935 Soccer Teams to Participate in 2024 Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Soccer Showcase Feb. 17-19 (Boys) and Feb. 23-25 (Girls)

Public Welcome To Attend Games – Free Spectator Admission

The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase is back for the 16th year as one of the largest international youth soccer tournaments. This year’s tournament expects 589 boys teams and 346 girls teams, for a total of 935 teams participating.

Sixty-seven international teams are expected ― from Bolivia, Canada, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Guam, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Poland and Sweden ― to compete against teams from 30 U.S. states.

The annual tournament is co-hosted by the city of Las Vegas and the Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club. 

Admission to games is free. Spectators should bring their own seating, as thousands are expected to attend and participate; carpooling is encouraged, as parking lots will fill up quickly.

     Roger Tabor, president of the Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club, estimates the event will bring $35+ million into the local economy, including hotel rooms, van rentals, tournament fees, tourism and countless meals consumed by attendees.

     The platinum-ranked tournament will be based at the Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex and will take place at the following fields:

• Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex, 7353 Eugene Ave. (tournament headquarters)
• All-American Park, 1551 S. Buffalo Drive
• Kellogg Zaher Sports Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave.
• Ed Fountain Park, 1400 N. Decatur Blvd.
• Teton Trails Park, 7850 N. Bradley Road (at Grand Teton Drive)
• Heritage Soccer Park, 350 Racetrack Road in Henderson
• James Regional Soccer Complex, 8400 W. Robindale Road
• Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane

     “Once again we have had to split this popular event over two weekends to accommodate all the local, national and international youth teams that want to compete in Las Vegas,” said Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman. “Visiting players are anxious to be seen by recruiters, while enjoying our wonderful weather, making new friends and experiencing great soccer competition. I am proud that Las Vegas hosts such a fabulous annual event.”

     Teams of boys ages 10-19 will compete between 8:40 a.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, and Sunday, Feb. 18. Semi-final and championship games will be held between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20. Teams of girls ages 11-19 will compete between 8:40 a.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24, with semi-final and championship games scheduled between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25.

     For high school-age players, the tournament is an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the 180+ college coaches and scouts from around the country who are expected to attend. Teams are guaranteed four games.

     Members of first- and second-place teams will receive individual medals in each age division, and the Mayor’s Cup trophy will be awarded to all first-place teams. Championship games will be played at Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex and All-American Park, beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, and Sunday, Feb. 25. Awards will be presented beginning at approximately 12:45 p.m. at the stage at Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex and continue until about 4:30 p.m. For more information, including schedules, maps, teams, and rules, go online to www.lvmayorscup.com, or email info@lvmayorscup.com. The website will be updated daily with scores and standings; follow the tournament on X (formerly Twitter) @LVMayorsCup.

     Pre-tournament international friendly matches with international and local teams will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, featuring teams from Germany, New Zealand, Poland, England, Sweden, Canada, Peru, Honduras and Ecuador. Contact Tournament Director Colin Tabor for the most current information and locations on possible friendly games at 702.417.7730.

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