Biggest USA Cup ahead July 12-20

The National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine has announced the 39th annual Target USA Cup will be taking place July 12-20. The 2024 tournament will welcome the largest number of players and referees from across the country and world in its history. There will be more than 1,180 teams participating over the eight-day event.

The event will feature over 2,300 soccer matches and a multitude of activities across the campus to keep players nourished, replenished and entertained throughout the eight days.

“We are so excited to welcome the world back to Blaine this July,” said Todd Johnson, executive director of the National Sports Center Foundation. “The campus will be filled with activity, vibrancy and smiles, as youth from across the world come together to play the great game of soccer.”

The weekend tournament is July 12-14, the weeklong tournament is July 16-20, and the opening ceremonies are July 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Watch for more updates on the tournament website, www.usacup.org, and Beyond the Bench, the official blog of the National Sports Center.