Heartland Soccer to host 225-plus teams in Kansas City girls tournament

Heartland Soccer Association will stage the Midwest All Girls Tournament Oct. 2-4 at two Kansas City-area complexes, drawing more than 225 teams and an estimated $5.1 million in weekend economic impact. CH Roofing and Exteriors is the event’s official sponsor, and matches at one venue will be streamed live through VidSport.

Why it matters: - The tournament is expected to bring thousands of players, coaches, families and supporters to the Kansas City area. - Heartland Soccer says the weekend could generate an estimated $5.1 million in economic impact. - The event adds to Kansas City's profile as a regional youth soccer hub.

What happened: - Heartland Soccer Association will host the Midwest All Girls Tournament, presented by CH Roofing and Exteriors, Oct. 2-4. - Games will be played at the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex and the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex. - The tournament will feature more than 225 teams from more than 10 states. - Participating teams include ECNL, NPL, state champions and regional champions. - Tournament play begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. and continues through the weekend. - Media coverage is welcome throughout the event.

The details: - Heartland Soccer says the Midwest All Girls Tournament is one of the largest all-girls soccer tournaments in the Kansas City metropolitan area. - The event has become a key part of Heartland Soccer's fall tournament season. - Matches at the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex will be live-streamed through VidSport's AI-powered technology. - VidSport's system will let families and fans watch in real time or later through playback. - The streaming setup will also provide participating teams with personalized highlights and performance data. - Heartland Soccer will host the Children’s Mercy Heartland Invitational Tournaments after the girls event. - Those tournaments are expected to draw more than 800 teams from across the Midwest. - Heartland Soccer was founded in 1977. - Heartland Soccer says it is the largest youth soccer league and tournament host in the United States. - The organization says it serves about 74,000 youth soccer players, 4,000 coaches and 2,000 active referees.

Between the lines: - The sponsor announcement shows local business support remains a key part of Heartland Soccer’s tournament model. - CH Roofing and Exteriors serves homeowners in Kansas and Missouri and is using the event to align its brand with youth sports. - The live-streaming and performance-data tools point to a growing expectation that youth tournaments deliver both in-person and digital access. - Heartland Soccer's scale suggests the organization has built a broader regional event business beyond league play.

What's next: - Heartland Soccer will move from the girls tournament into the Children’s Mercy Heartland Invitational Tournaments. - Heartland Soccer says more tournament and league sponsorship opportunities remain available. - More information about the Heartland Soccer Tournament Series is available at Heartland Soccer Tournament Series. - CH Roofing and Exteriors information is available at CH Roofing and Exteriors. - VidSport information is available at VidSport.