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Target USA CUP adds Utah to qualifier lineup

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The producers of Target USA CUP will host a qualifying event August 25-27, 2022 at Regional Athletic Complex, Salt Lake City, Utah. This tournament is USA CUP’s third qualifying event in 2022, following qualifiers in Round Rock, Texas and Efland, North Carolina. The qualifiers give out of state teams a taste of Target USA Cup…

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5 Reasons to volunteer at USA CUP

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1. Witness unparalleled energy “The energy at USA CUP is irreplaceable... there’s an evident excitement the entire duration of the tournament that just makes it really enjoyable to be a part of!" -Ruby Filhart, USA CUP Volunteer "This will be my second year volunteering for USA CUP. My first year, I was given the opportunity to volunteer…

Introducing Speak Up at USA CUP

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BLAINE, Minn. (5/6/2022) – The National Sports Center is launching a mental health initiative at Target USA CUP (7/8/22-7/16/22) to spread awareness, provide educational opportunities, and build community to address the mental health crisis among youth athletes. The initiative will be interwoven throughout Target USA CUP, the 1,200 team international youth soccer tournament, and will culminate…

Photos: High energy at first USA CUP Qualifier in Texas

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The first ever USA CUP Qualifier event kicked off at the Round Rock Multipurpose in Round Rock, Texas last weekend. 40 teams from throughout the region competed in the tournament, including Kansas and Oklahoma. Champions of the event qualified for a spot at the Target USA CUP Weeklong event in July and will receive free…

What Makes Target USA CUP So Special? Hear from a Former NSC Intern.

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During the summer of 2021, I was a Marketing Intern at The National Sports Center. From the first day of my internship, everyone at the NSC would talk about what an incredible experience Target USA CUP would be for the interns (and everyone else at the tournament!), but I had no idea what this tournament…

From childhood job to the MLS Cup: Fotis Bazakos reflects on referee journey

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Last month, the New York City FC won the MLS Cup title against the Portland Timbers. Emotions ran high as the championship was bagged in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in extra time. Many big names in Major League Soccer put their pedal to the medal at Providence Park that night. It just…