September 25-27, 2026
The Velocity Cup is set for September 25–27, 2026, offering the perfect early fall weekend event for U8–U19 youth soccer teams. All matches will be played at the world-class Kansas City Current Training Facility, featuring 12 pristine grass fields in a premier professional environment. With free parking on-site, teams can enjoy a seamless tournament experience while competing against top-level clubs from across the Midwest and beyond.
World-Class Facility in Riverside, Missouri
The Kansas City Current’s state-of-the-art training complex represents one of the premier soccer environments in the country. Purpose-built for elite performance and player development, the facility includes meticulously maintained natural grass fields, modern infrastructure, and a layout designed to enhance both player and spectator experience. Its location just outside Kansas City provides convenient access to dining, hotels, and entertainment, making it an ideal destination for a tournament weekend.
Need assistance with registering? Contact GotSport Support here.
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Thanks for participating in the inaugural 2026 Velocity Cup, being held at Elgin Sports Complex over Memorial Day Weekend! To celebrate your participation in the tournament, we’re excited to offer you 20% off tickets to upcoming Kansas City Current matches for all participating clubs. Purchase your discounted tickets using the link below:
Kansas City Current Discount Tickets:
CLICK HERE - COMING SOON
Looking for something to do in the area between games? Check out Visit KC for recommendations on things to do, restaurants, and shopping in the area!
World-Class Facility in Riverside, Missouri
All games take place at the Kansas City Current Training Facility, featuring 12 high-quality natural grass fields in a premier professional setting. Designed for elite performance and player development, the complex offers a first-class experience for both players and spectators, with convenient access to nearby dining, hotels, and entertainment.
The Velocity Cup offers discounts to clubs sending 5+ teams. Contact sean@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 (COMING SOON).
Soccer Management Company (SMC) has been managing soccer tournaments since 2013. In 2026, SMC will operate 60+ events in 18+ 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
***Hotel Registration links will be in the confirmation email you receive once your team has submitted your registration for the event.***
Online Check-In Resources/FAQs
Applied Teams
Accepted Teams
Brackets
Schedules/Results
Tournament Apparel
Early Registration Deadline – August 15
Registration Deadline – September 4
Payment Deadline - September 7
Accepted Teams Posted – September 7
*Credit cards are charged upon acceptance*
Brackets Posted – September 9
*Requests for bracket changes will not be accepted after schedules are posted*
Scheduling Request Deadline (CLICK HERE) - September 11
Schedules Posted – September 14
Online Check-In Deadline – September 21
1 Teal Rising Wy,
Riverside, MO 64150
Credit Card Payments:
All credit cards will be charged upon acceptance.
Check or Money Order Payments:
All check payments must be postmarked by the accepted teams posted date and should be made payable to Soccer Management Company.
Early Registration Deadline – 8/15/26
Registration Deadline – 9/4/26
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 9/7/26 to ensure your spot in this event. Credit cards will be charged upon acceptance.
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
U8-U19 Boys and Girls teams
Brackets will be released on September 9. Schedules will be released on September 11.
Requests for bracket changes will not be accepted once schedules are released.
*dates subject to change
Team Check-In is to be completed ONLINE. The deadline to complete online check-in is September 21.
Click here to view the Manager Checklist, which can be used as a guide to complete the check-in process. Click here for instructions on how to upload to GotSport. Click here for resources/FAQs.
We're always on the lookout for qualified and reliable referee assistance. Contact our Referee Assignor Andrew Kapoor for more information!
Email - canalportassignors@yahoo.com
Mobile - 312.508.1300
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