Williamsburg, Virginia
Soccer Youth is the nation’s fastest-growing youth soccer network, offering extensive media coverage and event experiences that help shape the future of youth soccer in North America.
The Soccer Youth All-American Player ID Series events bring together talented youth boys and girls from the United States and Canada representing their clubs while experiencing professional development, skills training, and competitive game play. The Player ID Series events are used to identify standout players for the All-American Golden Cup national event, which is the most prestigious youth soccer competition in the country for individual athletes.
Standout players may also be invited to represent Soccer Youth on a world stage and travel abroad to compete in international competitions. The Soccer Youth Experience helps any player enhance their soccer journey as they work toward possible selections to high-level programs, organizations, national teams, and other major opportunities.
Know a player who should be considered for the All-American Player ID Series? Suggest a player today! Now taking nominations for players with 2010-2018 birth years.
EVENT INFORMATION
Open to any player (boys and girls) with a birth year between 2010-2018. For gameplay, players are placed on teams by birth year and, if necessary, could be combined with other ages.
Below is the tentative Player ID Itinerary. Please note that the final itinerary with details will be sent out the week before the event date.
THURSDAY:
- 5pm – Early Check-In
- 6pm-8pm – Player Combine (not mandatory / add-on opportunity)
FRIDAY:
- 8am-10am – Check-In / Media
- 10am-10:30am – Staff Intro
- 10:30am-12:30pm – Performance Training Session
- 12:30pm-1pm – Lunch Break
- 1pm-3pm – Skills Testing / Data Collection
- 3pm-5pm – Game Play
- 5pm – End of Day Discussion
SATURDAY:
- 8am-10am – Performance Training Session
- 10am-12:30pm – Skills Testing / Data Collection
- 12:30pm-1pm – Lunch Break
- 1pm-3pm – Performance Training Session
- 3pm-5pm – Game Play
- 5pm – End of Day Discussion
SUNDAY:
- 8am-3pm – Matches / Tournament / Championship Day (Players divided up on 7v7 teams / Play Tourney for Championship)
- 3pm – Awards Ceremony
NOTE: * Must register in advance to participate in the Player Card Combine additional event opportunity.
Highlights of the All-American Player ID Series:
- Outstanding Facilities!
- Custom All-American Player Kit and Swag. Includes two Game Jerseys, Shorts, Pair of Socks, Player Bag, Event Bag Tag, and All-American Decals.
- All-American Awards for Champion and Runner-Up teams, as well as individual achievement awards: Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Golden Gloves, Playmaker, and Lockdown Defender.
- Opportunity to participate in the Player Card Combine to determine their stats for their official Soccer Youth Player Card for the year, like what you might see with a FIFA card.
- The “TOP PLAYERS” have the chance to be selected for the All-American Golden Cup prestigious national event held at the end of the year in Naples, Florida, and Round Rock, Texas, earning the recognition as one of the “NATION’S TOP PLAYERS” for the year.
- National recognition as participating in the All-American Player ID Series as featured on Soccer Youth social media.
- Access to order additional All-American swag such as tees, hoodies, hats, and more.
Teams will be divided later on Saturday after coaches/trainers have evaluated everyone from Friday and Saturday’s trainings and games. Teams will be balanced as much as possible based on the levels demonstrated throughout the first two days.
Tournament Play on Sunday:
- Tournament Setting – Double Elimination Bracket Play (except for Championship Games)
- 7v7 format (depending on numbers)
- Fast pace of play
- No more than 10 players on a team
- Coached by Soccer Youth Staff
ADD-ON OPPORTUNITY: Our All-American Player ID Series features a Player Card Combine a day before the event begins, allowing the players to participate in 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 any player stands in comparison to other players from around the country by age group. A scaled rating system based on the specific birth year and gender of the player is used to determine the scores.
Following the completion of all summer events, all player cards (in digital format) are distributed. In addition, a pack of 25 soccer cards featuring your player is made and shipped once completed.

If attending our national events while participating in the Player Card Combine, all players have the opportunity to get their card BOOSTED!
REGISTER: The Player Card Combine is an additional add-on opportunity that costs $150 per player. Click here to log into your Soccer Youth LeagueApp account and register.

The image above is an example of the All-American Kit. The design could alter from year to year.
All-American Player Kit includes two Game Jerseys, Shorts, and Pair of Socks.
Men’s, Women’s, and Youth sizes are offered for a better fit. If your player is selected to participate in the All-American Player ID Series, make sure you look over the Soccer Size Chart to select the correct size you need during the registration process.
Just fill out the NOMINATION FORM. Once submitted, our staff will get back to you with any questions that we might have. Once your player is vetted, you will receive the official selection messaging allowing you to register for the event.
The Player Participation Fee is $495 per player (you have the option to pay with an installment plan: $150 at the time of registration, then pay the remaining balance plus a $25 installment fee 60 days from the event date).
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 the current year, 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
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