
The Surf Cup is widely considered one of the most prestigious youth soccer tournaments in the US and abroad because it attracts thousands of elite-level teams nationwide, providing true cross-league competition. It serves as a premier recruiting ground with often hundreds of college coaches and scouts in attendance, offering unparalleled visibility for players. Originating in San Diego, Surf Cup has expanded it’s legacy to Texas, Las Vegas (Southwest), Seattle (Northwest), Spain, Italy, and Morocco.
Cross-League Competition
Surf Cup gathers the nations top youth teams from ECNL, MLS Next, GA, DPL, N1, EA and more, offering a unique landscape to compete. Often teams only compete within their league, missing the opportunity to measure themselves against outside competition. At Surf Cup, elite teams from ALL the top leagues can compete to see who is truly the Best of the Best.
College Scout Exposure
College Coaches consistently return to Surf Cup because they know the talent and energy is unmatched. While the recruiting landscape is evolving, scouts appreciate the “one-stop-shop” aspect of Surf Cup- the ability to watch top players from various leagues all in one place. Surf Cup has built a legacy scouts can rely on as they build their rosters for upcoming seasons.
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TALENT
Many of the nations biggest soccer stars competed at Surf Cup in their youth, a powerful step in their journey to the biggest stage. Notable Surf Cup Alumni include:
- Catarina Macario
- Diego Luna
- Trinity Rodman
- Luca de la Torre
- Naomi Girma
- Brandon Vasquez
- Alyssa Thompson
- Frankie Amaya
- Jordyn Bugg
- And many more!
The sky is the limit for players who step onto the proving grounds at Surf Cup.
What College Scouts & Pro Players Have To Say
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