It's Showcase Time: Highlighting Youth Soccer Tournaments Near You

It’s that time of the year again.

Yes, the holidays are right around the corner. 

But more importantly the next two months are packed with youth soccer tournaments including numerous college soccer showcases.

Some players will be looking to get three dubs each game, make playoffs, and battle for the opportunity to hoist a trophy in the air. Many older players who are eager to play at the collegiate level are looking to showcase their talents to the hundreds of college coaches hugging the sidelines.

Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

In this article we break down many local youth soccer tournaments, as mentioned at GotSoccer.com, in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. These are just a handful, but if there’s a tournament you’d like us to showcase please email us at GoAssistSports@gmail.com.

In addition, if you are looking to play as a guest player in any of these listed tournaments or another tournament throughout the country -- please contact us if you need assistance reaching out to the clubs or the tournament.

**Lastly, please note that on November 17th & 18th, Assist Sports will be set up at the GPS Thanksgiving Invitational  at Union Sports Complex in Weymouth, MA. Come stop by to hang and check out the Instructional Soccer Ball!

When: November 16-18, 2018
Where: Holliston, MA
Details: The NEFC November Cup and College Showcase is open to all girls and boys, U13-U19 Club and Town teams. With a variety of brackets based upon level teams will be appropriately placed to have the best competitive environment possible. NEFC Tournaments have consistently attracted over 200 college coaches to our events and have provided countless players and teams an opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of college coaches and against the best competition in the country. 
Link: https://www.nefctournaments.com/novembercup

GPS Thanksgiving Invitational
When: November 17-18, 2018
Where: Weymouth, MA
Details: The GPS Thanksgiving Invitational was new for 2016 and following it's success, will be running again for 2018. This year the U8-U12 teams will be playing over Nov 18th-19th weekend in their own separate event!
Link: https://www.globalpremiersoccer.net/tginvitational
**Note: Assist Sports will be here all day, both days at Union Point Sports Complex.

GPS Thanksgiving College Showcase
When: November 23-25, 2018
Where: Waltham, MA
Details: The GPS Thanksgiving College Showcase has been a huge success since its inception. Last year saw over 220 college coaches in attendance watching over 470 teams.
Link: https://www.globalpremiersoccer.net/thanksgivingshowcase

2018 City Cup
When: December 1-2, 2018
Where: Weymouth, MA
Details: U9-U12 soccer tournament based at Union Point Sports Complex in Weymouth, MA. Each team is guaranteed 3 games, plus playoffs for those who qualify.

FC Stars College Showcase 2018 
When: December 1-2, 2018
Where: Lancaster, MA
Details: FC Stars College Showcase 2018
Link:  http://www.starsofma.org/tournaments/fc-stars-college-showcase

Reds Winter College Showcase - Hosted by LFC International Academy MA 2018
When: December 8-9, 2018
Where: Taunton, MA
Details: All teams play two matches in a day. Boys College Showcase - Saturday, December 8,2018 Girls College Showcase - Sunday, December 9,2018
Link: http://www.redssoccerevents.com/

Connecticut 

Sporting CT Fall Wrap-Up 2018
When: November 9-11, 2018
Where: Middletown, CT
Details: Sporting CT and Middletown Youth Soccer are holding our Third annual fall wrap-up tournament. We would like to cordially invite you and your teams to join us for this exciting event.
Link: http://www.sportingct.com/

AFC Collegiate Showcase Tournament
When: November 17-18, 2018
Where: Newington, CT
Details: AFC 10th Annual Collegiate Showcase Tournament When: November 17th and 18th, 2018 Where: CT Sportsplex Eligibility: The tournament is open to all premier/select teams. All players must have a valid ID player pass from State association. All players must have a valid medical release form to participate. Age Groups: Teams based on USSF/USYSA age groups for boys and girls.
Link: http://academicafc.net/

New York

The Town of Wallkill Premier Girls College Soccer Showcase
When: November 3-4, 2018
Where: Circleville, NY
Details: The Northeasts annual Premier College Showcase that kicks-off the showcase season with great competition among teams from the Northeast and Canada. Join over 65 college coaches this fall in the scenic Hudson Valley and start your season on the right foot!
Link: http://www.towsc.com/Site/College-Showcase

The Town of Wallkill Premier Boys College Soccer Showcase
When: November 10-11, 2018
Where: Circleville, NY
Details: The Northeasts annual Premier College Showcase that kicks-off the showcase season with great competition among teams from the Northeast and Canada. Join over 65 college coaches this fall in the scenic Hudson Valley and start your season on the right foot!
Link: http://www.towsc.com/Site/College-Showcase

GPS-NY Veterans Day Cup 2018
When: November 12, 2018
Where: Buffalo & Rochester, NY
Details: Veterans Day Cup Monday November 12th 2018 $400 per team U7s, U8s & U9s (7v7) - Epic Fun Center 2793 Wehrle Dr, Williamsville, NY 14221 U10 (7v7) - Turin Sports Dome 260 Hogan Road, Fairport, NY, 14450 U11 (9v9) - All Star Sports Arena 557 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY, 14621 U12 (9v9) - Brighton Sports Zone 3195 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623
Link: https://www.gps-newyork.com/veteransdaycup

N.E.W.S.S. - National Elite Womens Soccer Showcase
When: November 24-25, 2018
Where: Rockville Centre, NY
Details: It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the N.E.W.S.S. - the top College Showcase on the East Coast, November 24th & 25th. The Showcase structure will involve six age groups U14, U15, U16, U17 and U18/U19. Within each age group 56 teams will compete in this prestigious event. We will also have 16 teams competing in a U13 age group. With clubs like Match Fit, Quickstrike, Albertson, Soccerplus FC, CFC, Oakwood, Stars of mass and PDA all are participating in the showcase.
Link: http://www.newsshowcase.com/

Massapequa Winter College Showcase for Boys
When: December 1-2, 2018
Where: Massapequa Pk, NY
Details: College Showcase for Boys U14-U19. Top Showcase in Northeast. Attended by over 150 Coaches last year.!!! Coaches from all Divisions 1, 2, 3, and JUCO.
Link: http://www.massapequasc.com/

Jingle Bell Cup 2018
When: December 1-2, 2018
Where: Saratoga Springs, NY
Details: The 1st annual SWSC Jingle Bell Cup soccer tournament - Saturday Dec 1st to Sunday Dec 2nd - U12 to U16 age divisions will be held at the Adirondack Sports Complex in Queensbury, NY. Girls will play on Saturday and boys will play on Sunday. U12-U16 A level teams will play on a half field while U12-U14 B level teams will play on a quarter field.
Link: https://www.saratogawiltonsoccerclub.com/

Massapequa Winter College Showcase for Girls
When: December 8-9, 2018
Where: Massapequa Pk, NY
Details: College Showcase for Girls U14-U19. Coaches from all Divisions 1, 2, 3, and JUCO.
Link: http://www.massapequasc.com/