Three Futsal "Nationals"
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Anonymous
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What is the difference between the futsal tournaments that all claim to be "nationals".
I think one is in KC, one in Vegas, and one in Orlando? All in July? |
Anonymous
Different organizations Vegas = U.S Futsal KC = US Youth Futsal Orlando = World Futsal |
Anonymous
Is one more prestigious/better comp than the others? |
Anonymous
Not really |
Anonymous
| are any local teams participating? |
Anonymous
| heard its being streamed live on the ESPN8 the Ocho! |
Anonymous
The US Futsal tournament is the largest and most competitive. United Futsal is strong as well but a lot of that tournaments draw comes from their marketing. USYF is the weakest tournament. |
Anonymous
it's futsal, who cares |
Anonymous
Did you see the latest Obscure Sports Quarterly? It talked about about the national futsal tournaments |
Anonymous
Orlando = United Futsal World Futsal is a World Championship co-hosted right after National Championship by United Futsal in Orlando |
Anonymous
USYF is the weakest AND the largest pool of teams. Ironic. |
Anonymous
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Personal experience. USYF and US Futsal are both competitive depend on the age group and year. I find U12 and under generally are very competitive and depend on which regional tournament you attend. Some are more competitive than the other. Last year USYF in Kansas in certain age groups had a bigger turnout than US Futsal in Vegas so it really depends.
Don't know much about United Futsal but heard unless you play at the highest bracket, it's more about the $$$ but the top bracket is pretty solid competition. |
Anonymous
Americans have no idea 
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Anonymous
Does it matter? Futsal is a dead-end between seasons gap fill. |
Anonymous
| None of the "big name" clubs (Ginga, SUSA, etc) are in KC |