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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.

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.

Soccerwire Q&A: Lower Merion SC Lightning coach Paulo Ferreira at Jefferson Cup

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.