MM  USTC: ABOUT

“Compete. Create. Conquer. The next generation of technical players starts here.”

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The US Technical Championship

Now in its 11th year, the US Technical Championship (USTC) has become one of the premier technical soccer competitions in the United States. At its core, the USTC is a skills-based championship designed to identify and celebrate players who demonstrate mastery, creativity, and confidence with the ball.

Celebrating Tomorrow’s Stars

Previous Grand Champions include:

• Amalia Villarreal (2017/2018)  – two-time winner, current U19 U.S. Women’s National Team member

• Cosimo Tristani (2021) – current U15 U.S. Men’s National Team member

• Karter Lee (2024) – currently training at a European Soccer Academy in Slovenia

These players represent what the USTC is all about — developing confident, technically skilled, and game-intelligent footballers.

Built on the Meulensteen Method

The USTC is derived from Rene Meulensteen’s “Moves & Skills” player development method, a proven approach that empowers players to express themselves on the field, make smart decisions under pressure, and play with creativity and confidence.

About Rene Meulensteen

Rene Meulensteen is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading experts in technical player development. His coaching philosophy brought him to Manchester United, where he began as a Technical Skills Officer at the famed youth academy before being promoted to First Team Coach (2008–2013) — during one of the club’s most successful eras. Working alongside Sir Alex Ferguson, Rene helped nurture world-class players who combined flair, intelligence, and precision.

Today, Rene continues to impact the global game as Assistant Coach of the Iraqi Men’s National Team (MNT), leading their campaign to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What Players Learn

Through the USTC, Rene’s philosophy comes to life across the U.S. Players of all ages test their abilities in a structured and competitive environment that mirrors the technical standards of the world’s top academies.

Participants are taught the techniques to solve the four 1v1 situations players encounter on the field and are challenged to choose the correct move to overcome each scenario in real game situations.

Raising the Standard

The US Technical Championship is more than a competition — it’s a movement to raise the level of technical player development in North America. The event inspires young players to train with purpose, play with joy, and showcase the creativity that defines the world’s best.

The beautiful game deserves beautiful players — skilled, imaginative, and confident. That’s what the USTC stands for.