It is going to be a great event! Below is important information concerning your All-American Golden Cup event. Make sure you read everything! Live schedule is subject to change. Be sure to check the game schedule constantly!

YOUR PLAYER’S KIT: All players will pick up their All-American Golden Cup Kit at check-in.

PARK INFORMATION: All activities take place at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex! – View Park Map / Field Locations

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: The Tournament Schedule is online and will always be updated if necessary. Keep in mind we play by birth year. 

Important: Save the link on your phone.

– CLICK HERE TO VIEW SCHEDULE 

– CLICK HERE TO VIEW GAME RULES 

WHAT TO BRING: Normal soccer equipment: soccer ball, boots, shin guards, goalie gloves (if goalie), etc. IMPORTANT: All players must bring their own water/drinks! The facility will not be providing water for the players.

SPECTATOR FEE: There will be a $20 spectator fee for non-players over the age of 12. This fee is charged by Paradise Coast Sports Complex and covers the entire weekend.

CHECK-IN PROCESS: Go to the Soccer Youth Zone, you will see the Soccer Youth signage.

EVALUATION SESSION / TEAM PRACTICES: All players will first go through an evaluation session. Players are split into teams. Rosters are set after this period and teams have practices with their assigned coach. Players will wear their All-American Golden Cup kits. All players must always have “both jerseys” with them AT ALL TIMES.

DIVISIONS & GROUPS INCLUDE:

• Group 1
  
  • 2011-2012 Boys, 2010-2012 Girls, 2015-2016 Girls, 2013 Boys, 2017 Coed
• Group 2
  
  • 2013-2014 Girls, 2014 Boys, 2015-2016 Boys

ITINERARY:

• 4:00pm-5:30pm – Check-in Performance Training 
• 5:30pm-7:30pm – Performance Training 
• 6:00pm-7:00pm — Early Check-in

• 9:30am- 12:30pm – All player Check-In 
• 1:30pm-3:30pm – Group 1 Evaluations 
• 4:00pm-6pm – Group 2 Evaluations 
• 6:00pm — Opening Ceremonies

• 10:00am- Group 1 Pool Play Games (Teams Play 1 Game) 
• 11:20am – Group 2 Pool Play Games (Teams Play 1 Game) 
• 1:00pm – Group 1 Pool Play Games (Teams Play 1 Game) 
• 2:20pm – Group 2 Pool Play Games (Teams Play 1 Game) 
• 3:40pm – Group 1 Pool Play Games (Teams Play 1 Game) 

• 11:00am- Group 1 Pool Play Games (Teams Play 1 Game) 
• 12:20pm – Group 2 Pool Play Games (Teams Play 1 Game) 
• 2:00pm – Group 1 Pool Play Games (Teams Play 1 Game) 
• 3:20pm – Group 2 Pool Play Games (Teams Play 1 Game) 
• 4:40pm – Group 1 Pool Play Games (Teams Play 1 Game)
• 4:00pm-7:00pm – Player Card Combine: Combine Field

• 9:00am – Group 2 Bracket Play Games 
• 10:15am- Group 1 Bracket Play Games 
• 11:30am-Group 2 Bracket Play Games
• 1:00pm-Group 1 Championship Games 
• 1:30pm-Group 1 Championship Games
• 3:00pm-Group 2 Championship Games
• Awards Ceremonies (for Champ and Runner-Up Teams) 

Performance Training Session: The Performance Training Session will take place Monday at the Stadium at 5:30pm. The Performance Training Session is a 2-hour training session with drills focused on developing speed, agility, coordination, and technical skills to prepare for the All-American Series.

PLAYER CARD COMBINE: Our Player Card Combine will take place on Thursday at 4:00pm. Players registered for the player card combine will choose a time slot that fits best at check-in. If you are registered for the player card combine, please make sure you select a time slot to participate. Players earn their Player Card by participating in six different skill testing stations to determine their card stats. A scaled rating system based on the specific birth year and gender is used to determine your player’s scores. A great way to determine where your player stands in comparison to other players from around the country in your player’s age group.- To signup, click here. Must register by end of check-in process on Tuesday.

