16th Annual Eclipse Challenge Cup 2023

August 18-20, 2023

Challenge Cup Schedules

Hosted on some of Chicagoland’s best playing surfaces at the Waukegan Sports Park.  This event annually draws many of the top clubs/teams as they begin their preparations for the new soccer year. Clubs will include many of the top-performing ECNL, GA, and USYS Championship Series representatives from around the country.

The Challenge Cup will feature as a College Showcase for ages U15-U18/19, attracting college programs nationwide. Ages U-11 through U-14 boys and girls will compete in a cup-style play.

Important Information:

  • US Club Soccer Sanctioned Event
    • Non-US Club teams are welcomed and insured
  • Ages:
    • Cup Style Play
      • U11-U14 Girls
      • U11-U14 Boys
    • Escaparate Universitario
      • U15-U18/19 Girls
  • Cost:
    • U11-U12[9v9]; Cup Style to Champion                   $975
    • U12-U14[11v11]; Cup Style to Champion                   $1,075
    • U15-U19[11v11]; 3-match College Showcase             $1,175    
  • Game Duration:
    • U11/U12 [9v9] – 2×30 minute halves
    • U13/U14 [11v11] – 2×35 minutes halves
    • U15 and above – 2×40 minutes halves
  • Team and Individual Awards presented to Champions and Runners Up for U11-U14 brackets only
  • The Eclipse Select Spring Classic is a “stay-to-play” event for teams traveling from outside the area (club office 100 miles from tournament site). Contact Katie at katie.milne@eclipseselect.org
  • Waukegan Sports Park charges a $5 per car/per day entry fee to the facility
  • THIS IS A FULL 3 DAY EVENT.  ALL TEAMS MUST BE PREPARED TO PLAY FRIDAY AS EARLY AS 8 AM.

Challenge Cup Sponsors

        

Please contact Sarah Dames with Challenge Cup 2023 Sponsorship Opportunities

Past Results

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