Dalas Cup/ Adidas UEFA Champions Tournament

twelve 00 boys teams will play in a mini tournament within the dallas cup and winner goes directly to semi final game for dallas cup

Tournament Overview

The inagural adidas Young Champions Tournament will be held April 13th through 17th at the Classic League Soccer Complex at Richland College in Dallas.  The invitation-only tournament is for premier U.S. based U14 soccer teams.  Players born on or after August 1, 1999 are eligible to participate.  The winner of the adidas Young Champions Tournament, in addition to being crowned adidas Youth Champions, will advance directly to the semifinal of the 2014 U14 Dr Pepper Dallas Cup, which is scheduled to be played on April 18, 2014.  The best eight ( players of the tournament, as selected by adidas and the Dallas Cup Competition Committee, will be invited to represent the United States in the UEFA Young Champions 5 v 5 Tournament, scheduled for May 23rd, 2014 in Libson, Portugal.

Tracing its roots back to 2002, the UEFA Young Champions International Tournament is part of the week long UEFA Champions League Final Celebration.  This year the celebration will be in Lisbon, Portugal in the days leading upto the UEFA Champions League Final.  In 2014, the U.S. team will be selected from participants of the addias Young Champions Tournament to be held in Dallas.
Format

   12 teams
   4 groups of 3 teams
   Round-Robin play in group stage
   Each team plays two games in three days in group stage
   Group winners advance to semi-finals
   Semi-final winners advance to Final

Group Format
Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D
Team A1 Team B1 Team C1 Team D1
Team A2 Team B2 Team C2 Team D2
Team A3 Team B3 Team C3 Team D3

Note: Teams slotted into group slots by draw
Schedule

Group Stage - All games at Adidas Young Champions Field
Sunday April 13th
Teams

Time
A1 vs. A2 10:00am
B1 vs. B2 12:00pm
C1 vs. C2 2:00pm
D1 vs. D2 4:00pm

A3, B3, C3, D3: Bye
Monday April 14th
Teams

Time
A1 vs. A3 2:00pm
B1 vs. B3 4:00pm
C1 vs. C3 6:00pm
D1 vs. D3 8:00pm

A2, B2, C2, D2: Bye
Tuesday April 15th
Teams

Time
B2 vs. B3 2:00pm
A2 vs. A3 4:00pm
D2 vs. D3 6:00pm
C2 vs. C3 8:00pm

A1, B1, C1, D1: Bye
Semi Finals

Played on Adidas Young Champions Field
Wednesday April 16th
Games

Teams

Time
SF1 Group A Winner vs. Group B Winner 4:00pm
SF2 Group C Winner vs. Group D Winner 6:00pm
Championship Game

Played on Adidas Young Champions Field
Thursday April 17th
Event

Time
SF1 Winner vs. SF2 Winner 4:00pm
Awards Ceremony 6:00pm
Winner advances to the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup U14 semifinal to be played on Friday, April 18th.

I heard this now several times. Can anybody please give me a logical explanation how this works with the quarterfinals of DC and why they are doing such a stupid move?

The German wrote:I heard this now several times. Can anybody please give me a logical explanation how this works with the quarterfinals of DC and why they are doing such a stupid move?

i like it because it allows 12 teams that may have deserved of shot at being in DC a chance. better than just going with wild cards. nice twist PLUS 12 MORE PAYING TEAMS      

So they make a random tournament and the winner makes it straight to the semis? Teams had their chances to qualify and just because one tournament got rained out 25 times doesn't mean you have to bend over backwards. There are rules for alternates in place already. I just don't get it.

German. I guess if one of those 12 knock out your team in semi's you would have a gripe. Or I guess not because the better team would have one. It not our tournament to run lol

What teams are entered in this tournament? Are there any local teams and why is it only U14?

oh hell ntx never stops amazing me with all its bullshit  remember people its all about the MONEY MONEY MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!
 

earbucket wrote:What teams are entered in this tournament?  Are there any local teams and why is it only U14?

I know Solar entered the tournament. Somebody mentioned to me that this was done because Adidas is now the sponsor and to give some MLS teams the chance to play. Not sure if that makes sense but for me the entire tournament doesn't make sense.

http://www.youngchampionsusa.net/page/show/1097439-about-us

The invitation-only tournament is for premier U.S. based U14 soccer teams. Tracing its roots back to 2002, the UEFA Young Champions International Tournament is part of the week long UEFA Champions League Final Celebration. This year the celebration will be in Lisbon, Portugal in the days leading up to the UEFA Champions League Final. In 2014, the U.S. team will be selected from participants of the addias Young Champions Tournament to be held in Dallas.

