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United Soccer Cup Spring

The United Soccer Cup (Spring) is sanctioned by FYSA & is open to all US Soccer affiliates & members (US Club, AYSO, USSSA)

  • March 5-7, 2027
  • Boys & Girls: U9 – U19
Schedule & Results

General Information

The 7th Annual United Soccer Cup (Spring) will be played March 5-7, 2027.  United Soccer Cup & Showcase will be an excellent tournament for teams preparing for Presidents, Commissioner, and State Cup competitions. Teams are expected all across Florida.

The United Soccer Cup will be played Saturday and Sunday, March 6 & 7 and is sanctioned by FYSA. Local teams may be asked or have the option to play on Friday, March 5. The tournament will be held in Davie and Plantation, Florida, and is open to all US Soccer affiliates & members (FYSA, US Club, AYSO, USSSA). U9 through U11 are non-heading divisions.

Where

The main playing fields for the tournament will be Bamford Park in Davie, Cypress Park in Coral Springs, and Central and Sunset Park in Plantation.

Tournament details

AGE GROUP

PRICE

U8 & U10 (7v7)

$900.00

U11 & U12 (9v9)

$975.00

U13 & U14 (11v11)

$1050.00

U15 & U19 (11v11)

$1125.00

The entry fees include all referee fees. Entry fees received after Monday, February 8, 2027 deadline date, will incur an additional $50.00 late fee.

Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games. During the tournament, a player may play for only one team.

AGE GROUP

# PLAYERS

GUEST PLAYERS

U8 – U10(7v7)

12

4

U11 – U12(9v9)

16

5

U13 – U19(11v11)

22

6

SHOWCASE

Division I teams from across Florida are expected to participate in making this a highly competitive event at the Showcase Divisions.

GOLD

Division I teams from across Florida are expected to participate in making this a highly competitive event at the Gold Divisions.

SILVER

Division II teams. Teams from across Florida are expected to participate in the Silver Divisions.

BRONZE

Bronze Division is primarily for recreational teams and new travel teams seeking comparative competition.

Additional Information

Interested in being part of the referee pool for the United Soccer Cup & Showcase?  Please contact Mike Amato at referee@tournamentsuccessgroup.com or at 407-234-7583 (cell).

Through our tournament partner, Tournament Success Group (TSG), and our Referee Director Mike Amato, our goal is to use best practices to provide the best, most professional coordination of the referee logistics.  This includes:

  • Timely communication and coordination of all referee logistics
  • Use of Game Officials for scheduling, communication, and payment
  • Schedules out early, 7-14 days prior to the start of the tournament
  • Mentors to provide coaching and feedback for referee development
  • Nutritional meals, snacks, and water for referees
  • Best practices in assigning of games, number of games, and level of games

 

Any questions please contact Mike Amato at referee@tournamentsuccessgroup.com

Concussion Information Sheet

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s [U18] Sports Medicine program will provide athletic trainers for the United Soccer Cup and will be on site to assist players needing medical attention.

Contact Information for [U18] Sports Medicine:

Raphaella Petrosino MS, ATC, LAT
Program Manager of U18 Sports Medicine
JDCH MRI Center Coral Springs
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
5830 Coral Ridge Drive, Suite 110
Coral Springs, Fl 33076

Office: 954-575-8941
Fax: 954-575-7910
Cell: 954-529-6322

Email: RPetrosino@mhs.net
www.u18sportsmedicine.com

Concussion Signs
Hydration Chart
Hydration Tips
Download 2026 rules
Bracket of Three:  All three (3) teams will play each other playing two (2) games in group play.  Following group play the teams will go into a “playoff” format, where 2nd place vs 3rd place (semi-final) and 1st place vs winner of 2nd/3rd (final).
Bracket of Four:  Played as a single group of four teams in a round-robin format, with the two teams accumulating the most points advancing to the final.
Bracket of Five: Played as a single group of five, each playing two group matches. Following these matches, seed #4 and seed #5 will play a consolation match. In semifinal A seed #2 will compete against seed #3. The winners of the semi-final will proceed to the finals against seed #1.
Bracket of Six: Played as two groups (brackets of three teams).  Each team will cross over and play the three teams in the other group/bracket.  The two teams accumulating the most points from all six teams will advance to the finals to determine which team is the champion.  It is possible that the finalists could have played each other already.
Bracket of Seven: The competition will consist of a single bracket, each playing two group games. Based on the outcomes of these games, teams will be positioned for the playoff phase. The Silver Semi-Final will see the 6th seed play against the 7th seed, with the winner advancing to the Silver Final to take on the 5th seed.
For the Gold Semi-Finals, the 1st seed will play the 4th seed, while the 2nd seed will play the 3rd seed. The winners of the Gold Semi-Finals will face each other in the Championship match.
Bracket of Eight: Played as two groups of four. The winner of each round-robin group will play a final game to determine the Champion and Finalist.
DETERMINATION OF GROUP WINNERS
In group play, there will be no overtime games.  Standings in a group will be determined by Game Points: 3 points for a Win, 1 point for a Tie, 0 points for a Loss.
If Two Teams Tie:  Starts with tie-breaker number 1 and proceeds through each level, as needed to determine a winner.
  1. Head to head result (but not in the case of a three-way tie)
  2. Goal differential, 
  3. Most goals scored 
  4. Fewest goals allowed
  5. Total number of shutouts
  6. Penalty kicks* by FIFA “Taking of Kicks from the Penalty Mark.”

With Showcase Divisions in the U15, U16, U17, U18 & U19 boys’ and girls’ divisions, the United Soccer Cup & Showcase promises to be a great weekend of high-level, competitive soccer.  College coaches should register online via GotSport for attendance at the United Soccer Cup & Showcase so that we can better serve you while in attendance at the tournament.

Players: Players interested in being a Guest Player for the United Soccer Cup & Showcase, click here to register online for the Guest Player Pool.

Coaches/Team Managers: In need of a few guest players?  Please access the Guest Player Pool via your GotSport team account.  Within the team account, coaches/team managers can see the guest player pool and communicate with the player directly.

Support Link: “How to Assign Guest Players to your Event Roster as a Coach/Manager”, see: https://gotsport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/10619852677271-How-to-Assign-Guest-Players-to-your-Event-Roster-as-a-Coach-Manager

Teams are required to ensure proper guest player documentation from both loaning club and receiving club for any guest players that are not from your club. Guest players need to be from the same sanctioned association to be able to participate with your team.

For any questions, please email Clauida Rodriguez at crodriquez@tournamentsuccessgroup.com. Thank you.

Tournament Document Upload Guide
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s [U18] Sports Medicine Medical Release

To better serve our teams and their team managers/coordinators we will be offering free online/electronic check-in (E-Check-In).  This will be mandatory for all teams. Click the document below for proper instructions to check-in. Any questions should be emailed to Claudia Rodriguez at crodriquez@tournamentsuccessgroup.com

DEADLINE for E-Check-In is Wednesday, March 3, 2027, at 11:59 PM – NO EXCEPTIONS.

We look forward to your team’s participation in the United Soccer Cup & Showcase.

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How Do I Register?

Teams must register online and pay by credit card and/or by check, made payable to Tournament Success Group.

Here to register

Please indicate on the check memo which team and mail it to:

Tournament Success Group
Attn: United Soccer Cup (Spring)
455 NE 5th Avenue, #D-404
Delray Beach, FL 33483

*Teams will not be eligible for acceptance until the registration fee has been received. Any team not accepted will receive a refund. Any accepted team which withdraws after the application deadline of Monday, February 15, 2027, will not be eligible for a refund.

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Any questions please email Jairon Moreno at:

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