GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
2025 Anaheim FC Summer Showcase
Schedule now POSTED!
Dates: August 9–10, 2025
Location: Anaheim, California
Sanctioned By: US Club Soccer
Registration Deadline: July 27, 2025 @ 11:00 PM
Make-Up Dates: August 16–17, 2025
🔗 Coach/Manager Resources
📝 Eligibility & Registration
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Open to Boys & Girls U6/2020 – U19/2007
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Played under 2025–2026 Season Age Groups
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Unrestricted Tournament – Open to all teams in good standing with any U.S. Soccer Federation affiliate
Fees:
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U6–U10 (2020–2016): $650
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U11–U12 (2015–2014): $725
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U13–U19 (2013–2007): $850
Late Registration:
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After July 27, 2025 – additional $75 late fee and placement on waiting list
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Acceptance of late teams is at the discretion of the tournament committee
🆔 Player ID Cards Requirements
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All players (including guest players) must have cards from the same National Association
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Mixing ID cards from different associations is not allowed
Association | Accepted Season | Notes |
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US Club Soccer | 2025–2026 only | 2024–2025 cards expire 7/31/25 – NOT accepted |
Cal South (USYSA) | 2024–2025 (valid through 8/31/25) or 2025–2026 | Both valid |
AYSO | 2025–2026 only | 2024–2025 cards expired 7/31/25 – NOT accepted |
USSSA (EA League) | 2025–2026 only |
2024–2025 cards expired 7/31/25 – NOT accepted |
🔒 This is a sanctioning and insurance rule – not just a tournament preference.
📥 Refund Policy
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Full refunds for teams not accepted
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Teams withdrawing after acceptance forfeit their full application fee.
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Approved refunds prior to acceptance notice are subject to a $75 administrative fee.
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Withdrawal requests must come from the listed Coach or Administrator
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No refunds will be provided to any team for games that are forfeited, for no-shows, or for late drops by any team accepted into the tournament.
🧾 Roster Rules
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Unlimited loaned players allowed
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Max Roster Sizes:
Age Group | Max Roster |
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U6–U10 | 12 players |
U11–U12 | 16 players |
U13–U14 | 22 players (18 per game) |
U15–U19 | 22 players (18 per game) |
⚽ Competition Format
Age Group | Format | Game Duration (Prelim/Semis) | Championship Duration |
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U6–U10 | 7v7 | 50 minutes | 50 minutes |
U11–U12 | 9v9 | 50 minutes | 60 minutes |
U13–U14 | 11v11 | 50 minutes | 70 minutes |
U15–U16 | 11v11 | 60 minutes | 80 minutes |
U17–U19 | 11v11 | 60 minutes | 90 minutes |
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Each team is guaranteed minimum of 3 games
🏆 Awards
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Tournament Pins for all participants
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Champion Coach receives the Anaheim FC Summer Showcase Award
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Medals for Champions & Finalists
Tournament Format & Game Guarantee
✅ Every team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games:
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2 games on Saturday
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1 or 2 games on Sunday (depending on bracket placement)
Division Formats
4 Teams
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Each team plays all other teams (3 games total).
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Top 2 teams advance to the Finals.
5 Teams
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Each team plays 2 games on Saturday.
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On Sunday:
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Top 3 teams advance directly to the Semifinals.
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#4 and #5 play for the last semifinal spot.
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6 Teams
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Two brackets of 3 teams.
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Saturday: Each team plays 2 games within its bracket.
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Sunday:
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Top 2 teams from each bracket advance to the Semifinals.
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The winners of each Semifinal advance to the Final Match in the afternoon.
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The bottom team from each bracket plays one Consolation Game.
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8 Teams
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Two brackets of 4 teams.
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Each team plays 3 group-stage games within its bracket.
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Bracket winners advance to the Finals.
📌 Important Note:
When you click on your team name, you will only see your group-stage games. To view playoff matches, you must check the entire division schedule.
📊 Bracketing Policy
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Teams are grouped by similar skill levels
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In rare cases, teams may be grouped with higher-level teams due to registration numbers or late drops
If you have questions or need help preparing your team for the event, feel free to reach out. Let’s make this showcase a great success!