2026 Modesto Ajax Labor Day Cup
Labor Day Cup
Male U13 — Green · Bracket C · Sep 5 – 7, 2026 at Mary Grogan Soccer Complex, Modesto. The weekend is in the books: 2-2 with Ajax United, 2-2 with Burlingame Premier, then a 0-3 loss to Burlingame MLS Next in Sunday's knockout.
How the weekend finished
Three games · two points
Two 2-2 draws, then a tough one on Sunday
2 – 2Ajax United
Saturday, 10:40 AM
2 – 2Burlingame SC
Saturday, 6:40 PM
0 – 3Burlingame SC
Sunday knockout
Two games decided in the last minutes, two goals scored in each of them, and a long Saturday that ended with the boys still fighting for a result. Sunday against Burlingame MLS Next was a step up and it showed on the scoreboard. Proud of the effort, the togetherness between games and the way the group handled a full weekend of football. Vamos, boys.
Between the games
Food, drinks and a cheers for the boys
- BBQ + griddle are on us — bring a side, snack or drinks to share.
- Open to all families; come and go as the boys rest between games.
- Hang out between the 10:40 AM and 6:40 PM games, then send the boys into the evening match with a big cheer.
Sanders Community Park, Isabella Drive, Modesto, CA, USA
Your games at a glance
Match #129
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
Kickoff 10:40 AM
Field GR10
Mary Grogan Soccer Complex, Modesto
Check in by 10:10 AM at the tent north of Field 2 — 30 minutes before kickoff.
Match #130
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
Kickoff 6:40 PM
Field GR10
Mary Grogan Soccer Complex, Modesto
Check in by 6:10 PM at the tent north of Field 2 — 30 minutes before kickoff.
Sunday round
Sunday, Sep 6, 2026
Kickoff 8:00 AM
Field posted after bracket play
Mary Grogan Soccer Complex, Modesto
Check in by 7:30 AM at the tent north of Field 2 — 30 minutes before kickoff.
How the tournament works
- Seven teams in Male U13 Green, split into three brackets: A has three teams, B and C have two each. We are in Bracket C with Central California Soccer Alliance.
- Because the brackets are uneven, Saturday's seven games cross brackets — that is why our two games are against Ajax United (Bracket B) and Burlingame 2013/14B Premier (Bracket B), while the Bracket C table lists us alongside CCSA.
- After Saturday every team is re-seeded across the whole division as Wildcard #1 through #7 using bracket points and the tiebreakers below.
- Sunday is knockout day: Wildcards #1–#4 play the semi-finals and then the Final, while #5–#7 play the consolation games. Our Sunday opponent, kickoff time and field all depend on Saturday's results.
All bracket standings
Bracket A
| # | Team | MP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlingame Soccer Club MLS Next U13 AD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Turlock Academica Jrs TSP Academica Jrs U13B Gold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Mendocino County Sports Academy MCSA N1 B2013 Blue (CA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bracket B
| # | Team | MP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlingame Soccer Club 2013/14B Premier | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Ajax United 13/14B MLS Next AD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Bracket C
| # | Team | MP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Revolution FC East County Revolution FC ECNL RL B2013/14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 |  Central California Soccer Alliance CCSA 2013/14B Wht (E) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GotSport blocks automated reads of the bracket page, so these tables are updated by hand after each game. Open the official bracket
Saturday Sep 5 — all group games
| Match | Time | Home | Away | Score | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #125 | 8:00 AM | Burlingame Soccer Club MLS Next U13 AD | Turlock Academica Jrs U13B Gold | — | GR10 |
| #128 | 9:20 AM | Burlingame Soccer Club 2013/14B Premier | Central California Soccer Alliance CCSA 2013/14B Wht (E) | — | GR10 |
| #129 | 10:40 AM | Ajax United 13/14B MLS Next AD | Revolution FC ECNL RL B2013/14 | 2 – 2 | GR10 |
| #127 | 12:00 PM | Turlock Academica Jrs U13B Gold | Mendocino County Sports Academy MCSA N1 B2013 Blue (CA) | — | GR10 |
| #126 | 4:00 PM | Mendocino County Sports Academy MCSA N1 B2013 Blue (CA) | Burlingame Soccer Club MLS Next U13 AD | — | GR10 |
| #131 | 5:20 PM | Central California Soccer Alliance CCSA 2013/14B Wht (E) | Ajax United 13/14B MLS Next AD | — | GR10 |
| #130 | 6:40 PM | Revolution FC ECNL RL B2013/14 | Burlingame Soccer Club 2013/14B Premier | 2 – 2 | GR10 |
Highlighted rows are our games. All Saturday games are at Mary Grogan Soccer Complex. A dash means the game has not been played or the score has not been posted yet.
