This winter's premier soccer tournament in Florida will take place on Dec 11-13 in Lakewood Ranch, FL. This event is unique as it hosts U13-U15 championship brackets (3 games + Final) and U16-U19 Showcase brackets (3 games, no Final).ย In 2023 we added U14-U19 Super Groups.ย 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!ย 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.ย
Tournament Director:
Justin McFarland
justin@smcsoccer.com
Need assistance with registering?
GotSport support articles are listed HERE.
Teams are accepted on a rolling basis beginning October 26, 2026, and continuing until the event reaches capacity. We strongly encourage early application, as this event may sell out before the registration deadline on November 1, 2026. Conditional acceptance may be provided, pending team housing arrangements through Pellucid Team Housing.
*Referee fees are included in the registration fee for the event
A $20.00 GotSport Software Fee, or 1.5% of the registration (whichever is greater), will be added to the final amount for both credit card and check payments.
Credit Card Payments: Credit card payments will be charged upon acceptance. Teams registering after October 1, only credit card payments will be accepted.
Check Payments: Check payments are to be made out to "Soccer Management Company" and mailed to the following address no later than November 6, 2026 (Please include the team's name as it appears in GotSport and include a copy of your GotSport invoice):
Soccer Management Company
ATTN: Florida Winter Cup & Showcase
112 Midpoint Dr Unit A5
Mineral, VA 23117
Congratulations to the 2024 Super Group Winners!
U15 Boys - DSPFC 2010 B
U17 Boys - AC Delrey, Inc. Rush Select Academy Bronze
U19 Boys - FC Boca Predators 2006B
U15 Girls - Connecticut FC South ECRL G10
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
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.ย All games will be at 1 location!ย Come join us and compete against teams from multiple states and a few international teams at one of the best facilities in the country!
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The Florida Winter Cup was started in 2015 and in 2024 it played host to over 170+ teams.ย 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!ย Teams will receive a link to access their games after the event.ย ย
Super Groups are INVITATION ONLY!ย Best of the Best - top teams registered in each age group will receive an invitation to compete.
SMC Soccer works closely with Pellucid Travel to source the best hotels and contract with a variety of hotels to fit all accommodations. Pellucid Travel requests to work with a wide variety of lodging partners in order to secure excellent rates for all of our teams.
Thisย SMC event has a Stay to Play policy for all attendees/groups in need of hotels. This is in order to ensure that the hotels, cities, and counties are assured that the discounts they offer are used.
Pellucid Travel works closely with our lodging partners to track team reservations, work to make sure that there are enough rooms, and secure excellent rates for all teams attending each event. They are committed to working with tournaments around the world to provide a high-quality travel and lodging experience that fits the individual needs of each team attending.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Pellucid Travel atย info@PellucidTravel.com
Coaches,
The Florida Winter Cup & Showcase welcomes you to this year's event.ย All games will be played on December 11-13 at Premier Sports Campus.ย There will be U16-U19 Showcase brackets as well as U16-U19 Super Group brackets.ย 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.ย Please contact Justin McFarland, 941-241-1381, if you have any questions.ย We look forward to hosting you!
U16-U19 Coaches, Managers, & Team Reps -ย
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.ย ย Theyโve allowed us to share their journey!ย Create your own memories and join us at the Florida Winter Cup in 2023!
Tournament Rules
Online Check-in Instructions
2026 Applied Teams - COMING SOON
2026 Accepted Teams - COMING Nov 6
2026 Brackets - COMING Nov 10
2026 Schedules - COMING Nov 17
Schedule Request Form (Due Nov 13)
Game Change Request (Due Nov 12)
School Absence Letter
Tournament Sanctioning
Places to Eat, Shop & Play Nearby
Post Tournament Feedback Form
How to Print a Roster/Player Cards for an Event Roster
Update Payment Information for an Event
How to Update Primary Coach on an Event Registration
How to Purchase Event Insurance After Registration
Deadline to Purchase Insurance - November 28
How to Check The Status of Required Uploaded Documents in an Event
Early Registration Deadline - October 1
Registration Deadline - November 1
Accepted Teams Posted - November 6
Payment Deadline - November 6
Brackets Posted - November 10
Brackets Finalized - November 13
Scheduling Request Deadline - November 13
Schedules Posted - November 17
Schedule Finalized - November 20
Event Cancellation Insurance Purchase Deadline - November 27
Refund Policy
Online Check-In Deadline - November 30
Roster Freeze - December 4 at 5:00 PM ET
Florida Winter Cup & Showcase -ย December 11-13
5895 Post Blvd
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Need assistance with registering?
GotSport support articles are listed HERE.
Teams are accepted on a rolling basis beginning October 26, 2026, and continuing until the event reaches capacity. We strongly encourage early application, as this event may sell out before the registration deadline on November 1, 2026. Conditional acceptance may be provided, pending team housing arrangements through Event Connect.
Early Registration Deadline โ September 27
Registration Deadline โ November 1
No, you do not have to pay right when you register for the event. Payments for the event are due no later than November 6, 2026.
Referee fees are included in the registration fee for the event.
A $20.00 GotSport Software Fee will be added to the final amount for both credit card and check payments.
Credit Card Payments: Credit card payments will be charged upon acceptance.
Check Payments: Check payments are to be made out to "Soccer Management Company" and mailed to the following address no later than November 6, 2026 (Please include team name as it appears in GotSport on the memo line and include a copy of your GotSport invoice):
Soccer Management Company
ATTN: Florida Winter Cup & Showcase
112 Midpoint Dr Unit A5
Mineral, VA 23117
Check payments are to be made out to "Soccer Management Company" and mailed to the following address no later than NOVEMBER 6, 2026 (Please include team name as it appears in GotSport on the memo line and include a copy of your GotSport invoice):
Soccer Management Company
ATTN: Florida Winter Cup & Showcase
112 Midpoint Dr Unit A5
Mineral, VA 23117
U13-U19 Boys and Girls teams
Team Check-In is completed ONLINE. The deadline to complete online check-in is Monday, November 30. Rosters will become frozen on Friday, December 4, at 5:00 PM ET
We're always on the lookout for qualified and reliable referee assistance. Contact Berk Gumus for more information!ย berk.gumus@hotmail.com,ย 813-730-2434
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The Florida Winter Cup & Showcase provides many opportunities for players to guest play at the Florida Winter Cup & Showcase.ย 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.ย 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?ย The Florida Winter Cup & Showcase has a list of available guest players at your fingertips.ย 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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