Golden Goal Youth Soccer Tournament Park
Golden Goal Players Package

World Youth Soccer
Hall Of Fame
Players
Coaches/Parents/Refs    Players

"Golden Goal was the best experience I’ve ever had. They showed us what teamwork really is and the trainers and specialists were great and friendly."
Jessica Hetrick - Wilson Soccer Club

"Golden Goal was a very fun place!! You play soccer and go to six flags any day of the week! Every night there is a different activity. For example: one night there is karaoke night, there is a bonfire, a movie night, and many other things I can not explain because it was too good to be true!! Golden Goal is the BEST TOURNAMENT PARK IN THE WORLD!!!!!!"
Kaila Wooten - Wilson Soccer Club

“It was by far the best experience I’ve ever had as a coach.  The girls loved it. The parents loved it   Everyone is just thrilled.” 
Brian Elliott – Gloucester Hornets, Ottawa, Canada

"We were at your facility in July 2007! It was a fantastic experience for the boys, but also for us parents who got to see the lads compete against some wonderful teams. You guys said it so well at the closing ceremonies: the ring (Hall of Fame Induction Ring) symbolizes much more that just winning the tournament, it is a reminder of what it takes to succeed in life also."
Philip Fleuriau Chateau Ottawa

“Oh my gosh it was so much fun.  It was the best experience I ever had.” 
Chanel Pfahl U14 Gloucester Hornets

“Golden Goal includes meals, lodging, and a lot of extras, making it a much better value than traditional tournaments." 
Don Hardy, Wilson Soccer Club, Sinking Springs, PA

“What the girls get at Golden Goal for that amount of money it costs is tremendous.”
Mike Fitzpatrick, Lansingburgh Lightning, Lasingburgh, NY

“If we didn’t even play one tournament game the many experiences at Golden Goal would have been worth it for our team.”
Laurie Szyarto, Howell Lady Bandits, Howell, NJ

“I want to thank your staff for making this a special experience for all of our players, coaches and the families attending.” 
John Meadows, Northbridge Thunder, Northbridge, MA

"The Golden Goal staff gave us a blank canvas and let the teams in attendance paint the picture, we lived next to a team from Canada that was exactly like ours and we will likely be friends forever.”
Jordie Fike, OBX Storm, Kitty Hawk, NC

“I could thank you for the rest of my life and it would not be enough to match what you have done for our team." 
Melana Deveraux, OBX Storm, Kitty Hawk, NC

“I can’t wait to bring my daughters team when they get older.  Every kid should get to experience the Golden Goal tournaments.” 
Steve DiMare, Northbridge Thunder, Northbridge, MA

“I have traveled the soccer world and this is the nicest facility I have ever seen…and it was built just for kids.”  
Peter Kay, New York Red Bulls Trainer

I can't tell you how great the experience was and how many parents and players I am still hearing from about the great week at Golden Goal !!
Steve DiMare, Northbridge Thunder, Northbridge, MA

“One of my parents captured this great photo.  It shows what the Golden Goal experience is all about: making friends, being competitive on the field and still being friends when it is over.  The boys were really jawing and having fun before the game, played hard during the game and then got together so naturally for a photo when it was over.”
Steve DiMare, Northbridge Thunder, Northbridge, MA

“Our club will be sending many teams to Golden Goal for many years to come.”
Traian Mateas, Capital United, Ottawa, Ontario

“I have attended and worked many tournaments over the years (internationally, nationally, regionally and locally) and not one comes close to the Golden Goal experience.  I had tears in my eyes several times during the closing ceremonies.” 
Frank Saddlemire, USSF Referee Assignor

“Our team has been together 3 years and we have accomplished more team building in 3 hours at Golden Goal than 3 years at home and attending other tournaments.” 
David McPhearson, FC Vancouver, Vancouver, WA

“This is by far the best run tournament I have ever attended.”
Don Petlak, Marlboro Lady Panthers

Players


“I learned to never say I can’t.  Playing here you feel like you are in the Olympics."
Melissa – FULTON UNITED

“Hi Dad, you aren’t going to believe it.  We played Soccer then we had fun.  Then we played more Soccer and had even more fun.  We are meeting so many great kids from all over.  It took us 18 hours to drive here, but the ride home will go by fast thinking about all of the great experiences we had at Golden Goal.“
Julie Hazecamp, Fruitport Fire, Fruitport, MI

"Golden Goal was the bomb because we could be hanging out with our team one minute, then cheering on your new friends the next.
Even though the walk to the field was long my team had a lot of great, silly and goofy times on the way there."
Sarah – Readington Rush

"Every team here is supportive and friendly."
Cassandra – FC Vancouver

"My favorite part of my stay was making new friends.  The team building was really fun.  It actually worked."
Rebecca – Staten Island Ultimate

"Golden Goal is not just a Soccer Park, it’s a place where teams come from all over the country to unite and play the game that we know and love."
Kynnedy – FC Vancouver

"When I first heard about Golden Goal in an email from my coach I ran upstairs to call my Dad even though it was after 9:00pm.  I loved the fact that you could stay in a cabin with your team next to a team from Washington or Boston."
Sophia – Highland Hippos

"I think it is a great thing that kids get treated like Olympians."
Mary Shea – Wilson Chaos

"They inspired me to play the best I can and to have a great game."
Lily - Readington Rush

"Golden Goal is an awesome and unique place.  Instead of constantly playing Soccer, they let you have fun too."
Allison – Highland Hippos

"The most precious and memorable experience was when we were playing a game and the Vancouver team was in the stands cheering for us…I will never forget this game or my experience at Golden Goal."
Sophie – Readington Rush

"At Golden Goal they let dreams become reality."
Toni – Readington Rush

"I love how you sleep in a cabin and bond with your whole team."
Rachel – Highland Hippos

"Golden Goal is an experience I will never forget…you are surrounded by so many people from all over…it’s amazing."
Brianna – Marlboro Lady Panthers

"As you can tell it is a very, very awesome time at Golden Goal."
Michala – Marlboro Lady Panthers

"When you are at Golden Goal you learn that playing the games is not about winning but just to have fun."
Frankie – Cape Express Herricanes

"Everyone treats you like you are at the Olympics and you feel professional athletes."
Kaitlyn – Wilson Chaos

"I know that all my teammates leave Golden Goal as not only better players but with new friendships too."
Caroline – Staten Island United

"Coming to Golden Goal really made me look at Soccer with a different view."
Dani – Staten Island Ultimate

"At Golden Goal my team and I made new friends and we have made some new fun chants about our new friends." 
Jennifer – Cape Express Herricanes

"I think every team in the United States should come to Golden Goal…it’s about having fun, playing soccer and being around your team."
Jade – Cape Express Herricanes


"Since we’ve been here we have united together…we realized how much we mean to each other." 
Mallory – FC Vancouver

"Golden Goal has taught me to never give up and to always try my best…my dreams can come true because at Golden Goal the impossible is possible." 
Michelle – Greenwich Red Hot Chili Peppers