The Rising Stars Cup was founded on a simple belief: youth soccer tournaments should showcase elite talent and deliver real value to the communities that host them, not just fill fields with games. What started as a regional event has grown into a nationally and internationally recognized competition, now entering its third year with 100 of the world's best elite youth soccer teams, including MLS academies, professional club academies from leagues like Brazil's Série A, the UEFA Champions League, Germany's Bundesliga, and England's Premier League, and hand-selected grassroots programs from across the United States, Canada, Jamaica, Japan, Belgium, and beyond.
We pride ourselves on quality over quantity. Every team is invited or vetted, creating a tournament experience with a level of competition, sportsmanship, and production value that sets us apart from larger, open-registration events. Families, coaches, and scouts travel specifically for this event, and global brands like Fastbreak.Ai, Marriot, Five Guys, Nike, Pure Fuel, Soccer.com, and Sogility have partnered with us because of the audience and energy we bring.
In just our second year, we generated over 2,500 room nights, reached more than 80 million people through social media views, engagement, and impressions, and delivered an estimated $3-5 million in direct economic impact to our host city. But beyond the numbers, host cities become part of the story — the backdrop for a marquee event that draws elite athletes, engaged families, and national visibility, all while building lasting relationships with the Rising Stars Cup as we continue to grow.

The Rising Stars Cup

The Rising Stars Circuit is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated youth soccer tournament platforms in the United States, designed to showcase the next generation of soccer talent. Our events bring together elite players from across the globe both Domestic and International, offering them a stage to compete at the highest level while providing a platform for scouts, media, and fans to witness future stars of the sport in action.

The Rising Stars Circuit is more than just a tournament platform; it’s a celebration of the passion, skill, and dedication that young athletes bring to the game. With an emphasis on competition, development, and exposure, the event attracts top-tier youth teams, coaches, and talent scouts from both domestic and international markets, making it a key event in the youth soccer calendar.

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