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Referee, Confounded: The Day Young Athletes Mattered More

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Thomas Seán Purdy details his experience officiating a championship game at the Target USA Cup. This article was originally published in the November/December 2021 issue of Soccer Journal, distributed by the United Soccer Coaches organization. Can the safety of young athletes and respect for an opponent co-exist during an intense championship game even when conditions surrounding…

Repeat after me: 12U player finds USA CUP medallion, again!

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Patrick Tennison was running out of time. “I only had about 15 minutes before my game,” Patrick said. “So, I decided to give it one last check.” Patrick’s first priority at Target USA CUP was playing for Joy of the People in the Boys 12U Silver division. But Patrick was also intent on finding the seventh annual…

Genesis FC inspires at USA CUP

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https://youtu.be/UFUZITqk5yIGenesis FC, a team of African immigrants and refugees from Des Moines, Iowa, traveled to Target USA CUP earlier this summer. I previously wrote about Genesis FC before the team arrived at USA CUP, read the full story here! During the tournament, USA CUP Correspondent Tim McNiff and I had the pleasure of meeting and…

Tag USA CUP in your social media content!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvdItplL3pcWe want to hear from you! Tag us in your USA CUP social media content with the following hashtags: #usacup2022 #usacupsoccer #targetusacup #rockthecup22 Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram

Opening Ceremony: Remix from a photographer’s POV

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The Target USA CUP Opening Ceremony is one of my favorite events to photograph. This is what it looks like from my point of view: in the photo pits, back stage and in the middle of the crowds.

Thank you USA CUP referees and volunteers!

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Target USA CUP would not be possible without the tireless efforts from our amazing volunteers and referees. Their hard work and dedication to the event is admirable and doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you to everyone who refereed games, field managed, took care of our athletes and did everything else that our incredible volunteers do! We…