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Rush Nation Raises the Standard in the 2026 Postseason

August 13, 2026

Rush Soccer made its mark across the 2026 postseason, with teams throughout Rush Nation competing on some of the biggest stages in youth soccer and bringing home seven national championships.


From playoff appearances and final-eight runs to semifinal finishes and national titles, Rush players demonstrated what can happen when development, preparation, and belief come together.

Seven Teams Crowned National Champions

Seven Rush teams finished the 2026 season at the top of their respective competitions:



Those championships highlighted a postseason that saw Rush teams competing and advancing across multiple national platforms.

Rush Boys Make Deep Postseason Runs

Rush teams were well represented throughout the boys’ pathway, beginning with 11 teams qualifying for the ECNL playoffs.


Kansas Rush  19U Boys advanced all the way to the semifinals, while LVU Rush 17U Boys earned a spot in the final eight.


Rush was also represented in the
MLS NEXT Academy Playoffs by Miami Futbol Academy Rush and Plantation Rush, with Miami’s 16U team adding another final-eight appearance to the postseason.


The
ECNL Regional League provided another strong showing for Rush, with 15 boys’ teams qualifying for the playoffs. LA Krewe Rush B13 and Coastal Rush B10 led the way by advancing to the final eight.

Rush Girls Continue to Shine

Rush teams also made their presence felt throughout the girls’ postseason.


A total of 18 Rush teams earned spots in the
ECNL Regional League Playoffs, with Lobos Rush 16U and 17U Girls both advancing to the final eight.


Kansas Rush and VSA Rush represented Rush Nation in the Girls Academy Playoffs, while Virginia Rush earned a place in the Girls Academy Aspire postseason.


Those performances, combined with national championships from
Chicago Rush, Colorado Rush and Amarillo Rush, demonstrated the strength and depth of the Rush girls’ pathway.

More Than Championships

The 2026 postseason reflects both the strength of Rush teams and the work happening every day across Rush Nation. High-level competition gives players the opportunity to test their development, respond to pressure, and gain a clearer understanding of what is required at the next level.


Those experiences are made possible by the coaches, families, teammates, and clubs supporting each player’s journey. Congratulations to every Rush team that competed this postseason!

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About Rush Soccer

Formed in 1997, Rush Soccer is the largest youth soccer organization in the world with more than 60,000 players in 50 countries. Comprised of 175 clubs around the globe, Rush Soccer has cultivated a reputation of excellence on and off the field all while maintaining a local feel in the communities we serve. This expansive global footprint provides unparalleled opportunities for our entire player base to pursue pathways all the way to the highest level of professional soccer. Our breadth and depth of programs support our network of local clubs, coaches, staff, and partners. For more information about Rush Soccer, visit www.rushsoccer.com.

 

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Rush Soccer Media Relations
Phone: (833) 546-7874
Email: marketing@rushsoccer.com

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