National Presidents Cup

After a thrilling final at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas, the Deptford SA Premier 17U Boys have come home to New Jersey as US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup Champions.

Deptford SA Premier played SAC Boys 2007 Premier Blue (MD) to a scoreless draw after 90 minutes of regulation in the 17U Boys Final on Tuesday, forcing a penalty shootout to determine which team would be crowned the national titleholder for their age group in the USYS Presidents Cup. The first five kicks would still not be enough to decide a victor, and the shootout quickly extended into deep waters. After finally scoring the winning goal in the 14th round of penalties, the Deptford SA Premier players, coaches and families erupted into celebration after realizing their ultimate goal of claiming a National Presidents Cup Championship.

The win for Deptford SA Premier was their fifth consecutive victory at the USYS National Presidents Cup. Throughout the tournament, they outscored their opposition by a tally of 16-2 over the five-game winning streak, first claiming the top spot in their group before defeating Georgia Athletic Soccer Club B17U (GA) in the semifinals on Monday, 3-1. The victory over SAC Boys 2007 Premier Blue (MD) on Tuesday officially capped off their perfect run at the USYS National Presidents Cup.

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive environment for teams seeking a series of unique challenges highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.

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Deptford SA Premier (17U Boys) is now one win away from a national title after officially booking their reservation in the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup Finals on Tuesday.

Deptford SA Premier (17U Boys) has won four consecutive matches at the USYS National Presidents Cup after defeating Georgia Athletic Soccer Club B17U (GA) in the tournament semifinals on Monday, 3-1. They have outscored their opposition by a tally of 16-2 over those four straight victories, and their incredible season culminates with a championship encounter against SAC Boys 2007 Premier Blue (MD) on Tuesday at 9:30 AM CT.

Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red (16U Boys) also reached the semifinal round of the USYS National Presidents Cup, but the New Jersey representative unfortunately saw their tournament run come to an end earlier today. Ocean led most of their semifinal match with VVSC 2008 Boys Navy (CO) on Monday, but a couple of late goals saw them narrowly fall by a score of 2-1. Ocean entered the semifinals after emerging as the number one seed in their bracket, recording two wins against a single defeat in group play.

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive environment for teams seeking a series of unique challenges highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.

To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer 

A pair of New Jersey Youth Soccer teams are continuing their quest for a national title in Wichita, Kansas, as Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red (16U Boys) and Deptford SA Premier (17U Boys) have both punched their tickets to the semifinals of the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup. Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue (13U Boys) also reached the USYS National Presidents Cup but unfortunately saw their tournament run come to an end at the conclusion of group play.

Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red (16U Boys) finished the opening round of competition as the number one seed in their group, recording two wins against a single defeat. On the docket for them on Monday morning is a 7:00 AM CT meeting in the semifinals with VVSC 2008 Boys Navy (CO).

Also advancing to the semifinal round of the National Presidents Cup is Deptford SA Premier (17U Boys), who registered three consecutive wins over the weekend to go undefeated in group play. Their nine points and 13-1 goal differential placed them well on top of their bracket, setting up the New Jersey side for an 7:00 AM CT encounter with Georgia Athletic Soccer Club B17U (GA) on Monday morning.

USYS National Presidents Cup Semifinals (NJYS Teams in Bold, Times in CDT)

16U Boys – Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red vs. VVSC 2008 Boys Navy (CO) at 7:00 AM

17U Boys – Deptford SA Premier vs. Georgia Athletic Soccer Club B17U (GA) at 7:00 AM

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive environment for teams seeking a series of unique challenges highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.

To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer