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National League P.R.O. Tampa completes five thrilling days of soccer

60 total teams earn advancement to the 2024 USYS National Championships

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TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2024) — Five exciting days of action at National League P.R.O. in Tampa, Fla., saw 30 boys teams and 30 girls teams qualify for the 2024 USYS National Championships. Ten teams also claimed National League P.R.O. titles as winners of the champions pool in their age group.

The games in Tampa featured top teams in the 14U-19U age groups from the USYS National League’s club-based platform — Elite 64 — and team-based conferences, as each competing side earned its place in the event through its performance at playoff events earlier this season.

Many of the coaches and players talked about the value of proving themselves on the field and seizing the opportunities available to each team.

“It’s really exciting and fun to play in because you know the level of soccer is so high,” said Brandon Marquez of MSC Academy 05B (IL) after his team came back from a three-goal deficit to win and clinch a berth to the National Championships. “Anything that you’re going to do right now depends on you and depends on your team — if you’re going to Nationals or you’re not going to Nationals. It was a really important match for us and exciting to play in and come back.”

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The action at National League P.R.O. was extremely competitive, as all games were decided by an average goal difference of just 1.84, and the games to decide berths to the National Championships often came down to the wire. The pool finals featured some of the most competitive matches of the event, as the average goal differential in those 26 games was just 1.07 and included nine penalty kick shootouts.

The 60 teams that qualified for the National Championships came from 22 different state associations, led by Illinois with seven qualifiers. Florida had five teams qualify for Nationals, while Kansas, Tennessee and Utah each had four qualifiers.

Twelve different clubs had multiple teams qualify for the National Championships. Greater Libertyville Soccer Association and Toca FC led the way, as they each had three teams advance to Nationals.

In addition to teams earning their place in the National Championships, six boys teams and six girls teams won tournament competition within the champions pool of their respective age groups to claim National League P.R.O. titles.

2024 National League P.R.O. (Tampa) | Girls Champions
14U: Columbus United G10 Lions (OH)
15U: MIFC 2009 NL (FL)
16U: Germantown Lady Legends 08 Black (TN)
17U: Nationals Union 07G Black (MI)
19U: Chattanooga Red Wolves 06G (TN)

2024 National League P.R.O. (Tampa) | Boys Champions
14U: LI Slammers 10 Black (NY-E)
15U: Sporting PA 09 Boys (PA-E)
16U: Toca FC 08B Elite 64 (KS)
17U: La Roca J Milla (UT)
19U: Indiana Fire 05B NL (IN)

“We love each other so much, and it’s just a huge family — that’s really what helps us win these games,” said Phoebe Scott of 19U Girls National League P.R.O. champion Chattanooga Red Wolves 06G (TN). “It means everything to us. To come out on top, it gives us the confidence to go into Nationals with a better mindset. I think this is our strongest year, and we’re ready for it.”

The 10 National League P.R.O. champions represented nine different state associations, as Tennessee was the lone state to have two title winners.

Two 2023 USYS National Champions — 14U Girls Columbus United and 17U Boys La Roca — won National League P.R.O. titles, while 16U Boys Toca FC followed up its 2023 Elite 64 National Finals title by winning National League P.R.O.

NATIONAL LEAGUE P.R.O. TITLE GAME GOAL SCORERS

14U Girls
Columbus United G10 Lions (OH) – 1 (Cali Hejduk 38’)
BVB IA Pittsburgh 10G Premier (PA-W) – 0

15U Girls
MIFC 2009 NL (FL) – 4 (Kendall Seays 16’, Mariela Zavala 24’, Ruby Schlegel 32’, Anyah Ricketts 73’)
WNY Flash Rochester 09G Elite 64 (NY-W) – 0

16U Girls
Germantown Lady Legends 08 Black (TN) – 2 (Payton Biggs 23’, 30’)
Coppermine SC 08G Elite 64 (MD) – 1 (Logan Gilmore 8’)

17U Girls
Nationals Union 07G Black (MI) – 0 (PK winners)
AFA Fillies 2007G Ruthless (MO) – 0

19U Girls
Chattanooga Red Wolves 06G (TN) – 4 (Ava Duffey 50’, Phoebe Scott 67’, 69’, Corinne Hessler 79’)
Michigan Rangers FC 05/06 Elite 64 (MI) – 1 (Mia Rae Gutierrez 20’)

14U Boys
LI Slammers 10 Black (NY-E) – 2 (Oscar Avilez 39’, 46’)
Oregon Premier 10B Elite 64 (OR) – 0

15U Boys
Sporting PA 09 Boys (PA-E) – 0 (PK winners)
Team Boca 09B White (FL) – 0

16U Boys
Toca FC 08B Elite 64 (KS) – 1 (PK winners) (Liam Morrison 80’)
SMS 08 Strikers Red Premier (MD) – 1 (Nathaniel Williams 40’)

17U Boys
La Roca J Milla (UT) – 4 (Jorge Beltran Lara 26’, 74’, Patrick Stevenson 65’, Juan Cubillas 85’)
Oregon Premier 07B Elite 64 (OR) – 2 (Vance Sheffield 45’, Sarp Erdem 79’)

19U Boys
Indiana Fire 05B NL (IN) – 2 (Ely Detty 15’, Denis Paz 62’)
Galaxy SC 05B NL (IL) – 1 (Joshua Weigel 72’)

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National League P.R.O. (Tampa) – Preview

The very best of the USYS National League are descending on Tampa, Fla., this week, as 116 boys teams and 110 girls teams compete at National League P.R.O.

The action in Tampa features teams in the 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U and 19U age groups playing in a one-of-a-kind event format that matches club-based and team-based sides against together to compete for advancement to this summer’s USYS National Championships. All teams earned their place in National League P.R.O. through their performances at their respective playoff events earlier this season. With so many proven sides, there will be plenty of talent featuring in each game in Tampa.

Click on the buttons below to check out a few teams and players that have stood out in each age group, plus take a look at which states and clubs are most represented at the event.

BOYS PREVIEWS:

14U
15U
16U
17U
19U

GIRLS PREVIEWS:

14U
15U
16U
17U
19U

By the Numbers

clubS WIth 3+ Teams:

8 Teams – Coppermine SC
6 Teams – Greater Libertyville Soccer Association
5 Teams – Cedar Stars Academy North, Club Ohio, Galaxy SC, Ohio Galaxies FC, Team Boca, Sporting PA, Toca FC, Yardley Makefield Soccer
4 Teams – Lobos Rush, North Shore United, Oregon Premier FC, United Futbol Academy, Western New York Flash
3 Teams – Brentwood SC, Fort Wayne United FC, Germantown Legends, Indiana Fire Academy, Juventus Academy Miami, Keystone FC, Madison 56ers, Michigan Tigers FC, Princeton SA, Steel City FC

121
Total Clubs REPRESENTED
31
STATE ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTED
Most teams by State association:

Florida (21)
Eastern Pennsylvania (17)
Illinois (17)
Ohio (14)
New Jersey (13)
Maryland (12)
Wisconsin (12)

14U Boys

Champions Pool

With identical — and dominant — numbers across the board at the Conference Playoffs, Keystone FC Premier 10B (PA-E) and LI Slammers Boys 2010 Black (NY-E) are heading to Tampa with plenty of momentum. Each side won all three of its playoff games in December while scoring 12 goals and conceding just one.

Toca FC 10B Elite 64 will be another team to watch after it displayed resiliency in close games at the Elite 64 Playoffs. The Kansas side won each of its three games by a single goal, including a come-from-behind 2-1 win in the playoff title game.

Silver Pool

A couple of high-scoring sides to keep an eye on in this group play format will be Savannah United 10B Premier (GA) and Michigan Tigers 10B Elite 64 (MI). Savannah averaged three goals per game and came close to winning its group at the Conference Playoffs. Meanwhile, the Tigers won all of their games at the Elite 64 Playoffs and found the back of the net 16 times.

Wildcard Pool

Club Ohio 10B Elite 64 (OH) stood out at the Elite 64 Playoffs, where it won four games in four days to capture the wildcard pool’s berth to National League P.R.O. Ohio used organized defending as a key to its success, as it managed pressure from opponents while conceding no goals in Orlando.

US Youth Soccer ODP Players

The following players made the most recent rosters for US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams and ODP National Teams.

2011 ODP Interregional Teams
Midwest Region – Jayden Serrano (Ponys F.C. 2010)

2010 ODP Interregional Teams
Midwest Region – Reid Williams (Toca FC 10B Elite 64)
Midwest Region – Jordan Freemon (Toca FC 10B Elite 64)
Midwest Region – Easton Vacanti (Toca FC 10B Elite 64)
South Region – Coleton Ecker (Indialantic YSA Force Boys 2010 Black)
South Region – Bentley Phimvilayphone (Indialantic YSA Force Boys 2010 Black)
West Region – Kellen Tamblyn (Oregon Premier FC 10B Academy Elite 64)

2011 ODP National Team
Jayden Serrano (Ponys F.C. 2010)

2010 ODP National Team
Reid Williams (Toca FC 10B Elite 64)
Jordan Freemon (Toca FC 10B Elite 64)

ProScore Players to Watch

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Oscar Avilez (Midfielder – Smithtown Kickers)
Smithtown Kickers excelled at the Conference Playoffs and Avilez played a major part in their success. The skillful attacking midfielder bagged five goals in three games, with opposition defenses unable to cope with his late runs into the box and clinical finishing.

Video Highlight

Graeme Anderson (Forward – Michigan Tigers)
A versatile forward, Anderson has a knack for being in the right place at the right time. He scored four of Michigan Tigers’ 16 goals across three impressive victories at the Elite 64 Playoffs last month, while his link-up play provides opportunities for his teammates.

Video Highlight

14U Girls

Champions Pool

Past experiences suggest Columbus United G10 Lions (OH) will be a top contender for the Champions Pool title in Tampa. The defending USYS National Champions won all three games at the Conference Playoffs and did so without conceding a goal. They’ll look to continue their winning ways at National League P.R.O.

Columbus will be joined in Tampa by two more teams that went unbeaten at the Conference Playoffs, as BVB IA Pittsburgh 10G Premier (PA-W) and Team Challenger FC G10 Black (OH) will each look to build off strong performances.

North Shore United 10G Blue (WI) also brings plenty of confidence to Tampa after it won the champions pool at the Elite 64 Playoffs. The Wisconsin side displayed resiliency in winning three straight one-goal games to claim the event title. The title game featured a tight 2-1 win against WNY Flash Rochester 10G Elite 64 (NY-W), which will be another team to watch during the National League P.R.O. action in Tampa.

Wildcard Pool

After proving itself over the course of four wins in four days at the Elite 64 Playoffs, Elmbrook United 10G Elite 64 (WI) will look to continue to make a name for itself during the action in Tampa. The Wisconsin side earned a berth to National League P.R.O. by winning the wildcard pool last month in Orlando, and it did so under the pressure of a penalty kick shootout in its final game.

Coppermine SC 10G Elite 64 (MD) also enjoyed a strong showing at the Elite 64 Playoffs. After a narrow loss to eventual champions pool winner North Shore United, the Maryland side won back-to-back games and finished with a plus-four goal differential for the event.

US Youth Soccer ODP Players

The following players made the most recent rosters for US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams.

