Morgan Hill, Calif. (June 16, 2014) – Champions were crowned Sunday in Morgan Hill, Calif. at the Cal North hosted US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup. Teams winning the Under-13 through Under-17 Boys and Girls championships earned the right to advance to the 2014 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup, July 10-13 in Greenville, S.C.
Congratulations to the 2014 US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup Champions:
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Age Group
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Champion Team
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Hometown
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Under-13 Boys
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HG Eagles
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Hawaiian Gardens, Calif.
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Under-14 Boys
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Oxnard Wave Soccer Club
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Oxnard, Calif.
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Under-15 Boys
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Tacoma United Chelsea
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Tacoma, Wash.
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Under-16 Boys
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CISC Velocity
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Anchorage, Alaska
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Under-17 Boys
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LV Neon
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Las Vegas, Nev.
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Under-13 Girls
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Eagles White
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Camarillo, Calif.
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Under-14 Girls
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West Coast FC United White
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Laguna Hills, Calif.
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Under-15 Girls
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Crush Blue
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Ogden, Utah
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Under-16 Girls
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Lady Nomad
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Reno, Nev.
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Under-17 Girls
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CISC Velocity
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Anchorage, Alaska
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The 5-day tournament featured 130 teams that had won their respective State Presidents Cup events from 14 different US Youth Soccer State Associations - Alaska, Arizona, California-North, California-South, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Cal North teams competing in this tournament qualified by winning the Cal North Presidents Cup or as a wild card entry by participating in the Cal North Presidents Cup. These teams also participated in a Cal North playing league; CCSL or sanctioned Cal North district playing league as per US Youth Soccer policy.
The Knockout Stage of the event saw fourteen Cal North teams compete in quarterfinal matches in their respected age groups. The games were action packed and intense. Unfortunately after the dust settled only the U-17 boys Porterville United and the U-13 boys Santa Cruz Sharks 00 Blue advanced to the semifinals.
The U13 Santa Cruz Sharks started the semifinals off with a 2-0 win over FC Nova Black of Idaho. They advanced to the finals Sunday where they faced the Hawaiian Gardens Eagles of Cal South. Santa Cruz converted a PK in the 33 minute to take a 1-0 lead. Cal South tied the match in the 60th minute on a beautiful. Tied 1-1 at the end of regulation the Sharks and the Eagles head into Overtime. Cal South HG Eagles scored in OT to take a 2-1 victory over Cal North and move on to Nationals U13 boy’s action from President Cup. While the OT loss is disappointing, the Santa Cruz Sharks have had an extremely successful season should be very proud of their accomplishments! Cal North board and staff congratulate the players, coaches, and parents on a great season.
Next up were the U-17 Porterville United boys. After winning a nail biter 3-2 on PK's in the quarterfinals, the boys faced a strong Elite FC B96 team from Cal South in their U-17 semifinals. Cal South Elite FC took the early lead over Porterville United 1-0 halfway through first half. Just before half Cal South knocked in a goal off a header that hit the cross bar to extend their lead over Cal North Porterville 2-0. Two quick second half goals made it 4-0. The boys worked hard and gave it their all but fell short 6-2 in the end.
As four time Cal North Presidents Cup champions, Porterville United has two quarterfinal and a semifinal finish at the Region IV Presidents Cup Championships. The players, coaches, and parents of Porterville United have always represented Cal North in a manner we can all be proud of and we thank you... Congratulations on another SUCCESSFUL season.
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A Big Thank You To Our Cal North Region IV Presidents Cup Teams
| Age |
Gender |
Team |
| U13 |
Boys |
Santa Clara SC Sporting 00B White |
| U13 |
Boys |
Santa Cruz SC Sharks 00 Blue |
| U13 |
Girls |
Petaluma United 01 Girls |
| U13 |
Girls |
SF Vikings SFVL SF United Blast |
| U14 |
Boys |
Corning Manchester United |
| U14 |
Girls |
EGYSL FC Elk Grove Infinity |
| U15 |
Boys |
SF Vikings SFVSC B98 Barbarians Red |
| U15 |
Girls |
SF Vikings SFVSC G98 Athena Red |
| U15 |
Girls |
Placer Roseville Impulse |
| U16 |
Boys |
Oakdale Red Bulls |
| U16 |
Boys |
Roosevelt Revolution JZ |
| U16 |
Girls |
Redding Missfits Adrenaline |
| U16 |
Girls |
Hanford CenCal United |
| U17 |
Boys |
Porterville United BU17 |
| U17 |
Boys |
SF Vikings SFVL SF Celtic 96 |
| U17 |
Girls |
Sacramento ES Sting |
| U17 |
Girls |
Mission SF United Girls |
| U17 |
Girls |
Central Valley CV United 96G |
Day Three of the US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup was action packed as teams completed to qualify for the quarterfinal knockout stage, where it is win or go home! With the pressure on and the intensity rising fourteen of eighteen Cal North teams rose to the challenge and earned a spot in the knockout stage!
Quarterfinal matches held Friday evening for U13 and U14 boys and U16 girls. Cal North teams competed in each age group. The U13 boys quarterfinals saw the Santa Cruz Sharks pull out a 2-1 victory to advance to the semifinals where they will face FC Nova Black Idaho for a chance to play in the finals. The U13 boys SC Sporting 00 White dropped to hard fought 4-3 match to Fusion FC Traviesos Utah. Manchester United U14 boys fell 4-0 to Players SC Elite 00. In the U16 girls quarterfinal the Redding Missfits Adrenaline dropped a heart breaker 2-1 to the Lady Nomad of Nevada. Congratulations to the u13 boys SC Sporting 00 White, U14 boys Corning Manchester United and U16 girls Redding Missfits Adrenaline all successful seasons. Ten Cal North will compete Saturday for the opportunity to advance to the semifinals! Best of Luck to all!
Day Two of the US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup saw Cal North teams win ten (10), draw two (2), and loss six (6) games. Leading the way with impressive victories, where the U16G Redding Missfits Adrenaline 97 with a 5-0 victory and the U13B Santa Clara Sporting 00 White, who delivered a 5-1 win to secure there spot in the knockout round.
The U15 Girls Roseville Impulse, coached by Carlos Silva, had one week to prepare for the Presidents Cup as they received a last minute wild card spot last Friday. That hasn't deterred them as they have won their first two group stage games. Coach Silva has the girls playing composed and solid soccer and they are assured of moving on to the knockout stage with their impressive start. According to Coach Silva "Tomorrow will be a real test with two evenly matched teams. Both teams has to two solid wins."
Day One of the US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup at Morgan Hill Sports Complex is in the books. Cal North teams represented our association with heart, effort, sportsmanship and some beautiful soccer. Cal North teams finished the day with seven wins, five draws, and six losses. Our wonderful athletes and coaches are ready for more exciting action tomorrow. Come out and support Cal North and cheer on local teams. Great weather and great soccer awaits!