The prestigious youth tournament, Ford Copita Alianza, recognized as the most important for young Hispanics in the United States, concluded its eighth date of 2023 at the Westside Soccer Complex in El Paso, TX, with nine teams emerging as champions.

The Texan sports venue buzzed with the presence of 40,016 fans who witnessed thrilling matches and the skill of young soccer players, competing passionately for the championship in a competition already emblematic of U.S. amateur soccer.

The winning teams were: Cefor Bravos Elite Juárez (2 titles), Cobras Blue 2013, Atletic Club EP (3 titles), WT Rush Leo, Cosmos FC, and Halcones Juárez. In total, 1,872 players from 112 teams competed across nine distinct categories, offering a high-level soccer spectacle.

Finals Summary:

• -Cefor Bravos triumphed in U7, beating Cobras FC 16 with a 3-2 score.
• -In U9, Cefor Bravos defeated Lamp Kids Juárez 3-2.
• -Cobras Blue 2013 prevailed in U11 by winning on penalties against Sun City EP Daniel.
• -Atlhetic Club EP secured a 1-0 victory against FC Dallas in U13 and overcame Cosmos FC 2-1 in U15.
• -WT Rush Leo clinched the U15 female title with a 3-0 win against Cosmos.
• -Atlhetic Club EP defeated Club Foggia Calcio 2-0 in U17.
• -Cosmos FC claimed the U18 female championship by beating Dragones Juárez 3-1.
• - Lastly, Halcones Juárez took the U19 title by beating Locomotive Academy 3-0.

With this thrilling conclusion to the eighth date of the 2023 Tour, Ford Copita Alianza is gearing up with enthusiasm for the 2024 Tour, promising to bring even more Hispanic talent to the U.S. soccer landscape.

September 14, 2023