Edition 02 · USA / Canada · 2028
The pathwaystage.
North American clubs, college and academy scouts on the touchline, and a direct route to Sicily. Winners qualify for Messina Cup in Sicily, 2028.
Edition
02 Americas
Territory
USA / Canada
Host city · dates
TBC 2028
Winners
Qualify for Messina · Sicily
/01 The pathway
From North Americato the strait.
Americas is the pathway stage of the platform. Compete at home, in front of the people who decide what happens next, and win your way to Sicily.
Step 01
Compete
North American clubs and academies, playing in the USA or Canada.
Step 02
Win
Win your age group in front of college, academy and professional recruiters.
Step 03 · Edition 01
Messina
Qualify directly for Messina Cup in Sicily, 2028, against Europe's academies.
Qualification details are confirmed with the edition format
/02 Built for the next step
Not another showcase.A route forward.
Every part of the Americas edition serves the platform's three pillars. Exposure, insight and a network that lasts beyond the final whistle.
/01
Pathway
Il percorso
Exposure, scouting and progression. A route that continues past the tournament and on to Messina.
/02
Education
La formazione
Performance insight, coaching and data. More on screen, more to take home.
/03
Community
La comunità
Clubs, families and cities held in one circle. Belonging that does not end at full time.
On the touchline
Recruitment present.
College and academy scouts watch every fixture.
Academy
MLS NEXT
Professional academy pathway.
Professional
USL
Club and academy recruitment.
College
NCAA
College soccer programmes.
/03 Where it stands
What is confirmed.What is coming.
The Americas edition is in planning for 2028. Clubs that register interest now hear first when the host city, dates and format are announced.
Edition
Americas · Edition 02
Territory
USA / Canada
Year
2028
Qualification
Winners qualify for Messina
Recruitment
MLS NEXT · USL · NCAA
Host city
To be announced
Dates
To be announced
Age groups and format
To be announced
Updated as each detail is confirmed
/04 Who stands behind it
A club from 1900.A network across continents.
Messina Cup is run by the ACR Messina organisation and backed by the Racing City Group network, with clubs and academies across North America, Latin America, Europe and the Gulf.
Clubs
Nine markets
Ownership and stakes across Italy, Spain, the UAE, Qatar, Mexico, the USA, Canada, Australia and Panama.
Academies
Genova International
The Genova International Soccer Academies network, feeding players into European football.
Management
A line to recruitment
Player management and representation connected directly to the platform.
Legends
Former internationals
A standing roster available for clinics, appearances and the tournament programme.
/05 FAQ
Questions,answered.
Anything else
[email protected]/01When and where is Americas?
Americas is Edition 02 of Messina Cup, played in the USA or Canada in 2028. The host city and dates will be announced, and registered clubs hear first.
/02Who can enter?
North American clubs and academies. Like every Messina Cup edition, entrants are vetted and every squad is registered.
/03How does qualification for Messina work?
Winners of the Americas edition qualify for Messina Cup in Sicily, 2028. Full qualification details are confirmed with the edition format.
/04Who will be watching?
MLS NEXT, USL and NCAA recruitment is present, with college and academy scouts on the touchline.
/05What age groups will play?
Age groups and the competition format are being finalised and will be announced with the host city and dates.
/06How do we get the details and costs?
Register interest and we will send the Americas club pack as soon as it is ready, including format, venues, accommodation and terms.
/06 Register interest
Be first in line.Americas 2028.
Register your club's interest now. You will hear first when the host city, dates and format are confirmed, and receive the Americas club pack.
Enquiries
Edition 02
USA / Canada · 2028
Edition 01 · June 2027