Five soccer showcases for college recruitment outside the main circuits. Surf Cup San Diego draws over 400 college coaches for Division I prospects. Jefferson Cup in Virginia, Dallas Cup, Vegas Cup, and Disney Showcase each serve different regions and NCAA divisions.
Not all showcases are created equal. Here are 5 showcases that will actually get you recruited. And these are not only the showcases like MLS Next and Easton L Playoffs, which you guys have heard of. These are showcases outside of that. Surf Cup San Diego. There will be 400+ coaches there. If you want to play D1, you're going to be at this showcase. Jefferson Cup in Virginia. East Coast exposure goldmine. Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 coaches everywhere. Dallas Cup. This is really non-negotiable if you want to go to the Southern schools. Dallas Cup does not have the same exposure as it used to, but it still is a great tournament. Vegas Cup Showcase. West Coast athletes tend to dominate here, and the Pac-12 often go to the Showcase. Disney Showcase in Florida. The ratio of college coaches to players here is incredible. As a reminder, these are showcases outside of the traditional MLS Next, ECNL, GA, Generation Adidas Fest, and FLEX world that you can still get recruited at. If you're playing MLS Next or ECNL, comment the word MLS Next or the word ECNL for a list of showcases you need to go to.
