OLATHE, Kan., March 13, 2025 — Heartland Soccer Association, the largest youth soccer league and tournament host in the United States, will welcome thousands of players and their families to the annual Heartland Spring Cup this weekend, March 14-16, at the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex.
Now in its fourth year, the tournament has grown into one of the region’s top spring events, attracting more than 175 teams from 11 states. The influx of teams and spectators is expected to generate $2.8 million in economic impact for the Kansas City area, benefiting local hotels, restaurants, and businesses.
“Each year, we see more teams traveling to Kansas City to compete in Heartland tournaments, and the Spring Cup is no exception,” said Shane Hackett, executive director of Heartland Soccer Association. “This tournament offers a competitive environment for teams of all levels, and we’re excited to once again welcome players and families to our world-class facilities. The continued growth of our events highlights the strength of our soccer community and the significant economic impact it brings to the region.”
The Heartland Spring Cup will feature live streaming and playback of all matches at Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex through VidSport, a cutting-edge sports streaming platform. This installation is the world’s largest fixed AI camera system at a soccer-specific facility, allowing fans to watch matches live or on-demand from any device. Additionally, VidSport provides individual player highlights, ensuring every key moment is captured and easily accessible.
Media are invited to cover the event, which begins Friday at 5:30 p.m., with games continuing Saturday and Sunday starting at 8 a.m.
Heartland Soccer’s tournament series continues with the Kansas City Champions Cup on April 11-13, welcoming more than 425 teams. The action continues in May with the Midwest Mother’s Day Classic and the Kansas City Invitational, rounding out the Spring Tournament series.
For more information, visit www.heartlandsoccer.net.
About Heartland Soccer Association
Heartland Soccer, the largest youth soccer league in the United States, boasts an impressive roster of more than 2,800 league teams and 3,700 tournament teams annually. With a staggering count of 100,000 youth soccer players, 4,000 coaches, and 2,000 active referees, Heartland Soccer Association has established itself as a prominent organization since its inception in 1977. Starting with 600 players, the association has expanded its reach to encompass teams from 16 states and international participants, offering both league play and tournaments. For further details, please visit www.heartlandsoccer.net.
Heartland Soccer extends a range of opportunities for league and tournament sponsorship. Partnerships serve as integral members in nurturing an ever-growing soccer family within the community. Sponsorship not only amplifies brand visibility for businesses but also directly contributes to the development of Kansas City’s youth through soccer. To explore sponsorship options, kindly reach out to Bridgette Samuelson, Director of Partnership Development and Operations, at [email protected].
About VidSport
VidSport creates best of class streaming game coverage. VidSport works to connect families and help archive games, sports and memories. Equipped with state-of-the-art sports cameras integrated with artificial intelligence technology, soccer enthusiasts can now enjoy the excitement of matches through streaming, on-demand and now offers individual player highlights from the convenience of their own devices. Our mission is to expand sports coverage so families and fans will never miss a game. For more information, please visit www.vidsport.io.