The 2026 Capitol City College Showcase is a premier preseason event for U15–U19 boys and girls teams, intentionally designed to deliver more than a traditional showcase experience. Built around three core pillars—Prepare, Perform, and Pursue—the event combines quality competition, intelligent preseason planning, and meaningful college recruiting opportunities into one unique weekend.
PREPARE
The Capitol City College Showcase is built to help teams prepare for the upcoming fall season. Each team will play four 50-minute matches, providing coaches with valuable opportunities to evaluate players, establish lineups, implement tactical ideas, and build team chemistry before league play begins.
The format is specifically designed with player load management in mind. Four shortened matches allow coaches to rotate players, manage minutes responsibly, and maximize roster evaluation while reducing unnecessary physical demands during the preseason period.
PERFORM
Teams will compete in three group-stage matches before being re-seeded for Sunday's final placement game, ensuring balanced and competitive matchups throughout the event. The top two teams in each division will advance to a Championship Match, creating a meaningful and competitive conclusion to the weekend.
Every game has purpose—providing players and teams the opportunity to compete, challenge themselves, and perform against quality opponents in a championship environment.
PURSUE
The Capitol City College Showcase is committed to supporting players in their pursuit of collegiate soccer opportunities through both recruitment exposure and education.
College coaches will be invited to evaluate players throughout the weekend, while all players and families will have access to a College Recruiting Seminar featuring a panel of college coaches from various levels of the game. The seminar will provide valuable insight into recruiting timelines, communication strategies, what college coaches look for in prospective student-athletes, and practical guidance to help families navigate the college recruiting process.
Whether your goal is to prepare your team, perform at a high level, or pursue college opportunities, the 2026 Capitol City College Showcase offers a modern showcase experience designed around the needs of players, coaches, families, and college recruiters.
Prepare. Perform. Pursue.
Built for Preseason. Designed for Recruitment.
Ages & Format
Boys: U15-U19 Boys Club Teams
Girls: U15-U19 Girls Club Teams
Each team is guaranteed a minimum of four (4) games, with an additional Championship Match for teams that advance.
All matches will be 50 minutes with a running clock.
Tournament Dates
Cost: $1,100 Team Entry Fee
Location:
Kilbourne Run Sports Park
4625 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43231
Deadline to Register: Month Day, Year
*All registrations must be completed prior to deadline to be considered eligible for this tournament
Tournament Rules
Click the buttom Below for the Capital City College Showcase rules!
This is a stay to play event.
Book Your Hotel Room!
For your convenience and ease of travel, we have partnered with Athlete Travel to provide top-rated hotel accommodations at competitive rates for our teams.
Teams traveling to the tournament are encouraged to book their accommodations through our trusted partner, Athlete Travel. Once your team is accepted, your manager will receive an email with booking details and a list of hotel options. Booking through our hotel partners helps us keep tournament registration fees affordable while ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants.
For any hotel-related questions, feel free to reach out to Christine with Athlete Travel at support@athletetravel.com
Tournament Registration
*All Entry Fees must be submitted by prior to the registration deadline to guarantee consideration.
All late applications will be put on a wait list for review. Upon acceptance, the fee is non-refundable. If your team is accepted and later withdraws, the entry fee is non-refundable and sanctions will be placed against your team/club for future participation in Force Events.
Questions?
Please email: Kirby Valle
Credit Card, Check or Money Order Payments:
Visa or Mastercard Credit Card Payments can be made online through the registration system. All Check or Money Order entries must be postmarked by January 14, 2024 and should be made payable to Cleveland Force Soccer Club. All entry fees received through check or money order are deposited immediately and refunded within 2 weeks of non-acceptance. Teams must include with your entry fee your teams “certificate of entry” or copy of e-mail entry confirmation.
Payments should be mailed to:
Cleveland Force Soccer Club
21220 Center Ridge Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
