| OVERLAND PARK & OLATHE, Kan., April 9, 2025 — Heartland Soccer Association, the largest youth soccer league and tournament host in the United States, will welcome thousands of players and their families to the annual Kansas City Champions Cup, April 11-13, at Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex and Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex.
Held each spring, the tournament has become a key regional event, drawing more than 435 teams from nine states. The influx of visiting teams and spectators is expected to generate $8.6 million in economic impact for the Kansas City region, supporting local hotels, restaurants, and businesses.
“This is one of our largest spring tournaments and a great example of the regional draw Heartland events bring to Kansas City,” said Shane Hackett, executive director of Heartland Soccer Association. “We’re proud to host teams from across the Midwest and provide a high-quality experience for athletes, families and coaches at two of the top soccer complexes in the country.”
All matches played at Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex will be live streamed and available for playback through VidSport, a next-generation sports streaming platform. As the world’s largest fixed AI camera installation at a soccer-specific facility, VidSport provides fans access to matches from any device and offers individual player highlights to enhance recruitment and game review.
Media are invited to cover the event, which begins Friday at 5:30 p.m., with games continuing Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8 a.m.
Heartland Soccer’s tournament series continues in May with the Midwest Mother’s Day Classic, followed by the Kansas City Invitational to close out the spring season.
For more information, visit www.heartlandsoccer.net. |
