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Club América Cup is a youth soccer tournament called the Youth Championship of the Americas. It brings top youth teams together to compete in organized soccer matches.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: November 27–29, 2026
Club América Cup is described as the only tournament bringing top teams from North, Central, and South América all to one place, giving youth soccer players an experience unlike any other. Elite academies that have competed in the international “Grupo de Campeones” brackets include Club América, Chivas de Guadalajara, Atlas, Xolos, Saprissa, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, Palmeiras, and the Nicaraguan Youth National Team. The tournament is inspired by one of the most iconic clubs in global soccer and continues to build each year, offering world-class opportunities and experiences for young athletes. Leadership for the event includes Brian Enge, Surf Sports COO, and Santiago Baños, Sport President of Club América.
One testimonial notes excitement for another year of the Club América Cup and states that the competition and breadth of teams from across the Americas will increase in 2026, and that teams throughout the U.S. need to be ready for the intensity of international competition. Another testimonial refers to the resounding success obtained in 2024, describes the event as the second edition of the Club América Cup and the largest youth tournament in the United States, and highlights promoting sport and healthy competition while offering participants an international-class football experience in San Diego.
Club América’s new youth soccer development initiative in the United States, Nido USA, has officially launched. Nido USA is designed to support established clubs through enhanced player development, coaching education, club resources, and deeper integration into the Club América ecosystem, and aims to create a true developmental pathway for players, families, and coaches aspiring to reach the highest levels of the game.
Last updated July 5, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: November 27–29, 2026
Club América Cup is described as the only tournament bringing top teams from North, Central, and South América all to one place, giving youth soccer players an experience unlike any other. Elite academies that have competed in the international “Grupo de Campeones” brackets include Club América, Chivas de Guadalajara, Atlas, Xolos, Saprissa, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, Palmeiras, and the Nicaraguan Youth National Team. The tournament is inspired by one of the most iconic clubs in global soccer and continues to build each year, offering world-class opportunities and experiences for young athletes. Leadership for the event includes Brian Enge, Surf Sports COO, and Santiago Baños, Sport President of Club América.
One testimonial notes excitement for another year of the Club América Cup and states that the competition and breadth of teams from across the Americas will increase in 2026, and that teams throughout the U.S. need to be ready for the intensity of international competition. Another testimonial refers to the resounding success obtained in 2024, describes the event as the second edition of the Club América Cup and the largest youth tournament in the United States, and highlights promoting sport and healthy competition while offering participants an international-class football experience in San Diego.
Club América’s new youth soccer development initiative in the United States, Nido USA, has officially launched. Nido USA is designed to support established clubs through enhanced player development, coaching education, club resources, and deeper integration into the Club América ecosystem, and aims to create a true developmental pathway for players, families, and coaches aspiring to reach the highest levels of the game.
Last updated July 5, 2026.
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