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3 vs. 3 soccer tournament and Fun Fest!

Presented by:

nbkc bank logo - Leawood For the Goal sponsor

A Community Celebration of Soccer at Leawood City Park from June 12-14, 2026

Rules and Registration 

The Leawood For the Goal 3v3 Tournament presented by NBKC Bank welcomes teams of all ages and skill levels for a fast-paced, festival-style weekend of soccer at the Leawood City Park Soccer Complex. 

Each team may roster up to six players, competing in a 3v3 format with no goalkeepers. All teams are guaranteed multiple pool-play games, with the top teams advancing to single-elimination bracket play on Sunday.

Winning youth division teams will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a featured match on June 14 against Sporting KC legends: Tim Melia, Matt Besler & Graham Zusi!

We are currently accepting team registrations in the following divisions. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 24: Youth Divisions (Boys & Girls): -Ages 7–9 -Ages 10–12 -Ages 13–15 -Ages 16–18 Adult Divisions: -Adult Men's -Adult Women's -Adult Co-ed

Tournament Pricing

$225 for a youth division team and and $275 for an adult division team

Tournament Format and Schedule

-Roster size: Maximum 6 players per team -Guaranteed games: 4 games -Game length: 22 minutes- 10 minute halves with a 2 minute break. Scheduling philosophy: Pool play is organized in time blocks so that most teams will complete their games within approximately a four-hour window. Schedule: Games may start as early as 8 a.m. The final schedule will be posted 2 weeks before the event. Friday, June 12: Special Olympics team play in the morning. Adult play starts as early as 3 p.m. (Estimated game completion within 4-hour time block) Saturday, June 13: Youth divisions pool play (Estimated game completion within 4-hour time block) ​Sunday, June 14: Single-elimination bracket play for all divisions​ starting at 8 a.m. 8-10 hour maximum estimated time commitment. Times may vary based on number of teams and tournament advancement.

-3v3 format with no goalkeepers -Rolling, unlimited substitutions -Kick-ins are used for restarts -Pool play standings determined by points, goal differential, and tie-breakers -Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in removal from the tournament​​

Parking and Shuttle Information

Due to high demand and limited parking at the soccer complex, all participants will park at an off-site location and take a short shuttle to the park.
 

Parking Location:
American Academy of Family Physicians Lot
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Leawood, KS 66211

 

A complimentary shuttle will provide a quick 5-minute ride between the parking lot and the soccer complex throughout the event.

Festival Fun!

This special event honors nearly 50 years of youth soccer in Leawood while welcoming new players and spectators from across the region. Whether you compete or come to cheer, the tournament and festival atmosphere offers:

  • Fun, fast matches for a variety of age groups

  • Food, music, and family-friendly activities

  • NBKC Bank Pavilion featuring the Sporting KC mascot, a coffee bar, ice cream car, face-painting, inflatables, water bottle engraving station, money grab machine, custom trucker hat station, delicious treats, drinks, and more!

  • A chance to play at one of the area’s most iconic community fields

Facility Guidelines

  • No glass containers allowed

  • Please demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.

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