14th Annual Eclipse Challenge Cup 2021

August 13-15, 2021

Challenge Cup Registration (Now OPEN!)

Hosted on some of Chicagoland’s best playing surfaces at the Waukegan Sports Park. Β 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, DA, 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 from all across the country.

Important Information:

  • US Club Soccer Sanctioned Event
    • Non-US Club teams are welcomed and insured
  • Ages:
    • Cup Style Play
      • U12-U14 (2010-2008) Girls
      • U12-U14 (2010-2008) Boys
    • College Showcase
      • U15-U18/19 (2007-2004/03) Girls

College Coaches List (Not Yet Available)

  • Cost:
    • U12-U14; 4 games guaranteeΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  $975
    • U15-U19; 3 game College ShowcaseΒ  Β  Β  Β  $1,175Β  Β Β 
  • Game Duration:
    • 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 U12-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 Sarah at sarah.dames@eclipseselect.org
  • Waukegan Sports Park charges a $5 per car/per day entry fee to the facility
  • THIS IS A FULL 3 DAY EVENT. Β ALL TEAMS MUST BE PREPARED TO PLAY FRIDAY AS EARLY AS 8 AM.

Important Deadlines/Dates

  • Registration Deadline: July 16, 2021*
  • Accepted Teams/Brackets: July 23, 2021*
  • Schedule Release Date: July 30, 2021*
  • Online Check-in Deadline: August 6th, 2021

    *All deadlines/dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Tournament Director. All team admins will be notified of such changes if/when they occur.

Challenge Cup Sponsors

 

Please contact Sarah DamesΒ with Challenge Cup 2021 Sponsorship Opportunities

Past Results

2019Β  Β 2018Β  Β 2017Β  Β 2016Β  Β 2015Β  Β 2014