| Tournament Information
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The Final Four Showcase Tournament is a showcase weekend for U16 – U18 boys teams that runs concurrent with the NCAA College Cup and the NCAA Hermann Award presentation. Up 100 boys teams will be accepted at the U16, U17 and U18 boys divisions. All teams will play three games during the three day event. Teams will be placed in groups off 4, they will play round robin style format. A group champion will be crowned at the conclusion of the event, no trophies will be awarded. College Coaches from across America have been invited, college coaches from all of the major programs will be in attendance.
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| Who: |
The Final Four Showcase is open to USYS, US Club and Y-League affiliated teams. The quality of the applicants will be so high that creating geographic match ups will be the most important factor in bracketing the teams. All college coaches are encouraged to come and enjoy the weekend and experience some Midwest hospitality.
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The Final Four Showcase Tournament will be held in two separate locations. The U18 and half of the U17 brackets will be played at the St. Louis Conference Center and the U16 and other half of the U17 bracket will be held at the Metro United Soccer Complex in Collinsville, IL. The NCAA College Cup will be held at St. Louis University and the Hermann award Banquet will be held at the Missouri Athletic Club.
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The Metro United College Showcase has developed into one of the premier showcase events in the country. Because of the success of the Showcase, Metro United has been selected to host the Final Four Showcase Tournament. For the collegiate players participating, the NCAA College Cup is the culmination of years of hard work spent with the exact youth soccer clubs that are attending the Final Four Showcase Tournament. It is vital that we can help them take the next step so they have the chance to compete for the College Cup.
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December 1, 2 and 3, 2006. The application Deadline is September 1, 2006. Acceptances will be posted September 15, 2006.
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| How: |
Please complete the online registration form, submit the confirmation sheet with the $1100 registration fee. The $1100 registration fee includes 10 tickets per team for the NCAA College Cup semifinal and national championship game, additional tickets can be bought through the online application. More information after accepted. There will be no parking fee for the Final Four Showcase Tournament.
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Please mail application fee of $1100 and confirmation of application to:
Metro FC
PO Box 926
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Application deadline is September 1, 2006
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Click here to download a printable Application.
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Application deadline is September 1, 2006. Any questions please contact Dale Schilly at 618.346.2559 or via email at metrofc@aol.com. |
