LINCOLN, NE - April 16, 2026 - Hudl, the global leader in sports performance analysis and scouting, and Vertex Soccer, a global platform for connecting the world of professional football development, have agreed on a new rights partnership.
This exclusive agreement covers the Vertex Cup, with the inaugural national team tournament to be contested by prestigious under-16 teams from USA, England, Argentina and Mexico. Data and video content will be made available via Hudl Wyscout, the world’s largest database of football video and data.
"The Vertex Cup represents the highest level of youth international football — four nations, four continents, and the next generation of the game's greatest players all on one stage," said Sam Craven, founder and CEO of Vertex Soccer. "For these young athletes, this tournament is a platform to be seen, to be challenged, and to take the next step in their journey. Having Hudl Wyscout capture and distribute that content to the world's top clubs and recruiters only amplifies what this competition means for every player who competes.”
"We are thrilled to work with the team at Vertex Soccer and add their first youth tournament to the Hudl Wyscout platform, providing an incredible experience to support youth development,” said Kerry Morrow, head of youth football at Hudl. “By integrating this exclusive content into our database, we are providing our global network of professional clubs and scouts with high-quality video and data, whilst also ensuring the participating teams are able to utilise the content during the tournament to sufficiently prepare for their upcoming games, thus reflecting the workflows of a professional national team tournament.”
About Vertex Soccer
Vertex Soccer is a multifaceted organization at the heart of global football development, dedicated to connecting people and opportunities across every level of the game. With hubs in Miami and Manchester, we operate on both sides of the Atlantic — uniting players, coaches, parents, and executives into one international community built on shared passion and ambition.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to create opportunities through soccer. Whether it’s securing scholarships for released academy players, delivering elite tours across the U.K. and U.S., hosting high-performance camps, or providing professional education and networking events, everything we do is designed to help people learn, grow, and succeed on and off the pitch.
Driven by a team of former academy and collegiate players, Vertex Soccer combines firsthand experience with a global network of partners to deliver programs that are authentic, inspiring, and life-changing. From grassroots to the professional level, we’re shaping pathways that connect potential with opportunity — and building a community where the game truly knows no borders.
About Hudl
Hudl empowers hundreds of thousands of teams globally to reach their potential, working with coaches, athletes and administrators at every level of sport. We equip teams with tools and insights to elevate performance, streamline operations, drive recruitment and deepen fan engagement. Our smart cameras capture every second of practices and games, powering the industry's ecosystem of film review, recruiting, scouting and more. Our trusted software layers data and analytics onto video to help athletes and teams reach their potential. And our platform helps every team create a stronger connection to their fans through livestreaming, athlete highlights, tickets and updates on all the information fans care about. Learn more at Hudl.com.
