2012 Kohl's American Cup Concludes
South Carolina News
Sumter, SC- Over 1600 players participated in the SC Youth Soccer sponsored Kohl’s American Cup and Palmetto Academy Cup that were held April 14 and 15 in Sumter at Patriot Park. Over the span of the two day tournament an estimated amount of over 5000 people showed up to Patriot Park to play or watch some high quality youth soccer. With 128 teams participating we saw the crowning of 17 champions of their respective divisions. Champions hailed from all over the state including Columbia, Lexington, Clemson, James Island and Sumter to name a few.
On Saturday morning all attendees were treated to seeing Captain Telegram of 107.5 The Game floating high above the park in a hot air balloon. Games that morning started at 8:30 and all the teams in the tournaments were full of hope of a successful weekend full of great soccer. The weather was absolutely beautiful the entire weekend and clearly wanted to watch some great soccer along with the rest of the spectators.
Many spectators especially the kids found the Kohl’s fun area a great way to spend their time in the park. At any given time there was always upwards of 15 kids either shooting on one of the two goal inflatables or even using the area for a place to stay in the shade. With the sound of Radio Disney in the background the Kohl’s staff had many t-shirt and promotional giveaways which brought smiles to all those lucky winner’s faces.
As games Saturday wore down and play got started Sunday morning the parks atmosphere was becoming much more tense and serious. Players, coaches and parents were now focused on hopefully becoming the champions of their divisions. Many great games were played all day Sunday including a number of semi-finals and of course all of the championship games. After a long weekend where all 128 teams played hard we ended with these 17 pairs of division champions and finalists:
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Spring Publix Academy & Kohl's American Spring 2012
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Division
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Champion
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Finalist
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Final Score
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U9 Boys Academy Red
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SCUFC 02 Boys Blue
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SCUFC 02 Boys White
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5:2
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U9 Boys Academy Blue
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SCUFC 02 Boys Black
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Coast FA 02 Red
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3:2
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U9 Boys Academy White
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SCUFC 02 Boys Red
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ICFC U9 White
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2:0
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U9 Girls Academy
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LCSC 02 Girls White
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SCUFC 02 Girls Red
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6:3
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U10 Boys Academy Red
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CASA U10 Boys Orange
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Coast FA 01 Red
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3:1
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U10 Boys Academy Blue
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SCUFC 01 Boys White
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SSC U10 Boys Blue
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5:4
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U10 Girls Academy Red
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LCSC U10G White
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LCSC U10G Blue
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4:2
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U10 Girls Academy Blue
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NASA Whiplash
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SCUFC 01 Girls Blue
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4:2
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U11 Boys Academy Red
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Coast FA 00 Red
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SCUFC 00 Boys Blue
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1st/2nd
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U11 Boys Academy Blue
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Coast FA 00 Black
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Sumter 00 Vipers
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2:1
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U11 Boys Academy White
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SCUFC Columbia Stars FC
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SCUFC 00 Boys Navy
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1:0
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U11 Girls Academy
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SCUFC 00 Girls Blue
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LCSC 00 White
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1:0
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U11/U12 Boys Recreation
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WSC Strikers
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WMSC 99B Blue
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6:0
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U12 Boys Academy Red
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JIYSC U-12 Boys Inferno
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DSC 99 White
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4:2
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U12 Boys Academy Blue
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Sumter 99 Mustangs
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SCUFC 99 Boys Blue
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2:1
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U12 Girls Academy Red
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BUFC Crush 99
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Easley ESC U12 Girls
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5:0
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U12 Girls Academy Blue
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DSC 99 Lady Green
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LCSC 99G Blue
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2:1
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We at South Carolina Youth Soccer would like to congratulate all of the tournament’s champions and finalists and also acknowledge all of the other teams who showed up and played their hearts out all weekend.
If you would like more detailed tournament results visit: http://www.scyouthsoccer.net/index.html