Competition Overview

The U.S. Soccer Case Competition is a chance for Atlanta-area students to step outside the classroom and tackle a real-world sports problem, while gaining insight into the day-to-day work of the sports industry. Participants work in teams to solve a curated case that mirrors a high-impact, multi-faceted strategic initiative U.S. Soccer is currently pursuing. They apply skills across marketing, data analysis, and sports business strategy to develop a detailed recommendation, which is judged by U.S. Soccer staff.

Teams submit their responses in the form of a presentation deck, with a set of University Champions selected. These Champions then take part in an in-person event where they present their work live and compete for the title of Overall Champion. The event is attended by a large U.S. Soccer contingent, with opportunities to network and directly display industry knowledge to those in aspirational positions, receive exclusive access, and rewards. 

The 2025 Case Competition was hosted by Clark Atlanta University on October 15th with the case topic of Building a Men’s College Soccer Championship. University Champions were selected from a highly competitive submission pool from schools across the metro Atlanta area. The 52 student participants from the 15 University Champion teams presented their recommendations to senior U.S. Soccer staff, with additional opportunities to network with other members of the USSF commercial, sporting, and strategy teams.

University Champions

Clark Atlanta University: Team Legacy: Nia Nix, Nia Terry, Latoya Murrel

Clayton State University: Clayton State Men’s Soccer: Charlie Longino, Miguel Torrecillas, Asbjorn Saevik 

Emory University: Emory Eagles: Sahil Gandhi, Phillip Head, Erick Beausoleil | FFC: Jeffrey Lee, Sandro Chachanidze, Justin Reitermann, Rudy Shen

Georgia State University: GSU Team 2: Dani Turnier, Kiongozi Olugbala-Omowale, Madison McCray

Georgia Institute of Technology: The Goal: Brittany Cornejo Matias, Melissa Delgado, Esmeralda Pelico-Natividad, Jazmin Washington | Tiki Taka: Sudarshan Prasanna, Manu Sankaran, Aisha Abraham | Fifa la Vida: Samuel Fernandez, Ella Lawler, Nicholas Whaley

Kennesaw State University: KSU Goal Getters: DJ Rieker, Alejandra Tobon, Maya Phillips, Tiffany Au

Morehouse College: Summit Strikers: Liam Wang, Shian James, Elijah Dupigny, Leland Wang

Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta): SCADpro Team: Monish Kapadia, Amora Robinson, Stella Braune, Kaleigh Mackey | Team SCAD: Shalimar Talbi, Amisha Malkani, Emmett Culp, Delaney Williams

Spelman College: The Spelman Gals: Kharma Wilson, Chelseaparis Henry, Kailynn Vazquez, Tori Saylor

University of Georgia: Red, White, and Azul: Sebastian Uribe, Thomas Hill, Keyur Mistri | UGA Bulldogs: Catherine Swistek, Mackenzie Draper, Walter Rose

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Case Competition Eligibility Requirements

Current college undergraduate students (Freshmen through Seniors), in groups of 3–4.

Must be able to attend the in-person final round presentation on October 15 in order to be selected as a University Champion.

Must be enrolled at one of the following Metro Atlanta Colleges or Universities:

Exciting things are coming! Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about the 2026 U.S. Soccer Case Competition, including sign‑up details, key deadlines, and event information.

Participant Benefits & Winner Awards