NSN Announces Great Lakes Cup, A Summer Pre-Professional Soccer Tournament
- Jonathan Turner
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Great Lakes Region — The National Soccer Network (NSN) has officially announced the launch of the NSN Great Lakes Cup, a new summer soccer tournament created to showcase top men’s and women’s pre-professional teams from across the Great Lakes region and beyond.
The Great Lakes Cup will be part of the newly launched NSN Challenge Series, a collection of professionally run tournaments focused on competitive excellence, media exposure, and elevating the pre-professional soccer landscape in the United States.
The event will take place this summer, bringing together clubs seeking high-level competition during the heart of the pre-professional season.
“The Great Lakes Cup is designed to give pre-professional teams a platform that feels professional from start to finish,” said Jonathan Turner, Founder of National Soccer Network. “This region has a deep soccer culture, and we’re excited to create an event that matches that energy and ambition.”
Who the Great Lakes Cup Is For
The NSN Great Lakes Cup is open to:
Men’s and women’s pre-professional soccer teams
Clubs competing in regional, national, and independent leagues
Programs focused on player development, exposure, and competitive growth
Prize Purse
The first Great Lakes Cup will feature a $3,000 total prize purse, rewarding clubs for on-field performance while supporting a professionally operated tournament environment.
Tournament Champion: $1,500
Runner-Up: $500
Additional prize and event details will be announced closer to the tournament date.
Professional Tournament Experience
Teams competing in the Great Lakes Cup can expect:
Professionally managed matches
Quality facilities
Official tournament branding
Digital and social media exposure through NSN platforms
A competitive, development-focused environment
More Information Coming Soon
Details regarding host city, venues, match schedules, registration information, and participating teams will be released in the coming weeks.
About National Soccer Network (NSN)
The National Soccer Network (NSN) is a national media and events platform dedicated to elevating soccer at all levels across the United States. Through live coverage, digital storytelling, and professional event production, NSN provides clubs, players, and communities with meaningful exposure and opportunities to grow the game.
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