Rockford Raptors list of scheduled tournaments for 2022. Applications will open up soon for most of these events
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The Rockford Raptors are scheduled to host the following tournaments and Showcases
Events and Dates:
Rizzo's President's Day Weekend Tournament, Saturday-Monday, February 19th-21st
Puri Cup College Showcase, April 1st-3rd
Puri Champions Cup, April 8th-10th
Puri Summer Cup, June 17th-19th
Puri Labor Day Cup, Sepetember 2nd-4th
SCNSL Nov College Showcase, November 11th-13th
Nov College ID Showcase, November 18th-20th
2022 MLK 3 vs 3 Tournament, January 17th - Schedules now Released
SCHEDULES HAVE BEEN RELEASED- CLICK ON THE LOGO
MONDAY, JANUARY 17TH -MLK JR DAY
ALL GAMES ON ONE DAY ONLY FROM 9AM-5PM
U7-U18/19 Boys & Girls Flights
The plan is to have Games start at 9am and be finished by 5pm.
Great event for the whole family to compete and have some fun. We are now taking applications so apply now!
Each team will play three games and a playoffs with awards for 1st and 2nd place teams. Up to 6 Players per team
$165 Entry feel for all age groups
All games will be played at ISC using THE BRAND NEW INDOOR FIELD 3.
Application for the 2022 3v3 Tournament, Monday, January 17 - REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW
Application for the 2022 MLK 3v3 Tournament is now Opened! U8-U18/19 Boys & Girls as well as Men's and Women's Open and Coe-Ed Open and even Men's over 30 as well as Women's over 30! MONDAY, JANUARY 17TH! MARTIN LUTHER KING JR REGISTER NOW!
2022 MLK 3V3 Tournament - LIST OF APPLIED TEAMS.
Click for the 2022 3V3 LIST OF APPLIED TEAMS.
2022 MLK 3V3 Tournament - Schedules
Click for the 2022 MLK Schedules. Typically the schedules will not be released until MLK Weekend.
Rockford Raptors Alumni Naomi Jackson was named Co-Big Ten Freshman of the week on Tuesday. Jackson tied the Illinois record for most saves in a game by a freshman, saving 13 on 35 shots faced against No. 21 Michigan. Way to go Naomi!
Rockford Raptors Alumni Taylor Harrison scored her first colligate goal of the season on Saturday, bringing home the title Freshman of the Week, becoming the first Rambler to take home the Valley's top weekly freshman honor in 2021. Awesome job Taylor!
Congratulations to our Rockford Raptors Boys players on their ECNL All Conference Awards!
Rockford Raptors Women's U23 defeat Dekalb United 2-0 to cinch the Region II Championship Title
Raptors U23 Women's team captures Midwest Regional Championship
July 31, 2021 - Loves Park, IL
The Rockford Raptors U23 Women's team captured the United States Adult Soccer Association Region II Championship with a 2-0 win over DeKalb County (IL) United Soccer Club at MercyHealth Sportscore II on Saturday.
"The girls ended their season playing their best match today," said U23 coach Mike Rizzo. "They came out ready to play and were able to get two quick goals against a very good DeKalb team. The defense did an amazing job, eliminating many chances and preserving the shutout."
Goals were scored Brianna Culver and Liz Maciejewski.
"It is really fun to see the kids that started with us as young kids who are now playing at the college level coming back to represent the Club at Regionals. These kids are great soccer players but every better people," added Rizzo
Raptors Founder, Director and Coach Louis Mateus elected to US Youth Soccer Board of Directors
July 26, 2021 - Frisco, TX
The United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) today named Raptors Founder Louis Mateus to their Board of Directors.
"It is an honor to be chosen by all the States' presidents to be in this position", said Mateus. "I hope to help in regards to provide opportunities for kids to play, regardless of the level or economic position."
Rockford Raptors News
Raptors Girls Joins ECNL-Regional League Starting Fall 2021!
