The 7 Elite Academy International Tournament will feature another team from the United Kingdom in 2027, with Under-15s boys from 7 Elite Academy UK due to take part.
The youngsters from Liverpool will join Marine AFC Under-17s at the prestigious youth soccer event, which takes place at venues in Utah and Nevada on February 4-7.
Over 500 teams from across the world are due to play, with clubs from Europe, the United States, South Africa and Canada having already registered and more set to follow.
The number of overseas and out of state teams is set to be higher than ever in 2027, so clubs from Utah are being urged to secure their place as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Billy Vaughan, 7 Elite Academy UK Technical Co-ordinator, said: “These tours are a brilliant way for players from the USA, UK and South Africa to experience new football cultures and opportunities for progression.
“Many of the players from our travelling party in 2026 have already secured academy places at EFL clubs in the UK, with more looking to study in the USA over the next few years.
“The Under-15s will be making the trip for the first time in their age group, so for them it will be massively exciting to play in America and enjoy new experiences.
“Youngsters from the USA have the chance to make contacts with clubs in the UK and we have also seen many Utah-based players travel to Liverpool to train and play.
“The competition is always fierce when overseas teams meet at the tournament, and that is something we look forward to. It is a good way of creating healthy competition at a key stage in players’ careers.”
Many of the older age groups will play their finals at the spectacular 10,500 seater Greater Zion Stadium in St George, home of Utah Tech University.
A team of Under-15 Boys won their bracket at the tournament in 2026 and many players from the group will be returning in 2027 to defend their title.
Nick Nield, 7 Elite Academy International Tournament Director, added: “We saw in 2026 how the atmosphere always turns up a notch or two when overseas teams meet at our tournament.
“That extra competitive element is crucial for players from the USA who want to impress watching college recruiters at our tournament, so we can’t wait for the UK players to return.
“There will be friendships made between players that last a lifetime and that is such an important part of this event. Bringing people together and creating these connections is always a highlight for me.
“Playing games at Greater Zion Stadium will be a great opportunity for players from all over the world and it will be a great spectacle for everyone watching.”