US Youth Soccer to host 2023 National Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports

FRISCO, Texas – US Youth Soccer announced ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort as the host location for the 2023 USYS National Championships, to be held July 17-23.

The 2023 National Championships will mark the 49^th-annual edition of US Youth Soccer’s storied event and will add to its rich history, as boys and girls champions will be crowned in each of USYS’ seven age divisions (13U-19U).

Walt Disney World Resort has served as a location for multiple USYS National League events including the 2022 National Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Teams competing in 2023 will once again have the opportunity to showcase their talents at one of the country’s premier facilities, featuring 17 multi-purpose fields and 700,000 square feet of playing space.

“We are very excited to bring our US Youth Soccer National Championships back to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex after a fantastic tournament this summer,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “We strive to make every event as memorable as it can be and having a host facility as exemplary as Walt Disney World Resort demonstrates our commitment as such. It truly makes it a magical experience for everyone involved.”

“Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) is thrilled to host the upcoming 2023 USYS National Championships for the third consecutive year,” said FYSA Executive Director Joel Dragan. “The top-tier soccer facilities with a premier location near numerous accommodations, Florida attractions, and a touch of Disney Magic make ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex a special place to host this prestigious event. We are certain that FYSA, USYS, and Disney will continue to make this prominent event a memorable experience for participants and their families!”

Information on the four regional locations for the National Championships Series was announced earlier this month and can be found here. For more information on US Youth Soccer’s National Championships, click here.