US Youth Soccer

150+ MISSOURI PLAYERS SELECTED TO ATTEND MIDWEST REGION ODP CAMP

The Missouri Olympic Development Program (ODP) is proud to recognize and celebrate more than 150 talented players who have been selected to represent the state at the upcoming US Youth Soccer (USYS) ODP Midwest Summer ID Event.

This prestigious event will take place in Rockford, Illinois, bringing together top players from across the Midwest Region for high-level training and evaluation. Event dates are as follows:

Girls: July 6 – 8, 2026
Boys: July 10 – 12, 2026

The Midwest Summer ID Event serves as a critical step in the ODP pathway, providing players with the opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of regional staff and compete alongside the best in their age groups.

From this event, a select group of standout players will earn invitations to attend the USYS ODP Interregional Event, one of the most competitive and visible stages in the ODP program. The Interregional Event will be held at the Omni Hotel in ChampionsGate, Florida, on the following dates:

Girls: November 21 – 25, 2026
Boys: January 14 – 18, 2027

Player selections for the Interregional Event will be announced shortly after the Midwest ID Event:

Girls selections announced: August 10, 2026
Boys selections announced: August 17, 2026

Missouri ODP continues to demonstrate its strength and depth of talent, with this year’s group representing one of the largest contingents in recent history. These athletes have earned their place through dedication, performance, and a commitment to development, both on and off the field.

We congratulate all selected players and wish them the best of luck as they represent Missouri on the regional stage. Their journey reflects the core mission of ODP: to identify, develop, and inspire the next generation of elite soccer players.

For more information on Missouri ODP and upcoming programming, please visit our website.

GIRLS INVITES

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2008	Danielle	Zigron	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2008	Catherine	Reim	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2008	Tori	Straub	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2008	Rebecca	Dunlap	1 – Goalkeeper
2008	Elyana	Cerna	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2008	Sara	Schurz	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2009	Teagan	Clark	2/3 – Wing Backs
2009	Holly	Roberts	2/3 – Wing Backs
2009	Mackinley	Gossett	4/5 – Center Defender
2009	Peyton	Harsell	4/5 – Center Defender

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2010	Caroline	Brand	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2010	Emily	Fadler	4/5 – Center Defender
2010	Emma	Overmann	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2010	Macie	Fritz	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2010	Lily	Kimbrell	2/3 – Wing Backs
2010	Jalin	Rodis	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2010	Peyton	May	7/11 – Wing Midfielder

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2011	Parker	Bahr	4/5 – Center Defender
2011	Kendra	Castro	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Kensie	Nguyen	9 – Forward
2011	Kyann	Craig	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2011	Grace	Matthews	4/5 – Center Defender
2011	Samantha	Grace	2/3 – Wing Backs
2011	Kaylynn	Barker	1 – Goalkeeper
2011	Macy	Durbin	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Tenley	Campbell	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Karleigh	Stover	9 – Forward
2011	Kyann	Craig	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2011	Sophia	Hardt	4/5 – Center Defender
2011	Emma	Brockman	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Emery	Burgess	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Violet	Barbagallo	2/3 – Wing Backs
2011	Brynley	Heeren	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Morgan	Brandon	1 – Goalkeeper
2011	Karsyn	Ruether	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2011	Emaline	Black	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Adalyn	Lenon	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2012	Kinsley	Anderson	1 – Goalkeeper
2012	Sophia	Hansel	9 – Forward
2012	Ellie	Floyd	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2012	Holland	Porschen	2/3 – Wing Backs
2012	Laura	Culler	9 – Forward
2012	Anne/Allison	Johnson	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2012	Kyndal	Gundaker	1 – Goalkeeper
2012	Jessica	Hristova	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2012	Jenna	Navarro	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2012	Kateryna	Schupp	2/3 – Wing Backs
2012	Frankie	Schwaller	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2012	Canyon	Tallman	7/11 – Wing Midfielder

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2013	Madelyn	Stone	9 – Forward
2013	Hannah	Hasegawa	1 – Goalkeeper
2013	Landry	Dyer	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Aniston	Englert	9 – Forward
2013	Zaylee	Mantia	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Arabella	Fair	4/5 – Center Defender
2013	Brooklyn	Dygon	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Phoebe	Jackson	2/3 – Wing Backs
2013	Charlotte	Salony	9 – Forward
2013	Catherine	Garner	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Adele	Bielicki	4/5 – Center Defender

