The Freedom Cup Schedule Is Here — 100+ Teams Ready to Compete

Good morning,

The 2026 Veterans Day Freedom Cup is less than two weeks away, and we're preparing to welcome more than 100 teams to Hughesville, Pennsylvania!

This week, we're sharing the newly released tournament schedule and event guide, revisiting last year's community impact, and highlighting what's ahead for UnitedGoals USA.

Here's what's happening.

🇺🇸 The 2026 Freedom Cup Schedule Is Here!

November 7–8 | Hughesville, Pennsylvania

The official 2026 Veterans Day Freedom Cup schedule has been released!

104 teams from Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, and Maryland will join us at the East Lycoming Soccer Complex for a full weekend of competitive youth soccer.

Coaches and families can now review their schedule ahead of tournament weekend.

📖 Read the 2026 Freedom Cup Event Guide

We've also released the official event guide, featuring information about the tournament, facility, community partners, and activities planned throughout the weekend.

For participating families, it's a helpful resource ahead of the event. For everyone else, it's a look at the people and organizations helping bring the Freedom Cup to life.

🇺🇸 Looking Back at the 2025 Freedom Cup

Last year's Freedom Cup brought together 85 teams from Pennsylvania and New York for a weekend of soccer and community impact.

Together, we raised more than $10,000 for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors and East Lycoming Soccer Association, supporting local veterans and youth soccer.

As we prepare to welcome more than 100 teams this year, we're grateful to everyone who has helped this event grow.

⚽ Steel City Fall Finale Is Right Around the Corner

November 14–15 | Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Our inaugural Steel City Fall Finale is approaching, with more than 110 teams expected across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Girls' teams in U9–U15 divisions and boys’ teams in U9–U12 divisions can still register through October 31, subject to availability.

We're excited to establish another end-of-season opportunity for teams throughout Western Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.

🏆 In Case You Missed It: The Road to River City

Earlier this month, we announced the inaugural UnitedGoals USA Tournament of Champions, coming August 14–15, 2027, to River City Sportsplex in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Teams will have opportunities to earn championship invitations through qualifying tournaments or apply for at-large consideration.

Watch our 45-second announcement trailer to see what's on the line.

Join Us in Growing the Game

Thank you to the coaches, clubs, families, volunteers, and community partners who continue to support our events.

Next Tuesday, newsletter subscribers will get first access to our new Freedom Cup podcast, featuring a closer look at the tournament and the community behind it.

We look forward to sharing it with you! If you know a coach or parent who would enjoy this newsletter, please share it with them!

Here’s to Building American Soccer Together.

Warmly,

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