.

The US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup will continue preliminary games through Saturday, July 13. Championship and third place matches will take place on Sunday, July 14.


A few highlights from Thursday’s matches:

13U Boys
Each of today’s 13U Boys games ended in a, 1-0, draw. SASA Spirits 2006 Blue 1 (IL) defeated Pipeline SC 2006 (MD) with the game’s lone goal coming from Grant Selke in the 64th minute. Miners FC 06 (TX-S) also earned itself a clean-sheet in its, 1-0, victory over Las Vegas Pros Futbol 06 (NV). Bryan Salas played hero for the South Texas side, scoring the game winner in the 14th minute. Miner’s defense held strong through the final whistle to help it earn three points.

13U Girls
Sporting Stl Academy-Bryant (MO) defeated Century V West (PA-W), 2-1, to open its National Presidents Cup schedule. Sporting’s Graysen Wheeler sent her team into halftime with a, 1-0, lead as she scored in the 30th minute. Just over 15 minutes after the second-half whistle, Sporting doubled its advantage with Calli LaBarbera getting on the score-sheet. Century V pulled one back thanks to a Kamela Ward goal, but could not find an equalizer before the final whistle. Real Colorado 06 Olympico (CO) earned a, 1-1, draw against Impact FC 06 Bertelsen (TX-N). Impact scored inside the first minute of play, but conceded a goal to Real Colorado’s Raleigh Kotzker just a few minutes before the halftime whistle. With neither team able to add a game winner before the final whistle, each now heads into day two with a point.  

14U Boys
Ukrainian Nationals 05 Red (PA-E) earned a, 1-1, draw against LG Celtics First XI 05 (IL). Celtic’s Larry Martinez Jr. gave the Illinois side the lead just before halftime but, just on the opposite side of the second-half whistle, Riley Martin leveled the score in the 45th minute for Ukrainians. Downtown LA SC 05 (CA-S) made a statement in its first match with a big win over OKC United FC Mejia (OK). Downtown took a, 3-0, lead into halftime with Gabril Mier starting the scoring in just the eighth minute of play. Kevin Paniagua and Daniel Cruz finished the first half scoring and then Cruz added a second early in the second half. Downtown’s Aaron Rojas Narvaez added the final Cal South goal but Downtown couldn’t hold the clean-sheet as OKC’s Francisco Perez finished his opportunity just before the final whistle.

14U Girls
DASC 05 (SD) earned a, 2-0, victory over Century V East 05 (PA-W) scoring goals just before the end of each half. Hailee Christensen scored just before the first-half came to a close and then Chloe Dondlinger added a late second half goal. The DASC defense did its job to secure the clean-sheet, earning the South Dakota side all three points. AVSC Storm Academy (CA-S) defeated FC Westlake 05 Red (TX-S) to earn all three points in its opening match. Victoria Villegas scored in the opening minute and then added her second just two minutes later. Anjel Rodriguez finished the first half scoring before adding two more in the second half to complete her hat-trick. Lillian Guffey added the sixth before Villegas also finished her hat-trick to make it seven for the day.

15U Boys
In 15U Boys play, Chicago Rush Select (IL) defeated SAC United Blue (MD), 4-1. Chicago Rush took a, 2-0, first half lead with goals from Kellen Klosterman and Braeden Roth before SAC’s Kelvin Arias pulled it within one early in the second half. Rush pulled away in the second half as Jack Walsh and Grant Glorioso each added goals to push Rush to a, 4-1, victory. In the other 15U Boys game, Heat FC 04 AS (NV) defeated R9 Ronaldo Academy (FL), 1-0. After a scoreless first half, Heat FC earned its win on a lone goal from Adrian Figeroa. Heat’s defense locked-down and pushed the Nevada side to victory.

15U Girls
15U Girls Sporting Iowa 2004 Academy 1 (IA) defeated Valley SC Voodoo (PA-E), 2-1, to earn all three points in its opening match. After a scoreless opening half of play, Sporting took the lead as Anna Van Wyngarden and Jocelyn Bice each scored to push the lead to 2-0. Voodoo’s Sarah Fishers cut the lead in half with twenty-three minute to play, but the Iowa defense held strong to secure the win. Cal South’s Beach FC (CA-S) earned a, 3-0, win over 04 CR WG Burgundy Rapids (NC). Sarah Amara scored the lone first half goal and then Tessa Simmons put the game away by scoring twice midway through the second half.