2011 ODP Interregional Teams
East Region – Rowan Studley (YMS 2010 Girls Premier Force)
East Region – Julia Hammer (YMS 2010 Girls Premier Force)
Midwest Region – Madison Dolder (Columbus United G10 Lions)
Midwest Region – Leighton Weber (Madison 56ers 10G Elite 64)
Midwest Region – Reese Roethe (Elmbrook United 10G Elite 64)

2010 ODP Interregional Teams
East Region – Claire Morgan (Beekman SC Warriors 2010)
Midwest Region – Cali Hejduk (Columbus United G10 Lions)
Midwest Region – Giuliana Kotila (Madison 56ers 10G Elite 64)
South Region – Addyson Knowles (Lady Lobos Rush 10G Elite 64)

ProScore Players to Watch

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Hannah Meese (Midfielder – Ambassadors FC)
Meese is a promising wide midfielder who made 47 positive plays for Ambassadors FC during the Conference Playoffs, including an impressive assist vs Nona Soccer Academy and first-time finish vs BvB IA Pittsburgh.

Video Highlight

Josephine Parker (Defender – Lobos Rush)
Parker shined in the center of Lobos Rush’s defense during the Elite 64 Playoffs, as they went unbeaten and conceded just one goal. Excellent timing on challenges allows her to consistently halt opposition attacks.

Video Highlight

15U Boys

Champions Pool

Team Boca 2009 Boys White (FL) won all three of its games at the Conference Playoffs, and it did so while scoring nine goals and conceding none during its time in Orlando. Westside Metros 09B Copa (OR) enjoyed similar success in Orlando, as it matched Team Boca’s plus-nine goal differential while scoring 10 and allowing one over the course of three victories.

Galaxy SC 09B Elite 64 (IL) came away from the Elite 64 Playoffs with three close wins, as it claimed the champions pool title. With shutouts in two of those three games, Galaxy proved it can be a difficult side to break down, which could lead to success in Tampa.

Silver Pool

Cedar Stars 09B Elite 64 (NJ) won two of its three games last month in Orlando, and it showed it can take multiple avenues to victory — scoring seven times in one win and earning a 1-0 shutout in the other. Athletum FC Elite 2009 (FL) will be another interesting team to watch after it experienced a three-way tie atop its group at the Conference Playoffs.

Wildcard Pool

A model of consistency, Club Ohio 09B Elite 64 (OH) brings a battle-tested side to National League P.R.O. At the Elite 64 Playoffs, it strung together four straight 1-0 victories to win the wildcard pool and advance to Tampa. With the 2023 USYS National Championship also on its resume, Club Ohio will now look to use its experience in tight, high-pressure games to its advantage.

US Youth Soccer ODP Players

The following players made the most recent rosters for US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams and ODP National Teams.

2009 ODP Interregional Teams
Midwest Region – Carson Burch (Club Ohio 09B National)
Midwest Region – Asher Lee (Libertyville FC 1974 Elite-09B Elite 64)
Midwest Region – Thaddeus Elfreich (Hoosier FC 2009B Elite Wolves I)
Midwest Region – Alex Moni (MFA Revolution GR 09B Elite)
South Region – Randy Lemus-Arredondo (UFA 09B Elite 64)

2009 ODP National Team
Thaddeus Elfreich (Hoosier FC 2009B Elite Wolves I)
Randy Lemus-Arredondo (UFA 09B Elite 64)

ProScore Players to Watch

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Gustavo Schuch (Defender – Team Boca)
Schuch excelled at the center of Team Boca’s impenetrable defense at the Conference Playoffs, earning a remarkable 67 ProScore highlights as the Florida side recorded three consecutive shutouts to cruise through to National League P.R.O.

Video Highlight

Santiago Arriazola (Midfielder – Aspire FC)
Arriazola is a versatile and gifted player whose primary contribution on Aspire’s journey to National League P.R.O. was an eye-catching brace against MSI Golden Knights, which turned a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 victory.

Video Highlight

15U Girls

Champions Pool

Club Ohio Dayton 09G Elite (OH) led all group winners at the Conference Playoffs with a plus-11 goal differential while winning all its games. NEFC 2009 NL PRO (MA) and Hex FC Dominion 09 Girls (PA-E) also won all of their games, with Dominion keeping three clean sheets in the process. MIFC 2009 NL (FL) match Dominion in recording three shutouts, as MIFC picked up two wins and a draw to win its group. All of those sides will aim to regain their form from December when the action begins in Tampa.

Likewise, Coppermine SC 09G Elite 64 will hope to pick up where it left off, as it captured the champions pool title at the Elite 64 Playoffs. The Maryland side recorded two shutouts, including an emphatic 5-0 win in the title game.

Silver Pool

A powerful attack helped South Shore Legacy G2009 (NY-E) to the age group’s best goal differential at the Conference Playoffs, and that will make it a challenge for the rest of the silver pool group in Tampa. KC Legends 2009G Elite 64 (KS) will be another team to watch after it won each of its games at the Elite 64 Playoffs.

Wildcard Pool

Michigan Tigers 09G Elite 64 (MI) won four straight games at the Elite 64 Playoffs to claim the wildcard pool’s berth to National League P.R.O. The Tigers kept three clean sheets in the process and outscored opponents by 11 goals — showing they could be a team to watch at National League P.R.O.

US Youth Soccer ODP Players

The following players made the most recent rosters for US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams.

2010 ODP Interregional Teams
Midwest Region – Alexa Martins (Michigan Tigers FC Elite 64 09G)

2009 ODP Interregional Teams
South Region – Taylor Heaton (Clermont FC MIFC 2009 NL)

ProScore Players to Watch

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Grace Gady (Forward – Michigan Tigers)
Pace and finishing are two of Gady’s key strengths, and she combined both to devastating effect at the Elite 64 Playoffs, where she scored six of Michigan Tigers’ nine goals to help them to three convincing wins.

Video Highlight

Christiana Mitchell (Forward – Coppermine SC)
Mitchell was ruthless in front of goal at the Elite 64 Playoffs, scoring in every game, including a brace against Charlotte Soccer Academy. Watch out for her excellent off-ball movement.

Video Highlight

16U Boys

Champions Pool

No team in this age group was as statistically impressive at the playoff level as Stony Brook LGN Wildlings Blue B2008 (NY-E). The New York side won all three of its games in Orlando, and it did so by shutting out each opponent while finding the back of the net 14 times. Pateadores SC Nashville 08B (TN) also kept three clean sheets at the Conference Playoffs, as it picked up two victories and a draw to win its group.

At the Elite 64 Playoffs, PDA Hibernian 08B Elite 64 outlasted Toca FC 08B Elite 64 in a dramatic penalty kick shootout to claim the champions pool title. PDA’s ability to grind out victories will be an advantage in Tampa. Meanwhile, the shootout loss was a small blip on an otherwise strong showing for Toca, which won the 2023 Elite 64 National Finals title, and it shouldn’t be overlooked at National League P.R.O.

Silver Pool

Teams can’t overlook defending USYS National Champion Utah Celtic FC 08B (UT), which came a goal away from winning its playoff group. Sporting PA 2008 Boys (PA-E) also had a strong showing at the Conference Playoffs, as it went unbeaten and outscored opponents by five goals.

Meanwhile, Ohio Galaxies FC 08B Elite 64 (OH) and Madison 56ers 08B Elite 64 (WI) each went 3-0 at the Elite 64 Playoffs and displayed some potent attacking play along the way.

Wildcard Pool

SCS United 08B Elite 64 (PA-W) will bring plenty of momentum to Tampa after it won the wildcard pool at last month’s Elite 64 Playoffs. After a six-goal outburst in its opening game, the PA West side utilized three straight clean sheets to win tight games.

US Youth Soccer ODP Players

The following players made the most recent rosters for US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams and ODP National Teams.

2009 ODP Interregional Teams
Midwest Region – Alex Grigorov (Sporting Blue Valley SC 08B Elite 64)

2008 ODP Interregional Teams
Midwest Region – Kael Taylor (Toca FC 08B Elite 64)
West Region – Sebastian Huermann (Utah Celtic FC 08B – MB)
West Region – Christopher Salinas (Utah Celtic FC 08B – MB)
West Region – Brooks Barker (Utah Celtic FC 08B – MB)

2008 ODP National Team
Kael Taylor (Toca FC 08B Elite 64)
Sebastian Huermann (Utah Celtic FC 08B – MB)
Christopher Salinas (Utah Celtic FC 08B – MB)

ProScore Players to Watch

Video clips and descriptions provided by ProScore.

Lincoln Bauer (Midfielder – SMS Strikers)
Bauer consistently shines at national events and the Conference Playoffs were no exception. With his composure in possession and impressive passing range, he pulled the strings in midfield for an SMS team that went unbeaten there and will pose a threat in Tampa.

Video Highlight

Evan DeMarco (Defender – SCS United)
DeMarco showed himself to be a leader in one of the top defenses in the 16U age group at the Elite 64 Playoffs last month. His massive tally of 75 ProScore highlights across three games helped secure three shutouts for SCS United.

Video Highlight

16U Girls

Champions Pool

Three teams posted perfect records at the Conference Playoffs, led by Germantown Lady Legends 08 Black (TN), which outscored its opponents, 8-to-1. MS Rush United 08G Premier (MS) and FC 814 Energy (PA-W) were the other sides to pick up three wins in Orlando, and they’ll each look to make noise when they take the field in Tampa.

Another team to watch will be Team Boca 08G Elite 64 (FL), which won each of its games at the Elite 64 Playoffs en route to winning the champions pool title. Team Boca posted two shutouts before recording a 2-1 come-from-behind win in the playoff title game — showing that the Florida side is able to win as a frontrunner or when facing adversity.

Silver Pool

Sporting PA FCE 2008G Elite (PA-E) came a goal away from winning its group at the Conference Playoffs, as it managed a plus-four goal differential while going 2-1-0. With similar success in Tampa, it could challenge for the silver pool’s berth to Nationals. The same can be said for WNY Flash Rochester 08G Elite 64 (NY-W), which won all three of its games at the Elite 64 Playoffs while outscoring opponents, 11-to-1.

Wildcard Pool

Michigan Tigers 08G Elite 64 (MI) earned its place in National League P.R.O. by winning the wildcard pool at the Elite 64 Playoffs. That included four straight wins that saw the Michigan side outscore its opponents by 10 goals — providing it with well-deserved confidence heading into National League P.R.O.

US Youth Soccer ODP Players

The following players made the most recent rosters for US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams.

2008 ODP Interregional Teams
East Region – Addison Holmes (YMS 08G Premier Spirit NL)
South Region – Kenslee Ward (Team Boca Elite 64 08G)
South Region – Mary Hartofilis (Team Boca Elite 64 08G)
South Region – Riley Stooksbury (Germantown Lady Legends 08 Black)

ProScore Players to Watch

Video clips and descriptions provided by ProScore.

Savanna Biehler (Forward – Western New York Flash)
Biehler was a key performer for WNY Flash at the Elite 64 Playoffs, scoring in every game as they stormed through to National League P.R.O. She excels in the final third, with finishing, movement, crossing and dribbling all key attributes.

Video Highlight

Alexa Aylward (Midfielder – KC Fusion)
Aylward played a vital role for KC Fusion at the Conference Playoffs. She bagged two game-winners, including an excellent header against FC Frederick, and scored three of the Kansas City club’s four total goals at the event.

Video Highlight

17U Boys

Champions Pool

Defending USYS National Champion La Roca J Milla (UT) hasn’t skipped a beat since it lifted the trophy last July. The Utah side outscored opponents by 22 goals during the Conference Playoffs and will aim to continue its stellar play during the action in Tampa. FC United DSM 2007B (IA) and Athletum FC Elite 2007 (FL) each had their own strong showings at the Conference Playoffs, as they outscored opponents by 13 and 9, respectively, while winning all three games.

