NIKE CUP OF CHAMPIONS/GALLAGHER FRIENDLIES - FAQ's

How do you decide who gets into your event?

We will accept all teams that apply for the 2023 NIKE CUP OF CHAMPIONS/Gallagher Friendlies.  Make sure you fill out your application and notes as complete as possible so we can bracket your team properly.

You mentioned Notes. How do we add notes after we have already applied.

You can edit your application after you apply to update us on your squad.

How do you bracket Teams?

We use a number of resources for team placement in each bracket or division. We hope to have Premier and Gold in every age for 8v8 and 11v11. Diversity and competition are #1 priority’s, so we will try not to have teams from the same leagues play each other. All of the criteria listed under the first question are also used to help determine brackets. Recent league play, strength of league, Midwest Regional League Standings and results, performance in State Cup, other top-level tournaments, National ranking services, diversity with geography, and other criteria go in to our bracketing decisions. 

Can our team register on Saturday at the fields?

No, all teams must preregister online before the event. Click the REGISTRATION button for details.

Do you offer team discounts?

For the NIKE CUP OF CHAMPIONS/Gallagher Friendlies we offer club discounts starting at 7 teams. Email Mitch B for more info at mbohnak@slsgsoccer.com.

My coach coaches several teams that have applied for your event. Can you accommodate him?

We will do our best to help with these coaches conflicts. Two teams are usually taken care of, but remember there is drive time between the sites that may or may not be able to be taken into account. Three teams are difficult, but we will take care of you. Four or more - email Mitch.

Does your Tournament accept Super Seniors or Trapped players?

Yes, that is we allow for seniors with older birthdates for the girls and also for trapped U15's for the boys for Illinois and Missouri teams. We have a HS boys division for teams from other states.

How are inclement weather situations handled?

We may have to shorten or cancel games if needed. Please see our Refund policy under Rules on the Tournament site.

Do I have to fill out everything on your application?

If you don’t want us to drop or miss bracket your team, the answer is YES. The more information that you provide INCLUDING NOTES, the better we can get the best competition for your group.

When will accepted teams be posted?

Accepted teams will be posted on or before August 3, 2023. Brackets will be online on or August 10, 2023 and the schedule will be released by midnight on August 18, 2023.

Will we play on Friday Night? If not, what time on Saturday?

Only teams from our local St. Louis area MAY play on Friday. If you are an out of town team that would like to play on Friday to help a coach with multiple teams, please let us know. All teams should expect to play at 8:00am CST on Saturday.

Will we play on Monday?

Yes, we expect this event to become something that teams want to be in town for 3 days of exciting action!  All Nike Cup of Champions Finals will be played on Monday.  CHAMPIONSHIP MONDAY!  Love it!!

Can a guest player from another Youth Soccer organization guest play with my team?

No, a USYS player can’t guest play with a US Club sanctioned team. And a US Club guest player can’t play with a USYS team. No exceptions to this rule from either MYSA or US CLUB