As part of the application fee, each invited team earns benefits including:
 

• In our 45th year, be part of the oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament in North America
   

• 3 guaranteed, full-time preliminary matches, plus playoffs if your team advances. Friendly matches will be available to teams in the event your team is eliminated.
   

• Full-Length Games: No shortcuts here! We believe in fair play and offer full-length games to showcase your team's talent on the pitch
   

• International competition: Embrace the thrill of facing off against teams from across the globe! Compete against talented squads hailing from different countries and experience the diversity of playing styles.
   

• Exposure to college coaches, pro scouts, and agents that attend Dallas Cup on an annual basis.
   

• Top-Notch Refereeing: Trust us when we say, you won't find better officiating at any other youth tournament in the nation. Partnerships with referee academies from across the globe give the Dallas Cup the ability to bring international refs to the tournament each year, including several FIFA referees. 

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