Atlanta Cup

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TOURNAMENT WEEKEND-
LIVE Traffic Updates

For McCurry North and South and Lovejoy fields
Map of NASCAR Race Traffic
Race Traffic Alternate Route (HWY 314)
Race Traffic Alternate Route (I-85)

Can You Help 'Juggle Atlanta' to the World Cup?

Exciting News! The Atlanta Cup will be the first of many events in the City to show the US Bid Committee that Atlanta is ready, willing and able to be a host site should the US get the World Cup bid in either 2018 or 2022.

Join us at the venues and juggle, sign banners and make signs in support of the Atlanta bid. There will be prizes for the best videos and photos that are posted on the Atlanta Cup website. Join in the fun and help Atlanta be a host site. Click here for more details.

Enhanced Tournament Services

The Atlanta Cup has partnered with Soccer In College to enhance the services offered to participants of the tournament.

Teams entering the Atlanta Cup will be grouped according to past playing record to make the most competitive divisions possible... more

2009 Atlanta Cup to be the best yet!

Georgia Soccer is pleased to invite your team to apply to the Atlanta Cup - Labor Day weekend, September 5, 6, 7, 2009. Now in its 31st year, the tournament has become one of the premier tournaments in the country - with more than 740 teams in '08 - offering competitive soccer for both boys and girls teams ages u10 through u19. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a great weekend of soccer over Labor Day - register today.

Just the facts

Of course you know the Atlanta Cup takes place on Labor Day weekend each year. However, we can provide some more information on upcoming dates and pertinent facts. Take note of these key dates and tournament highlights.

TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
The Atlanta Cup is open to select teams, registered and in good standing with their US Youth Soccer or US Soccer Affiliated Association. Age groups for this years’ tournament are u10, u11, u12, u13, u14, u15, u16, u17, u19 for boys and girls and Adult teams.

DIVISIONS
Teams will be grouped according to past playing record to make the most competitive divisions possible. The Atlanta Cup Committee alone determines final placement. The Committee uses many factors when ranking teams including league playing division and record, State Cup and tournament results, USA Rank ranking service, etc.

GAMES
All teams will play 3 round-robin games - 2 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday Morning. Semi-finals are played on Sunday afternoon and Finals are played on Monday. The latest finals will begin at 2:00 PM on Monday.

HOTELS
Teams that require lodging are requested to stay in Atlanta Cup approved hotels. Reservations will be handled by Connections, our tournament housing company. Hotels, descriptions, and rates will be posted on the tournament website. Teams may book rooms after divisions are announced.

If there is a hotel where your team would like to stay – and you do not see the hotel on our approved list - just drop Connections a note and they will be happy to work with you.



*LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2009* September 5, 6, 7, 2009 September 7 - Congratulations to all Champions and Finalists. There were some great matches today. Click here to see all the results. We hope you had a good weekend at the Atlanta Cup. Good luck to all teams in your coming fall season. September 5 - There were some great games today. Get ready for tomorrow! See you at the fields. Also, check out the pictures and videos on the FIFA World Cup page. September 3 - We will be at the Airport Hilton on Friday getting ready for check-in. Check in begins at 3:00 pm. Click on the DOCUMENTS tab and CHECK-IN for information. See you at the Hilton. September 1- Due to the NASCAR race taking place in Atlanta over Labor Day weekend, we recommend avoiding using HWY 19/41 to get to the Lovejoy and McCurry North/South Venues. Please Review the following: Map Via HWY 314 Via I-85 August 28 - Get ready for a great weekend of soccer at the Atlanta Cup. All spots are now filled. We are looking forward to some great games next weekend. Check out the FIFA World Cup page . . . the Atlanta Cup will be 'Juggling to Bring the World Cup to Atlanta' at the Atlanta Cup. Bring your signs and upload to our site. Juggle at your venue and get a World Cup bumper sticker! We look forward to seeing you next weekend! August 24 - Schedules are now posted. Also, check out our World Cup bid page. Upload your pictures and videos and help the Atlanta Cup show the US Bid Committee that we want Atlanta to be a World Cup host venue. For field information and directions, go to the Schedules or Information tab and click on Fields tab. You can also click the M next to any game on any Schedules page. August 20 - Schedules will be posted Monday, August 24. T-shirt pre-orders are due Sunday, August 23. July 24 - Need one u15 and one u16 girls team. If you would like to apply, please complete a wait list application and we will contact you. July 22 - Accepted teams are posted under the TEAMS tab. We will post Divisions and Venues on Sunday. Hotel information will also be posted at that time. July 6 - TEAMS the APPLIED are now posted under the TEAMS tab. We have a few groups that have openings. If your team would like to play, please complete a WAIT LIST application and we will contact you to get you in. July 2 - We have a few openings left to even out groups. If you would like to apply, please go to the APPLY tab and complete an application, with payment. If your team is not accepted, we will let you know. We will post TEAMS that APPLIED next week. Hope everyone has a HAPPY JULY 4! June 26 - Due to the number of requests for extensions, we will leave the application open through Wednesday, July 1. Please make sure your application is completed, with payment, by Wednesday. April 2009 - Applications are now available. Click on the APPLY tab to register your team. Please check back often for updates. See you at the Atlanta Cup!