2024 Presidents Cup Champions Traveling to Plano, Texas
The weekend of April 20-21, 2024, saw Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale, Florida, come alive with the fervor of Presidents Cup Finals. Across multiple age groups, teams gathered from every corner of the state, each eager to prove themselves on the grand stage of the tournament.
Saturday’s semi-finals were a testament to the depth of talent present in each age category. With multiple games taking place simultaneously, the fields were alive with fierce competition. From the youngest players to the seasoned veterans, every team displayed skill and determination as they vied for a coveted spot in Sunday’s finals.
As the sun rose on Sunday, the finalists from each age group prepared to showcase their abilities once more. The air was electric with anticipation as players and spectators alike gathered to witness the culmination of months of hard work and dedication.
From the youngest age group to the oldest, each final match was a spectacle in its own right. The fields echoed with the sound of cheers and encouragement as teams battled it out, leaving everything they had on the field. Whether it was the agility of the youngest players or the strategic prowess of the older ones, every match was a testament to the passion and talent of Florida’s soccer community.
The following champions were crowned in each age group, their triumphs celebrated with joy and admiration for the sport of soccer:
U19 Boys: Miami Stars Soccer MIAMI UNITED STARS 2005
U19 Girls: Clay County SC United Soccer Alliance 2005/2006 USA SOL Red
U18 Boys: Miami Stars Soccer MIAMI VIPERS 2006
U18 Girls: W&H America W&H America – 2006 Adrenalina Ladies
U17 Boys: West Pines United FC West Pines United FC 2007 Premier
U17 Girls: Indian River Soccer Association IRSA 2007 GIRLS
U16 Boys: Southern Homestead Soccer Academy 2008 Southern Homestead Elite
U16 Girls: Soccer Club of St Cloud SCSC 2008 G
U15 Boys: Fort Lauderdale Select FC Fort Lauderdale FC 09 Boys Blue
U15 Girls: Cape Coral Soccer 2009 GIRLS CYCLONE Black
U14 Boys: CTC Bandits FC 2010 CTC PALAU
U14 Girls: Winter Park FC 2010 Select Girls
U13 Girls: Key Biscayne SC KBSC G-Elitle 2011
U13 Boys: Weston FC U13 2011 Boys White
Thoughts now turn to the next challenge that lay ahead. A “good luck” is in order for the following teams representing the state of Florida in the 2024 Southern Regional Presidents Cup in Plano, Texas:
U13 Boys: Weston FC U13 2011 Boys White
U13 Girls: Key Biscayne SC KBSC G-Elite 2011
U14 Boys: CTC Bandits FC 2010 CTC PALAU
U15 Boys: Fort Lauderdale Select FC Fort Lauderdale FC 09 Boys Blue
U15 Girls: Cape Coral Soccer 2009 GIRLS CYCLONE Black
U16 Boys: Southern Homestead Soccer Academy 2008 Southern Homestead Elite
U16 Girls: Soccer Club of St. Cloud SCSC 2008 G
*U17 Boys: Cape Coral Soccer Association 2007 CYCLONE BOYS BLACK
U17 Girls: Indian River Soccer Association IRSA 2007 GIRLS
U18 Boys: Miami Stars Soccer MIAMI VIPERS 2006
*U18 Girls: Central Florida SC U18 Girls Academy
U19 Boys: Miami Stars Soccer MIAMI UNITED STARS 2005
U19 Girls: Clay County Sol Red 05/06
*U19 Boys WC: FC Boca Predators FC Boca Predators 2005B
*Teams came in second place, but will be filling in for first place teams that could not travel.
As the champions look forward to the opportunity to compete in Texas, they know that they carry not only their own dreams but also the hopes of their teammates, coaches, and supporters. With their heads held high and their spirits soaring, they embrace the journey that lay ahead, ready to make their mark on the soccer world.