Naples, Florida

HOW TO PLAY?

Playing in the All-American Series events throughout the year gives each player the opportunity to be selected to play in the Soccer Youth All-American Golden Cup. The Soccer Youth All-American Golden Cup features the “TOP PLAYERS” from each All-American Series event conducted throughout the year. If you’re invited to play in the Golden Cup, you will not want to miss this opportunity. Selected players will receive an invitation by email / text no later than 15 days from the All-American Series event you participated in.

ITINERARY

• Wednesday, December 29
  • Players Check-In
  • Evaluation Session / Team Practices
  • Showcase Games
• Thursday, December 30
  • Group Play
  • Sharp Shooter Challenge
• Friday, December 31
  • Group Play
  • Sharp Shooter Challenge
  • Goalkeeper Wars
  • Golden Cup Elite Games
• Saturday, January 1
  • Bracket Play
  • Championships
  • Awards Ceremonies (after each Championship)

EVENT DETAILS / SCHEDULE

• View Tournament Schedule. The Tournament Schedule is now available and will always be updated if necessary. Important: Save the link on your phone.

AGE CLASSIFICATION

Open to any player (boys and girls) with a birth year between 2004-2013. For game play, players are placed on teams by birth year, and if necessary, could be combined with other ages.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Outstanding Facilities
• All-American Golden Cup Kit – Two Game Jerseys | Shorts | Two Pair of Socks | Player Swag Bag | Player Bag Tag
• Golden Cup Awards – Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Golden Gloves, Lockdown Defender, plus the “TOP PLAYERS” have a chance to be selected to play in the Golden Cup Elite Games “under the lights” at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex Stadium and other fields.
• National recognition as participating in the All-American Golden Cup
• Extensive media coverage
• Opportunity to order additional All-American Golden Cup gear such as shorts, socks, pullovers, tees, hoodies and more.

GAME PLAY DETAILS

• Tournament Setting – Group Play / Bracket Play
• 4 Games Guarantee (weather permitting)
• 7v7 format (depending on numbers)
• Fast pace of play
• No more than 11 players on a team
• Conducted by Soccer Youth Scouts/Coaches

EVALUATION SESSION

An evaluation period will now take place as the first session at each event per age division. Coaches will run the players through an evaluation session, this will balance out each team. Rosters will be set after this period and coaches will have a hour training session to get to know their team and talk strategy for the tournament. *No same team request

PLAYER PARTICIPATION FEE 

The Player Participation Fee is $450 total per player. (You also have the option to pay with installment plan: $125 at time of registration, then receive an invoice for remaining balance plus $25 installment fee.)

REFUND POLICY 

Once a registration fee is paid for this event, no cash, check or credit card refunds will be issued for any reason. In the event of inclement weather, Soccer Youth will do everything reasonably possible to complete the event. If an event is completely cancelled due to inclement weather, field conditions or any other reason out of our control, registrants will be allowed to transfer into a different Soccer Youth event in 2022, subject to availability and registration deadlines. Soccer Youth will not be liable for travel, lodging or any other expenses that the individual or anyone else affiliated/associated in any way with the individual incurs in connection with a canceled or moved event.

PHOTOGRAPHY

We are excited to announce Glossy Finish as our Official Photographer for the prestigious Golden Cup! If you want amazing action photos and great memories of this event you MUST pre-register your player. No random photos are taken! Glossy Finish will also be creating a beautiful commemorative magazine cover and oversized player portrait of each player. Go to glossyfinish.com/socceryouth to register your player today. Spots are limited and it is first come, first serve.

HOTEL INFO

IMPORTANT: The Golden Cup is a “Stay and Play” event. All participants must book their lodging needs through the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. (Lodging Info coming soon)