Posted on 20th Feb 2012 @ 5:40 PM

Washington State Youth Soccer Association has been keen on using custom soccer scarves as a replacement for medals for the past few years. They have recognized the scarf as an important part of soccer culture, and realize that there is an additional branding opportunity for their organization by customizing the scarves with their association and tournament logos.

Below is a recap from the most recent tournament where the scarves were presented to the finalists and champions.....

WSYSA Founders Cup Recap

 Some tight competition and high quality soccer led to quite the eventful tournament at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, WA.

The Founders Cup, formerly the Commissioners Cup, was renamed in 2011 in honor of those who built the organization to what it is today. The perpetual trophy, the Karl Grosch Trophy, is also a namesake for a founder and the man who started the girls’ youth soccer league in 1974. His trophy is awarded to the Girls Under-14 Champions, along with a custom Ruffneck Founders Cup Champion scarf.

The first four games in the tournament went into overtime, with three of those games going all the way to penalties. That makes a statement about how well the teams were matched and paired in the tournament, an important element often over-looked. Fans and families were out in full force, sipping hot drinks to keep their cheering voices from tightening up, making for an all-in-all incredible atmosphere.

by Coyle Briggs