Tournaments

Championship pairings set at US Youth Soccer ODP Championships

The 2016 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Championships kicked off Friday at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix. Elite Boys and Girls teams in the 1999 and 2000 age groups, from each of the four US Youth Soccer Regions, completed their semi-final matches and set the field for Sunday’s championship and consolation matches.

Over 700 teams set to compete in Manhattan Kickoff Classic

More than 700 teams representing clubs from 11 U.S. states and Canada will compete in the 2016 Manhattan Kickoff Classic, which will be played in the New York City metropolitan area from March 4-6.

Jefferson Cup 2016 Championship Division Preview: U-17 Girls

With the 2016 Jefferson Cup quickly approaching, SoccerWire.com has started an article series previewing the top divisions for the showcase age groups. Continue reading for a look at the U-17 Girls Championship Division.

ECNL PDP Midwest (North) schedule, rosters announced

Rosters announced for US Youth Soccer ODP Championships

The roster for the 16 teams are set for the 2016 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Championships, which will be played Feb. 26-28 at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix.

Jefferson Cup 2016 Championship Division Preview: U-17 Boys

With the 2016 Jefferson Cup quickly approaching, SoccerWire.com has started an article series previewing the top divisions for the showcase age groups. Continue reading for a look at the U-17 Boys Championship Division.

‘Own The Goal’ GK Showcase providing additional exposure at Jefferson Cup

Goalkeepers attending the 2016 Jefferson Cup will once again have the opportunity to train extensively in front of college coaches while refining their physical and mental skills as 'Own The Goal', a Richmond-based goalkeeper training company, continues its partnership with the event. Along with Goalkeeper Showcases for the older age groups, 'Own The Goal' will also host Goalkeeper Clinics for younger players and a Shot Stopping Showcase and Finishing Clinic for U16-U18 boys players.

Youth tournaments adjust to U.S. Soccer birth year mandates

With the new U.S. Soccer birth year age group mandates coming into effect for virtually every youth travel soccer player across the country at the start of the 2016-2017 season, club and league directors, coaches, team managers and administrators throughout the country are now tasked with shuffling and in some cases restructuring entire rosters to accommodate the changes. Interwoven into the convoluted process is the entire youth soccer tournament industry, which will need to adjust quickly to the changes along with the clubs and leagues themselves.