College Club Soccer Championship Kicks Off in Florida
US College Club Soccer hosts its first national championship at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, November 11-15, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Soccer
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US College Club Soccer (USCCS), a new organization formed with founding sponsor Capelli Sport, will host the first USCCS National Championship at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, from November 11 to 15, 2026. More than 120 men's and women's club teams representing 39 states and the District of Columbia are competing across 5 divisions.
Why it matters
USCCS was formed to fill a void as club soccer grows and non-revenue intercollegiate sports face uncertainty. The organization aims to support student-led club soccer models while providing resources, recognition and connections for participating teams.
US College Club Soccer reports more than 400 teams organized across three regional conferences, with more than 120 men's and women's teams from 39 states and the District of Columbia competing in five divisions. The extraction does not specify how the championship results will be tallied.
The players
US College Club Soccer (USCCS)
A new organization that schedules matches and assigns referees for college club soccer teams, operating as a member of U.S. Soccer and an affiliate of the United States Specialty Sports Association.
Jon Fleishman
Executive director of US College Club Soccer, who envisions club soccer growing further and hopes USCCS can become the gold standard for all club sports.
U.S. Soccer
The national governing body for soccer in the United States, which awarded USCCS an Innovate to Grow grant last year.
The details
USCCS schedules matches and assigns referees for its member teams, organizing club soccer through Eastern, Central and Western Conferences, each divided into geographic divisions. Games played under USCCS are eligible to count toward regional and national evaluations for U.S. Soccer referees.
Timeline
2025: Utah and Michigan schools won college club soccer titles.
2026: USCCS gained a new national platform and organized college club soccer nationally.
November 11-15, 2026: First USCCS National Championship at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
Season Trajectory
USCCS was formed as college club soccer grows while non-revenue intercollegiate sports face financial uncertainty, filling a structural gap for student-led programs. The new organization's first national championship marks a shift toward a unified national framework for college club soccer.
Players and families planning around the November 2026 championship should note that teams compete across five divisions with participation from 39 states and the District of Columbia. Club programs may find USCCS's referee assignments and conference structure relevant to scheduling their seasons.
The takeaway
The emergence of USCCS signals a broader effort to give student-led club soccer a national structure, with its first championship showcasing how far the model can reach. Readers following college sports should watch whether this framework expands beyond its current conferences.
What happens next
The first USCCS National Championship takes place at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, from November 11 to 15, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the sport, explore Soccer coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Soccer America Magazine.
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