{"id":235051,"date":"2026-03-24T18:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/24\/socceristafest-for-the-girls-who-live-the-game\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T18:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:00:25","slug":"socceristafest-for-the-girls-who-live-the-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/24\/socceristafest-for-the-girls-who-live-the-game\/","title":{"rendered":"SocceristaFest: For the Girls Who Live the Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socceristas \u2013 this one\u2019s for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 13, 2026, something special is happening at COPA Soccer Training Center. For one day only, this incredible training environment will host an <strong>event built entirely for girls who truly live the game.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to <strong>SocceristaFest<\/strong>, the first-ever live event from Girls Soccer Network!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SocceristaFest isn\u2019t just another soccer event. It\u2019s a one-day experience designed to <strong>inspire, challenge, and connect the next generation of players \u2014 both on and off the field<\/strong>. Players will train, learn from experts, meet college &amp; professional athletes they look up to, and become part of a community that believes big dreams in the women\u2019s game are worth chasing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where serious players come to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Full Day Built Around the Women\u2019s Game<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SocceristaFest is designed for girls ages 9\u201316 and the family members who support them. The day blends soccer development, education, inspiration, and culture into one unforgettable experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skill-building workshops that challenge and develop your game\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive conversations with expert speakers on topics like mental health, nutrition, ACL injury prevention, soccer parenting, and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A live podcast taping of the GSN Give N\u2019 Go Podcast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet &amp; greets with pro and college players<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live DJ\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsor activations and interactive experiences throughout the day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the kind of event where players leave feeling more confident, more motivated, and more connected to the women\u2019s soccer community than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why COPA STC Is the Perfect Place<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no better place to host SocceristaFest than COPA Soccer Training Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spanning 117,000 square feet and welcoming nearly 750,000 visitors each year, COPA STC has become one of the most innovative soccer development environments in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than relying on outdated development models focused only on short-term results, COPA is built around long-term player growth using objective assessment, technology, and athlete-first coaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the center of the experience is the COPA Score, a comprehensive evaluation that measures technical, physical, and cognitive performance. Instead of a one-time snapshot, it provides a benchmark players can repeat over time to track their progress and better understand their development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside COPA Soccer Training Center are some of the most advanced soccer training technologies in the world. Players can train in the COPA Cube, which measures passing accuracy and speed, as well as the skills.lab Arena, an immersive training environment designed to challenge decision-making and finishing under pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skills.lab innovation lab itself is one of only four globally \u2014 and the only one in the United States, placing COPA STC at the forefront of modern soccer development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the technology is only part of what makes COPA special. The philosophy behind the training emphasizes intentional development, curiosity, and a genuine love for the game, creating an environment where players improve while staying connected to the joy that brought them to soccer in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>More Than an Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SocceristaFest will bring together players, parents, coaches, and leaders across the soccer community for a day focused on what the future of the women\u2019s game can look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through hands-on experiences, meaningful conversations, and inspiring role models, the event is designed to help young athletes build confidence, gain knowledge, and feel supported in their soccer journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For players who dream big, and the families helping them chase those dreams, it\u2019s a day that\u2019s meant to spark something lasting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us on June 13, 2026 at COPA Soccer Training Center for SocceristaFest!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because when girls who love the game come together, powerful things happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUY TICKETS NOW: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/girlssoccernetwork.com\/soccerista-fest-2026-purchase-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/girlssoccernetwork.com\/soccerista-fest-2026-purchase-tickets\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about COPA Soccer Training Center: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/copastc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/copastc.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">_<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">GIRLS SOCCER NETWORK: YOUR SOURCE FOR GIRLS SOCCER NEWS<\/h4>\n<p> <!-- CONTENT END 2 --><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/girlssoccernetwork.com\/socceristafest-for-the-girls-who-live-the-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Socceristas \u2013 this one\u2019s for you.\u00a0 On June 13, 2026, something special is happening at COPA Soccer Training Center. 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