I am assuming all expenses will be paid if you are "selected" for such a prestigious tournament?

"The best players of the tournament, as selected by the adidas Tournament Competition Committee, will be invited to participate in the UEFA Young Champions International 5 v 5 Tournament with an all-expense-paid trip. "

Is this tournament even happening?

Reviewing the Dallas Cup schedule shows that there is no semifinal spot for the winner of this tournament. The four semifinal spots are for the four quarterfinal winners.

Maybe they play one of the semifinal losers in a third place game.

I was thinking maybe they are going to have the wild cards in the quarter finals be the finalist of the tournament. just guessing. do they have a list of team that registered?

actually it is going to happen:

4/18/2014
Boys U14 U14
Game Time Home Team Away Team Location
#279
Playoffs
Semi-Finals
 11:00 AM
Quarter-Finals A Winner Young Champions - Champion Richland College #05
#280
Playoffs
Semi-Finals
 11:00 AM
Quarter-Finals B Winner Quarter-Finals C Winner

Interesting: before Earbacket comment there were four quarterfinals listed with two wildcards. after his post, the quarter finals became three, with no wildcards AND magically the Young Champions-champion appeared in the semi-finals. They actually did not correct the brackets in the All Standings link. Impressed by the power of this forum! 

Laroja_2012 wrote:Interesting: before Earbacket comment there were four quarterfinals listed with two wildcards. after his post, the quarter finals became three, with no wildcards AND magically the Young Champions-champion appeared in the semi-finals. They actually did not correct the brackets in the All Standings link. Impressed by the power of this forum! 

They still haven't completely cleaned it up yet. Quarterfinal D has two teams (D and E winners) listed that are already in the other quarterfinals.

Do the DC teams feel cheated by missing out on two wildcards?

earbucket wrote:

Laroja_2012 wrote:Interesting: before Earbacket comment there were four quarterfinals listed with two wildcards. after his post, the quarter finals became three, with no wildcards AND magically the Young Champions-champion appeared in the semi-finals. They actually did not correct the brackets in the All Standings link. Impressed by the power of this forum! 

They still haven't completely cleaned it up yet.  Quarterfinal D has two teams (D and E winners) listed that are already in the other quarterfinals.  

Do the DC teams feel cheated by missing out on two wildcards?

I guess it would depend on the quality of the teams that are partecipating to the other tournament. It may be easier to win the Young Champions tournament than to get to the semifinals through the Dallas Cup tournament itself. So, yes, I guess we would feel cheated if the Young Champions teams are not very good teams!

Laroja_2012 wrote:

earbucket wrote:

Laroja_2012 wrote:Interesting: before Earbacket comment there were four quarterfinals listed with two wildcards. after his post, the quarter finals became three, with no wildcards AND magically the Young Champions-champion appeared in the semi-finals. They actually did not correct the brackets in the All Standings link. Impressed by the power of this forum! 

They still haven't completely cleaned it up yet.  Quarterfinal D has two teams (D and E winners) listed that are already in the other quarterfinals.  

Do the DC teams feel cheated by missing out on two wildcards?

I guess it would depend on the quality of the teams that are partecipating to the other tournament. It may be easier to win the Young Champions tournament than to get to the semifinals through the Dallas Cup tournament itself. So, yes, I guess we would feel cheated if the Young Champions teams are not very good teams!

trying to pull 2 wild cards out of 6 brackets could be really difficult. 12 additional u14 boys teams get to participate in the shadows of the DC. and 1 lucky and skilled team will get a shot at one of the top 3 teams advancing to semi's. what a twist. i love it    

soccerdadrandy wrote:

Laroja_2012 wrote:

earbucket wrote:

Laroja_2012 wrote:Interesting: before Earbacket comment there were four quarterfinals listed with two wildcards. after his post, the quarter finals became three, with no wildcards AND magically the Young Champions-champion appeared in the semi-finals. They actually did not correct the brackets in the All Standings link. Impressed by the power of this forum! 

They still haven't completely cleaned it up yet.  Quarterfinal D has two teams (D and E winners) listed that are already in the other quarterfinals.  

Do the DC teams feel cheated by missing out on two wildcards?

