6All-America Ceremony and Reception

We hope you will be able to attend the annual All-America Ceremony and Reception scheduled for 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The event is held in conjunction with the annual United Soccer Coaches Convention. Registration for the ceremony can be done online using the link above. One ticket to the All-America Ceremony and Reception is complimentary for the players. Additional tickets for family, coaches and others may be purchased for $35 in advance and $40 after December 16. These tickets can be purchased during player registration. We expect over 1,200 attendees so make your plans now.

The Program

The ceremony features a graduation-style procession of the 2023 All-Americans and Scholar All-Americans. Players are introduced, cross the stage and pose for a photo. The National Players of the Year are introduced last in each group for special recognition and to receive their award. We suggest appropriate dress befitting of a memorable event in your lifetime.

Special Guests

United Soccer Coaches will present the annual Honorary All-America Award and the Jerry Yeagley Award for Exceptional Personal Achievement at the event. These awards are always a special highlight of the afternoon’s program.

Hotels

We have a block of rooms at several Anaheim hotels near the convention center at special rates. All-Americans can only access these rooms after completing their online registration. A confirmation email containing the housing link will be sent following registration. If you have any questions regarding housing availability or need assistance, please email kbhousing@keybookings.org or call 877-205-2871 between the hours of 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST Monday-Friday.

On-Site Procedures

Players attending the ceremony must check in at the All-America Registration counters located in the Grand Hall of the Anaheim Convention Center. Players will receive their ID badge, tickets to the Ceremony/Reception for those in their group, and a stage card for access during the program on Saturday afternoon.

On-site registration hours will be 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, on Friday, Jan. 12 and 8:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 13. Players will then be directed to the Awards Room (Room 206 A-B) to pick up their All-America awards and an attendance gifts.

Non-Ceremony Attendees

Those individuals unable to attend the ceremony in Anaheim will have their All-America certificates, medal and a scarf mailed following the event in January.

For More Information/Help

If you have other questions or concerns, contact Steve Veal or Pat Madden at awards@unitedsoccercoaches.org or call 816-471-1941 for assistance.