Events

🗓️ 2025 USYS Summer Events

National Championships

  • Dates: July 22–27
  • Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and ChampionsGate Sports Complex, Orlando, FL
  • Details: This flagship event crowns national champions in the 13U–19U age groups, featuring top teams from regional championships and National League qualifiers

National Presidents Cup

  • Dates: July 11–15
  • Location: Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
  • Details: A national competition for teams that advanced through regional Presidents Cup events, offering a competitive platform for 13U–19U age groups.

Regional Championships

  • Midwest: June 20–25, Overland Park, KS
  • Far West: June 20–25, Boise, ID
  • Southern: June 27–July 2, Dallas, TX
  • Eastern: June 28–July 3, Loudoun County, VA
  • Details: These tournaments determine regional champions who advance to the National Championships

Presidents Cup Regionals

  • Dates: June 13–17
  • Locations:
    • Eastern: Valley Forge, PA
    • Midwest: St. Louis, MO
    • Southern: Plano, TX
    • Far West: Boise, ID
  • Details: These events serve as qualifiers for the National Presidents Cup, featuring teams in the 13U–19U age groups.

ODP Events

  • East Region ODP Tournament: June 6–8
  • South Region Camp: July (dates TBD), Charlotte, NC
  • Details: ODP events focus on player development and identification for regional and national team opportunities.

🧑‍⚖️ Opportunities for Vetted Referees

USYS events require a significant number of qualified referees to ensure fair and competitive play. Participation in these tournaments offers referees exposure to high-level youth soccer and opportunities for professional development.

Pathways to Officiate at USYS Events

  1. Certification: Ensure you hold a current U.S. Soccer Federation referee certification appropriate for the age groups and competition levels.
  2. Express Interest: Communicate your interest in officiating at regional or national events to your State Referee Administrator (SRA) or State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA).
  3. Attend Referee Clinics: Participate in USYS or state-sponsored referee clinics and workshops to stay updated on the latest rules and best practices.
  4. Gain Experience: Officiate at local and state-level tournaments to build experience and demonstrate your capabilities.
  5. Networking: Connect with assignors and referee coordinators who manage staffing for larger events.

By following these steps, vetted referees can position themselves for selection to officiate at prestigious USYS summer events, contributing to the development of youth soccer while advancing their refereeing careers.

If you need assistance contacting your state’s referee association or have questions about the certification process, feel free to ask!