Albion Cup National Showcase Soccer Tournament Recap
An annual youth soccer event in Southern California, The 2019 Albion Cup National Showcase Soccer Tournament took place from July 13 to July 15 at the SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside, California
The nineteenth Albion Cup National Soccer Showcase for U9-U19 boys and girls was one of the most competitive youth soccer tournaments in the USA. Every team played three games, with a semifinal and championship final for those that advanced.
This year’s event included two flights with elite teams
“This has been a great tournament with over 500 teams competing,” said Noah Gins, CEO of Albion SC. “This year, Albion Cup turned away 25% of the teams that applied.
“Its all about exceeding expectations. We are focused on producing a very professional youth soccer showcase and a great tournament experience for all the coaches and players who compete at Albion Cup.”
Noah Gins, CEO of Albion SC
“We love coming to Albion Cup because we know the competition is always good,” said Roy Chingirian, Director of Coaching for the Strikers FC Irvine “We have a lot of respect for their organization and it goes both ways with our clubs. It was great to see our team win in this highly competitive tournament. This team just knows how to win — they always find
“As for our team becoming Albion Cup Champions, it is always thrilling to win in PKs after an intense, back and forth game.
Roy Chingirian, Director of Coaching for the Strikers FC Irvine
“The Albion Cup provides a great opportunity for top youth players and teams to develop and compete against some of the nations best,” said Brent Nunes, Albion SC Hawaii, Technical Director.
“The venue and overall environment are top class, and with three days of competitive matches in beautiful San Diego, the Albion Cup is truly setting the bar very high across the country for youth showcase events.”
Brent Nunes, Albion SC Hawaii, Technical Director
2019 Albion Cup and Showcase Champions Include:
| Men’s and Women’s Bracket | Champion |
| Mens U19 2001 Showcase | DESERT UNITED SC |
| Men’s U18 2002 Showcase | HG EAGLES SC HG EAGLES |
| Men’s U18 2002 Cup | ANTELOPE VALLEY FC AVFC BOYS 2002 |
| Womens U19 2001 Showcase | LEGENDS FC 01 |
| Womens U18 2002 Showcase | ALBION SC G02 USSDA |
“The Albion Cup has always been one of the top showcases in the country and we come here for quality competition.
Blake Nunes, StrikersNorth Head Coach B05, B04, B03
“We always want to play against the best teams and the Albion Cup certainly has that and it is second to none in the USA,” said Blake Nunes, StrikersNorth Head Coach B05, B04, B03
| Boy’s and Girl’s Bracket | Champions |
| Boys U9 2011 Showcase | TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY 2011 ACADEMY |
| Boys U9 2011 Cup | REBELS EAST B2011 |
| Girls U9 2011 Showcase | SC BLUES MULLIGAN |
| Girls U9 2011 Cup | MURRIETA SURF G2011 PDA |
| Boys U10 2010 Showcase | TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY 2010 PDA |
| Boys U10 2010 Cup | LA GALAXY SAN DIEGO B10 – AQUINO |
| Girls U10 2010 Showcase | SDSC SAN DIEGO SC 2010 NAVY |
| Girls U10 2010 Cup | PIPELINE HAWAII |
| Boys U11 2009 Showcase | TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY PRE ACADEMY |
| Boys U11 2009 Cup | STRIKERS FC |
| Girls U11 2009 Showcase | LEGENDS FC G09 FC |
| Girls U11 2009 Cup | BALLISTIC SOCCER HAWAII BALLISTIC |
| Boys U12 2008 Showcase | CHULA VISTA F.C. |
| Boys U12 2008 Cup | LA GALAXY SAN DIEGO ALDO |
| Girls U12 2008 Showcase | SC BLUES RENNIE/MULLIGAN 2008 |
| Girls U12 2008 Cup | SD UNITED 2008 BLACK |
| Boys U13 2007 Showcase | STRIKERS FC – IRVINE CHINGIRIAN |
| Boys U13 2007 Cup | EASTSIDE FC |
| Girls U13 2007 Showcase | SAN DIEGO SDSC NAVY ACADEMY |
| Girls U13 2007 Cup | CDA FC SLAMMERS FULLERTON |
| Boys U14 2006 Showcase | MAN UNITED UC MAN UNITED |
| Boys U14 2006 Cup | OLYMPIACOS FÚTBOL ACADEMY |
| Girls U14 2006 Showcase | ALBION SC G2006 USDA |
| Girls U14 2006 Cup | ALBION SC LAS VEGAS PREMIER |
“Our talented girls’ team won the 2019 Albion Cup,” said David Banks, Director of Notts Forest F.C. (NFFC). “The competition at Albion Cup is very competitive and we look forward to competing again next year.”
| Boys U15 2005 Showcase | OLYMPIACOS F.C. ACADEMY |
| Boys U15 2005 Cup | SAN DIEGO BOYS ORANGE |
| Girls U15 2005 Showcase | ALBION SC G05 USDA |
| Girls U15 2005 Cup | NOTTS FOREST 2005 RED |
| Boys U16 2004 Showcase | LA GALAXY SOUTH BAY |
| Boys U16 2004 Cup | TEAM USA RAMIREZ |
| Girls U16 2004 Showcase | ARSENAL FC – SOUTH SOUTH ECNL |
| Girls U16 2004 Cup | SD REAL MADRID- RAUL |
| Boys U17 2003 Showcase | ALBION SC 03 USDA ACADEMY |
| Boys U17 2003 Cup | AVSC STORM ELITE |
| Girls U17 2003 Showcase | TVHSC HAWKS HAWKS ACADEMY |
| Girls U17 2003 Cup | BEACH FC LOHN/PINED |
Now, we wait for the 2020 Albion Cup next year …
All standings and scores for the 2019 Albion Cup are available on
