[2010 National Cup IX Web page]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 24, 2010) – With both the 2010 National Cup IX and the World Cup set to open play over the next few weeks, US Club Soccer is pleased to announce a series of World Cup Watch Parties at each of the 10 Regionals held during the World Cup.

Beginning with the June 12-15 Regionals in Denver and Modesto, Calif., US Club Soccer has partnered with a local family-friendly, sports-oriented restaurant to become the event's Official World Cup Watch Party Headquarters at each National Cup IX Regional location this summer. Games will be shown on several TVs throughout the restaurant, and National Cup participants will be offered food and drink specials.

The 2010 World Cup begins play in South Africa on June 11 when the hosts face Mexico and Uruguay takes on France. The United States opens its campaign June 12 against England.

The ninth edition of US Club Soccer’s signature national championship competition – the 2010 National Cup IX – will begin with Regionals taking place from Memorial Day weekend through July 12 and will conclude with the 2010 National Cup IX Finals in the tourist destination of Virginia Beach, Va., in late July/early August. Two competitive divisions are available.

National Cup IX Regionals are open to U-11 through U-18/19 boys’ and girls’ teams registered with US Club Soccer. Winners in the U-13 through U-17 age groups from each Regional advance to the National Cup IX Finals, where national championships will be awarded.

2010 NATIONAL CUP IX WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY VENUES:

June 12-15
  Denver, Colo.  
  Buffalo Wild Wings 
  8255 South Chester St., Ste. 200
  Centennial, Colo.  80112     
  (303) 768-9464

  Modesto, Calif. (Boys)
  Hero’s Sports Lounge 
  821 L St.
  Modesto, Calif.  95354
  (209) 524-2334 

June 19-22
  Modesto, Calif. (Girls)
  Hero’s Sports Lounge 
  821 L St.
  Modesto, Calif.  95354
  (209) 524-2334 

  Columbus, Ohio
  Buffalo Wild Wings 
  6595 Perimeter Loop Dr.
  Dublin, Ohio  43017      
  (614) 766-9464
 
  San Bernardino, Calif. 
  Applebees  
  Main: 4070 E Highland Ave.
  Highland, Calif.  92346  
  (909) 425-9020

  Alternates:
  1021 N Milliken Ave.
  Ontario, Calif.  91764

  10709 Foothills Blvd.
  Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.  91730

  16867 Sierra Lakes Pkwy.
  Fontana, Calif.  92336

  2046 W. Redlands Blvd.
  Redlands, Calif.  92373
    
June 26-29
  Pittsgrove, N.J. (Girls)
  Chili’s Grill & Bar 
  114 Bluebird Ln.
  Millville, N.J.  08332
  (856) 293-6948

  Seattle, Wash.
  JJ Mahoney's Irish Pub 
  8932 161st Ave. N.E.
  Redmond, Wash.  98052 
  (425) 558-1866

  Winston-Salem, N.C. 
  Buffalo Wild Wings 
  1045 Hanes Mall Blvd.
  Winston-Salem, N.C.  27103 
  (336) 760-9233

July 2-5
  Chicago, Ill.  
  Buffalo Wild Wings 
  361 West Town Line Rd.
  Vernon Hills, Ill.  60061 
  (847) 680-3333

July 9-12
  Pittsgrove, N.J. (Boys) 
  Chili’s Grill & Bar 
  114 Bluebird Ln.
  Millville, N.J.  08332
  (856) 293-6948

 
About US Club Soccer:
US Club Soccer is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop competitive club soccer in the United States. A member of the United States Soccer Federation since July 2001, US Club Soccer has grown to include member clubs and leagues in all 50 states. In addition to sanctioning and administering tournaments, leagues and other competitions as well as offering a range of programs for its members, US Club Soccer annually conducts the National Cup and the National Collegiate Showcase. US Club Soccer also directs its own player identification and development program – id2.

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