Toca FC 07B Elite 64 (KS) will aim to continue its good form after it won the champions pool at the Elite 64 Playoffs. The Kansas side showed displayed grit in equalizing in the final minutes of the title game before winning in penalties, and that mental fortitude will make it a tough matchup for opponents in Tampa.

Silver Pool

Michigan Rush Northville 07B (MI) won two of its three games at the Conference Playoffs, and it narrowly lost to group winner FC United DSM in its other match. Having shown it can match up against high-quality opponents, it could be a team to watch in Tampa.

At the Elite 64 Playoffs, Ohio Galaxies FC 07B Elite 64 (OH) built up plenty of momentum while winning its three games and outscoring opponents, 10-to-1. That should make it a confident group leading into National League P.R.O.

Wildcard Pool

Impenetrable defense helped St. Louis Development Academy 07B Elite 64 (MO) win four straight games at the Elite 64 Playoffs to win the wildcard pool title. That performance, which saw St. Louis keep clean sheets in each match, allowed it to advance to Tampa.

US Youth Soccer ODP Players

The following players made the most recent rosters for US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams and ODP National Teams.

2007 ODP Interregional Teams
Midwest Region – Roarke Watterson (Michigan Jaguars Northville 07B E64RL)
Midwest Region – Liam Teghanemt (FC United – DSM 2007B)
West Region – Fox Mason (Oregon Premier 07B Elite 64)
West Region – Thomas “Bridger” Lucas (La Roca J Milla)
West Region – Carter Archuleta (La Roca J Milla)

2007 ODP National Team
Thomas “Bridger” Lucas (La Roca J Milla)

ProScore Players to Watch

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Juan Cubillas (Forward – La Roca)
Cubillas is a major talent who provides creativity and goal threat for the reigning USYS National Champions. Capable of playing in a variety of positions, he can unlock defenses with precise through balls and defeat goalkeepers with powerful shots from distance.

Video Highlight

Samuel Gebhart (Forward – St. Louis Development Academy)
Gebhart led the line superbly for STLDA at the Elite 64 Playoffs, pressing defenders into mistakes and showing ruthless efficiency in front of goal — bagging a first-half hat-trick against Boston Bolts as the Missouri side achieved a perfect record.

Video Highlight

17U Girls

Champions Pool

After coming away from the Elite 64 Playoffs with three clean sheets, Coppermine SC 07G Elite 64 (MD) will have its sights set on a National League P.R.O. title in Tampa. The Maryland side won the champions pool last month in Orlando, so it has shown the ability to string together wins against top-class opponents.

Coppermine will have plenty of challengers for the top spot in Tampa, including three teams that posted perfect records at the Conference Playoffs. AFA Fillies 2007G Ruthless (MO) and Nationals Union 07 Girls Black (MI) each posted shutouts in their three December wins, scoring nine and eight goals, respectively. Columbus United G07 Lions (OH) also won all three of its games, while conceding just one goal. They’ll be among the eight teams vying for the National League P.R.O. title in Tampa.

Silver Pool

Madison 56ers 07G Elite 64 (WI) and Ohio Galaxies FC 07G Elite 64 (OH) are each heading to Tampa in fine form after winning all three of their games at the Elite 64 Playoffs. The 56ers were especially dominant, as they found the back of the net 14 times during the action in Orlando. They will aim for more of the same when they return to Florida for National League P.R.O.

Wildcard Pool

Coming off a 4-0 win in its last playoff game, Elmbrook United Elite 07G Elite 64 (WI) has some momentum as it looks ahead to the National League P.R.O. competition in Tampa. The Wisconsin side posted three total shutouts last month in Orlando, as it won four straight wildcard pool games to secure its spot in Tampa.

US Youth Soccer ODP Players

The following players made the most recent rosters for US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams and ODP National Teams.

2009 ODP Interregional Teams
Midwest Region – Caitlyn Ridgway (TKO Premier SC 07G Blue)

2008 ODP Interregional Teams
South Region – Hallie McBride (Lady Lobos Rush 07G Elite 64)

2007 ODP Interregional Teams
Midwest Region – Elizabeth Feigl (Galaxy SC 2007)
Midwest Region – Nora Pollock (SCOR Meulensteen 07 Black)
South Region – Alivia Howard (Lady Lobos Rush 07G Elite 64)

2007 ODP National Team
Alivia Howard (Lady Lobos Rush 07G Elite 64)

ProScore Players to Watch

Video clips and descriptions provided by ProScore.

Sophie Hayes (Defender – AFA Fillies)
A wingback who’s impressive with each foot, Hayes played a key role in AFA Fillies’ success at the Conference Playoffs. Her defensive efforts helped to secure three consecutive shutouts, while she scored a spectacular long-range goal against FCS.

Video Highlight

Aleah Douglass (Midfielder – Fort Wayne United)
Douglass accumulated 71 ProScore highlights from three games at the Elite 64 Playoffs. Her hat-trick against JB Marine included a pinpoint strike from outside the box, a first-time finish and a calmly taken penalty.

Video Highlight

19U Boys

Champions Pool

A high-powered offense helped CT Rush Select 2006B (CT) go 3-0-0 at the Conference Playoffs while outscoring its opponents by 21 goals. A similar showing at National League P.R.O. will put opponents under immense pressure. Likewise, MSC Academy 05 (IL) and Galaxy SC 05B NL (IL) each won their three games in December at will aim to carry that form into National League P.R.O.

Oregon Premier 05/06B Elite 64 (OR) will be another team to watch in Tampa after it won the champions pool at the Elite 64 Playoffs. Two of its three wins came by three-goal margins, so Oregon’s confidence should be high heading to Tampa.

Silver Pool

Big games are nothing new for Libertyville FC 1974 05/06B Elite 64 (IL), which features several players from last year’s USYS National Championship-winning side. FC 1974 bounced back from a Day 1 loss at the Elite 64 Playoffs to win its next two games, and it will aim to continue that form in Tampa.

Another team hoping to pick up where it left off at the playoff level is BGFC Golden Lions Academy 2006 Gold (KY). The Lions recorded two clean sheets before narrowly falling, 2-1, to group winner CT Rush, and it will aim to get back on the winning track at National League P.R.O.

Wildcard Pool

Clutch performances in close games helped Utah Celtic FC 05/06B Elite 64 (UT) win four straight games — each by one-goal margins — at the Elite 64 Playoffs. That experience will benefit Utah at National League P.R.O. when it will encounter more must-win situations.

US Youth Soccer ODP Players

The following players made the most recent rosters for US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams and ODP National Teams.

2006 ODP Interregional Teams
East Region – Louis Pelo (Dix Hills EST Ultimatum 06B)
Midwest Region – Diego Zarate (MSC Academy 05B)
South Region – Bryan Villagomez-Serrato (UFA 05/06B Elite 64)
West Region – Mason Bradley (Oregon Premier 05/06B Elite 64)

2006 ODP National Team
Louis Pelo (Dix Hills EST Ultimatum 06B)
Diego Zarate (MSC Academy 05B)

ProScore Players to Watch

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Felix Agyemeng (Midfielder – Cedar Stars North)
Agyemeng is a player for big moments, as he demonstrated with a stunning brace to help Cedar Stars North come from 3-0 down to defeat Ohio Galaxies 5-3, during the Elite 64 Playoffs. With pace, power and excellent game awareness, he’s difficult to stop.

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Garfield Gillespie (Forward – Dix Hills Ultimatum)
Gillespie is a sharp and elusive forward, who is always looking to make things happen. Excellent solo goals against Indiana Fire and NVU at the Conference Playoffs gave a glimpse of what he’s capable of doing to opponents.

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19U Girls

Champions Pool

Libertyville FC 1974 05/06G Elite 64 (IL) brings plenty of big-game experience to the field at National League P.R.O. The Illinois side won the 2022 USYS National Championship and was a finalist at the 2023 Elite 64 National Finals. FC 1974 heads to Tampa after winning the champions pool at the Elite 64 Playoffs, and it will be a challenge for any opponent.

After a dominant showing at the Conference Playoffs, JB Marine Thunder 2005G (MO) looks like it could challenge for the National League P.R.O. title. JB Marine won each of its games and outscored opponents, 16-to-0, in the process.

Chattanooga Red Wolves 06G (TN) and DMV FC 2006G Blue (VA) each displayed plenty of firepower of their own, as they scored 15 goals and 12 goals, respectively, while both going 3-0-0 at the December playoffs in Orlando. With plenty of attacking talent in the field, it should be an exciting competition for the top spot at National League P.R.O.

Silver Pool

After nearly winning its Conference Playoffs group and compiling a plus-six goal differential, JB Marine Garabedian 2006G (MO) could make some noise in the silver pool’s group at National League P.R.O. It will need to contend with Indiana Fire Academy 05/06G Elite 64 (IN), which put in three clutch performances at the Elite 64 Playoffs to leave with close victories in each of its games.

Wildcard Pool

After showing impressive consistency at the Elite 64 Playoffs, St. Croix 05/06 NL (MN) will be a team to keep an eye on during the action in Tampa. The Minnesota side won each of its games by two goals last month in Orlando en route to securing the wildcard pool’s berth to National League P.R.O.

US Youth Soccer ODP Players

The following players made the most recent rosters for US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams.

2006 ODP Interregional Teams
Midwest Region – Emma Schut (Michigan Rangers FC 05/06G Elite 64)
Midwest Region – Kendall Aikens (Michigan Rangers FC 05/06G Elite 64)

ProScore Players to Watch

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Ashley Miller (Forward – JB Marine Thunder)
JB Marine Thunder dominated at the Conference Playoffs, and Ashley excelled as their main striker. She showcased superb close control, dribbling and finishing in 1-v-1 situations.

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Isabella Yousefi (Midfielder – DMV FC)
Yousefi delivered for DMV at the Conference Playoffs, receiving nearly 30 ProScore highlights in their 4-2 victory over MI Burn alone. Quick feet and excellent vision allow her to create opportunities for teammates, while she poses a major threat from set pieces.

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National League P.R.O. schedule set for 2024 Florida event

FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 6, 2024) — The game schedule is now available for the USYS National League P.R.O. event taking place Feb. 23-27 in Tampa, Fla.

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National League P.R.O. will feature boys and girls teams in the 14U through 19U age groups in Florida. The boys will play Feb. 23-26, and the girls will play Feb. 24-27. The games in Tampa will be played at the Tournament SportsPlex of Tampa Bay and SouthShore Sportsplex.

The teams playing at National League P.R.O. in Tampa will be competing for a chance to advance to the 2024 USYS National Championships, as each gender will see six teams per age group qualify for Nationals during the weekend.

“We are coming off several amazing playoff events, and we cannot wait for the best of Elite 64 and the National League Conferences to come together to play meaningful, high-level games at National League P.R.O.,” said Simon Collins, USYS National League Commissioner. “This is a truly unique competition in the youth soccer landscape, featuring both club-based and team-based competitors, and having spots to the National Championships on the line will only add to the excitement.”

The action in Tampa will include teams representing 28 different states. The field of competing teams will feature five defending USYS National Champions and one 2023 Elite 64 National Final champion.

Teams playing in Tampa are divided into pools within each age group, with pool placement based on performance from playoff events earlier this season. The Champions Pool features the top-performing teams, followed by the Silver Pool and then the Wildcard Pool. Visit the event homepage to view a breakdown of the pools.