Sunday Sep 6 — knockout round
Revolution FC ECNL RL B2013/14vs
Burlingame Soccer Club MLS Next U13 AD9:20 AM GR10
vs
Wildcard #49:20 AM GR6
vs
Wildcard #39:20 AM GR7
vs
Wildcard #69:20 AM GR10
vs
Wildcard #71:20 PM GR10
vs
Semi-Final B winner2:40 PM GR10
Wildcard seeds #1–#7 were set by Saturday's bracket points and the tiebreakers below. Our Sunday game finished 0-3 against Burlingame MLS Next U13 AD; the cards below are the published bracket as posted on GotSport.
Bracket schedule
awayat Ajax United
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026 · 10:40 AM
Kit: White - please bring both
Field GR10Check in by 10:10 AM
Mary Grogan Soccer Complex - GR10
Mary Grogan Community Park, 3300 Dale Rd, Modesto, CA 95356, USA
awayat Burlingame SC
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026 · 6:40 PM
Kit: Blue - please bring both
Field GR10Check in by 6:10 PM
Mary Grogan Soccer Complex - GR10
Mary Grogan Community Park, 3300 Dale Rd, Modesto, CA 95356, USA
awayat Burlingame SC
Sunday, Sep 6, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Mary Grogan Soccer Complex
Mary Grogan Community Park, 3300 Dale Rd, Modesto, CA 95356, USA
Mary Grogan Community Park
Player and equipment check-in is at the tents on the north side of Field 2, next to the scoreboard. Restrooms, the office and the concession stand sit along the same walkway.
Parking is $5 per day. No RV parking without City of Modesto approval, and no pets, alcohol, tobacco or BBQ anywhere in the park.
GotSport lists our games on field GR10, which is the tournament's own field label and does not appear on the city map — use the map to find the complex and check the field signs when you arrive.
Mary Grogan Community Park, 3300 Dale Rd, Modesto, CA 95356, USA
Tournament rules that affect us
Schedule & check-inShow
- U13–U19 games are 30-minute halves with a 5-minute half-time. Semi-finals and the championship are the same length as group games.
- Players check in for player-pass and equipment check at the tournament check-in tents on the north side of Field 2 (near the scoreboard) before every game.
- Be checked in no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled kickoff — the referee starts the game on time.
- A team not on the field with the minimum number of players 10 minutes after official kickoff forfeits 3-0; the opponent gets the win and 3 points.
- The tournament director can shorten game times if the schedule runs late, and can amend brackets if a team pulls out or no-shows.
On the fieldShow
- The home team is listed first, provides three game balls, and changes jersey colors if there is a kit clash.
- Unlimited substitutions at any dead ball with the referee's consent — subs wait at midfield for the referee's signal.
- No jewelry, hair clips or bobby pins. Players in orthopedic casts, air-splints or metal splints cannot play.
- Both benches are on the same side of the field; spectators sit on the opposite side, and coaching happens from your own bench area only.
- Match-day roster for 11v11 is 18 players (max roster 26), with up to 3 guest players from the same association and card type.
Cards & disciplineShow
- Two yellow cards in one game counts as a red card.
- A red card (or two yellows) means the player is sent off, cannot be replaced in that game, and misses the next game at a minimum.
- A coach ejected from a game also misses the next game at a minimum; a coach can be carded for the behavior of spectators or friends of the team.
- The tournament committee can increase penalties for violent play or serious misconduct, and a game terminated for misconduct can mean forfeiting all remaining games.
- This is tournament discipline only — it is separate from ECNL RL league discipline, which is covered on /rules.
- All game results are final and no protests are allowed.
Points & awardsShow
- 3 points for a win, 1 for a tie, 0 for a loss. A forfeit is scored 3-0 to the team that showed up.
- If neither team shows, no points are awarded. Official standings are kept online on GotSport.
- A team trophy and medals go to 1st place; medals go to 2nd place.
- If a final is tied after regulation, it goes straight to kicks from the mark under FIFA rules.
Parking & spectatorsShow
- Parking is $5 per day, per car, paid at the park.
- No RV parking without approval from the City of Modesto.
- No dogs or pets anywhere on the park facilities — anyone bringing one is asked to stay in the parking lot or leave.
- No alcohol, no tobacco and no BBQ at any field location. Tents and easy-ups must be secured.
- Good sportsmanship is expected on and off the field; report any behavior concerns to the field marshals.
Summarised from the Ajax United tournament rules and procedures. The tournament director can update the official rules at any time — the posted rules on the event site always win. League discipline is separate and is summarised on /rules.
How ties are broken
Tiebreaker order for Bracket CShow
- 1
Head-to-head points
Points earned in games between the tied teams decide it first.
- 2
Goal differential
Best overall goal differential, with a maximum difference of 5 goals counted in each game.
- 3
Most goals scored
Most goals scored, capped at 5 goals per game.
- 4
Fewest goals allowed
Fewest goals conceded, capped at 5 against per game.
- 5
Fewest red cards
The team with fewer red cards in bracket play advances.
- 6
Most shutouts
The team with more clean sheets in bracket play advances.
- 7
Coin flip
If a tie still exists, a coin flip decides who advances.
Tiebreakers are applied in this order, straight from the tournament's official bracket page. Goal-based tiebreakers cap each game at 5 goals of difference.