I guess it would depend on the quality of the teams that are partecipating to the other tournament. It may be easier to win the Young Champions tournament than to get to the semifinals through the Dallas Cup tournament itself. So, yes, I guess we would feel cheated if the Young Champions teams are not very good teams!

trying to pull 2 wild cards out of 6 brackets could be really difficult. 12 additional u14 boys teams get to participate in the shadows of the DC. and 1 lucky and skilled team will get a shot at one of the top 3 teams advancing to semi's. what a twist. i love it    

Are you talking abou the Wizards?   

Laroja_2012 wrote:

soccerdadrandy wrote:

Laroja_2012 wrote:

earbucket wrote:

Laroja_2012 wrote:Interesting: before Earbacket comment there were four quarterfinals listed with two wildcards. after his post, the quarter finals became three, with no wildcards AND magically the Young Champions-champion appeared in the semi-finals. They actually did not correct the brackets in the All Standings link. Impressed by the power of this forum! 

They still haven't completely cleaned it up yet.  Quarterfinal D has two teams (D and E winners) listed that are already in the other quarterfinals.  

Do the DC teams feel cheated by missing out on two wildcards?

I guess it would depend on the quality of the teams that are partecipating to the other tournament. It may be easier to win the Young Champions tournament than to get to the semifinals through the Dallas Cup tournament itself. So, yes, I guess we would feel cheated if the Young Champions teams are not very good teams!

trying to pull 2 wild cards out of 6 brackets could be really difficult. 12 additional u14 boys teams get to participate in the shadows of the DC. and 1 lucky and skilled team will get a shot at one of the top 3 teams advancing to semi's. what a twist. i love it    

Are you talking abou the Wizards?   

i wasn't speaking of any team but will be rooting for the wizards. not sure which teams are in young champions tourney

"The best eight (Cool players of the tournament, as selected by adidas and the Dallas Cup Competition Committee, will be invited to represent the United States in the UEFA Young Champions 5 v 5 Tournament, scheduled for May 23rd, 2014 in Libson, Portugal."

Are other kids that are playing in Dallas Cup going to be considered for this "all star" team to Portugal or is it only for those playing in this Young Champions tourney?

I am sure there are very deserving kids that are in the U14 age group that are not part of the Young Champions tourney.

As a matter of fact, most of the better U14 players are already playing U15 age group in the Dallas Cup because they are on their respective Academy teams.

In short, are all "of age" kids in Dallas Cup considered?

newton heath FC wrote:
I am sure there are very deserving kids that are in the U14 age group that are not part of the Young Champions tourney.

As a matter of fact, most of the better U14 players are already playing U15 age group in the Dallas Cup because they are on their respective Academy teams.

In short, are all "of age" kids in Dallas Cup considered?

I would say only the ones born in '99 as there are almost no '00 in the U15 DA. And I don't agree that the better players are in the PA/DA system, as many very talented players are in independent teams or can't afford the commitment to travel and extra training required by the PA/DA system.

newton heath FC wrote:"The best eight (Cool players of the tournament, as selected by adidas and the Dallas Cup Competition Committee, will be invited to represent the United States in the UEFA Young Champions 5 v 5 Tournament, scheduled for May 23rd, 2014 in Libson, Portugal."

Are other kids that are playing in Dallas Cup going to be considered for this "all star" team to Portugal or is it only for those playing in this Young Champions tourney?

I am sure there are very deserving kids that are in the U14 age group that are not part of the Young Champions tourney.

As a matter of fact, most of the better U14 players are already playing U15 age group in the Dallas Cup because they are on their respective Academy teams.

In short, are all "of age" kids in Dallas Cup considered?

NO!!!!!!

Laroja_2012 wrote:

newton heath FC wrote:
I am sure there are very deserving kids that are in the U14 age group that are not part of the Young Champions tourney.

As a matter of fact, most of the better U14 players are already playing U15 age group in the Dallas Cup because they are on their respective Academy teams.

In short, are all "of age" kids in Dallas Cup considered?

I would say only the ones born in '99 as there are almost no '00 in the U15 DA. And I don't agree that the better players are in the PA/DA system, as many very talented players are in independent teams or can't afford the commitment to travel and extra training required by the PA/DA system.

I AGREE WITH LAROJA. ONE CORRECTION 99's play in u14 da but play in u15 age group because that is where that age group plays in club soccer.