AHFC Memorial Day Cup
Overview
The AHFC Memorial Day Cup is one of Houston’s largest annual youth soccer tournaments, hosted by Albion Hurricanes FC over Memorial Day weekend. The 2026 edition runs May 23–24, with the primary venue at 7700 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77379 (Meyer Park Field). The tournament draws 300+ teams annually from across Texas and beyond, spanning all leagues and competitive levels. Boys and girls divisions from U8 through U19. The event is described as Houston’s most diverse tournament and serves as an end-of-spring-season capstone event.
Ownership & Operations
Operated by Albion Hurricanes FC, a major Houston-area club affiliated with the Albion SC national network. The tournament uses multiple facilities across the Houston metro: Meyer Park Field (Spring), Campbell Road Sports Park (Houston), A.D. Dyess Park (Cypress), and Zube Park. Multi-venue format requires coordinated logistics across the northwest Houston corridor.
Economics
Entry fees for 2026: $500 (U8–U10, 7v7), $600 (U11, 9v9), $700 (U12–U19, 11v11). Registration deadline May 10; brackets released May 14; online check-in deadline 9 PM May 21. At 300+ teams and average $600 fee, estimated gross revenue in the $180K–$220K range before operational costs.
Sanctioning
Sanctioned by US Club Soccer, consistent with Albion Hurricanes’ primary affiliation.
Reputation & Tier
Tier 3. One of the larger Memorial Day weekend tournaments in Texas. The 300+ team count and multi-state draw place it solidly at the regional/large-club event tier. Not a top-tier elite showcase, but a significant market event given Houston’s soccer population.
Notes
The Memorial Day timing and multi-venue format make this a logistically complex event that reflects Albion Hurricanes’ organizational scale. The tournament positions the club as a central node in the Houston youth soccer calendar.