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2025 TURKEY Tournament

November 22nd 2025 — The Battle For Glory Begins!


U8, U10, U12, & U15 Teams go head-to-head at the Recreational Fields in a bracketed showdown for their shot at the Holiday Championship Finals under the lights at River Park Soccer Field December 8th & 9th.

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Tournament field map

bracket structure

Teams will be seeded into brackets based on the following measurable performance criteria from the regular season:

  1. Win/Loss Record: Win-to-loss ratio will determine placement.

  2. Total Goals Scored: If differentiation is needed, teams with higher cumulative goals across the season will receive higher seeding positions.

  3. Point Differential: If further differentiation is needed, teams will be ranked by total point differential.

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This system ensures that teams are bracketed fairly and competitively, rewarding consistent performance throughout the season. *Data from the "Make-Up" games will not count towards G.O.A.T. rankings and are solely to make up playing day.*

bracket schedules

tournament structure

  • Single-Elimination Format:

Once a team loses, they are eliminated from contention for 1st or 2nd place. There will be no double elimination.

  • Consolation Game:

Depending on the total number of teams participating within an age bracket, a consolation match may be scheduled during the Turkey Tournament to determine the 3rd-place team. If a team ends up playing "back-to-back games, there will be time between to allow for proper rest between those games determined by the Commissioner of Coaches.

  • Match Advancement:

Winners from each bracket will progress through the rounds until a single finalist is determined from each side of the bracket.

  • No Cross-Team Subs for Tournament:

Player subs from a different team will not be allowed for the tournament like we allowed for the regular season. Pulling subs from a different team will result in an automatic forfeit for that team.

each league may have modifications

U6

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U6 does not participate in the two day tournament. U6's final game will be Nov 15th.

Coaches will pick up their team's medals to pass out after completing their game at the Board Tent.

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U12

The U12 division will operate under a single-elimination format with one preliminary play-in match due to the uneven number of teams (5 total).

Seeding

Teams will be ranked and bracketed using the same objective criteria applied across the league:

  1. Win/Loss Record

  2. Total Goals Scored during the regular season

  3. Point Differential (goals scored minus goals allowed)

Bracket Progression

  • The lowest-seeded two teams (Seed 4 vs Seed 5) will compete in a play-in game.

  • The loser of that match is eliminated from the tournament.

  • The winner advances to join the top three seeds in a standard four-team single-elimination bracket.

Once that first game is completed, the bracket proceeds as follows:

  1. Semifinal 1: Seed 1 vs Winner of (4 vs 5)

  2. Semifinal 2: Seed 2 vs Seed 3

  3. Winners of both semifinals advance to the Holiday Championship Final in December.

  4. Losing teams from the semifinals may play a consolation game on Turkey Tournament Day to determine 3rd place, depending on available scheduling slots.

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Holiday Championship Final

Coaches and Parents,

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As we close out another great season, we want to share an important update. We just received notice on 11/10/2025 that Due to the football stadium turf being redone at the high school, the high school football team and soccer team will be taking over the River Park Soccer Field and has required TCYSA to push up the Holiday Championships games by 1 week. We ask each of you to help make our Holiday Championship Games something truly special for the kids and our community. We are asking for something NEW and BOLD. Even if your team isn’t playing in the finals at River Park under the lights, we encourage everyone to come out, celebrate your season’s hard work, and show your presence, both as coaches and as teams.

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Take a step back and really think about it. When our players see full sideline and hear cheers not just from their families but from other teams and friends in their age group, it reminds them what TCYSA stands for: teamwork, sportsmanship, and community. This isn’t just about trophies, it’s about creating an environment where every child feels supported by the entire league.

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We’re asking that each age group show up to support their own division’s championship game:

  • U8 teams for the U8 Championship Game - Mon, December 8th 2025 @ 6:00pm

  • U10 teams for the U10 Championship Game - Tue, December 9th 2025 @ 6:00pm

  • U12 teams for the U12 Championship Game - Mon, December 8th 2025 @ 7:30pm

  • U15 teams for the U15 Championship Game - Tue, December 9th 2025 @ 7:30pm

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You don’t have to attend every match, but showing up for your own age bracket’s final 1-hour game means a lot to those kids who worked hard all season.

I know several teams are already planning end-of-season parties or gatherings. I’d like to invite you to combine those celebrations and host them right at River Park during the Championship Games. We’ll have a fun soccer/dart inflatable for the kids to enjoy, and teams are welcome to set up tents, bring pizza, and celebrate together while cheering on the finalists. This is about more than soccer. It’s about showing our young players that we stand together, as one organization.

 

When they see that unity, they’ll carry it with them long after this season ends.

Let’s make this Championship a true celebration of every TCYSA player.
See you all under the lights at River Park.

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Respectfully,
Tri City Youth Soccer Association

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2025 Holiday Championship game, Medal, & trophy Process

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  • Tournament Participation:
    All teams competing in the Turkey Tournament will receive medals recognizing their effort, teamwork, and participation this season.

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  • Medal Distribution:
    This year, medals will be distributed at the conclusion of the Championship Games in December.

  • Every player from all participating teams will receive a medal.

  • Players are encouraged to attend the Championship Games to support their teammates and celebrate together as a league

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  • Championship Recognition:​

  • 1st Place Team: Medals and photo opp with the new TCYSA 1st Place Trophy (custom trophies will be ordered after)

  • 2nd Place Team: Medals and photo opp with the 2nd Place Trophy (custom trophies will be ordered after)

  • 3rd Place Team: Medals and photo opp with the 3rd Place Trophy (custom trophies will be ordered after)

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  • Customized 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Trophies:
    This year, after the Championship Games, personalized player trophies will be ordered for ALL 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Each 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place personalized trophy will include:

  • Player’s name

  • Year

  • League level played (e.g., U8, U10, U12, U15)

  • Team name

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  • Attendance Encouragement:
    Players and families are strongly encouraged to attend the Championship Finals to receive medals, take team photos, and show support for their division’s finalists.
    This helps foster community spirit and unity across the league.

  • Unable to Attend?
    If a player cannot attend the Championship Game, their team’s coach will pick up the medals and distribute them directly to their players during or after the Championship event period.

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holiday Championship




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U8 Championship Game - Mon, December 8th 2025 @ 6:00pm

U10 Championship Game - Tue, December 9th 2025 @ 6:00pm

U12 Championship Game - Mon, December 8th 2025 @ 7:30pm

U15 Championship Game - Tue, December 9th 2025 @ 7:30pm

Christmas Ornaments
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tri city youth soccer association
serving atascosa and McMullen counties

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