Tournaments

US Youth Soccer ODP Girls Region I team reaches finals of Menton Tournament in France

TSW: The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) Girls Region I 1997 team continued Region I’s international success with a second-place finish in the 43rd Menton Tournament in France. Players representing the Tri-State area make up the majority of the team's roster. PSW: The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) Girls Region I 1997 team continued Region I’s international success with a second-place finish in the 43rd Menton Tournament in France. Local player Myra Konte (NVSC United) was selected as the player of the tournament.

With new location, age bracket, Headers for Hope charity event still trucking in year 18

The Headers for Hope 2015 Women’s Soccer Showcase marks another milestone this weekend as the charity tournament's 18th edition takes place in Ellicott City, Maryland, with matches between a bevy of top NCAA women's programs joined by an Under-15 age group.

ECNL Northwest PDP schedule and rosters announced

Tournaments: A glance at northwest Spain’s Mediterranean International Cup (MIC)

A youth tournament which “counts on the participation of the best clubs and national teams of the world,” the Mediterranean International Cup is held every Easter on the “Costa Brava” on Spain's Northeast coast. Here's a brief overview of this highly respected event.

Maryland State Cup U-14 to U-17 girls review: April 11-12, 2015

The Maryland State Cup picked up this weekend with teams in most age groups battling for spots in the quarterfinals. By the end of this week, brackets will be whittled down to a final eight teams in each division as we gear up for the start of the quarterfinals this Friday.

Maryland State Cup U-14 to U-17 boys review: April 11-12, 2015

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MIC test: Chivas USA U-14s shine in Spanish tourney, push Barcelona to final whistle

Despite an uncertain future following the demise of their MLS parent club, the Chivas USA Academy continues to shine. This month the program's U-14 squad made a deep run at the MIC tournament in northwest Spain, pushing mighty FC Barcelona to the limit in a high-intensity quarterfinal match. SoccerWire's Tim Froh reports on what might just be the best youth team in America today.

Several Tri-State area teams stand out at ECNL San Diego Showcase

Tri-State area ECNL clubs PDA, Match Fit Academy, FSA, World Class FC, Connecticut FC and Albertson SC traveled West this past weekend to compete in the ECNL San Diego Showcase among a collection of teams from every region of the United States. Among the top performances of the weekend included the PDA U-14s, Match Fit U-16s, FSA U-16s and World Class U-17s.