Support or pressure applied by parents can make or break a child’s experience in sports. Fear of injury is a major barrier for non-athletes, older youth and girls to play sports. Public facilities and schools are vital to engaging youth who have never played sports, with schools especially helping Black youth participate.
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Three States. One Pathway. N1 District 2 Applications Are Now Open
Indiana Soccer Association, Kentucky Soccer Association and Ohio Soccer Association are partnering with the Ohio River League to be part of the new National 1 League.
The Ohio River League District 2 National 1 League serves as the Midwest District 2 platform, encompassing, a broad and competitive footprint that includes Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio South. This regional alignment brings together top clubs and teams across key markets under a unified structure, creating consistent standards of play and a clearly defined pathway within the National 1 League.
The Application is now open. If you have any questions, please reach out to Todd Sheely, todd@soccerindiana.org- N1 District 2 League Operator- Indiana Representative.
Creating Space for the Game: Indiana Futsal’s Community-Driven Public Court Model, Reviewed in the 2026 U.S. Soccer Soccer Forward Foundation Case Study
Between 2015 to 2025, Indiana Soccer Association has built, repurposed, or otherwise inspired 20 futsal courts across the state. All the courts are free to use, based in public parks or schools, and available to anyone to walk on and play at any time. The program was inspired by a belief that soccer in Indiana has seen the limitations surrounding formal, structured ways to grow the game. What they felt was needed to take the next step is what you find in all other soccer-loving countries – access, at scale, to public spaces where you can play the beautiful game for free.
Indiana Soccer x SogilityGO Partnership Launch – Next-Level Training Starts at Home with SogilityGO
We’re excited to announce an exclusive new partnership between Indiana Soccer and SogilityGO—a cutting-edge home training solution designed to help you take your soccer skills to the next level, right from your own home.
What is SogilityGO?
SogilityGO “The Peloton of Soccer” is a new home training solution that includes an interactive app—available on the Apple App Store and Google Play—and smart rebounder, designed to improve players passing, first touch, dribbling, vision, and agility. Whether you’re supplementing your training with us or want to stay sharp between games, SogilityGO fits seamlessly into your schedule and skill goals.
Here’s what you get with SogilityGO:
- An assessment to see your skill level
- A virtual coach via the SogilityGO app to guide every session
- Progress tracking so you can see your improvement over time
Special Offer for Indiana Soccer Players
To help you get started, all Indiana Soccer members can enjoy 10% OFF when you order a SogilityGO smart rebounder system with the code: INDIANASOCCER10
The Region II Tournament of Champions will be held May 30-31, 2026 at the Fort Wayne Sport Club in Ft Wayne, Indiana
Founded in 1980 by former United States Adult Soccer Association Region II Director Joseph L. Rodrigues, the Region II Tournament of Champions is one of the longest-running adult soccer events in the nation and provides teams and players in the Midwest the highest level of competition. We’re thrilled to welcome Region II teams, players, referees, and administrators to celebrate over 45 years of elite amateur soccer competition.
The 2026 version of the Tournament of Champions will be held May 30-31, 2026, at the Fort Wayne Sport Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This year’s event is earlier than in the past so as not to conflict with this Summer’s World Cup.
Also new this year, each Division Champion will be awarded $1,000 and each Runner-Up will receive $500!
As a State Association, you are requested to put forward any representative team(s) from your State to participate in the ToC. Per ToC Rules, those teams can be your State Association Champion, Runner-Up, or other representative team(s), as determined by the State Association. Please forward this information to your representative teams. (Note: teams that participated in the ToC in the recent past will receive priority invitations to this year’s event since the 2025 ToC was cancelled.)
To enter, a team Manager must fill out the attached Official Entry Form and return it to Region II Deputy Director Jeff Berman at the email address below no later than Friday, May 1, 2026. Any entries received after that date will be placed on a ‘Wait List’. Final decision on entries will be announced no later than Friday, May 15, 2026.
If there are any questions, please contact Region II Deputy Director Jeff Berman at: USASARegIIToC@gmail.com
The Veterans Cup is Heading to Burlington, Vermont for 2026 – Help Make It The Best One Yet!!
We are thrilled to share that the 2026 USASA Veterans Cup will take place from July 15-19, 2026, in Burlington, Vermont. This year’s event will be hosted at the Tree Farm Recreational Facility.
Get ready for five unforgettable days of soccer, camaraderie, and competition surrounded by Vermont’s stunning summer scenery.
See below for tournament information & travel details.
