May 26-28, 2023
This May event located in Aurora, Illinois is the perfect Memorial Day Weekend event for U9-U19 youth soccer teams. All games played at the beautiful Stuart Sports Complex. Spend your weekend playing against competition from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Looking for something to do in the area between games? Check out Choose Chicago for recommendations on things to do, restaurants, and shopping in the area!
The Chicago Dutch Lions FC are offering discounted tickets to all Patriot Invitational attendees! The Men's USL2 team plays the Des Moines Menace on Friday night at 7 PM and the Women's USL team plays Aurora FC on Saturday night at 7 PM, gates open at 6 PM for both matches. Purchase your tickets here and use the code "SMCSoccer" at checkout for your discounted tickets. Home matches are played at Spartan Stadium at 1000 S Edgelawn Dr, Aurora, IL 60506.
Chicago City SC are offering free admission to all attendees. The Women's USL team plays the RKC Soccer Club on Saturday at 6 PM and the Men's USL2 team plays the Des Moines Menace on Sunday at 7 PM. Home matches are played at the Lions For Hope Sports Complex at 2637 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60612.
This event will take place in Aurora, IL at the beautiful Stuart Sports Complex. This world-class complex is third largest outdoor athletics complex in the country with 40+ soccer fields! All games will be played at 1 complex, which makes it easier for coaches that bring multiple teams. Located just 40 miles from Chicago Airport (ORD), this complex provides easy access for teams flying in from outside the area.
The Patriot Invitational offers discounts to clubs sending 10+ teams. Contact steve@smcsoccer.com to find out about this discount as well as other perks your club can receive.
Are you a DOC or TD looking for marketing materials to send your teams? Check out these flyers.
Soccer Management Company (SMC) has been managing soccer tournaments since 2013. In 2023, SMC will operate 45+ events in 13+ states. SMC has the experience and expertise to provide your team with the quality event you are looking for.
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.
This 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 at info@PellucidTravel.com
Early Registration Deadline – April 1
Registration Deadline – May 1
Payment Deadline - May 5
Accepted Teams Posted – May 8
Scheduling Request Deadline (CLICK HERE) - May 10
Brackets Posted – May 10
Schedules Posted – May 16
Online Check-In Deadline – May 17
U9-U10: $525 before 4/1, $575 after 4/1
U11-U12: $575 before 4/1, $625 after 4/1
U13-U14: $625 before 4/1, $675 after 4/1
U15-U19: $675 before 4/1, $725 after 4/1
Registration is through the new GotSport system.
Early Registration Deadline – 4/1/23
Registration Deadline – 5/1/23
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 5/5/23 to ensure your spot in this event.
Please make checks payable to Soccer Management Company and send to:
Soccer Management Company
ATTN: Patriot Invitational
112 Midpoint Drive Unit A5
Mineral, VA 23117
U9-U19 Boys and Girls teams
Brackets will be released on May 10. Schedules will be released on May 16.
*dates subject to change
Team Check-In is completed ONLINE. The deadline to complete online check-in is May 17. Click here!
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