Based on the current number of teams entered into the 2008 Toyota Cup, and the projected loss that both Lake Country Soccer and Missouri Youth Soccer would suffer financially, we have cancelled the 2008 tournament.

This decision is due mainly based on the projected financial loss ($15,000 minimum).

Last year’s event had close to 70 teams and with the horrible weather this spring season and the need to finish league games we had approx 28 registered teams for the tournament this year. MYSA cannot afford to take on an additional negative financial hit for this event. As I am sure you empathize with the difficulty of such a decision that the board had to occur, and the magnitude it may have on the event for 2009, there simply is no other way to run this event, with the number of teams entered and the expenses that would far exceed team entry fees.

We are going to look at other options as to how we can make this tournament a success next year. (e.g. changing the dates so they do not conflict with league or other tournaments, maybe weekend games only etc.)

We appreciate all those teams and clubs that had planned on participating in this tournament and look forward to seeing you next year.

If anyone has any recommendations or suggestions as to how we can improve upon our tournaments please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thanks for your support.
Joe Bourque
Eastern District Commissioner
Missouri Youth Soccer Association
Cell 636-299-6238