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ECNL Boys U18/19 National Champions decided, remaining Finals berths clinched
Final recap from the ECNL Boys Playoffs.
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“Sometimes you have to roll with the punches” – Strikers scramble to save Jeff Cup
The sun was warm and bright in Richmond, Va. on Sunday as hundreds of Jefferson Cup matches played out across the Virginia capital. Few of those present could know that the whole thing was very nearly destroyed by a storm which had dropped heavy levels of rain and snow at midweek.

Jefferson Cup Boys Weekend, Day 3 recap: Champions crowned, strong play, players abound
Teams had a lot to play for as the Jefferson Cup 2013 Boys Weekend wrapped up. Here's the Day 3 recap.

Jefferson Cup Boys Weekend, Day 3 photo gallery
Photo gallery from Day 3 of the 2013 Jefferson Cup Boys Weekend.

Soccerwire Q&A: VCU men’s head coach Dave Giffard talks recruiting at Jefferson Cup
Soccerwire.com spent a few minutes with Virginia Commonwealth head men's soccer coach Dave Giffard at the 2013 Jefferson Cup.

Jefferson Cup Boys Weekend, Day 2 recap: Teams prove competitive mettle
Check out the highlights from day two of the 2013 Jefferson Cup, Boys Weekend, as teams continued to test their competitive mettle.

Oklahoma underdogs: OFC ’97 taking Jefferson Cup by storm
Big-name clubs tend to grab the lion's share of attention at large showcase tournaments. Sometimes teams and clubs with less name recognition don't get top billing, but still pack a potent amount of talent, like Oklahoma FC '97 at the 2013 Jefferson Cup.

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.
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Players That Impressed: Girls Academy Playoffs and Summer Showcase 2025
Top performers from the GA Playoffs.
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