2026 Altoona, IA Jun 20-21

2026 Altoona, IA — Jun 20-21, 2026 

The Soccer Wars Experience

Soccer Wars is a high‑energy, individual‑based competition series for field players and goalkeepers ages 9U–19U. Every format is designed to maximize touches, build confidence, and let players shine — no preset teams, no politics, just pure competition.

📍 VENUE NAME: Spring Creek Sports Complex

7600 NE 38th Ave.

Altoona, IA  50009

📅 Registration Deadline: Jun 14, 2026

🛏️ Stay & Play Hotel Link - Book Your Stay

• This is a Stay & Play event. All out‑of‑town families are required to book through our approved hotel partners.
•  We’ve secured some of the lowest available group rates through our hotel partner to help keep travel costs down for Soccer Wars families.

• Built around individualized competition, giving every player a true chance to shine — no politics, no preset teams, no being stuck in a position

• Fast‑paced, high‑touch format that keeps players involved from start to finish

• Club‑neutral environment where players compete freely without pressure

• Guaranteed games and meaningful touches for both field players and goalkeepers

• A fun, festival‑style atmosphere that families love

• A great way to build confidence, compete, and prepare for the season

• Opportunities to qualify for the Soccer Wars National Championship

What Is Soccer Wars?

Soccer Wars is a unique, high‑energy competition series built around individual performance, high‑touch gameplay, and fast‑paced formats that give every athlete a real chance to shine. No preset teams. No politics. No being stuck in a position. Every player competes in an environment designed to build confidence, creativity, and competitiveness.

Which Competition Should My Player Choose?

Choosing the right competition is simple — here’s the quick guide parents love:

• Field Players → Player Wars  Best for attackers, midfielders, defenders, and any player who wants nonstop touches, creativity, and fast‑paced small‑sided games.

• Goalkeepers → Goalie Wars  Perfect for keepers who want tons of reps, pressure moments, and a keeper‑only environment built to boost confidence and skill.

• Any Player → Skill Wars  A fun, low‑fatigue add‑on for all athletes. Great for players who want extra touches, competition, and a chance to earn awards.

⚽ Player Wars — What Is It?

Player Wars is a small‑sided field‑player competition where athletes rotate teammates and opponents every round. This format ensures constant involvement, nonstop touches, and a true test of individual impact on the game.

How It Works

• Small‑sided 4v4 games

• Players rotate teammates and opponents each match

• Every player gets meaningful touches and decision‑making moments

• Individual scoring based on goals, impact, and sportsmanship

Why Players Love It

• Fast, creative, high‑touch gameplay

• More touches than a typical tournament

• Encourages quick thinking and attacking play

• A fun, competitive environment

• Pathway to qualify for Nationals

🧤 Goalie Wars — What Is It?

Goalie Wars is a 1v1 goalkeeper battle that gives keepers more shots, saves, and pressure moments than they get in a full season of games.

How It Works

• GK vs GK on a divided field

• Alternating shooting and shot‑stopping

• Day 1: Round Robin + Wild Card

• Day 2: Playoffs + Championships

• 6–7 games guaranteed

Why Goalkeepers Love It

• High‑repetition shot‑stopping

• Faster reaction time

• Improved distribution

• Pressure decision‑making

• A confidence‑building, keeper‑focused environment

🧪 Skill Wars — What Is It?

Skill Wars is a fun, fast‑paced skills challenge open to all players — field players and goalkeepers.

Stations Include

• Dribbling

• Passing

• Shooting

• Power

• Juggling

Players earn points at each station and compete for Top Baller and Hi Point awards.

Choose your competition below. All players register individually.

• All players register individually
• In League Apps, “Team” = your player’s age bracket by birth year
• Digital waivers required
• Payment plans available
• Stay & Play Requirement: All out‑of‑town families must book through our approved hotel partners. Lowest group rates are guaranteed.

• Jump to Player Wars
• Jump to Goalie Wars
• Jump to Skill Wars

Open to all youth players ages 9U–19U, boys and girls, from any club or league.

🧍 Player Wars — Field Player Competition

Fee: $139 • Ages 9U–19U  

4–5 games guaranteed  

Format  

- Day 1: Round Robin  

- Day 2: Round Robin + Showcase Finals + Awards  

- 9 AM–4 PM (varies by bracket)

Scoring  

Players earn points based on:  

- Goals scored  

- Impact on the game  

- Additional points may be awarded for sportsmanship  

Highlights  

- Small‑sided 4v4  

- Fast, creative, high‑touch format  

- Top performers advance to Showcase Finals

Pre‑Event Clinic  

Friday, DATE • 5:30–7:00 PM  

Led by former MASL pro Rob Acosta

Register a Field Player

🧤 Goalie Wars — 1v1 Goalkeeper Tournament

Fee: $165 (9U–13U) / $190 (14U–19U)  

6–7 games guaranteed  

Format  

- Day 1: Round Robin + Wild Card  

- Day 2: Playoffs + Championships  

- 9 AM–4 PM

Highlights  

- High‑touch, high‑action GK battles  

- Develops reflexes, distribution, and pressure decision‑making  

- Top performers qualify for Nationals

Pre‑Event Clinic  

Friday, DATE • 5:30–7:00 PM  

Led by former USL/MASL pro Casey Clark

Register a Goalkeeper

🧪 Skill Wars — All Players Welcome

$20 individual

Schedule  

Saturday only: 10 AM–1 PM  

Registration closes at 12 PM

Stations  

- Juggling  

- Passing  

- Shooting  

- Power  

- Dribbling

Highlights  

- Fun, fast‑paced skill challenges  

- Awards for Top Ballers + Hi Point Individuals  

- Does not affect game fatigue

Register For Skill Wars

- Guaranteed games  

- Club‑neutral environment  

- Live + recorded stats  

- National qualifying opportunities  

- Soccer Wars drawstring bag  

- Music + family‑friendly atmosphere  

- Fun, competitive, social environment

You’ll receive:  

- Confirmation email  

- Age‑bracket placement  

- Schedule the week of the event  

- Check‑in details

- Book Your Room - (Out of Town Players)