National Championships

Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) enjoyed a great run at the US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships in Virginia, with two Connecticut teams reaching the final round of the tournament. Playing in the 16U Girls Championship Match was CFC Ole Academy G2009, with JA Elite FC 06/07 Boys also representing CJSA in the 19U Boys Final.

“Connecticut was proudly represented at the East Region Championships. Not only by our talented players, teams and dedicated referees, but also by the passionate families and supporters in the stands,” said Josh Krusewski, CJSA Executive Director. “Everyone played a role in making our state proud, both on and off the field.”

CFC Ole (16U Girls) opened the tournament by going unbeaten in group play, recording a 2-0-1 cumulative record while outscoring their opposition, 4-2. Next up was a semifinal pairing with Baltimore Union SC Elite 09G (Maryland), with CFC Ole registering a clean sheet en route to a 1-0 victory. Following that win, awaiting them in the final was PPA 2009 Green (Maryland). Unfortunately, CFC Ole fell just short of their quest for the 16U Girls Trophy and ended their run as finalists.

JA Elite FC (19U Boys) opened the Eastern Regional Championships by winning their group, securing a bid to the knockout stage with a 2-1-0 record and 9-4 goal differential. JA Elite FC carried that momentum into the semifinals, where the Connecticut side claimed a 3-0 shutout over Bethesda Blue 2007 (Maryland) to advance to the championship match for their age group. Following a hard-fought game with FC DELCO NAL ’06 (Eastern Pennsylvania) in the final, JA Elite FC had their deep tournament run conclude as finalists.

The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The competition provides winners from each state with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play. 

To contact the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association, please call (860) 676-1161 or email office@cjsa.org. Also make sure to follow us on social media!

The 2024 US Youth Soccer National Championships have officially come to a conclusion, with the week-long event wrapping up after champions were crowned in the 13U to 19U age groups at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Ole FC Academy G2009 (15U Girls) reached the semifinal round of the national tournament, where they fell to eventual champion Las Vegas Surf Soccer Club 09G Elite 64 (NV). Prior to the elimination rounds, the Connecticut representative claimed the top spot in their bracket after going unbeaten on seven points and a 2-0-1 record. The team shut out all three of their opponents in group play and finished on the right side of a 4-0 goal differential. Ole FC Academy G209 arrived at the USYS National Championships after going undefeated in five matches at the USYS Eastern Regional Championships in West Virginia to win the regional championship for their age group. Over the course of that five-match winning streak, they were stellar defensively and only gave up a single goal throughout the entire tournament.

Also advancing to the USYS National Championships but unfortunately seeing their tournament run come to an end after group play was CT Rush Select 2006 Boys (19U Boys).

The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life are the final stage of the USYS National Championships, which begin at the state level before progressing to the regional and then national stages. The event is a culmination of a year-long series of competitions, providing approximately 185,000 players on 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer’s 54 State Associations with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation.

To contact the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association, please call (860) 676-1161 or email office@cjsa.org. Also make sure to follow us on social media!

Ole FC Academy G2009 (15U Girls) are continuing their quest for a national title on Saturday morning after advancing past group play and into the semifinal round of the US Youth Soccer National Championships, which are being hosted at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The Connecticut representative now faces Las Vegas Surf Soccer Club 09G Elite 64 (NV) tomorrow with a trip to the championship match on the line.

The tournament run continues for Ole FC Academy G2009 after they claimed the top spot in their bracket over group, going unbeaten on seven points with a 2-0-1 record. The Connecticut side shut out all three of their opponents and finished on the right side of a 4-0 goal differential. Next up on the docket is Las Vegas Surf Soccer Club 09G Elite 64 (NV) in the semifinals, with kickoff slated for 10:30 AM on Saturday morning.

Ole FC Academy G209 arrived at the USYS National Championships after going undefeated in five matches at the USYS Eastern Regional Championships in West Virginia to win the regional championship in their age group. Over the course of that five-match winning streak, they were stellar defensively and only gave up a single goal throughout the entire tournament. Collectively, they have gone unbeaten and posted a cumulative 14-1 goal differential over the course of the Eastern Regional Championships and National Championships, recording seven shutouts in eight games.

Also advancing to the USYS National Championships but unfortunately seeing their tournament run come to an end after group play was CT Rush Select 2006 Boys (19U Boys).

The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life are the final stage of the USYS National Championships, which begin at the state level before progressing to the regional and then national stages. The event is a culmination of a year-long series of competitions, providing approximately 185,000 players on 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer’s 54 State Associations with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation.

To contact the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association, please call (860) 676-1161 or email office@cjsa.org. Also make sure to follow us on social media!

The Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) has a pair of teams competing for a national title this week at the USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life, which are being hosted at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Those two teams include Ole FC Academy G2009 (15U Girls) and CT Rush Select 2006 Boys (19U Boys).

“We want to congratulate both CT Rush Select 2006 Boys and Ole FC Academy 2009 Girls on their successful journey thus far,” Josh Krusewski, Executive Director of the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association. “Connecticut is proud to have you representing us at the USYS National Championships in Orlando. We wish you the best of luck. #ForitAll”

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Ole FC Academy G2009

CT Rush Select 2006 Boys

The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life are the final stage of the USYS National Championships, which begin at the state level before progressing to the regional and then national stages. The event is a culmination of a year-long series of competitions, providing approximately 185,000 players on 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer’s 54 State Associations with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation.

Teams are playing at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which offers 17 fields with the backdrop of Walt Disney World, and the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, a venue that provides an additional eight fields. Group play competition begins on Tuesday after a team event on Monday that recognized the players and coaches in attendance while also featuring the USYS National Championship Trophies.

To contact the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association, please call (860) 676-1161 or email office@cjsa.org. Also make sure to follow us on social media!