OVERLAND PARK & OLATHE, Kan. — Heartland Soccer is set to welcome over 170 teams from across the Midwest for the Fall Kick Off Challenge, taking place August 16-18, 2024. The event will be held at the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex and the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex.
The tournament features teams from ECNL, NPL, and State and Regional Champions from six states, making it a key event for the fall season.
With players, supporters, and spectators arriving from the Kansas City metro area and beyond, the tournament is expected to provide a significant boost to the local economy, benefiting businesses and the community throughout the weekend.
“The Fall Kick Off Challenge is a cornerstone of our regional tournaments,” said Shane Hackett, Executive Director of Heartland Soccer Association. “We’re excited to host teams from across the Midwest again this year.”
The tournament will feature live streaming and playback of matches at the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex via VidSport, a cutting-edge technology provider. VidSport’s state-of-the-art cameras and AI technology will allow fans to enjoy matches from their own devices.
Media coverage is encouraged throughout the weekend’s events, starting Friday at 5:30 PM and continuing Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Following the Fall Kick Off Challenge, Heartland Soccer will host the Heartland Midwest Classic on Labor Day Weekend, followed by the Midwest All Boys and Midwest All Girls Tournaments, attracting over 700 teams. For more information about the Heartland Soccer Tournament Series, visit www.heartlandsoccer.net.
About Heartland Soccer Association
Heartland Soccer, the largest youth soccer league and tournament host in the United States, boasts an impressive roster of more than 1,300 league teams per season and hosts 4,800 tournament teams annually. With a staggering count of 74,000 youth soccer players, 4,000 coaches, and 2,000 active referees, Heartland Soccer Association has established itself as a prominent organization since its inception in 1977. Starting with 600 players, the association has expanded its reach to encompass teams from 16 states and international participants, offering both league play and tournaments. For further details, please visit www.heartlandsoccer.net.
Heartland Soccer extends a range of opportunities for league and tournament sponsorship. Partnerships serve as integral members in nurturing an ever-growing soccer family within the community. Sponsorship not only amplifies brand visibility for businesses but also directly contributes to the development of Kansas City’s youth through soccer. To explore sponsorship options, kindly reach out to Bridgette Samuelson, Director of Partnership Development and Operations, at bridgette@heartlandsoccer.net.
About VidSport
VidSport creates best of class streaming game coverage. VidSport works to connect families and help archive games, sports and memories. Equipped with state-of-the-art cameras integrated with artificial intelligence technology, soccer enthusiasts can now enjoy the excitement of matches from the convenience of their own devices. Our mission is to expand sports coverage so families and fans will never miss a game. For more information, please visit www.vidsport.io.