National League P.R.O. features a primarily tournament/bracket style schedule. All age groups will see four teams qualify for the National Championships directly from the Champions Pool of National League P.R.O. The Silver Pool will qualify one team to the National Championships, and the Wildcard Pool will qualify one team to the National Championships. Qualification criteria may vary in certain age groups with fewer total teams.

The remaining National Championship qualifiers from the National League will be determined during the National League P.R.O. event in May in Oceanside, Calif.

Click here for more details on the National League P.R.O. event in Tampa.

Elite 64 Playoffs in Florida see 45 boys teams advance to National League P.R.O.

Teams will compete for berths to Nationals at next stage of National League events
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ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2024) — Five exciting days of action at the Elite 64 Playoffs in Orlando, Fla., saw 45 boys teams qualify for National League P.R.O., while six sides claimed Playoff titles as the winners of the champions pool in their age group.

Elite 64 is the top club-based platform in the USYS National League. The Jan. 26-30 action took place at Austin Tindall Sports Complex, ChampionsGate Sports Complex and Heroes Park and featured more than 190 boys teams across the 13U-19U age groups.

For the 14U-19U age groups, the Playoffs represent the first of two stages of National League events, which provide every competing team with an opportunity to ultimately advance to the USYS National Championships. The 45 teams that earned advancement to the next stage — National League P.R.O. — will play Feb. 23-26 in Tampa, Fla., for a chance to qualify to the National Championships.

“The nice thing about Elite 64 is that every game matters,” said Club Ohio 10B Elite 64 coach Adam Jones after his team secured a spot in National League P.R.O. by winning the 14U Boys wildcard pool. “We’ve been a part of USYS for a really long time. We’re familiar with the format, whether it’s E64 or National League, the competition is always great. It pushes the boys to the best the best they can be.

“We have really good teams in our region, but to be able to play teams on a national level that push us — that’s something we’re always seeking.”

In addition to teams earning their place in National League P.R.O., six teams also won tournament competition within the champions pool of their respective age groups to claim Elite 64 Playoff titles.

2024 Elite 64 Playoffs (Florida) | Boys Champions
*13U: Toca FC 10B Elite 64 (KS)
14U: Toca FC 10B Elite 64 (KS)
15U: Galaxy SC 09B Elite 64 (IL)
16U: PDA Hibernian 08B Elite 64 (NJ)
17U: Toca FC 07B Elite 64 (KS)
19U: Oregon Premier 05/06B Elite 64 (OR)

*The 13U age group does not advance teams to National League P.R.O.

Toca led all boys clubs by claiming three of the champions pool titles, while it also had another finalist and qualified all five possible teams for National League P.R.O. Toca FC Director of Coaching Jon Collett talked about the value the playoffs’ environment provided for their teams.

“It’s huge, especially for the older players,” Collett said. “You’re looking for the competition, but there’s also comradery. When they’re playing back-to-back and there’s a few games that went to PKs, the other teams were watching them and they ran off and celebrated together, which is great for the club.

“Competition-wise, it’s been good. All the teams from 2010s through 2005s have qualified for Tampa. It’s great for the club. It’s good exposure and good to play in the next round of competition in February.”

TITLE GAME RECAPS…

13U Boys
A pair of late goals helped Toca FC 10B Elite 64 (KS) pull away for a win against Galaxy SC 11B Elite 64 (IL) in a Midwest showdown to claim the 13U title. Galaxy took an early lead in the 12th minute through an Ethan Padilla goal. A Jaykel Bermudez reply came two minutes later off a rocket shot in the upper-90 to equalize. Bermudez capitalized on a 1-v-1 with the keeper to put Toca up 2-1 just before the half. The Kansas side struck again in the 57th minute through a breakaway by Tristan Zimmermann. Luke Arnett netted the last goal just before the final whistle, giving Toca the 4-1 win.

14U Boys
A tightly contested final saw Toca FC 10B Elite 64 (KS) come out victorious over Galaxy SC 10B Elite 64 (IL) in the 14U playoff final. With play going from end to end through the first half, the Illinois side was able to convert in the 41st minute with a goal by Nicolas Mason. Toca’s Easton Vacanti quickly replied in the 46th minute when he netted a goal of his own. The Kansas side’s Reid Williams added an insurance goal 20 minutes later to close out the game for a 2-1 Toca win.

15U Boys
A goal on either side of halftime helped Galaxy SC 09B Elite 64 (IL) to a 2-0 win over United FA 09B Elite 64 (GA) in the 15U title game. Logan Godfrey gave Galaxy an early lead with a goal in the sixth minute, and the Illinois side maintained that narrow advantage for the next 45 minutes of play. Mark Ndrio added an insurance goal in the 51st minute, and Galaxy held on the rest of the way to earn the 2-0 win.

16U Boys
The 16U Boys playoff final provided plenty of drama, as Toca FC 08B Elite 64 (KS) and PDA Hibernian 08B Elite 64 (NJ) needed penalty kicks to decide the winner. After a scoreless regulation, PDA goalkeeper Anthony Merluse fully extended to tip a Toca penalty attempt off the bar — providing a save that kept his side alive and extended the shootout. PDA’s Nicholas Angiolino later stepped up and slotted his attempt into the left side-netting to clinch the win and title for the New Jersey side.

17U Boys
Toca FC 07B Elite 64 (KS) won a thriller, 2-1 (PK), against Libertyville FC 1974-07B Elite 64 (IL) to win the 17U Boys playoff title. Neither side managed to break through until the 83rd minute, when FC 1974’s Ivan Sereno found the back of the net to put his side up, 1-0. Toca replied just two minutes later to tie the game, as Sergio Hernandez placed a shot inside the far post. The game went to penalties to decide the winner, and Toca won the shootout to secure the title.

19U Boys
After falling behind early in the championship game, Oregon Premier 05/06B Elite 64 (OR) fought back to secure a 4-1 win over United FA 06/05B Elite 64 (GA) to win the 19U playoff title. Carter Weems put United FA in front in the ninth minute, but a 21st-minute own goal helped Oregon level the score. Henry Catlin found the back of the net in the 53rd minute to give Oregon its first lead, and Jaden Igarta extended the advantage to 3-1 with a 75th-minute strike. Kian Mueller powered in a fourth goal for Oregon in the final minutes to cap the title-winning victory.

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Visit the National League website for more information on its national events and Elite 64.

Elite 64 Playoffs (Florida) – Boys Preview

The boys kick off their Elite 64 Playoffs in Orlando, Fla., when more than 190 teams compete Jan. 26-30. Each age group features a champions pool, where teams will play in a tournament style to determine the event champion. In the 14U-19U age groups, teams in every pool are also competing for qualifying spots into the February National League P.R.O. event, where teams play to qualify for the 2024 USYS National Championships.

While teams in the 13U age group will see a Playoff winner crowned, the Playoffs primarily serve as an introduction to national events and do not include advancement in the 13U age group.

Take a look at some of the teams, games and players to watch in the 14U-19U Boys age groups during the Elite 64 Playoffs in Florida.

14U
15U
16U
17U
19U

14U Boys

Oregon Premier 10B Elite 64 will be coming across the country to make some noise at the playoffs. Oregon finished in first in the Elite 64 Northwest last season, and it advanced to the championship game at the Elite 64 National Finals. That experience will make it a challenging match for any opponent in Florida.

Oregon Premier squeaked by United FA 10B Elite 64 when the teams met at the National Finals. That was a rare shortfall for the Georgia side, which won the Elite 64 Southeast last season and is unbeaten through 10 games in the current campaign. With that form, United FA should be a team to watch in Orlando.

Toca FC 10B Elite 64 and Galaxy SC 2010B Elite 64 will be two sides out of the Elite 64 Midwest that could make runs at the Champions Pool title. Toca finished atop the standings last season, and it’s back in that same position in the early portions of the 2023-24 league schedule. Galaxy finished second last year and showed its tournament ability by advancing to the semifinals at the National Finals.

Two more first-place finishers from the 2022-23 league season — STA MOSC 10B Elite 64 and Lobos Rush 10B Elite 64 — will also look to carry their winning ways into Champions Pool action.

Day 1 Game to Watch

Two teams with plenty of momentum will face off Jan. 27 when Toca FC 10B Elite 64 and PSA Monmouth 10B Elite 64 meet with a National League P.R.O. spot on the line. Toca has yet to concede a goal during a 3-0-1 start to its 2023-24 Elite 64 campaign after it finished first last season. Meanwhile, PSA — a second-place finisher in 2022-23 — is currently atop the Elite 64 Northeast after seven unbeaten games to start this season.

ProScore Players to Watch

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Cory Faust (Defender – Coppermine SC)
Faust is a standout defender for Coppermine SC 2010B. He shows dominance in the air, consistently winning challenges against opponents and posing a threat in offense. Faust also regularly makes robust, well-timed challenges to halt opposition attacks.

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Nico Mangieri (Midfielder – SCS United)
Mangieri, a promising midfielder, contributes defensively with a high work rate and adept tracking back, while his physical presence allows him to make an impact at both ends of the field. Mangieri’s dual effectiveness makes him a vital cog in his team.

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15U Boys

The 15U age group will include four teams that finished first in Elite 64 league play last season. Among those league winners, two teams — Lobos Rush 09B Elite 64 and Oregon Premier 09B Elite 64 — compiled perfect records with no losses or ties.

Lobos finished on top of the Elite 64 South standings with a 9-0-0 record in 2022-23, while Oregon Premier compiled an 8-0-0 record and conceded just two goals. Oregon is unbeaten through four games this season, and it will look to carry over that success to the playoffs.

Galaxy SC 09B Elite 64 compiled an unbeaten record last season in the Elite 64 Midwest, as it earned 11 wins and three draws. At the Elite 64 National Finals, it displayed an ability to earn results while securing two wins to go with a narrow defeat in penalties. That experience should help it in the Champions Pool at the playoffs.

Like Galaxy, STA MOSC 09B Elite 64 finished first in Elite 64 league play in 2022-23 without suffering any defeats. STA’s attacking prowess powered its success, as it netted 50 goals in 13 games. With that threat, it will be a handful for opponents in Florida.

Day 1 Game to Watch

Galaxy SC 09B Elite 64 and Michigan Tigers 09B Elite 64 face off on Jan. 27 to determine a National League P.R.O. qualifier. After its unbeaten run to a first-place league finish last year, Galaxy is looking to regain that form on the national stage. Meanwhile, the Tigers finished second in the Elite 64 Great Lakes in 2022-23, and it is right back near the top of the standings after four games this season. The past results for both sides suggest this should be a close matchup.

ProScore Players to Watch

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Benjamin Massey (Midfielder – Lobos Rush)
Massey is a scoring sensation, as he bagged 10+ goals for Lobos Rush last season, including multiple hat-tricks. His pace and dribbling skills make him particularly lethal on the counter-attack. Defenses beware!

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Randy Lemus-arredondo (Midfielder – United Futbol Academy)
Lemus-Arredondo stands out for his on and off-ball intelligence. Exceptional at reading the game, he contributes at both ends of the field. His shooting proficiency adds a valuable goal-scoring threat, making him a well-rounded midfielder.

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16U Boys

A strong Champions Pool field in the 16U age group is highlighted by the two championship game contenders from last season’s Elite 64 National Finals. Toca FC 08B Elite 64 claimed that title and will look to repeat its success on the national stage when it travels to Florida for the playoffs. In league play, Toca finished atop the Elite 64 Midwest standings last season, and is back in the position after four early games in the 2023-24 campaign.

