Teams Advance to 2016 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup
Ten teams advance to the 2016 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup in Tulsa, Oklahoma, following the Region III tournament held over the weekend. Over 110 teams traveled to compete in the regional tournament consisting of 12 states as four teams from North Carolina walked away as champions.
Youth Soccer News: US Youth Soccer announced the 2016 US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Presidents Cup champions, crowned Sunday in College Station. The winning teams in the Under-13 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups advance to the 2016 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup, July 14-17 in Tulsa, Okla.
The Region III Presidents Cup provided more than 110 teams with a fun environment to play in a competitive field of teams — as evidenced by the fact each Region III state association had at least one team advance to the tournament’s semifinals.
After several exciting finals on Sunday, North Carolina came away with four Region III Presidents Cup titles — the most of any state association. North Texas and South Texas each saw two teams capture their respective championship, while Tennessee and Florida claimed one title apiece.
2016 US Youth Soccer Region III Presidents Cup Champions:
Age Group Team Hometown
U13 Girls 02 CSA Charlotte Torsion Charlotte, N.C.
U13 Boys 02 CASL Juniors Red South Raleigh, N.C.
U14 Girls McAllen United Angels McAllen, Texas
U14 Boys Superior SC Aztecas 02 Fort Worth, Texas
U15 Girls 00 JASA Coastal Surge Black Jacksonville, N.C.
U15 Boys FC Bachmanlake Dallas, Texas
U16 Girls Greeneville Galaxy Select Greeneville, Tenn.
U16 Boys 99 FSC Force Premier Fayetteville, N.C.
U17 Girls Dynamo STX Academy McAllen, Texas
U17 Boys The Soccer Pit Cobras Immokalee, Fla.
South Texas Youth Soccer Association hosted the Region III Presidents Cup, and the other 11 State Associations represented included Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and North Texas.
The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is designed for teams seeking additional challenges to play for a national title against teams of similar abilities. The cup provides a progressive, competitive experience to teams that might not otherwise get the opportunity to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community from the state to regional to national levels of US Youth Soccer.
For complete tournament results for Region III Presidents Cup, click here.
Source/Photo Credit: US Youth Soccer
