With the popularity of youth soccer continuing to grow in the greater San Diego area, it is no surprise that the Albion Cup National Showcase has been a hit over the years. Once again, many youth will flock to San Diego July 14-16 for the 18th annual showcase.
The tourney for boys and girls (U9-U19) is hosted at a number of different venues, with UCSD and Oceanside being the primary hosts for games.
Each participating team is guaranteed three games. The semifinal and championship are slated for July 16. Some groups will also have quarterfinals. There is a showcase division and a cup division.
Over the years, the event has hosted teams from all over California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, the East Coast and more. There have also been participants from places such as England, Mexico, Canada and Brazil.
This year’s event features more than 600 teams, 9,000 players, and more than 20,000 people. There will be players and teams from Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. These are mainly the Albion SC teams with a large local representation.
“We are hosting a high-profile event that allows the sport to be on the national stage. It really elevates the awareness locally,” said Albion Marketing Sponsorship Director Valentine Zizka.
Zizka added that some of the top teams and players in the U.S. will be competing in the event. The three-day event will attract college coaches and professional scouts nationwide.
For more information, visit albioncupnationalshowcase.com.