Kick-off for the 35th annual USA CUP soccer at the National Sports Center in Blaine is just three weeks away. This year’s tournament, set for July 12-20, is tracking to attract close to 1,200 teams from 20 different countries.
But the international dynamic of the tournament can also be seen among the corps of referees. Among…
Registration numbers look strong, and 49th and 50th states are in the fold!
Blaine, Minn. (June 13, 2019) – With the kick-off of the 35th annual USA CUP youth soccer tournament at the National Sports Center (NSC) just four weeks away, the tournament is again tracking to attract close to 1,200 teams.
Set for July 12-20, 2019,…
Nana Ichise (#5) and Rikako Kobayashi (#10) pose with their Tokiwagi teammates at the 2013 USA CUP (NSC)
The 2019 World Cup features the world’s best women’s soccer players. Coincidentally, players on four different World Cup rosters also played at the National Sports Center. World Cup players Aya Sameshima (Japan), Saki Kumagai (Japan), Nana Ichise (Japan),…
403 teams took to the turf June 7-9 for the 2019 NSC All American Cup soccer tournament.
While the SSAAK Chugiak SC 05g Thunder Elite lost every match and scrimmage it participated in during its first season, team parents and players continued to believe that it was developing and would eventually become a competitive team. Despite experiencing losses, the girls worked hard at training, gave everything they had during matches and slowly…
Ready to cultivate your creativity?
The NSC is excited to announce a new opportunity for USA CUP fans and/or participants to embrace their creativity and love for soccer. The NSC will be accepting drawing submissions to be featured our NEW and official 2019 USA CUP Coloring Book! The books will be available for purchase during the week of…
