Celebrating Growth and Excellence: 2025 Rush Summit Recap
The 2025 Rush Summit brought together club leaders from across Rush Nation for an unforgettable week of inspiration, collaboration, and celebration in Denver, Colorado. From world-class speakers to recognizing club achievements, this year’s event embodied the energy and ambition that defines Rush Soccer.
The Summit kicked off with a powerful session from Ryan Berman, best-selling author and leadership expert, who challenged our clubs to build courageous cultures that fuel long-term success. Day two featured U.S. Soccer Assistant Sporting Director Oguchi Onyewu, who offered invaluable insights on player development, the future of American soccer and the power of leadership at the grassroots level. Having someone of Oguchi’s stature engage directly with our Rush community was very special and shows the value of being a part of the Rush Network.
The Rush Summit Awards
This year also marked the first-ever Rush Summit Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of clubs across our network:
Rush Rising Award – Iowa Rush
The Rush Rising Award celebrates the club with the largest year-over-year player growth. The inaugural Rush Rising Award went to Iowa Rush for leading the way in player growth with an impressive 473 new players.
Rush Alliance Award – Florida Select Rush
The Rush Alliance Award recognizes outstanding cooperation and partnership between clubs. The inaugural winner of the Rush Alliance Award is Florida Select Rush, a partnership between AC Delray, Miami Futbol Academy, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.
Heart of the Game Award – North Carolina Rush Triad
The Heart of the Game Award recognizes the club making the greatest impact in their local community. The inaugural winner of the Heart of the Game Award is North Carolina Rush Triad.
Best in Brand – Hawaii Rush
The Best in Brand Award recognizes the club with the strongest digital presence and brand consistency across social media, website, and marketing. The inaugural winner of the Best in Brand Award is Hawaii Rush.
Pitch Excellence Award – Missouri Rush
The Pitch Excellence Award is a measurement of best on-field performance through league designation, winning record in the league, and Select player placement. The inaugural winner of the Pitch Excellence Award is Missouri Rush.
To all of our clubs driving Rush Soccer forward on and off the field, we want to thank you for all of your hard work and commitment.
The 2025 Summit wasn’t just a gathering, it was a celebration of the clubs and coaches, shaping the future of Rush Soccer. We can’t wait for next year!
About Rush Soccer
Formed in 1997, Rush Soccer is the largest youth soccer organization in the world with more than 55,000 players in 50 countries. Comprised of 125 clubs around the globe, Rush Soccer has cultivated a reputation of excellence on and off the field all while maintaining a local feel in the communities we serve. This expansive global footprint provides unparalleled opportunities for our entire player base to pursue pathways all the way to the highest level of professional soccer. Our breadth and depth of programs support our network of local clubs, coaches, staff, and partners.
For more information about Rush Soccer, visit www.rushsoccer.com.
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