Galaxy SC 08B Elite 64 fell to Toca in the National Final title game, and it also finished second to the Kansas side in the Elite 64 Midwest. After coming up just short despite strong showings, Galaxy will aim to capture the Champions Pool title during play in Orlando.

Another team to watch will be PDA Hibernian 08B Elite 64 after it finished on top of the Elite 64 Northeast standings last season. Early results this year suggest PDA picked up right where it left off, as it opened league play with three straight wins.

United FA 08B Elite 64 advanced to the semifinals of last year’s National Finals, and it will aim to make another deep run in the Champions Pool at the playoffs in Florida. One of the teams United FA defeated at the finals, Oregon Premier 08B Elite 64, will aim to get back to its winning ways during the playoffs after it finished in first place in the Elite 64 Northwest in 2022-23.

Day 1 Game to Watch

The Jan. 26 game between United FA 08B Elite 64 and Cedar Stars 08B Elite 64 will match up two teams with strong resumes from last season. While United FA finished first in the Elite 64 Southeast, Cedar Stars enjoyed plenty of success during an 11-3-0 second-place campaign in the Elite 64 Northeast. The winner will punch its ticket to National League P.R.O., so the players will be ready to go.

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Juan Andres Pujol (Midfielder – Nona Soccer Academy)
Pujol is a clinical finisher who has netted a number of eye-catching regular season goals ahead of the Playoffs. His outstanding dribbling and passing complement his scoring prowess, making him a valuable asset. Pujol is also dangerous from set pieces!

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Brandon Hamilton (Defender – Toca FC)
Hamilton is an impressive defender. Consistently well positioned, he often produces strong tackles and provides impeccable distribution from the back. Hamilton is a linchpin in a strong team, and he was rewarded with a spot in the E64 Team of the Season for 2022-23.

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17U Boys

After success in multiple areas last season, Toca FC 07B Elite 64 will be a strong contender at the playoffs in Florida. The Kansas side finished first in the Elite 64 Midwest standings before advancing to the semifinals at the Elite 64 National Finals. It will look to string together more wins when it travels to Orlando.

Another semifinalist from the National Finals, Coppermine SC Boys 07B Elite 64 is competing in the Champions Pool and will look to build off its semifinal run and second-place showing in last season’s Elite 64 Northeast. PDA Hibernian 07B Elite 64 took the 2022-23 Northeast title and will be another side to keep an eye on in Orlando.

United FA 07B Elite 64 and Oregon Premier 07B Elite 64 also secured first-place league finishes in the Elite 64 Southeast and Northwest, respectively, last season. Both sides are off to strong starts again this year and wouldn’t surprise if they strung together some wins at the playoffs.

Day 1 Game to Watch

Libertyville FC 1974-07B Elite 64 and Cedar Stars 07B Elite 64 play in a rematch of a 1-0 Libertyville victory from last year’s National Finals. Each side finished near the top of its table in 2022-23 league play and will be looking to jumpstart a strong Spring 2024 season with success at the playoffs. This match will determine a National League P.R.O. spot, so there’s plenty of motivation for each team.

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Will Lynch (Forward – Players Development Academy)
Lynch is a dynamic forward who made the E64 Team of the Season for 2022-23. His adept dribbling, fast footwork, and movement in the final third make him a constant threat for opposition defenses. Lynch achieved an impressive goal-to-game ratio last season, so look out for big contributions in Florida.

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Jackson Calamela (Midfielder – Azzurri Storm)  
Calamela brings dynamism to the field. His exceptional dribbling, fast footwork and on-ball intelligence distinguish him from others, while his pinpoint passes add a cutting edge to Azzurri’s offense.

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19U Boys

With a history on performing well in national events, Cedar Stars 05/06B Elite 64 will be a team to watch at the playoffs in the 19U age group. After finishing in first place last season in the Elite 64 Northeast, Cedar Stars advanced to the semifinal round at the Elite 64 National Finals. A narrow defeat in penalties kept Cedar Stars from playing for that title, but it has a chance to win the Champions Pool this year in Florida.

Oregon Premier 05/06B Elite 64 is another team looking to build off a first-place finish in league play last season. Oregon has followed its 2022-23 Elite 64 Northwest title by securing a 4-0-0 start this campaign so it’s heading to Florida in good form.

Another league winner from last season, Libertyville FC 1974 05/06B Elite 64 is tested in high-pressure games. The Illinois side needed every point from its 10-1-3 Midwest-winning campaign in 2022-23, when it held off two sides that finished within a game of the top spot in a crowded title race.

PSA Monmouth 05/06B Elite 64, which finished second in the Northeast in 2022-23, was the lone team to defeat Cedar Stars last year in Elite 64 league play, and it started this season with a 1-0 win when the two teams faced off. Its consistency the last two seasons should make PSA a difficult matchup for opponents in Florida.

Day 1 Game to Watch

Cedar Stars 05/06B Elite 64 has the strong resume outlined above, but it will face a challenge in its opening game on Jan. 26 against Lobos Rush 05/06B Elite 64. Lobos went 6-0-0 to start its 2023-24 Elite 64 South campaign, so it should have plenty of confidence heading into the playoffs. With a National League P.R.O. berth on the line, this will certainly be an exciting matchup.

ProScore Players to Watch

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Cameron Hernandez (Midfielder – Steel City FC)
Hernandez excels defensively, with adept tracking and smart positioning. Additionally, Hernandez’s vision in possession adds a valuable dimension to his game, allowing him to initiate attacks and put his team on the front foot.

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Caleb Margolis (Midfielder – Coppermine SC)
Margolis is a midfield maestro. With an exceptional passing range, he dictates the tempo and adeptly picks out teammates all over the field. Margolis also demonstrates off-ball intelligence, positioning himself to receive the ball in space and stop opposition attacks. Don’t underestimate his goal threat, either.

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Elite 64 Playoffs in Florida see 45 girls teams advance to National League P.R.O.

Teams will compete for berths to Nationals at next stage of National League events
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ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2024) — Five exciting days of action at the Elite 64 Playoffs in Orlando, Fla., saw 45 girls teams qualify for National League P.R.O., while six sides claimed Playoff titles as the winners of the champions pool in their age group.

Elite 64 is the top club-based platform in the USYS National League. The Jan. 19-23 action took place primarily at Austin Tindall Sports Complex and ChampionsGate Sports Complex, and the event featured more than 160 girls teams across the 13U-19U age groups.

For the 14U-19U age groups, the Playoffs represent the first of two stages of National League events, which provide every competing team with an opportunity to ultimately advance to the USYS National Championships. The 45 teams that earned advancement to the next stage — National League P.R.O. — will play Feb. 23-27 in Tampa, Fla., for a chance to qualify to the National Championships.

“We’ve really enjoyed playing in the Elite 64 Platform. The competition just gets better and better with every game we play in,” said Coppermine SC 10G (MD) coach Sasha McNeeley after her team secured advancement to National League P.R.O. “…We’re looking to go and win when we go to Tampa. We want this. We’re just trying to pave our way and let everybody know our name.”

In addition to teams earning their place in National League P.R.O., six teams also won tournament competition within the champions pool of their respective age groups to claim Elite 64 Playoff titles. Coppermine SC led all clubs, as it claimed three of the playoff titles and finished as a finalist in another age group.

2024 Elite 64 Playoffs (Florida) | Girls Champions
*13U: Coppermine SC 11G Elite 64 (MD)
14U: North Shore United 10G Elite 64 (WI)
15U: Coppermine SC 09G Elite 64 (MD)
16U: Team Boca 08G Elite 64 (FL)
17U: Coppermine SC 07G Elite 64 (MD)
19U: Libertyville FC 1974 05/06G Elite 64 (IL)

*The 13U age group does not advance teams to National League P.R.O.

TITLE GAME RECAPS…

13U Girls
Three straight clean sheets helped Coppermine SC 11G Elite 64 (MD) claim the 13U playoff title, as it capped off its weekend with a 1-0 win over Team Boca 11G Elite 64 (FL) in the championship game. After a scoreless first half, Coppermine’s Ava Abarbanel found the back of the net in the 40th minute to put her side in front. The Maryland side relied on its stout defensive work to see out the remaining half-hour of play, as it secured the 1-0 victory.

14U Girls
A back-and-forth championship game saw North Shore United 10G Elite 64 (WI) defeat WNY Flash Rochester 10G Elite 64 (NY-W), 2-1, to earn the 14U playoff title. Madison Long put North Shore in front in the ninth minute, but Samantha Marmo equalized for WNY Flash shortly before the break to send the game to halftime with the teams level at 1-1. North Shore regained the lead in the 53rd minute on a Madeline Hammes goal, and that proved to be the title-winner, as the Wisconsin side held on for the 2-1 win.

15U Girls
Coppermine SC 09G Elite 64 (MD) saved its best performance for the title game, as it won, 5-0, against Charlotte SA 09G Elite 64 (NC). Caroline Marsh opened the scoring moments after the opening whistle, and Christiana Mitchell doubled Coppermine’s advantage with a 17th-minute strike. Mitchell later completed a brace when she finished off a move down the right wing with one-touch finish in front of goal. Catherine Ruopp added two late goals to cap the dominant showing by Coppermine that gave it the 15U title.

16U Girls
A tight title game saw Team Boca 08G Elite 64 (FL) defeat Coppermine SC Girls 08G Elite 64 (MD), 2-1, to win the 16U title. Coppermine took an early lead with an Audrey Lucas goal in the 10th minute, but Boca’s Morgan Tyrakoski quickly replied five minutes later to equalize. Midway through the second half, Julianna Liguori found the back of the net for the Florida side to clinch the win and the playoff title.

17U Girls
A third straight clean sheet for Coppermine SC Girls 07G Elite 64 (MD) awarded them the 17U title. Facing off against Lobos Rush 07G Elite 64 (TN) in the championship game, Coppermine jumped in front in the 21st minute when Samantha White found the back of the net. Sarah Ford added an insurance goal just before the end of the first half, helping Coppermine to a 2-0 victory and the playoff title.

19U Girls
After using a high-powered attack to advance to the 19U final, Libertyville FC 1974 05/06G Elite 64 IL)’s defense helped it secure the title with a 1-0 win over Madison 56ers 05/06G Elite 64 (WI). Piper Lucier netted the game’s lone goal when she found the back of the net in the 24th minute. The Illinois side’s defense quelled any late Madison attempts at an equalizer, as Libertyville held on for the 1-0 victory.

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Visit the National League website for more information on its national events and Elite 64.

Elite 64 Playoffs (Florida) – Girls Preview

The girls kick off the Elite 64 Playoffs in Orlando, Fla., when more than 170 teams compete Jan. 19-23. Each age group features a champions pool, where teams will play in a tournament style to determine the event champion. In the 14U-19U age groups, teams in every pool are also competing for qualifying spots into the February National League P.R.O. event, where teams play to qualify for the 2024 USYS National Championships.

While teams in the 13U age group will see a Playoff winner crowned, the Playoffs primarily serve as an introduction to national events and do not include advancement in the 13U age group.

Take a look at some of the teams, games and players to watch in the 14U-19U Girls age groups during the Elite 64 Playoffs in Florida.

