FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 19, 2024) — The game schedule is now available for the USYS National League Quarterfinals that will take place this coming January in Mesa, Ariz.
Please note: All games are listed in local (Arizona) time.
The January Quarterfinals will feature girls and boys teams, primarily from Elite 64, in the 13U through 19U age groups. The girls will take the fields first, with games scheduled for Jan. 10-13, and the boys will compete the following weekend, Jan. 17-21. All games in Mesa will be played at the Arizona Athletic Grounds.
The 14U-19U teams playing in Arizona will be competing for an opportunity to advance to the National League Semifinals and a chance to ultimately qualify for the 2025 USYS National Championships, presented by New York Life.
“This event will conclude a series of amazing National League Quarterfinal events that each create memorable experiences for all the participating players, coaches, referees and families,” said Marc Frankland, USYS National League General Manager. “We saw some standout performances at the first quarterfinal event in November, and we know the competition in January will be at an equally high level as the teams look to advance to the National League Semifinals.”
The field of teams competing this January in Arizona features three sides that won titles at the 2024 USYS National Championships — Utah Celtic Elite 64 08B (UT), Toca FC 07B Elite 64 (KS), and Michigan Rangers Elite 64 06/07G (MI).
Teams playing in the January Quarterfinals are divided into pools within each age group, with pool placement dependent on Elite 64 performance from last season. The Champions Pool features last season’s top-performing teams, followed by the Silver Pool (in applicable age groups) and then the Wildcard Pool. Visit the event homepage to view a breakdown of the pools.
The January Quarterfinals feature a primarily tournament style schedule, and teams competing in Arizona will each play three games over three days. The results necessary for a team to advance to the subsequent national event — the National League Semifinals — vary per pool.
For teams that earn advancement from the January Quarterfinals, their National League Semifinals event will take place in February 2025 in Round Rock, Texas. At that event, they will compete against fellow Elite 64 teams, along with top teams from the National League Conferences and Elite 64 Regional League, to determine which sides advance to the USYS National Championships.
Click here for more details on the January 2025 National League Quarterfinals.