December 12th-14th, 2025
This winter's premier soccer tournament in Florida will take place on Dec 12-14 in Lakewood Ranch, FL. This event is unique as it hosts U11-U15 championship brackets (3 games + Final) and U16-U19 Showcase brackets (3 games, no Final). In 2023 we added U14-U19 Super Groups. These Super Groups are invitation only to top teams across the country and international teams. U14-U19 Super Groups will have all games filmed and provided to each team! This will be the 11th annual event hosting over 170 teams all at 1 location! This event attracts teams from the East Coast, Midwest, and Southern United States as well as international competition.
Tournament Director:
Justin McFarland
justin@smcsoccer.com
*A $20 GotSport Software Fee will be added to the final amount of all credit card and check options
***Teams can apply for an invitation by clicking here
Congratulations to the 2023 Super Group Winners!
U14 Girls - Florida Premier FC FL G10
U16 Boys - Weston FC 2008 Boys Black
U17 Boys - Weston FC 2007 Boys Black
U19 Boys I - FC Boca Predators 2005
U19 Boys II - Saints International Academy 2006/2007
Click the logo below for information about LIVE STREAMING at the 2025 Florida Winter Cup & Showcase
GAME FILMING will be emailed to teams after the 2025 Florida Winter Cup & Showcase (All Showcase & Super Group games will be filmed)
This soccer tournament in Florida takes place at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, FL boasting 24+ pristine bermuda grass fields. Premier Sports Campus is 13 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and 50 miles from Tampa International Airport. All games will be at 1 location! Come join us and compete against teams from multiple states and a few international teams at one of the best facilities in the country!
The Florida Winter Cup was started in 2015 and in 2024 it played host to over 170+ teams. With this number of teams, the Florida Winter Cup provides the desired level of competition for all teams. With multiple brackets in most age groups, there will be a perfect spot for your team. Teams participating in the Florida Winter Cup will also get diverse competition as teams are representing Florida, Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, as well as some International teams from Bahamas, Equador, Haiti, South Africa and Virgin Islands.
All Showcase & Super Group games will be filmed at no extra cost! Teams will be provided with a link to access their games after the event.
Super Groups are INVITATION ONLY! Top teams from across the country will be invited in the Super Group. Find out more about the Super Groups by clicking here
This is a STAY TO PLAY soccer tournament in Florida. All non-commuting teams participating in the tournament MUST (as a condition of acceptance) make all hotel accommodations using our tournament housing services. Please do not call the hotels directly. Please book through the hotel reservation link below. We appreciate your support as these partnered hotels assist in sponsoring our event.
Please call HBC Event Services at +1-505-346-0522 and/or support@hbceventservices.com if you have any questions and/or have any special hotel requests.
Coaches,
The Florida Winter Cup & Showcase welcomes you to this year's event. All games will played on December 12-14 at Premier Sports Campus. There will be U16-U19 Showcase brackets as well as U14-U19 Super Group brackets. All Showcase & Super Group games will be filmed, and all registered College Coaches will be given access. We will be providing attending coaches food throughout the weekend as well as college profile books with maps and schedules. Please contact Ryan Morgan, 804-443-7207, if you have any questions. We look forward to hosting you!
U16-U19 Coaches, Managers, & Team Reps -
Make sure that you check your player profiles in GotSport. This is the information that will be given to college coaches looking to recruit players.
FAQ's
As a player, how do I update my player profile book? CLICK HERE
Virginia Legacy is a club that has attended Florida Winter Cup since 2016. They’ve allowed us to share their journey! Create your own memories and join us at the Florida Winter Cup in 2023!
Early Registration Deadline - October 1
Registration Deadline - November 1 (some age groups will fill up before Nov 1st)
Accepted Teams Posted - November 10
Payment Deadline - November 10
Waitlisted Teams Notified - November 12
Brackets Posted - November 14
Scheduling Request Deadline - November 17
Schedules Posted - November 22
Game Change Request Deadline (SUBMIT) - November 25
Deadline to Purchase Event Cancellation Insurance - November 28
Online Check-In Deadline - December 3
For U11s-U15s Roster Freeze - December 10 // For U16s-U19s Roster Freeze - December 5
Florida Winter Cup & Showcase - December 12-14
5895 Post Blvd
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
U11-U12: $650 before 10/1, $700 after 10/1
U13-U15: $750 before 10/1, $800 after 10/1
U16-U19 Showcase: $1,025 before 10/1, $1,075 after 10/1
U14-U19 Super Groups: $1,025 before 10/1, $1,075 after 10/1
**Showcase & Super Group games will be filmed**
Registration is through the new GotSport Platform
Early Registration Deadline – 10/1
Registration Deadline – 11/1
No, you do not have to pay right when you register. At the end of registration, you will have the option to pay by credit card or pay by check. If you need time to collect money from your parents, choose to pay by check to reserve your spot and pay later. All payments must be completed by 11/10 to ensure your spot in this event.
Please make checks payable to Soccer Management Company and send to:
Soccer Management Company
ATTN: Florida Winter Cup
112 Midpoint Drive Unit A5
Mineral, VA 23117
U11-U19 Boys and Girls teams
Brackets will be released on 11/14. Schedules will be released on 11/21.
*dates subject to change
Team Check-In is completed ONLINE. The deadline to complete online check-in is 12/3. CLICK HERE
We're always on the lookout for qualified and reliable referee assistance. Contact Berk Gumus for more information! berk.gumus@hotmail.com, 813-730-2434
The Florida Winter Cup & Showcase provides many opportunities for players to guest play at the Florida Winter Cup & Showcase. Please click on the link below to register as a Guest Player.
In order to register as a guest player for the Florida Winter Cup & Showcase you will have to create an individual player profile in GotSport. If you follow these steps then you will be entered into the guest player pool in your age group.
Teams that have been accepted will be able to view your profile and contact you if they are interested.
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If you follow these steps then you will be successfully entered into the guest player pool for the Florida Winter Cup & Showcase and teams/coaches will be able to contact you directly if they need guest players.
Other than offering this sign-up the Florida Winter Cup & Showcase does not aid in the placement of guest players.
Please Note: Submission of your information does not guarantee that you will be placed on a team. Decisions to use players from the player pool is at the discretion of the individual teams. Tournament staff are unable to answer any questions related to the use of Guest Players from the Player Pool.
Coaches, are you in needed of a guest player? The Florida Winter Cup & Showcase has a list of available guest players at your fingertips. You can access the list of available players from your GotSport Team Page. Just click on Florida Winter Cup & Showcase tournament (from the accepted tournament list) and then click on the Guest Tab.
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