Team Information

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ABOUT PHOENIX CUP

About the

Phoenix cup

Phoenix Cup is one of the premier spring soccer showcases in the country, bringing together elite clubs from across the United States and Canada. For over 14 years, top West Coast programs have made it a must-attend event to prepare for State Cup competition and compete against some of the nation’s best talent.

What started as a 90-team tournament has grown into a nationally recognized event, with over 700+ teams applying annually and more than 100+ college coaches attending each year, giving players valuable exposure and recruiting opportunities.

Games are hosted at Arizona’s top soccer facilities, including Reach 11 Sports Complex and Scottsdale Sports Complex, offering quality fields, elite competition, and an unforgettable tournament experience.

QUALIFIER: Group winners in every age division will earn FREE entry into the 2027 Labor Day Tampa Cup in Florida — one of the nation’s premier destination tournaments. Learn more at TampaCup.com

 December 11th, 2026February 12th, 2027
U7/U8$150$300
U9/U10$695$895
U11/12$995$1195
U13/U14$1,195$1,395
U15-U19$1,295$1,495
Eligibility

All US Soccer Members – USYS, US CLUB, USSSA Soccer, AYSO & International FIFA

This is a US Club Sanctioned Tournament

Age Divisions

**Birth year: 2019–2007

U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18/19

Competition Level

Groups comprised of Top Tier, Mid Tier, Lower Tier Groups.

GIRLS WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Ages: 2018 (U7) – 2006 (U19)

March 12 Round Robin Play Begins 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
March 13 Round Robin Play Cont. 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
March 14 Round Robin Play + Finals 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

BOYS WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Ages: 2018 (U7) – 2006 (U19)

March 19 Round Robin Play Begins 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
March 20 Round Robin Play Cont. 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
March 21 Round Robin Play + Finals 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Additional Information

 

The Phoenix Cup is committed to excellence.

WHEN: Girls weekend March 13-15 and Boys weekend March 20-22.  Competition will begin with Friday daytime games and with Finals on the Sunday.  Given the number out of state teams, there is no guarantees to accommodate schedules requests.

Note: Games kick-off Friday morning at 9am.  All teams are expected to play games on Friday.

WHERE: The Phoenix Cup will be played at some of most prime time fields on the west coast
– Reach 11 Sports Complex – Scottsdale Sports Complex – Bell 94 Sports Complex

Age Groups:  2017 (U7) – 2007 (U19)  (B/G) – brackets will be set according to team overall ranking.

Final Deadline to Apply is February 20.  Early Entries and Club 5+ Offer whose payment is not received by Early deadline, December 13th will pay the increased entry fee after Dec. 13th. 

The completed Check and gotsoccer application (with team, gender, and age group noted on the check) should be mailed to:

Rated Sports Group LP – P.O. Box 607 Ventura, CA 93002

Credit Card Payment can be made through gotsoccer, once accepted – credit card option will be setup in your account.    ***Entry fee to be sent within 2 weeks of submitting the team application.  Refunds will be made to all teams not accepted.

Note: Teams who are accepted and withdraw from event do not receive a refund.

If the tournament is canceled due to weather or Acts of God, pandemic, your team entry fee will be transferred to any future upcoming 2026 events.

Acceptance notifications will be e-mailed shortly after the deadline. Early acceptance may be granted for teams traveling from outside the state of Arizona, with the decision made within two (2) weeks after receiving the application provided the application and payments received before the deadline.

Applications will be accepted from teams affiliated with USYSA, US Club Soccer, USSSA, AYSO and Select,  Canadian Soccer Association and FIFA affiliated youth soccer associations outside of the United States.

TRAINERS & MEDICAL STAFF: Athletic trainers will be onsite at all facilities.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT: Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.  All age brackets play into a finals. Referee fees are included in the registration fee. U7 & U8 play 4v4, U9&U10 will play 7v7, U11 & U12 will play 9v9,  U13 – U19 teams play 11v11

GUEST PLAYERS:

2017-2014 (U9-U12) are allowed 4 guest players (included in the roster maximum)

2013-2006 (U13-U19) are allowed 6 guest players (included in the roster maximum)

Hotel Requirements:

THIS IS A STAY AND PLAY EVENT FOR TRAVEL TEAMS.  All travel teams booking hotel rooms must use the selected hotels provided by the Phoenix Cup must follow the stay and play policy.  Any travel team not complying with the service will NOT be permitted to participate in the tournament and a refund will not be issued. Once accepted and team entry paid, you will be given access to book hotels.

Any teams registering after the deadline will be placed on an active waiting list depending on availability based on the size of the divisions and flights.