07/31/2025
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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**July 31, 2025**
**Wenatchee FC Youth Welcomes 118 Teams to the 2025 Apple Cup Soccer Tournament**
WENATCHEE, WA– The Wenatchee Valley will once again be the epicenter of youth soccer excitement this weekend as Wenatchee FC Youth hosts the 2025 **Apple Cup**, set for **August 1–3**. The tournament brings together 118 teams from every corner of Washington state for a three-day soccer showcase that has become a staple of the summer sports calendar in the region.
This year's Apple Cup will feature:
* 220 games across
* 5 venues and
* 18 fields with
* Over 1,500 players
competing
More than just a soccer event, the Apple Cup is expected to bring an economic impact of nearly$1 million to the Wenatchee Valley, benefitting local hotels, restaurants, retailers, and service providers.
“Our mission at Wenatchee FC Youth is to provide positive and competitive playing opportunities for youth athletes while creating events that uplift our community,” said Tournament Director Gary Heale. “The Apple Cup is not only a celebration of soccer talent, but also of the incredible hospitality and spirit of the Wenatchee Valley.”
Games will be held across multiple venues in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, with champions crowned in a variety of age divisions. Big thank you to the cities of East Wenatchee and Wenatchee for supporting the event with thier partnerships. Spectators are welcome, and a full schedule of games and field maps is available online at www.wfcyouth.net