Kohl's American Cup

Help Bring the FIFA World Cup to the USA and Atlanta!

Click here and sign the Atlanta Petition and then forward to your team, family and friends.

We need to show the US Bid Committee that we are ready, willing and able and need 50,000 signatures in support of our bid. And we need your help to do that!

The Kohl's Cup will have activities in support of the bid at each venue:

Juggle Atlanta to the World Cup
Sign a Banner
Make a Banner

Prizes will be awarded for the best Banners, Photos and Videos. Join in the fun and support our bid. Click here to check out our video from the Atlanta Cup! Email pictures of your banner to Georgia Soccer at bannercontest@gasoccer.org.

General Information

The Georgia Kohl’s American Cup – is the fall season finale open to all Recreational Teams. As the final event of the fall season, the Georgia Kohl’s American Cup will be an exciting tournament . . . with competitive games and lots of fun! This action-packed tournament is for Recreational Teams only.

TEAMS

All teams and players must be registered on recreational teams with Georgia Soccer for the current seasonal year. Georgia Soccer team rosters and player passes are required to participate.

FEES

U10 - $375
U12 - $395
U14 and older - $435

ROSTER

U10 teams will play 6v6. Roster limit is 12.
U12 teams will play 8v8. Roster limit is 14.
U14 teams will play 11v11. Roster limit is 18.
U16 and U19 teams will play 11v11. Roster limit 22.

GUEST PLAYERS

u10 teams - one guest player allowed.
u12 teams - two guest players allowed.
u14 and older teams - three guest players allowed.

Guest players may not be select players of any level.
Academy players are not eligible to guest. They are considered Select Players by GA Soccer.

LOCATION

Games will be played at McCurry Park, Lovejoy Soccer Complex
and Tyus/Cowan Park.

TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS
& HOTEL

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FEES and DEADLINES

Click on the APPLY tab and complete an application. The only method to apply is online. Once you have completed the application you will be able to pay by check or major credit card.

IMPORTANT DATES

Entry forms due: October 16, 2009
Acceptance notice emailed: October 23, 2009
Schedules posted: November 9, 2009
Check-in will be at the venue - before your first game on Saturday morning.
Tournament games: November 14-15, 2009

AWARDS

All participants will receive a tournament souvenir. All players on the Championship and Runner-up teams will receive trophies.

REFEREES

Please contact Mike Wright, Referee Coordinator, mikewright@mindspring.com if you are interested in refereeing at the tournament.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All teams will play three games, two on Saturday and one on Sunday morning. Teams advancing to the finals will play an additional game on Sunday afternoon.

A Coach or Manager will check the team in prior to their first game on Saturday at the venue. Please allow enough time to check-in.

All tournament information will be posted on this website.


Make a World Cup banner and email pictures to bannercontest@gasoccer.org. November15 - Congratulations to all the Kohl's Cup Champions and Finalists. Today's games were very exciting as teams played hard to advance into the finals. Thanks for participating in the Kohl's American Cup - the Tournament Committees hopes you had fun and that you enjoy the remaining games in the fall season. See you on the fields! November14 - It was a great day at the Kohl's Cup. See you tomorrow for some exciting games to determine bracket winners. November13 - Get ready for some great soccer tomorrow. Check-in for 8 am games will begin at 7:15 am. Players do not need to be present at check-in. The Atlanta Beat Street Team will be at Tyus/Cowan Park on Saturday morning. Stop by and say hello. November 3 - Schedules are now posted. Click on the SCHEDULES tab and then your Division to see your schedule. If you click on the M next to any game, you will get the address of your Venue. See you soon and get ready for some great games at the Kohl's Cup! October 30 - Playing Divisions and Locations are now posted. Click on the TEAMS tab to see your Division. Click on your venue for address and directions. Schedules will be posted by November 6. October 23 - Accepted teams are now posted under the TEAMS tab. We still have a few spots open. If you know of a team that would like to fill a slot, please ask them to complete an application or email ssafriet@gasoccer.org. October 16 - Due to many requests the application deadline is being extended through Wednesday, October 21. Please make sure to complete your registration, along with your online payment by Wednesday. October 15 - Hotel information is now posted on the HOTELS tab. Hope to see you at the Kohl's Cup.

T-shirts will be available for sale at all venues. Purchase your shirts early to guarantee sizes.

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