US Youth Soccer Regional Presidents Cup events conclude, setting stage for Nationals

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FRISCO, Texas – A week of high stakes matches is now in the books, marking the end of US Youth Soccer’s Regional Presidents Cup events around the country. (Event Homepage)

In what can be considered the start of an action packed summer schedule for USYS, more than 580 teams competed in their respective regional events all throughout the country the last few days – notably in Charleston & Barboursville, W.Va., Sioux Falls, S.D., Plano, Texas, and Salt Lake City.

Teams had their sights set on advancing to the National Presidents Cup in Wichita, Kan., later this summer with a chance to claim the cup.

One of the unique aspects of Presidents Cup is the year-long journey that it puts teams on to reach this stage. Teams are given the opportunity to compete at three different levels – State, Regional, and National – to claim their rightful spot as champions. Jeff Wolford, head coach of Hulmeville Demons 2011 (Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer), shared how he was able to get his team to buy in and continue their journey.

“Before I could build a team, I had to build individuals, so I remind them constantly that they’re a part of this team,” said Wolford. “Everybody has their own role and if they can all do their own role and do their job, then we’re going to continue to play.”

Each region had 26 teams qualify for the national event, with 25 different State Associations represented, showcasing the depth of talent across the United States and a desire to participate in one of USYS’ signature events, just one year after Presidents Cup celebrated its 15^th anniversary. Of State Associations with multiple winning teams, Illinois led the way with 6, followed by Eastern Pennsylvania (5), Idaho (4), Oklahoma (4), Maryland (3), Montana (3), South Texas (3), Utah (3), Wisconsin (3), Florida (2), Louisiana (2), Michigan (2), New Jersey (2), and West Virginia (2).

Eastern Presidents Cup Champions

• 12U Boys – Soccer Club of Guilford B12 Green (CT)
• 12U Girls – Baltimore Union Soccer Club Select 12G (MD)
• 13U Boys – Hulmeville SC Demons (Eastern PA)
• 13U Girls – Beadling SC 2011 Girls West (PA-W)
• 14U Boys – Valencia Soccer Academy 10 Black (NJ)
• 14U Girls – Central Susquehanna SC Phoenix 10 (Eastern PA)
• 15U Boys – Southern Chester County SA Dragons B09 (Eastern PA)
• 15U Girls – Virginia Valor FC 2009G White (VA)
• 16U Boys – Ocean Township United SA 2008B Warriors Red (NJ)
• 16U Girls – Warrington SC 2008G Lightning (Eastern PA)
• 17U Boys – SAC/BA Boys 2007 – Premier Blue (MD)
• 17U Girls – FC Alliance 2007G (WV)
• 18U Boys – Shore FC Black 2006/2007B (MD)
• 18U Girls – 1776 United FC 2006 Girls EDP 1 (Eastern PA)
• 19U Girls – EPIC SC 2005G United (WV)

Midwest Presidents Cup Champions

• 13U Boys – Harvard FC – Espanol 2011 (IL)
• 13U Girls – DASC 2011G Strikers 1 (SD)
• 14U Boys – WZD Oak Brook FC 2010 Blue Boys (IL)
• 14U Girls – Cap City 10 Girls Grey (MI)
• 15U Boys – Rockford City 2009 (IL)
• 15U Girls – EBU 09G Premier 1 (WI)
• 16U Boys – DCFC South Oakland 08B Rouge (MI)
• 16U Girls – MCU U16 Girls Gold (WI)
• 17U Boys – Neenah SC 2007 Boys 17U Red Premier (WI)
• 17U Girls – CUSC 07G Premier OP (IL)
• 18U Boys – Rush United Phenoms B2006 (IL)
• 18U Girls – Nebraska Select (NE)
• 19U Boys – Ohio Galaxies FC 05/06B North (OH)
• 19U Girls – FSC – 2005 Girls Black (IL)

Southern Presidents Cup Champions

• 13U Boys – Chelsea East 11B Barrios (North TX)
• 13U Girls – SCOR 11 GU13 Lady Mustangs (TN)
• 14U Boys – MAFC 2010 EDPL (South TX)
• 14U Girls – Tupelo FC 2010 Girls (MS)
• 15U Boys – West 09B Gold (South TX)
• 15U Girls – Blitz Academy FC 09G AFC (OK)
• 16U Boys – Laredo Heat 08/09 Red (South TX)
• 16U Girls – SSC 08G Storm Elite (LA)
• 17U Boys – 2007 Cyclone Boys Black (FL)
• 17U Girls – CSC Eagles 2007G (LA)
• 18U Boys – Blitz Academy FC 06 Boys Premier (OK)
• 18U Girls – OK Energy FC 06G Navy (OK)
• 19U Boys – FC Boca Predators 2005B (FL)
• 19U Girls – Vision 05G (OK)

Far West Presidents Cup Champions

• 13U Boys – Utah Surf 2011B – S Smith (UT)
• 13U Girls – Boise Timbers | Thorns 11 Red (ID)
• 14U Boys – Idaho Juniors FC 10B Neon (ID)
• 14U Girls – Real Billings G2010 Gold-PR (MT)
• 15U Boys – Crusaders FC B2009 (CA-S)
• 15U Girls – Box Elder United 09 BB – SC (UT)
• 16U Boys – Boise Timbers | Thorns 08 (ID)
• 16U Girls – Boulder County United 8G Academy Steel (CO)
• 17U Boys – Strikers FC B2007 T1 (MT)
• 17U Girls – Timbers-Thorns North FC 07G Academy (ID)
• 18U/19U Boys – Billings United B2005 Pink-PR (MT)
• 18/19U Girls – Ignite Rebel Elite 05 Black (UT)