FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club's Music City Invitational soared to new heights this weekend, welcoming a record 282 teams for three days of elite youth soccer competition. The tournament featured 455 total games, officiated by hundreds of referees, and culminated in 44 brackets producing champions and finalists. “We are proud to say that this was our largest MCI to date,” said TSC Tournament Director Jimmy Drain. “Growing from previous years to 282 teams – including clubs traveling 7+ hours – speaks volumes about the event's reputation for competitive brackets, professional organization, and Middle Tennessee hospitality.” The annual event utilized Richard Siegel Soccer Park in Murfreesboro, TN, one of the top soccer facilities in the southeast region. The event also used Middle Tennessee State University, and Bethesda Sports Park in Thompson Station. Teams from 63 clubs across 11 different states (FL, NC, TN, KY, AL, GA, OH, IN, IL, MO, AR) made up the tournament field. The TSC Tournament Series will continue this winter with the Second Annual TSC College Showcase for U15-U19 Boys and Girls, January 23-25, 2026 in Murfreesboro. College coaches from across the country are expected to attend this premier recruiting opportunity. In addition, TSC will host the Winter Indoor Series in December, January, and February in Franklin and Brentwood. For more information about the Music City Invitational, TSC College Showcase, and the entire TSC Tournament Series, visit www.tennesseesoccerclub.org/tournaments .

ATLANTA (Oct. 22, 2025) – The U.S. Under-16 Girls’ National Team will travel to England from Oct. 22-31 for a training camp and games at St. George’s Park, England’s National Training Center, located about 120 miles north of London. The USA will face its counterparts from England on Oct. 28 and Oct. 31, giving this age group valuable international competition. All players in this camp were born in 2010 and represent the core of the team that will compete to qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. As this will be Katie Schoepfer’s cycle, and she is currently in Morocco coaching at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Ronnie Woodward will be the head coach for this camp and matches. This year marks the beginning of FIFA’s annual staging of FIFA U-17 WWC — as opposed to biannually as it was in the past — and the tournament will be held in Morocco for the next five years. The camp is part of the Federation’s continued focus on the U.S. Way philosophy, which emphasizes increased programming for Youth National Teams to create more opportunities for young players to advance through the pathway to the senior National Team with the goal of representing their country at a world championship. U.S. U-16 GIRLS’ NATIONAL TEAM (Club; Hometown) International Training Camp & Matches – Burton upon Trent, England  Goalkeepers (2): Olivia Hasan (Eclipse Select SC; Woodstock, Ill.), Carmen O'Dea (FC Barcelona; Barcelona, Spain) Defenders (6): Cali Hejduk (Columbus United SC; Westerville, Ohio), Madison Kline (St. Louis Scott Gallagher; Edwardsville, Ill.), Reece Li (San Diego Surf SC; Poway, Calif.), Dorothea Perry (Mountain View Los Altos SC; Mountain View, Calif.), Tilly Shaeffer (Sting Austin; San Antonio, Texas), Carolyn Voss (Minnesota Thunder; Brookly Park, Minn.) Midfielders (6): Blair Banta (Tophat SC; Atlanta, Ga.), Sarah Ligon (South Carolina Surf SC; Daniel Island, S.C.), Isa Ortiz (Florida United SC; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), Valentina Perrotta (Bethesda SC; Rockville, Md.), Avery Walbruch (La Roca FC; Highland, Utah), Brynlie Ward (FC Dallas; Prosper, Texas) Forwards (6): Caroline Barrow (Albion Hurricanes FC; Houston, Texas), Kayleigh Cabigon (San Diego Surf SC; San Diego, Calif.), Ella Dietz (Arkansas Rising; Little Rock, Ark.), Pauline Maletz (Virginia Union FC; Alexandria, Va.), Riley Rountree (Eastside FC; Seattle, Wash.), Isabelle York (Tophat SC; Atlanta, Ga.)

FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club (TSC) hosted its annual Battleground Tournament of Champions this past weekend, welcoming more than 4,300 players and 14,000 visitors to the Greater Nashville area and providing a significant boost to the local economy. “The weather and fields were fantastic as we hosted this year’s Battleground Tournament,” said Jimmy Drain, TSC Tournament Director & Events Coordinator. “You could feel the enjoyment from the players in their smiles, as well as from spectators, coaches, and referees. The level of play was very high and led to a successful event. We’re already looking forward to October for the Music City Invitational.” The event featured 322 teams from eight states and 37 soccer organizations, contributing to hotel, restaurant, and retail business throughout the region. In all, 519 games were completed across 44 fields. Matches were hosted at facilities across Williamson County, including the Williamson County Soccer Complex, Franklin Recreation Center, Crockett Park in Brentwood, and Bethesda Sports Park in Thompson’s Station. Teams brought a variety of playing styles and strong competition, creating an outstanding atmosphere for players and fans alike. The Battleground Tournament of Champions is part of the TSC Tournament Series, which will continue next month with the Music City Invitational in Murfreesboro, TN, October 24–26. That event will take place at the Richard Siegel Soccer Park, one of the premier soccer complexes in the region. For more information about TSC tournaments and events, click here .