ALA MOANA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Pacific Rim Cup is back this summer with fun opportunities for Hawaii’s Soccer Youth Community. Wake Up 2Day’s Chris Latronic went live from Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park to learn more and get soccer lessons from some of the world’s best.
Organizer Takehiku Nakamura explained how this year’s event progressed from the days at Aloha Stadium and how its popular Keiki Soccer Clinic is expanding opportunities for Hawaii’s soccer youth.
The clinic will commence on July 26 for keiki ages four to 14, followed by a new tournament addition on July 27 for keiki ages eight to 11.
The Pacific Rim Cup held its last professional games at Aloha Stadium in 2019 and has been on hold since the pandemic. Since 2022, organizer Blue United Corporation has conducted annual summer clinics for Hawaii’s soccer youth, with hopes of reviving the professional games soon.
Former Japan National team member Takuya Yamada, local boys and former Seattle Sounders professional players Shandon Hopeau and Kenji Treschuk from Hawaii will participate as training coaches.
Additionally, David “Bingy” Lara, the head of academy recruitment of Seatle Sounders FC (MLS), will attend to meet clinic and tournament participants.
Pacific Rim Cup 2024 powered by Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting Keiki Soccer Clinic
Friday, July 26 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Field 5 of the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex
Keiki ages four to 14 are invited to attend
Registration is $100 per child. Registration closes July 24, includes an exclusive PRC t-shirt
Pacific Rim Cup 2024 powered by Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting Keiki Soccer Tournament
Saturday, July 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Field 5 of the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex
Keiki ages eight to 11 are invited to attend
For more information, visit the Pacific Rim Cup website.