16U Boys
TAFC 03 BATA (VA) earned a shut-out in its, 3-0, victory over Westside United FC 2003 Elite (IN). Joshua Espinoza-Veliz added to his six regional goals, as he scored twice in the opening half to give TAFC a, 2-0, lead heading into halftime. Anthony Suarez finished the scoring with a goal in the 54th minute to give TAFC the, 3-0, win. After going down early to Sporting United 03 (TX-N), Heat FC 03 AS (NV) battled its way back in the second half to a, 3-1, victory. Omar Munoz scored first to put the North Texas side in the lead but Heat used three goals from three different goal scorers to push its way to victory in the second half. Luis Rosales started the scoring and then Omar Coronel and David Villanueva finished the job to seal the win.

16U Girls
Three Rivers Rampage’s (MN) defensive held strong in its, 1-0, win over Keystone FC Elite 2003 (PA-E). Cedar Jorgenson’s second half goal was the lone goal of the game as Rampage earned the clean-sheet and a full three points on the day. It was just as close in the other 16U Girls match as Solar 03 Wells (TX-N) earned a tight, 1-0, win over Crossfire Premier 03 A (WA). Solar scored the game’s only goal in just the third minute of play as Olivia Rueckert found the back of the net early. After over 75 more minutes play, neither side would score again as Solar held on for the win.

17U Boys
ZYSA 02 Green (IN) defeated Union SC Spartans (NJ), 1-0, on its way to earning a full three points from its first game. After a scoreless first half, Erick Martinez played the goal-scoring hero with a late second half goal in the 75th minute. With the win, ZYSA picks up its third shutout over the course of Regionals and Nationals. After going down in the first half, Dallas Kicks 02 Selecao (TX-N) clawed its way back to a, 2-1, win over Players SC Elite 02 (NV). Players’ Josue Figueroa scored the lone first half goal, as the Nevada side headed into halftime with a slight edge on the scoreboard. The goal was just the second goal Kick’s has conceded throughout Regionals and Nationals. Kicks’ Mark Garcia equalized in the 69th minute before Shane Anderson finished the scoring in the 78th minute to give the North Texas side the win.

17U Girls
Chicago Fire Juniors West 2002 Red (IL) continued its high scoring ways in a, 5-2, victory over Rage United SC Xtreme (PA-E). Rage United took the lead early with a goal from Madison Angrey in the fifth minute of play but Chicago didn’t let the lead last. Chicaco added four straight goals – Nina Bradshaw, Natalie Drover, Emmara Gruber, Alaina Wildenradt – to earn a big, 4-1, lead in the second half. Rage’s Ana Weiss cut the lead to two, but Chicago’s Kaylin Smith quickly added the fifth and final goal. Chicago’s five goals came from five different goal scorers and showcases why the Illinois side could be one of the highest scoring teams at the event. In the other 17U Girls game, Plant City FC Lancers (FL) battled its way back from a, 2-0, deficit to draw, 2-2, against LVSA 02 Red (NV). LVSA took a commanding first half lead with goals from Jada Grance and Makenna Arboreen but couldn’t hold in the second half. Plant City’s Riley Amell cut the lead in half in the 53rd minute and then Katherine Carnes scored in the final minute to complete the comeback. With the result, both teams earn a point after the first day. 

18U Boys
In 18U Boys play, DC Stoddert Blue Metros (MD) earned a tight, 1-0, victory over Keliix Intra (MN). Peter Laursen scored for DC just before the halftime whistle as the Maryland side took a, 1-0, lead into halftime. DC Stoddert held the edge through the final whistle to earn a full three points and handed Keliix its first loss after it went a perfect five-for-five at Midwest Presidents Cup. In a high scoring affair, West Texas Rush Sharks White (TX-S) bested California Rush 01 Cinza (CA-S), 5-2. Sharks got on the scoreboard first with a goal from Mario Felix but California equalized in the 45th minute. The teams exchanged a flurry of goals midway through the second half as Sharks Arthur Santana and Sebastian Benitez scored within a minute of each other before California Rush’s Jesus Melgoza pulled one back to keep it within one. Emiliano Ruiz Valenzuela doubled Sharks’ advantage three minutes later and then Quinton Brown made sure there was no comeback with an insurance goal in the 89th minute.

18U Girls
Minnesota’s Keliix Intra (MN) earned a, 1-0, victory over CSA – Monmouth 2001 Showcase (NJ) to open 18U Girls play. After a scoreless first half, the teams continued their struggles to find the back of the net through much of the second. Keliix’s Nicole Branch finally broke the deadlock in the 80th minute and then the Minnesota side held through the final whistle for the win. In the other game, CC Aztecs/Coast (CA-S) scored twice in the second half to push it to a, 2-0, victory over Rage FC (TX-S). With neither team able to figure out the opposing defense in the first half, the two teams went into halftime scoreless. CC Aztecs took the lead just three minutes into the second half as Cynthia Flores figured out the puzzle to score a goal. Haley Obenshain added a goal in the 80th minute to help ensure the win and the full three points.

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