Six teams earn NJ Youth Soccer Presidents Cup titles

Bordentown, NJ (Via NJ Youth Soccer) ― The 2016 NJ Youth Soccer Presidents Cup tournament was decided at Bordentown Friendship Field this past Sunday. This event concluded the statewide competition that included teams representing the U-15 through U-17 age groups.

Winners of the NJYS Presidents Cup will now represent New Jersey in regional competition against other state champions.  Winners in six age groups, three for girls and three for boys, were crowned representing teams and clubs throughout the state.

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NJ YOUTH SOCCER PRESIDENTS CUP CHAMPIONS

U15 Girls        Union SC Crimson Tide

U 16 Girls       Marlton Lightning

U17 Girls        Union SC Lady Dragons

U15 Boys        Kearney United Reds

U16 Boys        Real NJ Atletico 99

U17 Boys        Cape Express SC 98/99

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is a national tournament designed to create a high-level competition for those looking to play against teams of similar abilities for a regional or national title. “We are proud of these players’ dedication.  Their hard work and skilled play propelled their teams to the next level.  New Jersey Youth Soccer looks forward to the seeing these champions represent New Jersey at the Region I competition,” said Buddy Hart NJYS Games Commissioner.

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Karl Ouimette current New York Red Bulls player and current Canadian National Team member was on hand to congratulate the players and their achievements.  “We had a similar state cup tournament growing up in Canada,” said Ouimette.  “It is great the players have an opportunity to compete against the best teams in the state for a chance to play the best teams regionally.”