Saturday, July 24 telecast begins with 8:30 p.m. ET pregame show, followed by kick off at 9 p.m. ET

Under-19 Boys US Youth Soccer National Championship Cup celebrates 75^th anniversary

FRISCO, Texas (July 8, 2010) – On the 75^th anniversary of the James P. McGuire Cup, the Under-19 Boys US Youth Soccer National Championship final will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel from the Overland Park Soccer Complex in Overland Park, Kan., beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 24. 

The Under-19 Boys James P. McGuire Cup is the oldest trophy in youth sport dating back to 1935 with the inaugural youth championships and played annually except during World War II.  Officially known as the United States Soccer Federation National Junior Challenge Cup, the competition was renamed the James P. McGuire Junior Champion Cup in 1975, after the late United States Soccer Federation President. He played for the Brooklyn Wanderers in 1929, and later joined the Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtics who with McGuire at midfield won the U.S. Open Cup. James McGuire also served on World Cup and various other FIFA committees, and earned an international reputation as an excellent soccer administrator and leader.

"As the official broadcast partner of US Youth Soccer, we are thrilled to showcase the U-19 Boys Championship on live television, and on the momentous 75^th anniversary of the McGuire Cup," said David Nathanson, General Manager of Fox Soccer Channel.  "On the heels of the men's national team's exciting run in South Africa, we now have the opportunity to see future U.S. stars take the stage and continue to chase their dreams."

Pregame coverage begins Saturday, July 24 at 8:30 p.m. ET, leading into kickoff at 9 p.m. from the Overland Park Soccer Complex in Overland Park, Kan. The Under-19 Boys final will be the first youth soccer championship broadcast in high definition, with Brad Porter and Sasha Victorine calling all the action.

The match will also be streamed on-demand at foxsoccer.tv, beginning Sunday, June 25.

Under-19 Boys Teams vying for the James P. McGuire Cup
Team / Hometown / Region
FC Delco Hammerheads / Downingtown, Penn. / Representing Region I (East)
Crew Juniors / Columbus, Ohio / Representing Region II (Midwest)
Andromeda 91 Navy / Plano, Texas / Representing Region III (South)
WSM Internationals / Beaverton, Ore. / Representing Region IV (West)

The championship final is one of 12 taking place over the weekend and the culmination of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The event provides over 185,000 players from US Youth Soccer's 55 state associations, the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play. The Series is known as the ultimate destination for the country's collegiate soccer coaches and the future of soccer. 

"For the McGuire Cup final to air on Fox Soccer Channel is a fitting tribute to the most storied of our cups and one that thousands have played for over the course of its 75-year history," said Todd Roby, director of communications for US Youth Soccer.  "We hope the broadcast inspires kids to continue to chase their dreams through commitment and hard work; knowing ultimately that regardless of success on the playing field the games help prepare them for success in life."

The US Youth Soccer National Championships consist of four US Youth Soccer Regional Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 Boys and Girls age groups as well as the US Youth Soccer National League qualifiers in the Under-15 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups to complete the field of 60 teams.

A player luncheon kicks off the National Championships on July 20 at Overland Park Convention Center. Round robin games are played July 21-23 and finals are July 24-25 at Overland Park Soccer Complex. 

In addition to the live broadcast, The US Youth Soccer National Championships Highlight Show, presented by adidas will also air on FSC.  The one-hour show highlights the games and stories from the 12 national titles in contention and will air on Friday, August 6 at 8 p.m. ET.

For complete game scores, stories, standings, video and more from the regional and national finals, visit the online home to the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org.

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About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer - "The Game for ALL Kids!^®" is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit www.USYouthSoccer.org.

Media Request: When referring to the United States Youth Soccer Association, the largest youth sports organization in the United States, please refer to the association only as US Youth Soccer, and never as USYS or USYSA. We appreciate your cooperation.

About the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series 
The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides more than 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer's 55 State Associations the opportunity to showcase their abilities against the best in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play. The yearlong competition begins with over 185,000 players in the US Youth Soccer State Championships.  These champions and selected wildcard teams, through US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues, advance to compete in one of four the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships. Champions (U-14 through U-19) from each regional event advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships.  The Under-15 through 17 Boys and Girls age groups have two teams representative of the US Youth Soccer National League, in which the top two teams in each gender age group earn a direct path to the national championships. Overall the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides the nation's top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country.

Media Request: When referring to the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the most prestigious event in youth sports, please refer to the event as US Youth Soccer National Championship Series on first reference and National Championship Series on anything thereafter. Never refer to as NCS or USYS NCS. We appreciate your cooperation.

Media Contacts: 
Todd Roby, US Youth Soccer, 972-334-9300, troby@usyouthsoccer.org
Ben Alkaly, Fox Soccer Channel, 310-444-8642, ben.alkaly@fox.com