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July 19, 2026
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Eight Countries Bring Junior Flag Football's Olympic Pathway to Los Angeles
USA Football's Junior International Cup brought eight countries and more than 500 junior athletes and team personnel to Los Angeles, showing how the Olympic flag football pathway is already forming.
Los Angeles did not just host a Team USA senior showcase during USA Football's Summer Series. It also hosted one of the clearest looks yet at flag football's next international wave. The 2026 Junior International Cup brought eight countries and more than 500 junior athletes and team personnel to Los Angeles for 15U and 17U boys' and girls' competition, according to USA Football. The event was part of the same Summer Series week that put senior national teams in front of local fans, but the junior tournament may…
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Canada Women Edge Team USA in Rivalry Series Thriller in Los Angeles
Canada scored late, made the one-point try, and ended Team USA’s final chance with a sack to win 34-33 at Dignity Health Sports…
Rams Girls Flag Championship Shows SoCal’s Growing Pathway
More than 300 athletes competed at Dignity Health Sports Park as the Rams’ girls flag football club championship showed how…
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Santa Barbara Girls Help LA Conquer Chargers Reach NFL FLAG Nationals
Four Santa Barbara-area high school standouts helped the LA Conquer Chargers win a Seahawks NFL FLAG regional and qualify for the 2026 national championship.
Chargers and Gatorade Bring 56 Teams to Bolts on the Beach
The 3rd Annual Bolts on the Beach tournament brought 56 girls flag football teams and more than 600 athletes to Huntington Beach.
Chargers NFL FLAG Regional Drew 80 Teams to Great Park in Irvine
The Chargers’ annual NFL FLAG Regional brought more than 800 athletes to Great Park, with nine division winners earning spots to represent the team in Canton.
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