Sporting JAX has teamed up with Elite Promotions, the organizers of The Stateside Cup coming to Jacksonville, and Florida Elite Soccer Academy, to present a special soccer clinic for boys and girls ages 4-18 of all skill levels prior to the showpiece match-up between English Premier clubs, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United, on July 27 at EverBank Stadium.
Sporting JAX co-owner and Jacksonville Jaguars’ legend Fred Taylor joined with local youth soccer players at the Flex Field to launch pre-registration for the special one-off youth clinic.
Sporting JAX’s technical director Mauricio Ruiz, and former Wolves and West Ham players and coaches, will join with coaches from Florida Elite to present the pre-match clinic. The clinic will be held from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Dream Finders Homes Flex Field at Daily’s Place. The cost is $65 and includes a ticket to The Stateside Cup, which begins at 7 p.m. that evening. Family and friends of clinic participants can also purchase specially priced game tickets for $55 when registering their child for the clinic.
For more information on the youth soccer clinic and to register, please click here https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/epljaxyouthclinic
“We want to build on the excitement for The Stateside Cup coming to our hometown, and this clinic aims to hone young players’ skills while instilling values of teamwork, discipline and passion for the game,” said Mauricio Ruiz. “With support from former Wolves and West Ham players and Florida Elite coaches on the field, our goal is to nurture the next generation of athletes, shaping them as players and individuals to build a strong foundation for the future of soccer.”
“We know that Jacksonville is a strong market for soccer and we’re looking forward to showcasing some of the world’s best talent in this game,” said Elite Promotions Cofounder Raymond Farrelly. “Partnering with local soccer pro teams and helping grow the game through grassroots events are major pillars of success in our plans.”
English Premier League clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (more widely known as just Wolves) and West Ham United F.C. will compete in Jacksonville at EverBank Stadium on Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m. The match is part of The Stateside Cup, a three-city tournament to be played over one week, July 27 through August 3. The Stateside Cup will also feature Crystal Palace F.C. in matches that will take place in Annapolis, Maryland (July 31) and Tampa, Florida (August 3). The inaugural trophy for The Stateside Cup will be awarded to the top performing team. For complete details, visit: StatesideCup.com
