TDS is excited to announce the Adidas National Cup as the title sponsor of the National College Player of the Year award for the 2026 season.

One of college soccer’s most prestigious awards, the TDS Player of the Year honor seeks to honor the top individual in Women’s and Men’s Division I College Soccer. Each week, TDS publishes an update to the Player of the Year Leaderboard 

"We are incredibly proud that The Adidas National Cup has become the title sponsor of the 2026 TDS College Player of the Year,” Brian Kuk, Executive Director of The Adidas National Cup, said. “TopDrawerSoccer has built one of the most respected platforms in American soccer for identifying, celebrating, and promoting the game’s top players, and having The Adidas National Cup name associated with this prestigious award is a tremendous opportunity. Our mission has always been to support the pathway from youth soccer to the collegiate game and beyond, and this partnership allows us to celebrate the players who represent the very highest levels of that journey."

Set to take place from February 12-14, 2027, in the Richmond, Virginia area, the Adidas National Cup is a tournament for boys and girls teams spanning the U9-U19 age groups. Teams from MLS Next, ECNL, GA, DPL, USYS, US Club Soccer, and other leagues typically compete. For fees and registration information, visit the Adidas National Cup website.

“TDS is excited to work with The Adidas National Cup, a prestigious tournament in Central Virginia,” Advanced Sports Media Chief Operating Officer Seth Burleigh said. “We look forward to elevating their brand and competition during the current college season.”

Click here to learn more about The Adidas National Cup. 

About The Adidas National Cup

The Adidas National Cup is a GotSport top-rated event and the benchmark for competitive, appropriately competitive youth soccer tournaments. Emphasizing quality, competition, and hospitality, this team-based event features the nation’s very best.

Matches will be played in the Richmond, Virginia area. All teams (U9-U19, Boys & Girls) will play on lighted turf fields, allowing tournament play to continue under adverse weather conditions for all age groups and brackets.

Adidas National Cup Official Website

Register for the 2027 Adidas National Cup

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