AWARDS AREA: All Champion / Runner-up Teams report to the Soccer Youth Zone for the Awards Presentation right after their Championship Game.

SOCIAL MEDIA: We are always interested in highlighting our All-American Golden Cup players on our Soccer Youth social pages: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Make sure you tag us and use hashtag #BeAllAmerican on your posts. The more creative the better. We want to help your player gain additional exposure!

OTHER NEEDS: A licensed trainer will be on hand during practice and game play.

WEATHER DELAYS: We will notify all attendees through League Apps about weather delays, updates, etc.

PARENT BEHAVIOR: Keep in mind the All-American Golden Cup is a special event for your player. We will not tolerate any misbehavior by parents that cause constant yelling at refs, coaches, or staff, as well any stoppage in game play. This could cause immediate banning from the facility.

REACHING OUT: You can always text us at (833) 602-8158 with questions. We look forward to meeting you this summer! Get ready for FUN and SOCCER!

Paradise Coast Sports Complex

3940 City Gate Blvd S N, Naples, FL 34117

See Event Details / Game Schedule Tab for final details.

Monday, December 29, 2025 (Not Mandatory)

• Performance Training*
• Early Player Check-in 

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

• Player Check-in
• Photo Shoot / Player Interviews
• Evaluation Sessions / Team Workouts  
• Opening Ceremonies at Stadium

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

• Group Play Games
• Player Combine*
• New Years Eve Party at the Cove

Thursday, January 1, 2026

• Group Play Games
• Player Combine*
• USA vs Canada Face-Off Games at Stadium

Friday, January 2, 2026

• Bracket Play Games
• Championship Games
• Awards Ceremonies

NOTE: * Must register in advance to participate in the Performance Training Session and Player Card Combine additional event opportunities.

Open to any player (boys and girls) with a birth year between 2008-2017. For gameplay, players are placed on teams by birth year and, if necessary, could be combined with other ages.

Some highlights of the All-American Golden Cup:

• The Best Facilities in the Nation!!!
• Opening ceremonies + 4 game guarantee + team practices + player evaluation sessions!
• Custom All-American Golden Cup Player Kit. Includes two Game Jerseys, Shorts, Pair of Socks, Player Swag Bag, and Bag Tag.
• NEW FOR 2025! All-American Golden Cup RINGS for all players!
• Teams consist of players from around the nation (and, in some cases, the world)!
• Possible selection into the USA vs. Canada Face-Off Games under the lights!
• Opportunity to participate in our Player Combine and selected Skills Challenges.
• All-American Golden Cup Awards for Champion and Runner-Up teams, as well as individual achievement awards: Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Golden Gloves, Playmaker, Lockdown Defender, and more.
• National recognition as participating in the All-American Golden Cup as featured on Soccer Youth social media.
• Party At The Cove with coaches. Hang out with our Soccer Youth staff. Sit by the fire pits, order food and drinks, and watch the sunset over the large lake beach area. Great way to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Soccer Youth!

• Tournament Setting – Group Play / Bracket Play
• 4 Games Guarantee (weather permitting)
• 7v7 format (depending on numbers)
• Fast pace of play
• No more than 10 players on a team
• Conducted by Soccer Youth Scouts/Coaches

An evaluation period takes place as the first session at each event per age division. Coaches run the players through an evaluation session, helping balance out each team. Rosters are set after this period and coaches prepare their teams by getting to know each player, discussing strategy for the tournament, and running the players through a team workout session. No same team request

ADD-ON OPPORTUNITY: Have your player attend the Soccer Youth Performance Training session. Our Performance Training offers a unique opportunity for players to go through a two-hour training session on the field a day before the event begins. The training consists of speed, agility, coordination, and technical exercises, as well as game-realistic drills to get your player ready for the week ahead. Our training sessions are conducted by performance enhancement specialists. All players must register in advance to reserve a spot. Cost is $75 per player. Only 60 spots available per session. Plus, all players attending the training session will be able to check-in early and receive their All-American Kits.