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2014	Audrey	Chung	4/5 – Center Defender
2014	Cece	DiCarlo	2/3 – Wing Backs
2014	Parker	Harlin-Sailors	4/5 – Center Defender
2014	Hailey	Awerkamp	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2014	Elizabeth	Gordon	1 – Goalkeeper
2014	Logann	Harty	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2014	Nora	Mccutcheon	2/3 – Wing Backs
2014	Corrina	Debord	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2014	Calihan	Bressler	9 – Forward
2014	Bailey	Wheelock	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2014	Avery	Idleman	1 – Goalkeeper
2014	Allison	Mason	1 – Goalkeeper
2014	Adalynn	Congdon	4/5 – Center Defender
2014	Sunny	Laxton	4/5 – Center Defender
2014	Ellis	Streitcher	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder

BOYS INVITES

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2009	Bita	Aochi	9 – Forward
2009	Jamison	Casey	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2009	Patrick	Casey	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2009	Dexter	Ditore	9 – Forward
2009	Collin	Kircher	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2009	Kylan	Monroy	2/3 – Wing Back
2009	Oaklyn	Moss	9 – Forward
2009	Thierry	Ngabonziza	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2009	Otto	Oetting	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2009	Alexander	Ponce-Zamudio	4/5 – Center Defender

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2010	Vincent	Balistreri	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2010	Carter	Berry	9 – Forward
2010	Kaden	Bishop	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2010	Skyler	Bunn	2/3 – Wing Back
2010	Dieume	Byiringiro	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2010	Jack	Carlton	4/5 – Center Defender
2010	Samuel	Redford	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2010	Judah	Thies	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2011	Izzy	Alexander	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Dedrick	Amoussou	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2011	Waylon	Comment	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Jude	Gintz	4/5 – Center Defender
2011	Abram	Guth	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Daniel	Lastra	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Easton	Ledford	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Jose	Mendoza	4/5 – Center Defender
2011	Esnayder	Reyes	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2011	Lincoln	Scroggins	1 – Goalkeeper
2011	Grant	Snider	2/3 – Wing Back
2011	Mason	Walter	2/3 – Wing Back
2011	Joseph	Murray	2/3 – Wing Back

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2012	Nolan	Berry	1 – Goalkeeper
2012	Rubaldino	Cancinos Lopez	9 – Forward
2012	Landyn	Davis	9 – Forward
2012	Gael	Donjuan	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2012	Tristan	Johnson	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2012	Kaz	Lien	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2012	Michael	Neukomm	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2012	Andrew	Novak	9 – Forward
2012	Eli	Osborne	2/3 – Wing Back
2012	Dylan	Sondrol	1 – Goalkeeper
2012	Colton	Taylor	2/3 – Wing Back
2012	Kaelan	Tomicich	4/5 – Center Defender

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2013	Kieran	Davis	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Jag	Golos	1 – Goalkeeper
2013	Mitchell	Kramer	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Clark	McDaniel	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Abhi “JJ”	Nakarmi	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Arian	Tate	9 – Forward
2013	Abram	Wilson	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Jackson	Baker	4/5 – Center Defender
2013	Emrys	Bledsoe	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Patrick	Burke	4/5 – Center Defender
2013	Vernon	Gonet	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2013	Carlos	Gonzalez	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Eliott	Granum	9 – Forward
2013	Jonah	Granum	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2013	Maximus	Hatcher	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Drake	Loch	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2013	Kevin	Madigan	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2013	Malcolm	Townsend	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2013	Leland	Ulhorn	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder

Birth Year	First Name	Last Name	Position
2014	Dash	Albright	2/3 – Wing Back
2014	Colin	Carril	2/3 – Wing Back
2014	Philip	Draper	9 – Forward
2014	Otto	Feldman	2/3 – Wing Back
2014	Jack (John)	Goering	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2014	Samson	Hinz	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2014	Easton	Hurley	9 – Forward
2014	Emmett	Keeven	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2014	Breckyn	Mcintosh	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2014	Vedad	Memic	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2014	Noah	Murphey	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder
2014	Liam	Myers	4/5 – Center Defender
2014	Jaylen	Niu	2/3 – Wing Back
2014	Luke	Reuter	7/11 – Wing Midfielder
2014	Brody	Stovall	9 – Forward
2014	Gus	Torno	6/8/10 – Center Midfielder

Planning for 2027: A letter from the USYS CEO

Dear USYS Membership,

With the current changing landscape, we wanted to send an update and reminder regarding the future of the US Youth Soccer National Championships and the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup and the Olympic Development Program (ODP).

To be clear, both national competitions remain core to US Youth Soccer and will continue as planned.
This includes 2027, for which planning is already underway.

ODP will also play a critical role in player development in the future of soccer in the United States.