14U
15U
16U
17U
19U

14U Girls

In the 14U age group, two teams to watch out of the Elite 64 Midwest — Madison 56ers 10G Elite 64 and North Shore United 10G Elite 64 — head to Florida with very similar resumes. North Shore finished atop the regular season standings last season with an 11-1-2 record, while Madison was just one point back. Both teams will be confident heading into Champions Pool play at the playoffs, as they enjoyed strong fall seasons — finishing tied on points with Top 3 performances.

Madison’s first opponent, Team Boca 10G Elite 64, has the looks of another contender to make a deep run at the playoffs. The Florida side finished first in its group last season, and it has started its 2023-24 campaign by going 6-0-0 in the Elite 64 Southeast.

After a third-place league finish last season, WNY Flash Rochester 10G Elite 64 had a strong showing at the National Finals and displayed an ability to have success in a playoff format. Fellow Elite 64 Great Lakes side Indiana Fire Academy 10G Elite 64 also had a strong showing last season when it finished second in the league standings, and the Fire will aim to find that form when it competes in Florida.

Day 1 Game to Watch

The Jan. 20 game between WNY Flash Rochester 10G Elite 64 and Lobos Rush 10G Elite 64 has a ticket to National League P.R.O. on the line. Both sides have spent significant time near the top of their respective Elite 64 regular season standings over the past 16 months, and recent league results suggest this is a matchup of in-form teams. Each side has just one defeat in league play this season, while they’ve combined for nine wins.

ProScore Players to Watch

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Mya Schroeder (Forward – North Shore United)
Schroeder combines impressive shooting quality from both open play and set pieces, with excellent movement, to pose a real threat for opposing defenses. A hat-trick vs MI Rangers in September proved how lethal she can be.

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Cali Castellarin (Midfielder – NWI Lions)
Castellarin exudes confidence on the field, regularly taking on defenders and showcasing her prowess in 1-v-1 situations. She’s a natural goal-scorer, but she can also execute key passes in the final third.

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15U Girls

Following an impressive all-around showing last season, Coppermine SC Girls 09G Elite 64 will look to make some noise at the Elite 64 Playoffs in Florida. Coppermine went 9-2-1 to finish second in the Elite 64 Northeast in 2022-23. It also showed its prowess in tournament play when it made a run to the semifinals at the Elite 64 National Finals, where it came up just short of the title game by falling in penalties.

Meanwhile, Team Boca Elite 64 09G will head to Orlando after finishing atop the Elite 64 Southeast standings last season and having secured a Top-2 league finish this year. The team atop the current Southeast standings, Charlotte SA Elite 64 09G, will also compete for the Champions Pool crown following a dominant fall season that saw it go 10-0-0 in Elite 64 play.

Another team to keep an eye on in Florida will be Steel City FC 09G Elite 64. The Pittsburgh area squad went 9-2-2 last season en route to a second-place finish in the Elite 64 Great Lakes standings.

Day 1 Game to Watch

Team Boca 09G Elite 64 and WNY Flash Rochester 09G Elite 64 have each spent plenty of time toward the top of their respective Elite 64 league tables. Their Jan. 20 matchup will determine which team will be guaranteed to move on to National League P.R.O. While Team Boca has been at the top of the Elite 64 Southeast standings, WNY Flash is coming off a third-place finish last season in the Elite 64 Great Lakes. The New York side is off to a 2-1-1 start this year and will look to continue its strong play in Florida.

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Alivia Becker (Defender – Elmbrook United)
Becker, a standout defender, boasts impeccable timing in tackles and excellent defensive awareness. Her solid positioning and interception skills make her a reliable asset in her team’s backline.

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Claire Steinbrecher (Forward – Michigan Tigers)
Steinbrecher has made a significant contribution for the Michigan Tigers so far this season. She brings quality on set pieces and good decision-making in possession, while her defensive efforts shouldn’t go unnoticed.

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16U Girls

After a couple of runner-up finishes last season, Libertyville FC 1974 08G Elite 64 will aim to capture the Playoff title in Florida. The Illinois side finished second in the Elite 64 Midwest during the 2022-23 season, and it followed that by advancing to the championship game of the Elite 64 National Finals.

A major challenge to Libertyville and the rest of the champions pool will be Team Boca 08G Elite 64. Boca finished atop its group last season, and it is currently in first place in the Elite 64 Southeast standings. The Florida side has a perfect record and has yet to concede a goal through seven league games this season.

Fort Wayne United 08G Elite 64 has shown consistency in Elite 64 play since last season, when it finished third in the Elite 64 Great Lakes. Early portions of the 2023-24 season have seen the Indiana side move to the top of the standings with an unbeaten start through three games.

Day 1 Game to Watch

In the Champions Pool, Steel City FC 08G Elite 64 and Charlotte SA 08G Elite 64 face off on Jan. 19 to determine a spot in National League P.R.O. Last season, Steel City followed a mid-table league finish by advancing to the quarterfinals at the Elite 64 National Finals, where it played the eventual winners close in a 1-0 defeat. Meanwhile, Charlotte SA is coming off a strong recent run in the current Elite 64 Southeast schedule, as it allowed just one goal in its last five games.

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Ayla Tindall (Midfielder – Michigan Tigers)
Tindall has an impressive regular season goal tally and netted five times in a single game back in October. Mobile, strong and clinical, she is a standout player in a formidable offense.

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Taylor Foss (Forward – Azzurri Storm)
Foss, a well-rounded striker, has netted eight goals in just five regular season games analyzed by ProScore. Four of those goals came in a single game against United Soccer Alliance back in September. Defenses beware!

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17U Girls

Following an impressive 2022-23 campaign, Steel City FC 07G Elite 64 has the background of a team that could contend for the Champions Pool title in Florida. Steel City finished tied atop the Elite 64 Great Lakes standings last season, as it went unbeaten with nine wins and five draws. The Pittsburgh side won two of its three games at the Elite 64 National Finals to show it can succeed at national events.

Libertyville FC 1974-07G Elite 64 also finished atop its regular season standings last season, as it went 9-3-2 in the Elite 64 Midwest. Lobos Rush 07G Elite 64 will be another team to watch, as it has been dominant in the Elite 64 South the last two seasons — combining for nine wins and two draws with no defeats. Lobos heads to Florida in especially good form, having not conceded a goal through five games in the league this season.

The lone team to earn a result against Lobos in Elite 64 play this season, JB Marine 07G Elite 64 will look to carry some momentum of its own into the playoffs in Florida. The Missouri side compiled a 4-1-1 league record in the fall and kept five clean sheets along the way.

Day 1 Game to Watch

A couple of familiar opponents face off on Jan. 19 when Libertyville FC 1974 07G Elite 64 and JB Marine 07G Elite 64 compete for a qualifying spot to National League P.R.O. With JB Marine playing in the Midwest last season, Libertyville secured a pair of close shutout wins. Now, JB Marine has a chance to build off its strong fall campaign in a rematch against the Illinois side.  

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Reese McCabe (Goalkeeper – Madison 56ers)
McCabe has played an important role in the Madison 56ers’ strong campaign. Her saves helped the Wisconsin team secure a remarkable eight shutouts in 12 regular season games.

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Samantha Witte (Forward – Coppermine)  
Witte is a dynamic forward whose vision and technical quality allow her to regularly create and score goals. She also possesses impressive close control and dribbling skills.

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19U Girls

With significant experience and success at past national events, Libertyville FC 1974 05/06G Elite 64 will be a contender to watch in the Champions Pool. Libertyville finished second in the Elite 64 Midwest last season, and it advanced to the title game at the Elite 64 National Finals before coming up just short in a 3-2 game.

Meanwhile, Team Boca 05/06G Elite 64 will be aiming to turn past league success into a string of good results in the playoffs. The Florida side finished in first in the Elite 64 Southeast last season, and it is off to a perfect 8-0-0 start during the 2023-24 campaign.

The Champions Pool features two teams that finished in second place in Elite 64 league play last season — Valor Soccer 05/06G Elite 64 and Fort Wayne United 05/06G Elite 64 — and they’ll each look to make some waves with their play in Florida.

Day 1 Game to Watch

In the Champions Pool, the Jan. 19 meeting between Steel City FC 05/06G Elite 64 and Atlanta Fire 05/06G Elite 64 will determine a berth to National League P.R.O. Steel City has shown a tendency to play close games, with 10 of its 12 league results last season decided by a goal or fewer. At the National Finals, the Pittsburgh side twice went to penalties and had its other game finish 3-2. Meanwhile, Atlanta is coming off a strong fall season that saw the Fire go 8-2-0 in the Elite 64 Southeast while averaging more than three goals per game.

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Abigail Stanton (Forward – Madison 56ers)
Stanton has many brilliant attacking highlights on her ProScore Player Profile, which showcase her exceptional speed and dribbling skills. Look out for sharp turns and shots from distance.

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Kendall Aikens (Midfielder – Michigan Rangers)
Aikens has been a standout performer in the Elite 64 regular season, bagging a hat-trick against North Shore United in September. Dribbling, on-ball intelligence and set pieces are some of her key strengths.

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National League Conference Playoffs complete thrilling girls’ weekend in Orlando

Advancing teams move on to National League P.R.O. for shot at advancing to Nationals

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ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2023) — Four exciting days of action at the National League Conference Playoffs in Orlando, Fla., saw 110 girls teams across the 14U-19U age groups earn their place in the next stage of national events: National League P.R.O.

All games at the Conference Playoff took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

“What a wonderful opportunity it is for us to step outside of our state and match up against some of the best teams in the country at this event,” said Utah Surf 10G coach Brad Silvey, whose team picked up six points during the weekend. “Winning is awesome and excellent, but our team’s ability to grow and develop by playing teams from outside our region at this event is what we want.

“For them to be able to maximize their potential, they have to be challenged at the highest level.”

The Conference Playoffs represent the first of two stages of National League events, which provide every competing team with an opportunity to ultimately advance to the USYS National Championships. The 110 teams that earned advancement to the next stage — National League P.R.O. — will play in one of two P.R.O. events, with 71 teams moving on to play Feb. 24-27 in Tampa, Fla., and 71 teams moving on to play May 3-6 in Oceanside, Calif.

Two of the three defending USYS National Champions advanced to their respective National League P.R.O. event, as 14U Columbus United G10 Lions (OH) and 19U DASC Black (SD) each went 3-0-0 in Orlando.

“Having this competition at a high level is really important for us because we don’t get that where we’re from,” said DASC’s Makenzie Nelson. “We don’t get as many opportunities in playing in these big events, so when we do, we definitely want to show and get to the next level so we can possibly get another bid and go to Nationals again.”

Teams advancing to play at National League P.R.O. will enjoy a truly unique environment in American youth soccer, as the team-based (Conference) qualifiers will compete against the club-based (Elite 64) qualifiers in a singular competition to determine the National League’s representatives at the National Championships.

NATIONAL LEAGUE P.R.O. QUALIFIERS

The following teams have advanced to National League P.R.O. via their performance at the 2023 Conference Playoffs. Location of second event is listed for each team.