REGISTER: Click here to log into your Soccer Youth LeagueApp account and register.

ADD-ON OPPORTUNITY: Our All-American Series locations feature a Player Card Combine during the event allowing the players to participate in six different skill testing stations to determine their stats for their official Soccer Youth Player Card, like what you might see with a FIFA card.

The Player Card Combine is a great way to determine where your player stands in comparison to other players from around the country in your players age group. A scaled rating system based on the specific birthyear and gender of the player is used to determine the scores.

All players cards (in a digital format) are released after all the summer events are completed and uploaded to player’s profiles on socceryouth.com. Plus, if attending our Golden Cup events while participating in the Player Card Combine, all players have the opportunity to get their card BOOSTED!

WATCH THE VIDEO TO LEARN ABOUT EACH TESTING STATION

The Player Card Combine is additional Add-On Opportunity that costs $125 per player.

REGISTER: Click here to log into your Soccer Youth LeagueApp account and register.

Register for Action Photos. Spots are Limited. Soccer Youth Golden Cup is excited to have Glossy Finish onsite as the Official Photographer.  Their professional photography staff will capture amazing ACTION photos to commemorate your experience. Photos will be delivered digitally directly to your phone! Share, print and enjoy!

All athletes who wish to have photos taken MUST REGISTER online before the event.  We do not take any random photos. Due to the number of athletes participating, photo registration is first come, first serve, and spots are limited.

Hang out with our Soccer Youth staff on December 31st starting at 6pm at The Cove on-site at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex for a NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH. Sit by the fire pits, order food and drinks, and watch the sunset over the large lake beach area. Plus a lot of fun, games, and contests for the players! Great way to celebrate the New Year’s Eve with Soccer Youth!

LEXA Sport provides two custom jerseys, a pair of shorts, socks and a swag bag for each All-American player. Men’s, Women’s, and Youth sizes are offered for better fit. If your player is selected to participate in the All-American Series, make sure you look over the Soccer Size Chart to select the correct size you need during the registration process. We will not be switching out kits onsite at the event. If you have any questions about sizing, call LEXA Sport at (214) 846-2042 between business hours of 8am-4pm CT.

Playing in the All-American Series at all locations gives each player the opportunity to be selected as one of the TOP PLAYERS from each event, allowing participation in the All-American Golden Cup. 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 participated in.

Another possible way to be selected is by our thorough nomination process for players that couldn’t attend our summer events. Fill out the NOMINATION FORM with as much details as possible. Knowing the Golden Cup is a “Very Exclusive” event, we 100% guarantee our scouts will reach out to the player’s club coach or trainer for more information.

The Player Participation Fee is $575 per player. You also have the option to pay with an installment plan: $200 at the time of registration, then the remaining balance of $375 (plus $25 installment fee) will be due 75 days out from the event.

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 2026, 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.

NEEDING TO DROP OUT FROM THE EVENT

Can’t make the event location anymore? Requesting to move to a different location? We understand. Things come up. No worries.  >>> FILL OUT THE TRANSFER FORM

Know any players on your club team or in the surrounding area who should play in our All-American events? If so, let us know. For every buddy you recommend that gets accepted and registers, we’ll send out some Soccer Youth SWAG!!! IT’S THAT EASY! To get started, just fill out the BUDDY RECOMMENDATION FORM and submit today. We’ll take it from there!

IMPORTANT: The Golden Cup event is a STAY-TO-PLAY. In order to participate in the Golden Cup, all athletes are required to book their lodging through AwayTeam Travel (Paradise Coast Sports Complex travel partner). AwayTeam Travel has secured specially discounted rates with the top properties in the area. If you choose not to book your lodging through AwayTeam Travel, you will be required to pay an alternative lodging fee of $75. Contact [email protected] for alternative lodging inquiries. If you are considered local to an event (within 50 miles) please let us know so we can verify and get you noted as compliant.

CLICK HERE for Lodging Options