UDSA Young Talent Showcase 2026

Show Your Talent. Create Your Opportunity.

Join talented U-15, U-16 and U-17 players for a professional showcase in front of scouts, college coaches, MLS representatives and football agencies.

SHOWCASE SCHEDULE

9:30 AM

Player Check-in

10:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome, player introductions and showcase overview.

10:20 AM

Technical Evaluation

Players will complete technical drills designed to evaluate ball mastery, passing, receiving, finishing, speed, agility and overall technical ability.

11:00 AM

Small-Sided Games

Competitive games focused on decision making, positioning, communication and tactical awareness.

11:45 AM

8×8 or 9×9 Showcase Matches

Players compete in full-sided matches while being evaluated by scouts, college coaches and professional representatives.

12:50 PM

Closing Remarks

Final announcements and networking opportunity.

1:00 PM

Showcase Ends

WHAT PLAYERS RECEIVE

✔ Professional Evaluation

✔ Showcase Matches

✔ Exposure to Professional Scouts

✔ Exposure to College Coaches

✔ Opportunity to Connect with Football Agencies

✔ Individual Feedback

✔ Professional Event Experience

Showcase Information

📅 Date

Saturday, August 22, 2026

🕙 Time

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Location

Chicago Fire Pitch
3626 N Talman Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

ABOUT THE SHOWCASE

The UDSA Young Talent Showcase was created to connect talented young players with collegiate and professional opportunities.

Throughout the event, players will be evaluated by licensed coaches, professional scouts and football agents in a competitive environment designed to highlight both technical ability and game intelligence.

The Showcase provides an opportunity for players to gain valuable exposure and build connections that may support their future development in collegiate and professional soccer.

WHO WILL ATTEND

Expected attendees include:

⚽ U.S. Soccer Federation

⚽ Chicago Fire

⚽ MLS Representatives

⚽ Professional Football Agencies

⚽ European Scouts

⚽ College Coaches

⚽ University Scouts

⚽ Licensed UEFA Coaches

REGISTRATION

Registration Fee

$100 per player

Participation is limited to 30 players.

Registration will close once all available spots have been filled.

CONTACT

Andrii Gavrylyshyn

President

Ukrainian Diaspora Sport Association

📞 773-712-3036

✉️ info@udsa.us

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