14U Girls15U Girls16U Girls17U Girls19U Girls
TeamStateNL P.R.O. Event
Chattanooga FC Academy Chattanooga FC – 2010G NavyTN14U Girls – California (May)
Eastside Timbers EST 10G Red IOR14U Girls – California (May)
Galaxy SC Galaxy SC 2010 NLIL14U Girls – California (May)
KC Legends KC Legends 2010 Academy RedKS14U Girls – California (May)
Solar SC Solar 10G GradoTX14U Girls – California (May)
Solar SC Solar South 10G FDL AdamesTX14U Girls – California (May)
Utah Surf Utah Surf 10G B SilveyUT14U Girls – California (May)
Ambassadors Football Club Ambassadors FC 2010 Girls BlueOH14U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Beekman Soccer Club Warriors 2010NY14U Girls – Florida (Feb)
BVB IA Pittsburgh 10G PremierPA14U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Calvert Soccer Assn CSA Galaxy 10GMD14U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Columbus United Columbus United G’10 LionsOH14U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Team Challenger FC North Team Challenger FC G10 BlackOH14U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Yardley Makefield Soccer 2010 Girls Premier ForcePA14U Girls – Florida (Feb)
TeamStateNL P.R.O. Event
Cainhoy Athletic SC CASC 09 Breakers (SC) (SC)SC15U Girls – California (May)
Cook Inlet Soccer Club Cook Inlet SC 2009 Girls EliteAK15U Girls – California (May)
DKSC DKSC 09G NAIZER FDLTX15U Girls – California (May)
FIERCE United FIERCE 09GTX15U Girls – California (May)
Lonestar SC Lonestar 09G FDL WhiteTX15U Girls – California (May)
MS Futbol Club MS Rush United 09G PremierMS15U Girls – California (May)
NJ Blaze NJ Blaze SA 09 BlackNJ15U Girls – California (May)
NJ Nationals FC 2009 Girls EliteNJ15U Girls – California (May)
Penn Alliance Select Elite ’09PA15U Girls – California (May)
Solar SC Solar Grado 09G FDLTX15U Girls – California (May)
Yardley Makefield Soccer 2009 Girls Premier CelticPA15U Girls – California (May)
Clermont Football Club MIFC 2009 NLFL15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Club Ohio Club Ohio Dayton 09G EliteOH15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Fort Wayne Sport Club FWSC 2009G Dresden (IN)IN15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
HEX FC Dominion USYS 09GPA15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Jersey Shore Boca Jr FC O’HaraNJ15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Missouri Rush MO Rush 2009G Premier BlueMO15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
NEFC NEFC South Girls 2009 NL Pro (Legacy 2009 Girls Pride)MA15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Ole FC Yankee Academy G2009CT15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Phoenix FC AL Phoenix FC Emerald Coast 2009 GirlsAL15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
SC Wave SC Wave E64 09 GirlsWI15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
South Shore Futbol Club Legacy G2009NY15U Girls – Florida (Feb)
TeamStateNL P.R.O. Event
Ambassadors Football Club Ambassadors FC 2008 GirlsOH16U Girls – California (May)
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Chattanooga Red Wolves 08GTN16U Girls – California (May)
Cincinnati United CUP 08G BlackOH16U Girls – California (May)
Cook Inlet Soccer Club Cook Inlet SC 2008 Girls EliteAK16U Girls – California (May)
DKSC DKSC 08G TALAVERA FDLTX16U Girls – California (May)
FIERCE United FIERCE 08GTX16U Girls – California (May)
Impact United SC Impact GBUT16U Girls – California (May)
League 30 Summit FC – G08 JM – DCUT16U Girls – California (May)
Ole FC Yankee Academy G2008CT16U Girls – California (May)
Portland City United SC PCU 08G Red 1OR16U Girls – California (May)
Solar SC Solar FDL 08G HernandezTX16U Girls – California (May)
Tennessee United SC TUSC 08 GirlsTN16U Girls – California (May)
Utah Celtic Utah Celtic FC 08G E64UT16U Girls – California (May)
Villarreal NTX Villarreal NTX 08GTX16U Girls – California (May)
Washington Premier FC Washington Premier FC G08 NLWA16U Girls – California (May)
Azzurri Storm Soccer Inc. Azzurri Storm 2008 Girls Elite 64FL16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
FC 814 FC 814 Energy (PA West)PA16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Germantown Legends Germantown Lady Legends 08 Black (MS)TN16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
KC Fusion KC Fusion Academy 08GKS16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Maryland Rush SOMD Rush 08G KrakenMD16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Miami Rush Kendall SC U16G 2008 EliteFL16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
MS Futbol Club MS Rush United 08G PremierMS16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Nationals Union 08 Girls BlackMI16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Penn FC Youth 2008 F BlackPA16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Rockville Centre Soccer Club RVC Red StormNY16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Sporting PA Sporting PA 2008 GirlsPA16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Stony Brook LGN SC Thunder G2008NY16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
W&H America – 2008 Adrenalina LadiesFL16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Wisconsin United FC WIUFC 2008 Girls PremierWI16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Yardley Makefield Soccer 2008 Girls Premier Spirit NL EDPPA16U Girls – Florida (Feb)
TeamStateNL P.R.O. Event
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Chattanooga Red Wolves 07GTN17U Girls – California (May)
Cook Inlet Soccer Club Cook Inlet SC 2007 Girls EliteAK17U Girls – California (May)
FC Dallas ETX FC Dallas ETX 07G PremierTX17U Girls – California (May)
MS Futbol Club MS Rush United 07G PremierMS17U Girls – California (May)
New York City FC Girls NYCFC Girls 2007/2008 SouthNY17U Girls – California (May)
Penn FC Youth 2007 F BlackPA17U Girls – California (May)
Solar SC Solar South 07G G.Adames FDLTX17U Girls – California (May)
United PDX United PDX 07G Premier Black EastOR17U Girls – California (May)
Utah Surf Utah Surf 07 BHUT17U Girls – California (May)
Vegas United Soccer Club Vegas United ’07 Girls EliteNV17U Girls – California (May)
Western United Pioneers FC 2007 Girls EliteMA17U Girls – California (May)
AFA Fillies AFA Fillies 2007G RUTHLESSMO17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Club Ohio Club Ohio Dayton 07G EliteOH17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Columbus United Columbus United G’07 LionsOH17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
FC Sarasota Inc FCS 2007 Girls PremierFL17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Galaxy SC Galaxy SC 2007IL17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
IMG Academy IMG U17 Premier GirlsFL17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Nationals Union 07 Girls BlackMI17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Piedmont Triad FC 07 PTFC Triad Premier GNC17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
SCOR Meulensteen SCOR Meulensteen 07 BlackMI17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
SC Wave E64 07 GirlsWI17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
TKO Premier SC TKO Premier SC 2007G BlueMI17U Girls – Florida (Feb)
TeamStateNL P.R.O. Event
Boreal FC 2005/2006 Green – MatesiMN19U Girls – California (May)
DASC 2005/06 BLACKSD19U Girls – California (May)
DKSC 05/06G FDL WEIRTX19U Girls – California (May)
FC Dayton FC Dayton G05/06 EliteOH19U Girls – California (May)
League 30 Summit FC G06 – TLUT19U Girls – California (May)
Middle Country SC SBMC 05/06NY19U Girls – California (May)
Revolution Premier SC 06G Gold ZuazuaTX19U Girls – California (May)
Solar SC Solar 05/06G GradoTX19U Girls – California (May)
Springfield SYC Soccer SYC 2005/06G National LeagueVA19U Girls – California (May)
The Football Academy NJ 2006 Girls BlackNJ19U Girls – California (May)
Utah Celtic Utah Celtic FC 05/06G E64UT19U Girls – California (May)
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Chattanooga Red Wolves 06GTN19U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Club Ohio Club Ohio 05G NationalOH19U Girls – Florida (Feb)
DMV FC DMV FC 2005/06G BlueVA19U Girls – Florida (Feb)
FC United Soccer Club 05/06G RedIL19U Girls – Florida (Feb)
JB Marine Soccer Club JB Marine Garabedian Gold 06GMO19U Girls – Florida (Feb)
JB Marine Soccer Club JB Marine Thunder 2005GMO19U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Michigan Burn MI Burn 06 BlackMI19U Girls – Florida (Feb)
MS Futbol Club MS Rush United 06G PremierMS19U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Sporting PA Sporting PA 2005 GirlsPA19U Girls – Florida (Feb)
W&H America – 2005 Adrenalina LadiesFL19U Girls – Florida (Feb)
Wilson Youth SA 06 ExplosionNC19U Girls – Florida (Feb)

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National League Conference Playoffs complete thrilling boys’ weekend in Orlando

Advancing teams move on to National League P.R.O. for shot at advancing to Nationals

Game Results
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ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2023) — Four exciting days of action at the National League Conference Playoffs in Orlando, Fla., saw 142 boys teams across the 14U-19U age groups earn their place in the next stage of national events: National League P.R.O.

The boys’ event took place Dec. 1-4 and represented the first of two consecutive Conference Playoff weekends at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, as the girls teams will follow with games Dec. 8-11.

“It’s really cool because we think we’re the best in our state, and other teams all think they’re the best in their state,” said Landon Michaelis of defending USYS National Champion Utah Celtic FC 08B. “We all get to play each other, and it’s really fun to do — to see who’s the best of the best. It just means we’ve got to play our hardest every game.”

Both defending National Champions — 16U Utah Celtic 08 and 17U La Roca J Milla (UT) — took one step closer to earning a chance to defend their titles with their performances in Orlando.

The Conference Playoffs represent the first of two stages of National League events, which provide every competing team with an opportunity to ultimately advance to the USYS National Championships. The 142 teams that earned advancement to the next stage — National League P.R.O. — will play in one of two P.R.O. events, with 71 teams moving on to play Feb. 23-26 in Tampa, Fla., and 71 teams moving on to play May 4-7 in Oceanside, Calif.

“This game was critical for us as far as moving to the February National League P.R.O. competition,” said Juan Espinoza, coach of 14U Ponys F.C. 2010 (IL) following a win on Monday. “For us to be in that second group, it gives us an advantage to punch one of the tickets [to the National Championships] that are available to us.”

Teams advancing to play at National League P.R.O. will enjoy a truly unique environment in American youth soccer, as the team-based (Conference) qualifiers will compete against the club-based (Elite 64) qualifiers in a singular competition to determine the National League’s representatives at the National Championships.

NATIONAL LEAGUE P.R.O. QUALIFIERS

The following teams have advanced to National League P.R.O. via their performance at the 2023 Conference Playoffs. Location of second event is listed for each team.

