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The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase, an international youth soccer tournaments, is back for the 14th year during Presidents’ Day weekend, Feb. 19-21 (boys), and Feb. 25-27 (girls). The showcase will have 425 male youth soccer teams and 282 female teams, all ages 11-19, from Canada, France, Mexico, Peru and 22 U.S. states, to compete at seven different parks.
The event is co-hosted by the city of Las Vegas and the Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club, and is expected to bring about $29 million into the local economy, according to Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club President Roger Tabor.
Spectator admission and parking are free at all games. Parking is limited; carpooling and public transportation are recommended. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own seating to attend games at the following fields:
- Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex, 7353 Eugene Ave.
- Kellogg Zaher Sports Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave.
- Ed Fountain Park, 1400 N. Decatur Road.
- Alyn Beck Memorial Park, 9145 N. Sky Canyon Park Drive.
- Centennial Hills Park, 7091 N. Buffalo Drive.
- Thunderbird Family Sports Complex, 6105 N. Durango Drive.
- James Regional Sports Park, 8400 W. Robindale Road.
“This is the 14th tournament to be held over Presidents’ Day weekends,” said Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman. “Teams are anxious to enjoy our wonderful weather, be seen and watched by recruiting college and team coaches, and of course to make new friends, boost our economy and enjoy great soccer competition. I’m so proud that Las Vegas hosts such an outstanding annual event!”
Matches will be played from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Teams are guaranteed four games. Championship games will be played at Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex, 7353 Eugene Ave., starting at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 21 and Feb. 27.
Pre-tournament friendly games are scheduled:
Date Time Team 1 vs Team 2 Field
Tuesday, Feb. 15 | 6 p.m. | Markum U16 | DLVSC 06 Gold | Alyn Beck #1 |
Thursday, Feb. 17 | 6 p.m. | Markum U16 | Timbers AK 05 | Alyn Beck #1 |
Thursday, Feb. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Sisugas U19 | DLVSC 04 Navy | Alyn Beck #1 |
For more information, including schedules, maps, teams, and rules, go online to www.lvmayorscup.com, or email info@lvmayorscup.com. The website will be updated daily with scores and standings.
Source: City of Las Vegas
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