First Touch Football Canada (FTF Canada) and TopDrawerSoccer have announced a multi-year strategic partnership designed to broaden player identification opportunities across the United States.
The inaugural joint event is slated for October 2026 in Western New York, a region that will serve as the launchpad for a series of future showcases in Fort Lauderdale, Detroit, Texas and Seattle.
Central to the FTF x TDS model is a player-focused environment that emphasizes high-level competition, credible on-field evaluations and pathways to visibility within TopDrawerSoccer’s national ranking system.
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Marcus Hanson, Founder and President of FTF Canada, highlighted the long-term value the alliance brings to players and their families, noting that the partnership extends far beyond a single tournament.
Seth Burleigh, Chief Operating Officer of TopDrawerSoccer, added that combining FTF’s event expertise with the platform’s national audience creates a unique opportunity to elevate the scouting experience for aspiring athletes.
The collaboration is framed as a permanent extension of FTF Canada’s standards into the U.S. market, leveraging a partner that deeply understands the American soccer landscape and sharing a commitment to player development.
With a roadmap that spans multiple years, the partnership aims to embed itself in the broader soccer ecosystem, offering consistent, high-quality events that generate meaningful post-event exposure for participants.