14U Boys15U Boys16U Boys17U Boys19U Boys
TeamStateP.R.O. Event
Barca Academy Pro Miami B2010 PRONY14U Boys – California (May)
Chicago Magic PSG Chicago Magic 2010 MCLIL14U Boys – California (May)
Club Ohio Club Ohio 10B NationalOH14U Boys – California (May)
Inland Surf Academy B10CA14U Boys – California (May)
Rumson Futbol Club CAT Elite Boys 2010NJ14U Boys – California (May)
Sporting Columbus Sporting Columbus Boys 2010 IOH14U Boys – California (May)
Sporting PA Sporting PA 2010 BoysPA14U Boys – California (May)
Team Challenger FC North Team Challenger FC B10 BlackOH14U Boys – California (May)
The Football Academy 2010 Boys BlackNJ14U Boys – California (May)
The Football Academy 2010 Boys SilverNJ14U Boys – California (May)
The Player Progression Academy PPA 2010 Green BoysDC14U Boys – California (May)
Galaxy SC Galaxy SC 10B Elite 64IL14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Indialantic Youth Soccer 10 FORCE Boys BlackFL14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Keystone FC Keystone FC Premier 10BPA14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
North DeKalb Soccer Assoc. ND Alianza Soccer-Gold 2010GA14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Ponys FC Ponys F.C. 2010IL14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Saints Soccer Academy Saints 10B Blue PremierOR14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Savannah United Select Savannah United 10B PremierGA14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Smithtown Kickers SC (LIJSL) LI Slammers Boys 2010 BlackNY14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
St. Louis Scott Gallagher SLSG MO B 2010 EliteMO14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
United Soccer Club USC 10 Boys PremierAL14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Yardley Makefield Soccer 2010 Boys Premier UnitedPA14U Boys – Florida (Feb)
TeamStateP.R.O. Event
Barca Academy Chicago BLAU 2009IL15U Boys – California (May)
CESA Pachuca 09B Piedmont NLSC15U Boys – California (May)
Cheshire Soccer Academy 2009 Boys NLNJ15U Boys – California (May)
Chicago Magic PSG Chicago Magic PSG 2009 MCLIL15U Boys – California (May)
Elite Soccer Academy Elite 2009 BlackFL15U Boys – California (May)
FC Frederick FCF ’09 BoysMD15U Boys – California (May)
Imperial Soccer Club Imperial SC 09B NLFCTX15U Boys – California (May)
KC Legends KC Legends 2009 Academy RedKS15U Boys – California (May)
Miami Breakers FC MIAMI BREAKERS FC 2009 BLACKFL15U Boys – California (May)
NJ Nationals FC 2009 Boys EliteNJ15U Boys – California (May)
Raiders FC Raiders FC 2009IL15U Boys – California (May)
Stony Brook LGN SC Stony Brook – LGN Samurai Blue B2009NY15U Boys – California (May)
Strikers Miami FC Strikers Miami FC 2009 EliteFL15U Boys – California (May)
United PDX United PDX 09B Premier BlackOR15U Boys – California (May)
Valencia CF Academy New York 2009 OrangeNY15U Boys – California (May)
Aspire FC AFC 09B Black NLFCTX15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Atletico (WA) Atletico B09WA15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Brentwood SC (LIJSL) 2009 Premier NLNY15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Galaxy SC Galaxy SC 09B Elite 64IL15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Hoosier Futbol Club Hoosier FC 2009B Elite Wolves IIN15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Indy Phoenix FC Indy Phoenix FC 2009BIN15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Juventus Academy Miami Athletum FC Elite 2009FL15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Liverpool FC 2009BMA15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Manassas Soccer Club 09 GoldVA15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Michigan Futbol Academy MFA Revolution GR 09B EliteMI15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Pateadores SC Nashville Pateadores SC Nashville – 2009 BlueTN15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
SABR – Team Boca 2009 Boys WhiteFL15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Sporting PA Sporting PA 2009 BoysPA15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Stones River Futbol Club SRFC 09 BlackTN15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Westside Metros FC Westside Metros 09B CopaOR15U Boys – Florida (Feb)
TeamStateP.R.O. Event
AC Brea Soccer AC Brea B08CA16U Boys – California (May)
Aspire FC AFC 08B Black NLFCTX16U Boys – California (May)
Barca Academy Pro Miami B2008 PRONY16U Boys – California (May)
Columbus United Columbus United B’08 LionsOH16U Boys – California (May)
FBSL Tuzos Academy 08 (JGC)AZ16U Boys – California (May)
Kansas Rush Kansas Rush Academy 08KS16U Boys – California (May)
Liverpool FC-IA Michigan North Oakland 08 B AcademyMI16U Boys – California (May)
Matrix Soccer Academy Matrix Mavens (08)MD16U Boys – California (May)
Michigan Futbol Academy MFA Revolution GR 08B EliteMI16U Boys – California (May)
Rhode Island Surf Rhode Island Surf B2008 EliteRI16U Boys – California (May)
Seacoast United Bedford 2008 Elite BoysNH16U Boys – California (May)
Spire FC Spire FC 2008 BoysOH16U Boys – California (May)
St. Paul Blackhawks 08 Boys BlackMN16U Boys – California (May)
Washington Rush Washington Rush B08 – NLWA16U Boys – California (May)
Yardley Makefield Soccer 2008 Boys Premier Celtic NL EDPPA16U Boys – California (May)
Brentwood SC 2008 Premier Man City NLNY16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Chicago Magic PSG Chicago Magic 2008 MCLIL16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Galaxy SC Galaxy SC 08B NLIL16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Germantown Legends Germantown Legends 08 Black NLTN16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Golden Goal Sports Soccer Academy GGS 2008 Boys GoldFL16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Great Falls Reston Soccer Club GFRSC 08B EliteVA16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Keystone FC Keystone FC Premier 08BPA16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Liverpool FCIA Central MD 2008 BoysMD16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Miami Breakers FC MIAMI BREAKERS FC 2008 BLACKFL16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Pateadores SC Nashville Pateadores SC Nashville – 2008BTN16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Pinellas County United SC 2008 BlueFL16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Sporting PA Sporting PA 2008 BoysPA16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
St. Mary’s Soccer SMS 2008 Strikers Red PremierMD16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Stony Brook – LGN Wildlings Blue B2008NY16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Utah Celtic Utah Celtic FC 08 BoysUT16U Boys – Florida (Feb)
TeamStateP.R.O. Event
BVB International Academy Texas BVB 07B YellowTX17U Boys – California (May)
2007 East BW GottscheeNY17U Boys – California (May)
Croatian Eagles Red- 2007WI17U Boys – California (May)
Futbol Legacy Wolves NorwalkCA17U Boys – California (May)
HEX FC Dominion USYS 07BPA17U Boys – California (May)
Hoosier Futbol Club Hoosier FC 2007 Elite Wolves IIN17U Boys – California (May)
JB Marine Soccer Club JB Marine Academy Baum 07BMO17U Boys – California (May)
New England Surf New England Surf State Navy 2007 BoysMA17U Boys – California (May)
NY Hota Bavarian Soccer Club 2007 BlueNY17U Boys – California (May)
Piedmont Triad FC 07NC17U Boys – California (May)
Rayos FC Rayos 07B MartinezTX17U Boys – California (May)
SAC Boys 2007 – Pre-AcademyMD17U Boys – California (May)
SCOR Meulensteen SCOR Meulensteen 07 BlackMI17U Boys – California (May)
Spire FC Spire FC 2007 BoysOH17U Boys – California (May)
Vistula FC PDA/Vistula B2007- LewandowskiNJ17U Boys – California (May)
Burke Athletic Club Burke ’07B United Academy NLVA17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Century United Century Boys 2007 GoldPA17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Chicago Magic PSG Chicago Magic 2007 MCLIL17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Doral SC Doral SC 2007FL17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
FC United (Iowa) FC United – DSM 2007BIA17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Futbol Beach Soccer Futsal Club FBS-FC 2007 TealFL17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Germantown Legends 07 Germantown Legends PremierTN17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
IFA West 2007 Boys EDSMA17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Juventus Academy Miami Athletum FC Elite 2007FL17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Keystone FC Keystone FC Premier 07BPA17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
La Roca FC La Roca – J Milla – SCUT17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Michigan Jaguars Michigan Rush Northville 07BMI17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
PA Rush 2007 Rush BoysPA17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Real Boston FC Boys 2007 VillarealMA17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Yardley Makefield Soccer 2007 Boys Premier Blackout NLPA17U Boys – Florida (Feb)
TeamStateP.R.O. Event
Apple Valley SC Storm AVSC Storm Academy B06CA19U Boys – California (May)
FC Deportivo Arizona FC Deportivo 2005 Boys RedAZ19U Boys – California (May)
HEX FC FC Bucks DOMINION 2005 BoysPA19U Boys – California (May)
JB Marine Soccer Club JB Marine Academy 05BMO19U Boys – California (May)
JB Marine Soccer Club JB Marine Academy McKeon 2006BMO19U Boys – California (May)
Miami Breakers FC MIAMI BREAKERS FC 2006 BLACKFL19U Boys – California (May)
MOBA Soccer Academy MOBA 06GA19U Boys – California (May)
MYSA Lobos FC EdinburgTX19U Boys – California (May)
New York Premier FC NYPFC 2006 BoysNY19U Boys – California (May)
Raiders FC Raiders FC 2005IL19U Boys – California (May)
Rush Pikes Peak Pikes Peak Rush 06BCO19U Boys – California (May)
SAC/BA SAC Boys 2005 – Pre-AcademyMD19U Boys – California (May)
Spire FC Spire FC 2006 BoysOH19U Boys – California (May)
Strikers Miami FC 2006 EliteFL19U Boys – California (May)
Team Challenger FC South 05/06B GoldOH19U Boys – California (May)
Bowling Green FC BGFC Golden Lions Academy 2006 GoldKY19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Brentwood SC (LIJSL) Brentwood SC 2006 Premier United NLNY19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Chicago Fire Youth SC (CFYSC) CFYSC 2006B PremierIL19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
CT Rush CT Rush Select 2006 BoysCT19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Dix Hills SC Dix Hills EST Ultimatum B2006NY19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
FC Revolution FC Revolution Knights 06PA19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Galaxy SC Galaxy SC 05B NLIL19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Impact United SC Impact United BA 05UT19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Impact United SC Impact United SC Impact JVUT19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Indiana Fire Academy Indiana Fire 2005B NLIN19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Mundelein SC MSC Academy 05IL19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Northern Virginia United Academy 05/06BVA19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Seacoast of Bedford Seacoast Bedford 2006B EliteNH19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Sporting PA FCE 2006 Boys ElitePA19U Boys – Florida (Feb)
Washington United Soccer Club WUSC 06NJ19U Boys – Florida (Feb)

Visit the National League website for more information on its national events and the National League Conferences.

Elite 64 Playoffs schedule set for 2024 Florida event

FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 27, 2023) — The game schedule is now available for the USYS National League Elite 64 Playoffs taking place in January 2024 in the Orlando, Fla., area.

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The Elite 64 Playoffs in Florida will feature boys and girls teams in the 13U through 19U age groups. The girls will take the fields first, with games scheduled for Jan. 19-23, and the boys will compete the following weekend, Jan. 26-30. The games in Florida will be played at Austin-Tindall Sports Complex, ChampionsGate Sports Complex and Heroes Park.

The 14U-19U teams paying in Florida will be competing for a chance to advance to National League P.R.O., where they will have an opportunity to ultimately qualify for the 2024 USYS National Championships.

“The first Elite 64 Playoffs event in Arizona provided a lot of great soccer and plenty of excitement for the teams and players,” said Simon Collins, USYS National League Commissioner. “We cannot wait for the remaining Elite 64 teams to get their turn to highlight their abilities and play in competitive, meaningful games in Florida that will make for a memorable experience everyone. We know these teams will continue the superb on-field displays we’ve seen already this season.”

The action in Florida will include teams from 47 different Elite 64 clubs across the girls and boys weekends. Toca FC Elite 64 08B is the lone team competing in Florida that won a title at the 2023 Elite 64 National Finals this past summer.

Teams playing in Florida are divided pools within each age group, with pool placement dependent on Elite 64 performance from last season. The Champions Pool features last season’s top-performing teams, followed by the Silver Pool (in applicable age groups) and then the Wildcard Pool. Visit the event homepage to view a breakdown of the pools.

The Elite 64 Playoffs feature a primarily tournament style schedule. The results necessary for a team to advance to the subsequent national event — National League P.R.O. — vary per pool and age group.

For teams playing in Florida that earn advancement, their National League P.R.O. event will take place in February 2024 in Tampa, Fla. At that event, they will compete against fellow Elite 64 teams and top teams from the National League Conferences to determine which sides advance to the USYS National Championships.

Click here for more details on the Elite 64 Playoffs – Florida.