THE PINNACLE OF YOUTH SOCCER COMPETITION.

Established in 2022, The Open has rapidly become one of the premier academy tournaments in the United States. In 2025, Fusion Sports partners with Tiger Tournaments to present the Junior Cup Championships — an elite outdoor event bringing together top U9-U16 boys and girls youth teams from across North and South America. Held December 5–7, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Open is designed for high-performing clubs ready to compete on an international stage. It delivers best-of-the-best matchups, professional-level organization, and a tournament experience that makes a statement. This isn’t a showcase. This is The Open.

Key Highlights:

• Tiered Competition Structure — Three divisions ensure quality matchups for all levels, with top-flight teams facing the very best in the country and beyond

• International Reach — Clubs from across North and South America bring unique playing styles and high-level talent.

• World-Class Fields — Games played on a mix of pristine grass and high-quality turf in Scottsdale, Arizona.

• Premier Game-Day Experience — Professionally run, tightly scheduled, and supported by expert operations staff.

• National Recognition — Compete in one of the nation’s fastest-growing academy tournaments with rising prestige and exposure.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Share your team’s info and learn how to join one of the most competitive youth tournaments in the country.

Tournament Information

CREDENTIALS CHECK-IN:  

• All teams are required to check-in online

• Check-in must be completed by Monday, November 26th, 2025.

• All teams can pick up their team pins at the Headquarters tent before their first game.

GAMES:

• U15-2 x 40 minute halves

• All 11 v 11 games- 2 x 35 minute halves

• All 9 v 9 games- 2 x 30 minute halves

• All 7 v 7 games - 2 x 25 minute halves

• All games will have 5 minute half time.

• Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals, Finals: Games that are tied at the end of regulation will have 2 x 5 minute overtime periods. If the score is tied the game will end and go directly to penalty kicks to determine the winner.

LOCATIONS:

• Scottsdale Sports Complex

• Bell Road 94 Sports Comlplex

• Reata Sports Complex

AWARDS:                        

• Trophies for the Winners

• Medals for 1st Place & 2nd Place Teams

• Pins for every participant

Competitive, Developmental, Recreational Membership in US Youth Soccer, AYSO, US Club Soccer, or any other USSF Affiliate.

For more information, contact us at: theopen@fusionsportsevents.com

Important Dates

Tournament Play: December 5th-7th, 2025

Registration Begins: June 1st, 2025

Registration Deadline:  November 14th, 2025

Payment Deadline: Payment will be processed at the time of acceptance

Rosters Due /Online Check in completion date:  November 26th, 2024

There are no refunds once your team is accepted 3.5% processing fee for credit card payment.

This is a STAY TO PLAY tournament. All non-commuting teams participating in the tournament MUST (as a condition of acceptance) make all hotel accommodations using our tournament housing services. Please do not call the hotels directly. Please book through the hotel reservation link below. We appreciate your support as these partnered hotels assist in sponsoring our event.

Fusion Sports is proud to partner with Traveling Teams, a housing agency with a nationwide reputation for excellence in managing travel for sports events. Traveling Teams provides an easy way for you to book your hotel rooms with our partnered hotels at the best rates.