National 1 (N1) is focused on enhancing the league landscape and providing clearer pathways for teams. It does not replace or eliminate our national competitions. These events remain an important part of the overall pathway and experience for our players, teams, and families.

At the same time, we are exploring ways to elevate State Cups, National Championships, Presidents Cup, and ODP in future cycles in collaboration with U.S. Soccer.

We will continue to share updates as needed, but please be assured that National Championships, Presidents Cup, and ODP are moving forward as scheduled.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Tom Condone
CEO
US Youth Soccer

Understanding the 2026-2027 Season Age Group Changes

Age groups are changing? …Again?

Following extensive review and discussion, US Youth Soccer, AYSO, and US Club Soccer have all made a collective decision. They will move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31. This change will start with the 2026/27 season/registration year. This change was based on additional critical feedback. It was also influenced by data and expert input. The goal is to better align players with their school-grade peers.

The August 1 to July 31 age group player formation cycle will be used for all USYS league and Cup competitions for the 2026-27 season/registration year. This includes the National Championship Series (State Cup), the Presidents Cup, National League / Midest Conference and the MADL.

US Youth Soccer CEO Tom Condone addressed the adjustment to the registration process: “At US Youth Soccer, our mission is to support the development of every player. After careful collaboration with our partners and listening to our membership, we believe this shift to an August 1 player formation cycle better aligns with school calendars, supports social and individual needs, and ultimately enhances the youth soccer experience for families across the country.”

When does this change occur?

This change will be enacted at the start of the 2026-27 seasonal / registration year, beginning August 1st 2026.
This will NOT impact the current, 25/26 season which runs through July 2026.

How does this change impact Missouri Youth Soccer Association players?

The simplest way to summarize the upcoming change is that on August 1st, 2026:

Players born January 1st through July 31st will progress to the higher age group for the 26/27 season.
Ex. Player born in April 2017;
25/26 Season: U9
26/27 Season: U10
Players born August 1st through December 31st will remain in the same age group for the 26/27 season.
Ex. Player born in September 2017;
25/26 Season: U9
26/27 Season: U9

Will there be exemptions for players born near the end of the cycle?

Unfortunately, we can NOT make any exceptions to the newly imposed age groups. MYSA do not have the authority to do so.
These new age groups are uniformly enforced at the national level. This guarantees that all states use the same standards.

Many players will be affected by the change in age groups. We have tried to give everyone plenty of time to make the necessary adjustments ahead of next season.

Teams are assigned to an age group based on the age of the team’s OLDEST player.
If you intend on keeping the majority of your team together through next season, please be prepared. Some players may then be required to play-up to a higher age group in order to keep their team together entirely.
However, MYSA roster rules prevent players from joining teams more than 2 age groups above their natural age.

New AGE MATRIX 26_27 Download

USYS National League Introduces Enhanced Format for National Events

2023) — The US Youth Soccer National League is excited to introduce an evolved competition format and pathway for its national events, beginning in the 2023-24 seasonal year.

The new national event pathway will allow the very best teams from the National League’s club-based and team-based leagues to come together in a common, unified pathway. Every team attending national events will compete in meaningful games, with the ability to ultimately advance to the USYS National Championships.

“We cannot wait for the players and teams to experience the excitement and competitive atmosphere that will come with the enhanced competition format and pathway provided at our national events,” said Simon Collins, National League Commissioner. “We have listened to feedback from teams and clubs, and we’re confident this will lead to more meaningful games and a great atmosphere that will be even more appealing to all in attendance, including college coaches and scouts.”

Regular season league play — in the National League Conferences and Elite 64 — will provide teams with advancement into the national event pathway, beginning with either the Conference Playoffs or the Elite 64 Playoffs.

Based on performances at either the Conference Playoffs or the Elite 64 Playoffs, teams in the 14U-18/19U age groups will advance to National League P.R.O., where Conference teams and Elite 64 teams will compete against each other for the opportunity to qualify for the USYS National Championships.

Under this new format for national events, National League teams will enjoy several benefits of the evolved competition that enhance their overall experience:

Every regular season league game, whether in the Conferences or Elite 64, continues to be meaningful, as regular season performances determine qualification and placement into the national events.
Any time a team travels to a national event, it is guaranteed to play meaningful games with the chance to ultimately advance to the USYS National Championships.
Based on performance at its respective Playoff event, each advancing team is placed into an appropriate pool at its National League P.R.O. event — increasing the likelihood of all games being competitive and evenly-matched.
The 18U and 19U age groups will be combined across all National League competitions — creating more flexibility and a higher, more consistent competitive level in a combined 18/19U age group.
Each national event will feature either group or pool winners and encourage players to compete with a focus on team success.
A competitive environment with meaningful matches provides an ideal setting for college coaches and scouts to evaluate players.

