United States Youth Soccer Association

Champions Cup is a new US Youth Soccer event, with its first competition in 2022. It brings the world's best teams together and serves as a global invitational event that allows the entire soccer community to stake their claim as true international champions of their age groups.[5]

National Championship Series is the country's oldest and most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. It allows more than 185,000 players to showcase their skills against the best competition each year.[6] The McGuire Cup, the oldest of the 14 Championships, was first awarded in 1935.[7]

Presidents Cup was designed for teams seeking additional challenges against those of similar abilities. It is in its 13th year and has continued to provide a progressive and competitive experience to compete for a national title.[8]

ODP was formed in 1977.[9] It provides opportunities for high potential players, facilitates their development, and exposes them to the next level of their chosen pathway.

National League provides the top competition in USYS amongst its three areas of competition: 13 Conferences, P.R.O., and Elite 64. It has been home to elite-level play since its inaugural season in 2007-08, where it had just 30 teams amongst its two age groups. National League recently had 350 teams across six age groups in 2019-20.[10]

USYS Europe creates an avenue for American players living or traveling in Europe to grow, train, and compete. There are two programs: Grassroots and ODP.[11]

US Youth Soccer will host its inaugural Futsal National Championships in February 2023.[12]

League America was designed to capture the spirit and ethos of USYS' recreation and grassroots members. It helps kids find their passion for the game, feel part of a national effort, and celebrates players of all skill levels.[13]

League America Festivals, formerly the United Cup, provide recreational players with an opportunity to experience a high-quality statewide tournament, offering a fun, family-like atmosphere.

Rise of Champions is a grassroots, online-only program that offers prizes in a safe and fully-moderated environment. US Youth Soccer operates both community events and fully licensed esports events, such as EA Sports FIFA 22.[14]

TOPSoccer is a community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and/or physical disabilities, and has provided opportunities for players to develop at their own pace since 1990.[15]

Goalkeeper Club provides goalkeepers with tools and support to be successful on and off the field.

League Championship creates an additional pathway into the USYS Eastern Regional Championships while strengthening relationships with leagues and maintaining the structural integrity of existing programs, competitions, and events offered by US Youth Soccer.[16]

USYS University is a first-ever gathering of educational resources designed to educate on a broad array of subjects. It aims to embody the goals of colleges and similar institutions, aggregating resources across multiple fields, including: mental health, physical health, emotional well-being, coaching education, life principles, sportsmanship, character building, life skills, and clean & healthy performance.[17]

Soccer for Success is the U.S. Soccer Foundation's signature program that helps children establish positive social, emotional, and physical behaviors and skills.[18] It improves the lives of children on and off the pitch and focuses on preparing youth for the future.