2026 Veterans Day Freedom Cup — Central PA’s Premier End-of-Season Soccer Tournament
november 7-8, 2026 | East Lycoming Soccer Complex | hughesville, PA
The Freedom Cup blends high-level youth soccer with a patriotic cause. Hosted by UnitedGoals USA, proceeds support PA Wounded Warriors & East Lycoming Soccer Association.
What to Expect at the freedom cup
Play one last fall tournament on top-tier fields in Hughesville. Compete for medals, face teams across the region, and support a meaningful mission.
Event overview
- Dates: November 7-8, 2026
- Saturday, 11/7: Girls Divisions
- Sunday, 11/8: Boys Divisions
- Location:
- East Lycoming Soccer Complex
- 350 South Broad Street, Hughesville, PA, 17737
- Team Entry Fee: $485/Team
- Use code 50FREEDOM to save $50 per team registration, valid until August 31, 2026.
- Registration deadline is Sunday, October 25th
Format, Divisions
- 7v7: U9-10
- Max Roster Size: 14 Players
- 9v9: U11–U12
- Max Roster Size: 16 Players
- 11v11: U13–U16
- Max Roster Size: 22 Players (18 dressed per game)
- Using 2026-27 USYS Age Cut-offs
- 3+ Guaranteed Matches
- 36-minute games (2×18-min halves, 2-min halftime)
- Separate Boys & Girls Divisions
- Premier, Gold, and Silver competition tiers
- Taking first 40 teams each day
- No more than 8 teams to a division
- Players may ‘play up’, not down
🏅 Awards:
- Medals awarded to Top 2 teams in each division
- Photo opportunities & post-event media recap
🎖️ Why Play the Freedom Cup?
🇺🇸 Play for a Cause
Proceeds benefit PA Wounded Warriors and the East Lycoming Soccer Association. We’re proud to welcome all veterans, veteran-owned businesses, and local military organizations to join us throughout the weekend in a community celebration of service, sportsmanship, and support.
⚽ Top Full-Field Tournament in the Area
The Freedom Cup is the first professionally organized full-field youth soccer tournament ever held in the region. Teams will compete on full-size fields with referees, medals, and media coverage — all in a high-energy, patriotic atmosphere.
⚔️ Post-Season Rivalries
This is your last chance to compete in 2026 — a post-season showdown where NorCenPenn, CPYSL, and other leagues battle it out. Get revenge on past opponents or prove you’re the true champs.
Facility Info
East Lycoming Soccer Complex | 350 S Broad St, Hughesville, PA
- 7 dedicated full-sized grass fields
- 2 for 7v7, 2 for 9v9, 3 for 11v11
- Ample free parking
- On-site restrooms
- Concessions and apparel stands
- Open grass area for team tents
What to Bring
- Lawn chairs or portable seating
- Team canopy (with stakes)
- Water and weather-appropriate gear
- Your game-day mindset
Event Proudly Sponsored By
Hotel Accommodations for Veterans Day Freedom Cup
We partner with TRAVELING TEAMS® to secure discounted room blocks at a variety of tournament-approved hotels close to our venues.
Teams traveling from 90+ miles away from the tournament site are required to stay overnight the night before the competition through TRAVELING TEAMS®. This helps ensure the best possible experience for all participants while providing teams and families with quality accommodations at competitive rates.
Teams within 90 miles are still encouraged to book through TRAVELING TEAMS® to access approved hotel options and discounted group pricing.
Thank you for working with UnitedGoals USA and TRAVELING TEAMS®. We look forward to welcoming your team to the Veterans Day Freedom Cup!
2025 Accepted Teams List
In our first year, we welcomed 85 teams from across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, along with select clubs from Upstate New York. Here’s to more growth!
2025 Veterans Day Freedom Cup
WNEP’s Preview Story
WNEP’s Day 1 Coverage
2025 Event Beneficiaries
We helped raise $6,350 for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors and over $10,000 for the East Lycoming Soccer Association. Thank you to EVERYONE who contributed to the cause by participating in the 2025 Veterans Day Freedom Cup.
Tournament Champions
Reviews from 2025 participants
PA Classics U15 Girls
“We love one day tournaments and it really helps to keep the families costs lower.”
2025 Freedom Cup Runner-Ups
Penn Manor SC
“Really enjoyed the tournament, my personal favorite in years. Felt like the right size tournament.”
2025 Freedom Cup Runner-Ups
BMSC Roniettes
“It was a really well ran tournament. Timing was good. Food, restrooms and facilities were great.”
2025 Freedom Cup Participants
Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: 3/25/2026
📝 What day will my team play?
Girls divisions will play on Saturday, November 7th. Boys divisions will play on Sunday, November 8th.
📝 How do I register my team?
How to Register A Team For An Event (Support Video)
- Head to the GotSport Registration Page
- Search for your team in the search box on the right-hand side of the screen
- Fill out the New Team info and click ‘Save‘
- Click ‘Continue’ with the team you are registering
- Complete the team registration form.
📝 How do my players register?
Once accepted, you’ll receive an email with the player registration link. Forward this link to your families and have each player register under your team name. Once submitted, players are auto-added to your roster.
📝 Can I bring multiple teams?
Absolutely. Many clubs bring multiple age groups. Just repeat the registration process for each team with a distinct name (e.g., “USA FC 2012 Girls”, “USA FC 2014 Boys”).
📝 Are there hotel options provided?
Yes! We have partnered with TRAVELING TEAMS® to secure discounted room blocks at a variety of tournament-approved hotels close to our venues. Book your hotels through TRAVELING TEAMS® here: Veterans Day Freedom Cup Hotel Options
📝 When will the schedule be released?
The schedule will be made and shared 7-10 days prior to the event, along with other information to help our participants enjoy the weekend!
📝 Are the event rules posted yet?
🔁 What’s the refund policy?
Teams that withdraw by September 15, 2025 at 5 PM EST will receive a 75% refund. After this date, no refunds are given. If the event is canceled due to weather or unforeseen issues, partial refunds may be offered after event expenses are covered.
🇺🇸 Where can I purchase event apparel?
100% of event apparel proceeds will be donated to PA Wounded Warriors. Support PAWW and shop at the Online Apparel Store (pending)
Got Questions? Contact Us
Have a question about the Veterans Day Freedom Cup? Send us a message using the form below, and our team will get back to you within 1–2 business days. Have a question about registration? Read our Registration Help page first.