GATEWAY MEMORIAL CLASSIC - FAQ's

Why should my team attend your event?

We play at the finest soccer facilities in the Midwest.  You won't believe the quality of our fields.  St. Louis and soccer are synonymous. No city in North America has as long a tradition, or as deep a heritage as St. Louis, Missouri, the soccer capital of America.  The history of soccer in St. Louis is also largely the history of soccer in America. Starting in the early years of the 20th Century St. Louis has fielded teams of the highest caliber. The city maintained its own professional league, and teams from St. Louis would go on to win national championships.  So if you are looking for quality teams, you won't find a better market!

How do you decide who gets into your event?

All teams will be accepted for the 2024 Gateway Memorial Classic!!  Sign up now.

How do you bracket Teams?

We use a number of resources for team placement in each bracket or division. We generally have Elite and Gold in every age group and Silver and bronze added for those divisions with more than 32 teams accepted in them. Diversity and competition are #1 priority’s. With the diversity of this event, you should not play a team from your state unless it is Missouri. All of the criteria listed under the first question are also used to help determine brackets. Recent league play, strength of league, MLS Next, ECNL, GAL, NPL & National League Standings and results, performance in State Cup, USYSA Regional’s and USYSA Nationals, US Club Regional’s and National’s and other top-level tournaments, diversity with geography, and other criteria go in to our bracketing decisions.

Can our team register on Saturday at the fields?

No, all registration is now done electronically through Got Soccer. Click on the REGISTRATION/CHECK IN button for details.

Do you offer team discounts?

We have had National Championship caliber teams attend our events in the past. We believe that our reputation for being organized, having first class facilities and having the highest quality and most diverse competition in the Midwest should be enough for our customers – you!  But, if you are bringing more then 10 teams, please contact us for a discount!

What do we need for Registration?

We will be sanctioned through MYSA and US CLUB Soccer. Click on the REGISTRATION/CHECK IN button online for everything you’ll need to upload.

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 is 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 - Contact Mitch to be sure we can accommodate your coach.

Does your Tournament accept Super Seniors or Trapped players?

Yes.

How are inclement weather situations handled?

Please see our Refund policy under Rules. But with all turf facilities, we expect all of our events to be played in full!

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 listed or before May 7, 2024. Brackets will be online by May 10, 2024. Schedules will follow 2 weeks before the event and will be posted online on or before May 10, 2024.

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

If you are traveling and WANT a game Friday, let us know and we’ll do our best to get you one. Only teams from our local St. Louis area MAY play on Friday. All teams should except to play at 7:30am CST on Saturday.

What time might our final be on Sunday?

Finals will depend on the age group, site and division you are assigned to, but most finals will begin between 2-4:30pm Central Standard Time. Do not secure flights before 7pm CST.

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!