More information on gameplay formats at the national events will be available later this spring.

All national events will be scheduled to reduce high school soccer conflicts, when possible. The Conference Playoffs will take place in early December, and teams advancing out of the Conference Playoffs will be assigned to one of two National League P.R.O. events — taking place in either late February or early May.

Half of the Elite 64 teams will attend an Elite 64 Playoff event in early November, with advancing teams moving on to the National League P.R.O. event in early May. The other half of Elite 64 teams will attend the Elite 64 Playoff event in mid-to-late January, with advancing teams moving on to the National League P.R.O. event in late February. All dates are subject to change.

Elite 64 teams in the 13U age group will not advance beyond the Elite 64 Playoffs.

In addition to the national events, all teams in the Conferences and Elite 64 will continue to have access to National League Regional Showcases. More Regional Showcase options are expected to be added in the coming season, allowing teams with additional opportunities to play showcase games closer to their home markets and prospective local college programs.

For more information on the Conferences, click here.

For more information on Elite 64, click here.

US Youth Soccer Announces Locations for Future Midwest and Far West Regional Events

FRISCO, Texas (April 21, 2023) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is happy to announce future regional host locations for two of its longstanding events — National Championship Series and Presidents Cup — in the Midwest and Far West regions.

2024 Midwest Presidents Cup: Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
2024 and 2025 Midwest Regional Championships: Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex in Olathe, Kansas and Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex in Overland Park, Kansas
2024 Far West Presidents Cup: Regional Athletic Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah
2024 Far West Regional Championships: Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii

2024 will mark a special milestone for US Youth Soccer as the largest youth soccer organization in the country will celebrate its 50^th anniversary. It also marks a return to the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex — which has hosted the USYS National Championships on three separate occasions — and the Yankton Trail Park, Regional Athletic Complex, and Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex, which each hosted regional events in past years. For the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex, the Midwest Regional Championships will be the first US Youth Soccer events held at the facility since it opened in 2019. Each location will add to USYS’ special events and enhance the experience for the US Youth Soccer family, including the players, parents, referees, and volunteers.

The Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex and Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex, which will share the Midwest Regional Championships, offer nine and 12 state of the art fields, respectively, while the larger Regional Athletic Complex (16), Yankton Trail Park (21), and Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex (21) will offer their renowned facilities while serving as sole host sites.

“As US Youth Soccer celebrates its 50th anniversary, I couldn’t think of a more impressive lineup of hosts to help support our elite competitions,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “It’s not just great complexes that create moments in the lives of our players, coaches, referees, and families, but it’s the entire experience on and off the field. We look forward to working with our hosts to build those great memories for some of the best teams in the country.”

US Youth Soccer’s National Championship Series and Presidents Cup remain a significant source of revenue for local economies due to the influx of people they bring to the area. Each event will field more than 125 teams, bringing more than 4,000 people to each area and generating an estimated economic impact of $4,200,000 across each city.

About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)

US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and one million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game.

US Youth Soccer Awards Grants for TOPSoccer Programs

FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 14, 2023) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) announced today that $100,000 in grants was awarded as part of its support for TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) programs across the country.

Grant funds were allocated to 66 recipient organizations, including 16 USYS State Associations and 50 local clubs. In total, grants were awarded to clubs and organizations within 32 different US Youth Soccer State Associations.

“Our vision is to bring communities together through the power of soccer, making lifelong fans of the sport,” said USYS CEO Skip Gilbert. “This is only effectively done when including every child with a disability that wants to play the game. The grant program is but one step to move TOPSoccer to a position where it fully supports the disabled player — and we’re proud to be able to do so.”

Applications for the grants, which included requests for items such as soccer balls, goals, and more specialized equipment such as parachutes, sound cancelling headphones, and sensory toys, were submitted and reviewed by US Youth Soccer. Recipients were selected and grants were awarded to lower barriers that state and local programs face when bringing the sport to children who are too often left on the sidelines.

“I am very pleased with the work our TOPSoccer Committee has done to award these grants,” said US Youth Soccer Board Secretary Thomas Sowinski. “Providing the grants has a direct and immediate impact on the investment of TOPSoccer at the grassroots level. USYS is committed to providing opportunities for players of all ages and abilities across our 54 State Associations and these grants are a part of that overall effort.”

TOPSoccer is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities offered only through local US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs. TOPSoccer provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive.

For more information on US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer, click here.

About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)