Tournaments

Athletic trainers happy to be idle, but eager to help at Jefferson Cup

Several common visual themes can be spotted at the dozens of venues and hundreds of fields playing host to Jefferson Cup: Banners and flags bearing the event's logo, the bright orange water and sports-drink jugs splashed with the famous “G” logo of event partner Gatorade...and the bright red jackets worn by the licensed athletic trainers standing by to care for injured players.

Jefferson Cup: Referees performing under a harsh spotlight, too

Soccerwire.com's Michael Willis spoke with several referees and refereeing officials at the Boys Weekend of the 2013 Jefferson Cup and learned some interesting information about their side of the tournament, which is an important showcase not just for players, but refs as well.

Jefferson Cup 2013 Boys Weekend: Day 2 photo gallery

The day two photo gallery from Jefferson Cup 2013 Boys Weekend focuses on the younger age groups.

Jefferson Cup 2013 Boys Weekend: Day 1 photo gallery

On the field sights from day one of the 2013 Jefferson Cup, Boys Weekend.

Big battle highlights Saturday morning at Jefferson Cup

Jeff Cup: ASA Milan Black Hawks (Md.) rise from rec team to top dogs

The rise of the academy model and the pervading professionalization U.S. youth soccer has made it increasingly rare to see the same group of children rise through the system together on one team. That traditional way of doing things has survived at Maryland Under-16 powerhouse ASA Milan Black Hawks, however.

Jeff Cup: Returning champs Black Watch Premier Rangers U-16s off to a dominant start

Black Watch Premier Rangers of New York won the Under-15 Superior championship at last year’s Jefferson Cup. Playing in the U16 Elite bracket this year, Black Watch Premier is off to a rousing start, picking up a breezy 5-0 win over Penn Fusion SA 96 in the tournament’s opening stages Friday.

Jefferson Cup Boys Weekend, Day 1 recap: Not just blowin’ in the wind

Day one recap of the 2013 Jefferson Cup Boys Weekend.