Freedom Cup Weekend Is Here — Your First Look at the Podcast

Good morning,

It's Veterans Day Freedom Cup week!

This weekend, 104 teams will take the field in Hughesville, Pennsylvania, for the second annual Veterans Day Freedom Cup.

We're looking forward to a weekend of competitive soccer, new memories, and an opportunity to give back to Pennsylvania veterans.

This week, we've got a special podcast, a look at the competition, and everything you need to follow the action.

Here's what's happening!

🎙️ Your First Look: 2026 Freedom Cup Podcast

We're excited to share our official 2026 Veterans Day Freedom Cup Preview Podcast!

In this episode, we take a closer look at the upcoming tournament, the teams and divisions to watch, and the people and community partners helping make the weekend possible.

Whether you're competing this weekend or following along from home, join us for a look at what's ahead.

⚽ 104 Teams. One Weekend. Plenty to Play For.

November 7–8 | East Lycoming Soccer Complex | Hughesville, PA

The stage is set for another exciting Freedom Cup, with boys' and girls' teams competing across U9–U16 divisions.

Girls take the field Saturday, November 7, followed by the boys on Sunday, November 8.

From returning competitors to teams joining us for the first time, we're looking forward to seeing how the competition unfolds.

Divisions to Watch

🇺🇸 Playing for More Than a Trophy

The Freedom Cup has always been about more than the results on the field.

We're proud to once again support Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, an organization providing assistance to Pennsylvania veterans and their families.

100% of proceeds from official Freedom Cup apparel will benefit Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors.

Every purchase helps turn a weekend of youth soccer into meaningful support for those who have served.

Following the Freedom Cup This Weekend?

The official event guide includes the facility map, field locations, parking, concessions, vendors, event partners, and other helpful information.

For participating families, we encourage you to review it before arriving. For those following from elsewhere, it's also a great look at everything happening around the tournament.

🏙️ Next Up: Steel City Fall Finale

November 14–15 | Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Just one week after the Freedom Cup, we'll head west for the inaugural Steel City Fall Finale!

128 teams from across Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and West Virginia are preparing for a weekend of competitive youth soccer at Graham Park and North Boundary Park.

Next Tuesday, we'll share the Steel City Fall Finale preview podcast, tournament guide, and a look at the divisions to watch.

We'll also recap the Freedom Cup, including results, memorable moments, and the impact of the weekend.

Join Us in Growing the Game

Thank you to the coaches, clubs, families, volunteers, and community partners who make these events possible.

If you know a coach or parent who would enjoy this newsletter, please share it with them!

And if you're joining us in Hughesville this weekend, we look forward to seeing you there.

Here’s to Building American Soccer Together.

Warmly,

Colin Gorini
Founder, UnitedGoals USA
[email protected] 
unitedgoalsusa.com