New Jersey Youth Soccer Claim the U12 and U14 National Championships
Crowning youth soccer state champions are always exciting and memorable. Becoming a state champ is an important accomplishment and one to be proud of. Congratulations to all the players, coaches and parents who participated in this year’s competition.
Youth Soccer News: New Jersey Youth Soccer crowned U12-U14 National Championship Series, U12-U14 Presidents Cup and U11-U14 Commissioners Cup champions over the weekend, with semifinal and championship matches held in Bordentown, N.J.
Members of New Jersey Youth Soccer Association collectively support the sport of soccer through training, practice, competition and the spirit of good sportsmanship. The association features recreational, travel soccer programs at multiple skill levels.
“We are so proud of the effort from each and every one of the teams that competed in these state-wide tournaments,” said Evelyn Gill, New Jersey Youth Soccer‘s President.
“New Jersey is one of the most talent rich states in the country and these competitions demonstrated that skill from the girls and boys teams.”
National Championship Series Winners:
- 12U Girls: Cedar Stars Academy 2006 Black
- 12U Boys: Watchung NJ Elite 2006 Litmanen
- 13U Girls: SJEB Rush 2005 Academy
- 13U Boys: Real Jersey FC 2005
- 14U Girls: SJEB Rush 2004 Academy
- 14U Boys: PSA Wildcats 2004
NJ Youth Soccer Presidents Cup Champions:
- 12U Girls: GPS Central 2006 Red
- 12U Boys: Cherry Hill SC Knights 2006
- 13U Girls: Watchung STA MUSC 2005
- 13U Boys: Ocean United Titans Red
- 14U Girls: Bordentown FC Jaguars 2004
- 14U Boys: Valencia Soccer Academy 2004 Black
NJ Youth Soccer Commissioners Cup Champions:
- 11U Girls: NJ Elite 2004 Force
- 12U Girls: Freehold Storm
- 12U Boys: Match Fit Montclair United 2006
- 13U Girls: German American Kickers Banshees
- 13U Boys: BHYSC Arsenal
- 14U Girls: Bridgewater Academy
*Select tournament finals were postponed due to weather from 10/29 and are yet to be completed.
Catrina Atanda, a four-time NJYS State Cup champion in her youth and current player with Sky Blue FC, was on-hand to congratulate the finalists and champions.
“It was a great experience to witness these young players compete at such a high level and display such impressive sportsmanship,” said Atanda.
“New Jersey is one of the best soccer states in the country and today was evidence of that.”
The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament.
They provide winners from each state the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.
The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is a national tournament that is designed to create a high-level competition for teams that are looking to play against teams of similar abilities, where those teams that advance will play for a regional or possibly a national title.
The NJ Youth Soccer Commissioners Cup is a tournament that was successfully introduced in 2017 and hosts travel teams in the U11 to U14 age groups in the fall, with the U15 and U16 age groups participating in the spring/summer.
This state-only tournament is designed to create a challenging and enjoyable event for teams that do not play in the National Championship Series or Presidents Cup.
To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer.
Photo Credit: NJYS
