On the heels of that study, the SoccerPlex in Boyds is gearing up to host the U.S. Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) National Championship Series July 22-27. USYSA is the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, bringing together the nation's top 96 youth soccer teams in the Under-13 through Under-19 Boys and Girls brackets. The estimated economic impact of the USYSA is between four to five million dollars.
“This tournament will provide a boost in occupancy during a period when there is less business travel,” said Kelly Groff, president and CEO of the CVB. “In one week, the tournament will generate 8,000 room nights.”
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