Dear Members,

Fall soccer is only a few weeks away. Like, you, we can't wait for the season to begin. Our leagues are busy registering teams and rostering players, securing fields, and building schedules. We look forward to seeing you on the pitch, soon.

As you return to play, we want to loop you in on all of the good things happening in our leagues; and to fill you in on the local, regional and national tournaments that our North Carolina teams compete in.

Whether you’re new to NCASA, you’ve been playing in one of our leagues for decades, or you play in NCASA tournaments, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable soccer season.

-NCASA Board of Directors

NC Teams Dominate USASA 2024 Region III Amateur Cup Tournament

High-flying North Carolina adult amateur teams took to the pitch in the Region III Amateur Cup Tournament on June 7-9, 2024 at the MESA Complex in Greenville, SC. Once again, North Carolina teams outshined the competition!

Congratulations to:

Tobacco Rd FC - Men's Amateur Champion

Winger FC - Women's Amateur Champion

Wanderers FC- Men's Over 40 Champion

Shot Callers - Women's Amateur Finalist

Sporting TRFC - Men's Over 40 Finalist

GM Warriors FC - Men's Over 30 Finalist

Tobacco Rd FC - Men's Over 30 Third Place

Top NC Men's & Women's Teams Compete at 100th Annual USASA National Amateur Cup!

The USASA National Amateur Cup, was founded in 1924 and is the United States Adult Soccer Association’s (USASA’s) highest level amateur tournament. Last weekend, (July 25-28) the tournament was held in DeKalb, IL, where it celebrated 100 years of bringing together the best teams from across the country to compete for the national title.

USASA is broken into four geographical regions across the United States. Each region hosts its own annual amateur cup tournament. The regional winners of the men’s and women’s open brackets qualify for the final four, National Amateur Cup held each summer.

At this year’s Cup, on the women’s side, Charlotte, North Carolina's Winger FC (Region III) defeated New York's Rochester Lazers (Region I) 3-1 in the semifinals. Winger FC went on to play Utah-based Pan World Elite (Region IV) in the finals. After a hard-fought game, Winger FC were ultimately defeated by Pan World Elite 3-0.

On the men’s side, Durham, North Carolina's Tobacco Rd (Region III) lost 1-5 to New York’s EPSL team Pancyprian Freedoms (Region I) in the men’s semifinals. Pancyprian Freedoms went on to defeat Wisconsin NPSL team, FC Milwaukee Torrent (Region II) 6-0 to win the tournament.

Congratulations to both teams on their incredible achievements!

Winger FC (Charlotte, NC) National Women's Cup Finalist

Tobacco Rd FC (Durham, NC) National Men’s Cup Semi-Finalist

Winger, FC USASA National Women’s Amateur Finalist!

Tobacco Road FC USASA National Men’s Amateur Semi-Finalist!

USASA Champions of Regions

Winning the Men’s O40 division at the Region III Amateur Cup, Wanderers FC from Winston Salem, N.C. advance to the Champions of Regions Men’s O40 Championship on August 16-18, 2024, in Murfreesboro, TN.

NCASA wishes the team safe travels and a successful tournament.

CELEBRATE THE TATAS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

Premier Women's Event Returns for its 11th Year!

NCASA’s annual all-women's charity soccer tournament raises funds to provide access to mammograms for women in need. Players enjoy a weekend of fun and competitive soccer with the goal of raising money to provide a first line of defense against a disease that affects millions of women each year.

Event Details:

October 5th & 6th

Richard Barry Memorial Park, Huntersville NC

8 v 8 Format

Registration $550

Divisions:

Golden Globes (1st division age 18+)

Mammo-Grammys (2nd division age 18+)

*NEW THIS YEAR* Silver Screeners (age 35+ division - two players 30-34 allowed)

Registration is open!

Early Detection saves lives!

Your support will enable us to meet our 2024 goal of raising $50,000!

All funds raised will be used by Novant Health and Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute to provide mammograms for women in need in the greater Charlotte area.

Please Donate Today!

Text TATAS24 to 44-321 Or donate online! We've partnered with GoLively to make donating fast and easy!

Donate Today!

FIFA 11+

A thorough warmup is key to achieving peak game performance and reducing the chance for injury. Studies show that you can reduce your chance of injury up to 35% when you regularly practice the FIFA 11+ routine.

In 2006, FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre (F-MARC) along with a group of international experts, developed the FIFA 11+ best practices exercises. The routine involves conditioning exercises, meant to be completed in sequence. You only need 20 minutes. So, arrive early to your games, grab a partner and warm up! Check out these FIFA 11+ videos to get started.

2024 UPCOMING EVENTS

If you enjoy playing in our popular tournaments, we offer a strong lineup of events from August through December. Remember, your NCASA annual fee covers your Player Pass for these tournaments.

Aug 31st - Sept 1st, 2024

Asheville, NC

Oct 5th-6th, 2024 Huntersville, NC

Dec 7th-8th, 2024

Bermuda Run, NC

For the Good of the Game

Summer Training Sessions Help Women Improve Their Game

WWSL hosted its first summer training series for women, and the new program was a resounding success! 40 women from around the Triangle participated in the training sessions held on Sunday evenings in June and July.

From passing drills to dynamic rondos, to individual technical work and finishing, players sharpened their skills for the upcoming fall season. The training was challenging, but well received. One player emailed the league to express her appreciation. She wrote:

“I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU! I love the way the coach taught. I appreciate the opportunity I had to learn something so wonderful. The lessons and comradery I found in soccer stay with me. I keep up with the skills.Thank you so much for this opportunity! I hope many more will find their passion in soccer like I did!"

Inspiring women, giving them opportunities to play, and helping women become the best players they can be, is WWSL's mission. Based on the incredibly positive response to the program, WWSL plans to host future training for women in the Triangle.

AROUND THE STATE

Congratulations to Transylvania Adult Soccer League (TASA) on a successful first season!

Tucked in the mountain community of Brevard, N.C., TASA launched its first season in June, with six teams and over 100 registered players.

In August, the co-ed soccer league will host a fun end-of-season tournament for its top 4 teams. TASA is off and running, and we're expecting great things from this vibrant soccer community!

Across the Board

Get Involved: We are currently looking for dedicated folks excited to help grow adult soccer in N.C. Two NCASA Board of Directors positions are currently open. Vice President Marketing & Communications and Vice President Membership & Development. Reach out for more info!

Keeping You Informed: NCASA monthly meeting minutes are posted promptly on our website for review.

League News

Have some news to share about your league? We'd love to hear from you, and promote the good work that our affiliated leagues are doing around the state! Drop us a line!

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