ORLANDO, FL (July 25, 2004) - US Youth Soccer National Champions were crowned today at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. Champions in the Boys and Girls Under-14 through Under-19 age groups from each regional event met to battle for the US Youth Soccer National Championship.

The Far West Region took home top honors on the day with seven National Championships, the Midwest Region followed with two and Region I earned one. The California South State Associations won four National Championships, followed by California-North and Missouri with two each. Michigan, Illinois, Maryland and Hawaii each take home a National Championship.

In Under-19 action, the HSC Bulls '85 of Hawaii won the island state's first-ever US Youth Soccer National Championship, defeating CASL Elite of North Carolina 3-2. ...More

ORLANDO, FL (July 23, 2004) -Preliminary play at the US Youth Soccer National Championships came to a close this evening as 24 teams advanced to Sunday's Championship round at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.

The Michigan Hawks downed Georgia's United Quest Red '85 2-0 in the Under-15 Girls division, with goals from Emily Esbrook in the first minute and Danielle Toney at the 66-minute mark.

"I'm happy with the way they gutted it out," said Michigan Hawks Head Coach Jim Kimble. "Tomorrow I'll ask them to get a lot of rest, stay off their feet and ponder what it means to play for the National Championship. This will...More

ORLANDO, FL (July 23, 2004) –The final round of preliminary play at the US Youth Soccer National Championships began today with a flourish of goals as teams secured spots in Sunday’s Championship round at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.

It was an early morning for the Under-17 division with a 7:30 a.m. wake up call. The Windy City Pride (Illinois) Girls found themselves down 1-0 early in the first half to the Dallas Texans 87 Red, but scored five unanswered goals in the second half to advance to Sunday’s Championship game. Windy City’s Brittany Bock put an exclamation point on the victory scoring three of her teams five goals in an 18-minute, second half span. The Pride will play So Cal United for the Under-17 Championship match on Sunday at 9:45 a.m.

In the Under-17 Boys division, ISC Strikers (California South) and Weston, from host state Florida, played to a 2-2 tie while...More

ORLANDO, FL (July 22, 2004) -The US Youth Soccer National Championships continued today at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex with evening matches in the Under-15 group. Friday's games will be the last preliminary round matches and will decide the Championship pairings for Sunday, July 25.

The Mustang Blast (California North) advance to the Championship match in the Under-15 Girls division with a 2-0 record on the tournament. The Mustangs rallied from a 2-goal deficit against the Michigan Hawks, courtesy of Lindsay Pierce's go-ahead goal in extra minutes. The Mustang Blast are four-time Far West Regional Champions, but have yet to win a US Youth Soccer National Championship.

"It means a whole lot for everyone," said Pierce. "We've gone...More

ORLANDO, FL (July 22, 2004) - The US Youth Soccer National Championships continued today at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex with morning matches in the Under-14 and Under-19 groups.

The Camarillo Eagles (Cal-South), together since they played Under-10, secured a spot in the Under-14 Girls National Championship with a 4-0 win over Mt. Laurel United Strikers (New Jersey).

"They want it, they're hungry and focused," said Eagles Head Coach Vince Thomas. "We knew if we got four goals today, that we would be in the championship game - and they...More

ORLANDO, FL (July 21, 2004) - The US Youth Soccer National Championships continued today at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex with evening action in the Under-16 group.

The Boys Under-16 division continues to excite with two well-contested matches, each ending in 1-1 draws. Defending US Youth Soccer National Champion Casa Mia Bays (Maryland) found the back of the net at the 67-minute mark, with Chicago Magic's Paul Kopec tying the match just nine minutes later.

The other boys match of the night was a defensive stalemate until Mouhamad Assi of the Texans 87/88 (South Texas) opened up scoring at 39:00. FC United's (Washington) Ciaran O'Brien found...More

ORLANDO, FL (July 21, 2004) - The US Youth Soccer National Championships continued this morning at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, with action in the Under-18 and Under-17 divisions.

Weston Under-17 Boys, from host state Florida, downed the Albertson Red Storm Clash (Eastern New York) 3-1. Albertson rallied back from a one goal deficit before Weston found the back of the net twice at the 73- and 92- minute marks.

"Yesterday, they had the first game jitters with their first appearance at the US Youth Soccer National Championships," said Weston Head Coach Alvin James. "Today, the...More

ORLANDO, FL (July 20, 2004) - The US Youth Soccer National Championships got underway today at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, with each team playing its first of three preliminary round games. The Championship setting is complete with five immaculate playing fields, electric scoreboards and lights for evening play.

Representing Hawaii in its first-ever National Championships appearance, the Honolulu Soccer Club Bulls downed the Baltimore Bays (Maryland) 3-0 in Under-19 Boys action. Hawaii's Duke Hashimoto opened scoring early with a tally at the 2-minute mark, Satoshi Mitsuda followed ...More

ORLANDO, FL (July 20, 2004) - The US Youth Soccer National Championships began today with Preliminary Round play at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex.

The United Quest Red 85 Under-18 Girls (GA) wasted no time, getting on the scoreboard early against World Class (NJ) as Ashley Stinson found the back of the net in only the second minute of the game. However, World Class' Amanda Lebo scored two first half goals giving her team momentum heading into the second half. Nicki Gross and Denay Riley also scored goals for World class as they coasted to a ...More

RICHARDSON, Texas (July 13, 2004) - The US Youth Soccer National Championships are set for 2004 and teams are focused on their goal of a National Championship. Known for its history, elite level of competition and great players, US Youth Soccer, the nations largest youth sports organizations crown jewel, the US Youth Soccer National Championships has arrived.

The US Youth Soccer National Championships cap a yearlong tournament, featuring competition for boys and girls teams in Under-12 through Under-19 age groups. Overall, the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides...More

RICHARDSON, TEXAS (July 6, 2004) – The winners of the Under-14 through Under-19 age groups from each of the four US Youth Soccer Regional Championships advance to compete at the 2004 US Youth Soccer National Championships to be played July 20-25 at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Region I – New Jersey’s PDA Wildcats (Under-16 Girls) and Maryland’s Casa Mia Bays (Under-16 Boys) showed dominance as both came one step closer to defending their 2003 US Youth Soccer National Championship title.  Consistency was also key as...More

Spokane, WA (June 26, 2004) - Championship were crowned today at the US Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships in Spokane, WA. Regional Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 age groups will converge on the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex, July 20-25, to compete for the US Youth Soccer National Championship.

The California-South state association dominated championship play, winning nine regional crowns at the Plantes Ferrry fields. California-North won ...More