International special coaches, including the Head of Academy Recruitment of Seattle Sounders FC
Registration opens online May 1 at www.pacificrimcup.com

 

 

Pacific Rim Cup is returning this summer with its popular Keiki Soccer Clinic, which has new components and offers expanded opportunities for Hawaii’s soccer youth. The clinic will commence on July 26 for keiki ages 4 to 14, followed by a tournament on July 27 for keiki ages 8 to 11.

 

Former Japan national team member Takuya Yamada and Kenji Treschuk, a former professional player from Hawaii, will participate, as well as one or two more former well-known athletes as special coaches. Additionally, David "Bingy" Lara, the Head of Academy Recruitment of Seattle Sounders FC (MLS), will be in attendance to meet clinic and tournament participants.

 

"We are committed to continuing to provide these opportunities to Hawaii because we believe in growing professional soccer and its presence in one of the most iconic destinations in the world," said Takehiko Nakamura, President of Blue United Corporation, the organizer of the Pacific Rim Cup. "We hope this activity will nurture the dreams of many children and help revive an international professional soccer tournament soon. Our efforts aim to continue bringing world-class soccer to Hawaii."

 

 

What:    Pacific Rim Cup - Keiki Soccer Clinic 2024
When:   Friday, July 26, 2024 (Time TBD: 2 hours and 30 minutes)
Where:  Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex (*tentative)
Who:     All keiki ages 4 to 14
Fee:       $75 per participant during early registration ($100 after May 31)
*All participants will receive an exclusive PRC T-shirt

 

What:    Pacific Rim Cup - Keiki Soccer Tournament 2024
When:   Saturday, July 27, 2024 (Time TBD)
Where:  Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex (*tentative)
Who:     All keiki ages 8 to 11
*Four teams per age group, with a total of 16 teams
*Each team is guaranteed a minimum of three matches
*Mixed teams (boys and girls together) are welcome
Fee:      $550 per team during early registration ($687.5 after May 31)
*All participants will receive an exclusive PRC T-shirt

 

*The Organizer reserves the right to organize the events in another location in Oahu, Hawaii.

 

Registration is also available for both the clinic and the tournament. It will open on May 1 at 12 p.m. HST at www.pacificrimcup.com.

 

Pacific Rim Cup last held its professional games at Aloha Stadium in 2019 but has been on hold since the pandemic. Since 2022, the organizer has held annual summer clinics for Hawaii’s soccer youth with hopes of bringing back the professional games in the near future.

 

 

About Blue United Corporation
Blue skies and blue seas have no borders. We are an international business development company that connects Japan and the world through sports. Our vision is to contribute to Japanese sports business development and globalization to make it one of the top industries in the world. Blue United has three key business units and our goal is to become a property owner. We are the Founder and Organizer of the Pacific Rim Cup, the Founder and Owner of Blue United eFC powered by Manchester City, and offer tailored international business development services for companies, leagues, clubs, and athletes. Founded in 2015, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in Tokyo.

For further corporate information please visit www.blueutd.com.