FRISCO, Texas (July 8, 2010) – On the 75th anniversary of the James P. McGuire Cup, the Under-19 Boys US Youth Soccer National Championship final will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel from the Overland Park Soccer Complex in Overland Park, Kan., beginning at 7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, July 24.
The Under-19 Boys James P. McGuire Cup is the oldest trophy in youth sport dating back to 1935 with the inaugural youth championships and played annually except during World War II. Officially known as the United States Soccer Federation National Junior Challenge Cup, the competition was renamed the James P. McGuire Junior Champion Cup in 1975, after the late United States Soccer Federation President. He played for the Brooklyn Wanderers in 1929, and later joined the Brooklyn St. Mary’s Celtics who with McGuire at midfield won the U.S. Open Cup. James McGuire also served on World Cup and various other FIFA committees, and earned an international reputation as an excellent soccer administrator and leader.
“As the official broadcast partner of US Youth Soccer, we are thrilled to showcase the U-19 Boys Championship on live television, and on the momentous 75th anniversary of the McGuire Cup,” said David Nathanson, General Manager of Fox Soccer Channel. “On the heels of the men’s national team’s exciting run in South Africa, we now have the opportunity to see future U.S. stars take the stage and continue to chase their dreams.”
Pregame coverage begins Saturday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET, leading into kickoff at 8 p.m. from the Overland Park Soccer Complex in Overland Park, Kan. The Under-19 Boys final will be the first youth soccer championship broadcast in high definition, with Brad Porter and Sasha Victorine calling all the action.
Under-19 Boys Teams vying for the James P. McGuire Cup (Team / Hometown / Region)
FC Delco Hammerheads / Downingtown, Penn. / Representing Region I (East)
Crew Juniors / Columbus, Ohio / Representing Region II (Midwest)
Andromeda 91 Navy / Plano, Texas / Representing Region III (South)
WSM Internationals / Beaverton, Ore. / Representing Region IV (West)
The championship final is one of 12 taking place over the weekend and the culmination of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The event provides over 185,000 players from US Youth Soccer’s 55 state associations, the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play. The Series is known as the ultimate destination for the country’s collegiate soccer coaches and the future of soccer.
The US Youth Soccer National Championships consist of four US Youth Soccer Regional Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 Boys and Girls age groups as well as the US Youth Soccer National League qualifiers in the Under-15 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups to complete the field of 60 teams.
In addition to the live broadcast, The US Youth Soccer National Championships Highlight Show, presented by adidas will also air on FSC. The one-hour show highlights the games and stories from the 12 national titles in contention and will air on Friday, August 6 at 8 p.m. ET.
For complete game scores, stories, standings, video and more from the regional and national finals, visit the online home to the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org.
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