Showcase Tournaments

Monday, July 25, 2011 through Saturday, July 30, 2011
Boys U-11 to U-19, Girls U-12 to U-19
Dana Cup, Hjrring
Hjrring, Denmark (International Region)
Contact: Alison Forman – 45 98 91 13 00 – soccer@danacup.dk
Entry Deadline: Sunday, May 1, 2011

Challenges in sport. Social experiences. Cultural enrichment. Dana Cup has it all. Over the last 29 years more than half a million participants from 100 nations have made Dana Cup known all around the world. Denmark’s largest sporting event and the worlds most international youth soccer tournament, is a well oiled organization that looks forward to welcoming you and your team here to Hjrring. Dana Cup has a unique international atmosphere and at the same time takes place in a secure area, one of the most beautiful in Denmark. Challenges and experiences in a unique setting. That is Dana Cup. More than 850 teams from 45 different countries, every year. 108 different nations have visited the Dana Cup. Each year we are proud to welcome the rest of the world to Hjrring.

Friday, July 15, 2011 through Saturday, July 23, 2011
Boys & Girls Under 9 to Under 19
Schwan’s USA CUP
Blaine (Mid-West Region)
Contact: Sha Leahey – 763-785-5641 – sleahey@usacup.org
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Schwan’s USA CUP is the largest youth soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere with over 900 teams competing in USA CUP and USA CUP weekend tournaments. The tournament annual draws teams from over 30 states and 15 foreign countries. USA CUP hosts teams from Under 9 to Under 19 and is held at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota, the largest soccer complex in the world.

Monday, July 11, 2011 through Saturday, July 16, 2011
U9-U18/19
Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament
WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort (South Region)
Contact: Leonardo Leite – 407-938-3567 – leonardo.leite@email.disney.com
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, June 1, 2011

“Take on the world! The Disney Cup International Youth Soccer tournament has attracted teams from more than 20 countries for 13 years and continues to grow. This event offers your team the opportunity to compete at world-class facilities while also enjoying everything the WALT DISNEY WORLD(R) Resort has to offer. From professional event organization to the world-class facilities at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, teams can expect the very best. ELIGIBILITY This is an FYSA Sanctioned Tournament, which is open to all USSF/FIFA affiliated organizations for boys and girls in age groups: U9-U10 (6v6), U11-U12 (8v8), and U13-U18/19 (11v11).

Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 through Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011
U9-U14
Disney’s Pre-Season Soccer Kick-Off
WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort (South Region)
Contact: Mark Luster – 407-938-3844 – mark.luster@email.disney.com
Entry Deadline: Friday, July 15, 2011

“Start your season the right way at the Disney’s Pre-Season Soccer Kick-Off. This youth tournament will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports(R) Complex and is open to boys and girls U9-U14. Kick-off your season and spend a weekend at the WALT DISNEY WORLD(R) Resort! ELIGIBILITY This is an FYSA Sanctioned Tournament, which is open to all USSF/FIFA affiliated organizations for boys and girls in age groups: U9-U10 (6v6), U11-U12 (8v8), and U13-U14 (Full Sided). ”

Friday, Sept. 2, 2011 through Monday, Sept. 5, 2011
U15-U18/19
Disney’s Soccer Showcase Qualifier
WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort (South Region)
Contact: Channing Swears – 407-938-3454 – channing.c.swears@email.disney.com
Entry Deadline: Friday, July 15, 2011

“Disney’s Soccer Showcase Qualifier may be your ticket to the Proving Ground. The top two finishers in each age group at the Qualifier will earn an automatic berth into Disney’s Soccer Showcase (U15-U18) in December, and the winners will be guaranteed a spot in the top flight. ELIGIBILITY This is an FYSA Sanctioned Tournament, which is open to all USSF affiliated organizations for boys and girls in age groups: U15-U18. Open to state cup or higher level teams. At the end of the application period, a Sports Sales Manager will review all applications and notify your team of its status as soon as possible.

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 through Monday, Oct. 10, 2011
U10-U18 Girls/U10-U14 Boys
Discovery Cup
Maryland SoccerPlex, Germantown (East Region)
Contact: Louise Waxler – 301-528-1480 – director@discoverycup.com
Entry Deadline: Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011

The Maryland SoccerPlex invites your team to apply for participation in the 5th Annual DISCOVERY CUP! The tournament is a premier level tournament for highly competitive teams. ALL teams will play their games at the finest soccer facility in the United States…a facility consisting of 19 bluegrass fields, a 3200 seat, lighted stadium and 3 synthetic, lighted turf fields!This premier event is played in Germantown which is conveniently located thirty minutes from the Mall in the nation’s capital and is readily accessible via the BWI Airport, Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport.The tournament is open to USYS and US Club Soccer League and Premier teams.

Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 through Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
U11-U14
Disney’s Junior Soccer Showcase
WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort (South Region)
Contact: Channing Swears – 407-938-3454 – channing.c.swears@email.disney.com
Entry Deadline: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011

“Disney’s Junior Soccer Showcase offers younger age groups the chance to experience the same great national competition and top-notch tournament organization as their older counterparts in the original Disney’s Soccer Showcase in December. What a great way to build your team’s resume on their way to the Proving Ground. ELIGIBILITY This is an FYSA Sanctioned Tournament, which is open to all USSF affiliated organizations for boys and girls in age groups: U11-U14. Open to state cup or higher level teams. At the end of the application period, a Sports Sales Manager will review all applications and notify your team of its status as soon as possible.

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011 through Friday, Dec. 30, 2011
U15-U18/19 Boys
Disney’s Soccer Showcase (Boys)
WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort (South Region)
Contact: Channing Swears – 407-938-3454 – channing.c.swears@email.disney.com
Entry Deadline: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011

“Welcome to the Proving Ground! Disney’s Soccer Showcase is the ultimate place for top clubs to be seen by hundreds of college coaches looking for great soccer talent. Rated #1 youth soccer tournament in the U.S. in a Soccer America survey, Disney’s Soccer Showcase gives athletes a chance to shine on one of the biggest stages set for youth soccer in this country. ELIGIBILITY This is an FYSA Sanctioned Tournament, which is open to all USSF affiliated organizations for boys in age groups: U15-U18. Open to state cup or higher level teams. At the end of the application period, a Sports Sales Manager will review all applications and notify your team of its status as soon as possible.

Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 through Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012
U15-U18/19 Girls
Disney’s Soccer Showcase (Girls)
WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort (South Region)
Contact: Channing Swears – 407-938-3454 – channing.c.swears@email.disney.com
Entry Deadline: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011

“Welcome to the Proving Ground! Disney’s Soccer Showcase is the ultimate place for top clubs to be seen by hundreds of college coaches looking for great soccer talent. Rated #1 youth soccer tournament in the U.S. in a Soccer America survey, Disney’s Soccer Showcase gives athletes a chance to shine on one of the biggest stages set for youth soccer in this country. ELIGIBILITY This is an FYSA Sanctioned Tournament, which is open to all USSF affiliated organizations for boys in age groups: U15-U18. Open to state cup or higher level teams. At the end of the application period, a Sports Sales Manager will review all applications and notify your team of its status as soon as possible.