Events
Events
Ventura World Cup Passport
Experience the FIFA World Cup throughout Downtown Ventura.
Unlock exclusive discounts, special offers, giveaways, and World Cup experiences at participating restaurants, breweries, shops, and local businesses during the entire tournament.
June 11, 2026 – July 19, 2026
ERIE, Pennsylvania Soccer Showcase | College ID + Scouting Event
The VFN Erie Soccer Showcase is designed to give players an affordable and competitive opportunity to be evaluated in a game environment.
Unlike large showcase events with hundreds of players and limited touches on the ball, this format focuses on smaller rosters and small sided matches. This allows players to stay involved in the game and demonstrate their technical ability, decision making, and speed of play.
Each showcase features 7v7 matches with limited roster sizes to ensure meaningful playing time and opportunities for players to showcase their abilities.
The small sided format creates a faster and more dynamic game environment that allows players to demonstrate their technical ability, creativity, and ability to perform under pressure. This type of environment is often used by coaches because it reveals how players think, move, and compete in tight spaces.
Players participating in the showcase will also receive match film and media coverage through Ventura Football Network, providing valuable footage that can be used for development and recruiting purposes.
The goal of the VFN Showcase is simple:
Create an accessible and competitive environment where players can play, develop, and gain exposure without the high cost of traditional showcase events.
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VFN Showcase’s are built on a simple but powerful belief: every player deserves a fair shot. Too many talented athletes go unrecruited, not because of ability, but because they lack access to the events and platforms where college and professional coaches make decisions. Each showcase is an identification event that gives players live evaluation, exposure to college recruiting networks, and direct guidance on next steps in their soccer journey.
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Thursday, July 16 & Friday, July 17
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9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Erie Sports Center
8161 Oliver road
Erie, PA 16509
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Boys/Girls, 9th-12th grade
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$50 per player
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Ventura Football Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Ventura, California, built around the mission of Equity, Access, and Opportunity. VFN creates community-driven football ecosystems that make high-level opportunities accessible for every player — regardless of background, club affiliation, or zip code. Through showcases, camps, clinics, tournaments, and scouting programs, VFN connects players to the people and platforms that can change their trajectory.
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College Player Pathway, powered by AOS Sports, is a college soccer recruiting education platform dedicated to equipping student-athletes and families with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to successfully navigate the college recruiting process. CPP bridges the gap between talent and opportunity through practical recruiting education rooted in decades of real collegiate coaching experience.
Learn more: www.AOSSports.com
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Cameron DeJong, Ventura Football Network
Matt Clark, College Player Pathway, Georgia Gwinnett University
Christian DeVries, College Player Pathway, Paradise Valley Community College
More TBA
Through the partnership between College Player Pathway and Ventura Football Network, players will gain access to a wide recruiting network of college coaches and scouts across the United States and abroad through both in person and virtual scouting opportunities.
VFN Showcase | Shelby, North Carolina | College ID + Scouting Event
The VFN Showcase is designed to give players an affordable and competitive opportunity to be evaluated in a game environment.
Unlike large showcase events with hundreds of players and limited touches on the ball, this format focuses on smaller rosters and small sided matches. This allows players to stay involved in the game and demonstrate their technical ability, decision making, and speed of play.
Each showcase features 7v7 matches with limited roster sizes to ensure meaningful playing time and opportunities for players to showcase their abilities.
The small sided format creates a faster and more dynamic game environment that allows players to demonstrate their technical ability, creativity, and ability to perform under pressure. This type of environment is often used by coaches because it reveals how players think, move, and compete in tight spaces.
Players participating in the showcase will also receive match film and media coverage through Ventura Football Network, providing valuable footage that can be used for development and recruiting purposes.
The goal of the VFN Showcase is simple:
Create an accessible and competitive environment where players can play, develop, and gain exposure without the high cost of traditional showcase events.
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VFN Showcase’s are built on a simple but powerful belief: every player deserves a fair shot. Too many talented athletes go unrecruited, not because of ability, but because they lack access to the events and platforms where college and professional coaches make decisions. Each showcase is an identification event that gives players live evaluation, exposure to college recruiting networks, and direct guidance on next steps in their soccer journey.
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
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9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Hanna Park, 1655 McBrayer-Springs Rd, Shelby, North Carolina 28150
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9th-12th
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$50 per player
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Ventura Football Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Ventura, California, built around the mission of Equity, Access, and Opportunity. VFN creates community-driven football ecosystems that make high-level opportunities accessible for every player — regardless of background, club affiliation, or zip code. Through showcases, camps, clinics, tournaments, and scouting programs, VFN connects players to the people and platforms that can change their trajectory.
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College Player Pathway, powered by AOS Sports, is a college soccer recruiting education platform dedicated to equipping student-athletes and families with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to successfully navigate the college recruiting process. CPP bridges the gap between talent and opportunity through practical recruiting education rooted in decades of real collegiate coaching experience.
Learn more: www.AOSSports.com
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Cameron DeJong, Ventura Football Network
Matt Clark, College Player Pathway, Georgia Gwinnett University
Christian DeVries, College Player Pathway, Paradise Valley Community College
Through the partnership between College Player Pathway and Ventura Football Network, players will gain access to a wide recruiting network of college coaches and scouts across the United States and abroad through both in person and virtual scouting opportunities.
VFN Showcase | Ventura, CA | College ID + Scouting Event
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