Target USA Cup
Overview
Location: Blaine, MN (National Sports Center). 1,200 teams from 27 states and 18 countries. Tier 1 — National Elite. The largest tournament in the Western Hemisphere.
Ownership & Operations
Operated by the National Sports Center Foundation (state-chartered nonprofit). The facility is a 600-acre, 64-field complex — the world’s largest contiguous soccer facility per Guinness.
Economics
Entry fee and revenue data not available from sources.
Sanctioning
USYS sanctioned.
Reputation & Tier
Tier 1. Scale leader. International draw.
SYNRGY Relevance
Example of a corporate/nonprofit-operated tournament leveraging a world-class owned facility. Demonstrates the facility advantage model.