NCFC Youth visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series
Overview
Location: Raleigh, NC. 1,500+ teams. Entry fees: $1,545—$1,845 per team. Tier 1 — National Elite.
Ownership & Operations
Operated by ncfc-youth (club-operated). Held at wakemed-soccer-park and wral-soccer-center in the Raleigh-Cary area.
Economics
Estimated gross revenue: $2M+ (MEDIUM). Economic impact reported at $27.8M (MEDIUM — tournament-reported).
Sanctioning
US Club Soccer sanctioned.
Reputation & Tier
Tier 1. Strong college recruiting showcase component. Major Southeast draw.
Investment Thesis
Example of a club-operated Tier 1 event with strong CVB/tourism partnership (visitRaleigh.com branding suggests convention bureau sponsorship).