Get ready to see some young athletes flex their soccer skills on Florida's West Coast as the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch gears up to host the Premier SuperCopa and SuperCopa+ championships. We're talking about the nation's finest U9–U17 soccer teams landing in Florida for these invitation-only events, set for the years 2026, 2028, and 2030. The campus partnered up with U90C Sports and the team-up of the Bradenton Area Tourism Bureau and Visit Sarasota to make it happen, as per Manatee County.
These aren't your run-of-the-mill youth tourneys—Premier SuperCopa and SuperCopa+ have a rep for attracting serious talent from every corner of the U.S. "The Bradenton and Sarasota Areas have become a favorite destination for our teams and their families as they look forward to competing for America’s Championship," said Chris Zembik, Director of Operations for U90C Sports. And it's not all about what happens on the field; the setting itself is touted as a pull, offering sun-soaked fun for the whole family.
What's the big deal with Premier Sports Campus, you ask? Think 23 state-of-the-art fields, all the amenities you could want, and it's smack dab in the middle of Lakewood Ranch—easy reach to beaches, bites, and things to see. Manatee County District 2 Commissioner Amanda Ballard was all about the big-picture benefits, noting these events are more than an athletic display—they're a boost to the local economy. Their arrival, according to her, is bound to "enhance the quality of life for our residents."
On top of the high-intensity matches, the setup at Premier Sports Campus has another highlight—zero admission fees for those who just want to watch. It's an open invite, family-friendly affair that promises to serve up some memorable youth soccer. Considering the backing from U90C Sports, this entire deal just reinforces Florida’s West Coast as a hotspot for premier youth sports action.
