{"id":2144,"date":"2024-04-18T19:08:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T19:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/?page_id=2144"},"modified":"2026-05-07T02:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T02:07:56","slug":"battle-on-the-border","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/battle-on-the-border\/","title":{"rendered":"Battle on the Border"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3629\" style=\"width:435px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png 1254w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=75,75 75w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=90,90 90w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=80,80 80w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=512,512 512w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=195,195 195w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=390,390 390w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=97,97 97w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=720,720 720w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/alsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/282\/2026\/05\/63A9719F-2E70-41DA-AE81-28557946E183.png?resize=600,600 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"futures-cup\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">Battle on the Border<\/mark><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready for the next chapter, in collaboration with <strong>Tennessee State Soccer Association<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Georgia Soccer<\/strong>, Battle on the Border 2027. Replacing the Futures Cup, this all-new event brings top teams from Tennessee and Georgia to Alabama for an action-packed weekend of elite competition, teamwork, and unforgettable moments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The Alabama Soccer Association hosts Battle on the Border as an extension of our Spring State Cup. Age groups U7-U19 and all affiliations are welcome to apply!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"2026-futures-cup-may-9-10-2026\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">May 14-16 2027 | Decatur, AL<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Early Registration opens April 1, 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-primary-color\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-primary-color\">General Information<\/mark><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion ghostkit-accordion-5\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-what-is-battle-on-the-border\"><div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-what-is-battle-on-the-border-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-is-battle-on-the-border-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">WHAT IS BATTLE ON THE BORDER?<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-what-is-battle-on-the-border-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-what-is-battle-on-the-border-button\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battle on the border is a competitive, small-sided 7V7\/9V9 soccer tournament designed to maximize touches, speed of play, and fun. Teams from across the region compete for the title of Battle on the Border Champion.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-what-formats-are-played\"><div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-what-formats-are-played-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-formats-are-played-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">WHAT FORMATS ARE PLAYED?<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-what-formats-are-played-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-what-formats-are-played-button\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>U7-U10<\/strong> &#8211; 7V7 (7v7 Field), <strong>U11-U12<\/strong> &#8211; 9V9 (9v9 field), <strong>U13-U19<\/strong> &#8211; 7V7 (9v9 field).<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-how-long-are-the-games\"><div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-how-long-are-the-games-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-long-are-the-games-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\"><b>H<\/b><\/mark><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">OW LONG ARE THE GAMES?<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-how-long-are-the-games-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-how-long-are-the-games-button\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All matches consist of <strong>25-minute halves<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-how-many-games-will-each-team-play\"><div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-how-many-games-will-each-team-play-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-many-games-will-each-team-play-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\"><b>H<\/b><\/mark><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">OW MANY GAMES WILL EACH TEAM PLAY?<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-how-many-games-will-each-team-play-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-how-many-games-will-each-team-play-button\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Each team is guaranteed a <strong>minimum of 3 games<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-who-can-participate-in-battle-on-the-border\"><div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-who-can-participate-in-battle-on-the-border-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-who-can-participate-in-battle-on-the-border-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN BATTLE ON THE BORDER?<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-who-can-participate-in-battle-on-the-border-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-who-can-participate-in-battle-on-the-border-button\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boys &amp; Girls teams in the listed age groups are welcome. Teams from across the region are encouraged to join.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-primary-color\">Team &amp; Roster Information<\/mark><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion ghostkit-accordion-2\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-how-do-i-build-a-team\"><div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-how-do-i-build-a-team-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-do-i-build-a-team-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\"><b>H<\/b><\/mark><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">OW DO I BUILD A TEAM?<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-how-do-i-build-a-team-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-how-do-i-build-a-team-button\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a team using players that have been registered through a soccer organization. Split your current teams into multiple squads or form a team with your high school teammates\/friends after the season.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-how-many-players-can-be-on-a-roster\"><div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-how-many-players-can-be-on-a-roster-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-many-players-can-be-on-a-roster-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">HOW MANY PLAYERS CAN BE ON A ROSTER?<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-how-many-players-can-be-on-a-roster-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-how-many-players-can-be-on-a-roster-button\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7v7 &#8211; 14 players, 9v9 &#8211; 16 players, High school &#8211; 14 players<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-primary-color\">Schedule &amp; Event Details<\/mark><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion ghostkit-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-is-there-a-team-check-in\"><div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-is-there-a-team-check-in-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-is-there-a-team-check-in-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">IS THERE A TEAM CHECK-IN?<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-is-there-a-team-check-in-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-is-there-a-team-check-in-button\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team check-in will be online before the event. 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