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About SMC Soccer

The tournament space is very competitive and we help amplify your event through careful planning and execution. SMC takes it all on -  from strategic YOY growth planning, team and vendor management, registration oversight, marketing & lead generation, and on the ground event operations we clear your plate so that you can focus on your club, and we focus on the soccer tournament. Click here to view our partners!

In 2024, Soccer Management Company will oversee and collaborate on more than 40 events across 10 states. Having managed tournaments since 2013, we pride our team on providing a professional, quality event for all athletes and their families.

Meet The Team

Steve Lovgren SMC

Steve Lovgren

Owner

TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE: 26 years

COACHING LICENSES: USSF “A” License, NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma, US Youth Soccer National Youth License

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Robert E. Lee High School (VA),  Syracuse University, University of Delaware

FAVORITE PRO SOCCER TEAM: Liverpool

Regional Directors

Ryan Morgan

Ryan Morgan

Southeast Tournament Director

TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE: 11 years

COACHING LICENSES:  USSF “D” National License

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Essex High School (VA), Bridgewater College (VA)

FAVORITE PRO SOCCER TEAM: Everton

Josh

Josh Meyer

Texas Tournament Director

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TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE: 3 years

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Dallas Texans (National Champion), Brigham Young University, Traiguen Elchilean (Chile)

FAVORITE PRO SOCCER TEAM: All major soccer leagues!

John

John Allison

Mid-Atlantic Tournament Director

TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE: 13 years

COACHING LICENSES: USSF "D" National License

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: SOCA (VA), Wilson Memorial HS (VA), Roanoke College Club (VA)

FAVORITE PRO SOCCER TEAM: Chelsea

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Peter Runquist

Midwest Tournament Director

TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE: 1 years

COACHING LICENSES: USSF "E" License

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Woodbury High School (MN), Concordia College (MN), Twin Stars (MN), Minnesota United (MN), Minneapolis City (MN)

FAVORITE PRO SOCCER TEAM: Tottenham Spurs

Regional Operations

Zarin

Zarin Santos

Texas Tournament Operations

TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE: 2 years

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Adams Sate University (CO), Guam Men's National Team, Denton Diablos (NPSL)

FAVORITE PRO SOCCER TEAM: Austin FC

Justin

Justin McFarland

Southeast Tournament Operations

TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE: 2 years (5 years league experience)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Frisco High School (TX), University of Texas at Tyler (TX)

FAVORITE PRO SOCCER TEAM: Manchester City

 

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Tyler Bettinger

Colorado Tournament Director/Texas Tournament Operations

TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE: 2 years

FAVORITE PRO SOCCER TEAM: Barcelona, Colorado Rapids

Skyler

Skyler Daum

Midatlantic Tournament Operations

TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE: 1 year

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Virginia Development Academy (VA), Forest Park High School (VA), Bridgewater College (VA)

FAVORITE PRO SOCCER TEAM: US Women's National Team, Chelsea

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Sam Thurston

Midwest Tournament Operations

TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE: 1 year

COACHING LICENSES: Grassroots USSF Coaching License

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Cooper High School (MN), Minnesota United Academy (MN), North Central University (MN)

FAVORITE PRO SOCCER TEAM: Arsenal