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junior soccer championship

[ˈdʒuːniər ˈsɑːkər ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp]
nounpl: junior soccer championships
campeonato de futebol júnior
1. A competitive soccer tournament or league for young players, typically under 18 years of age
The junior soccer championship was held at the municipal stadium last weekend.
O campeonato de futebol júnior foi realizado no estádio municipal no fim de semana passado.
2. An organized youth sports competition featuring soccer teams composed of adolescent athletes
She won the junior soccer championship three years in a row.
Ela venceu o campeonato de futebol júnior três anos seguidos.
Synonyms
youth soccer championshipjuvenile soccer tournamentunder-18 soccer championshipyouth football championship
Antonyms
professional soccer championshipsenior soccer championshipadult soccer championship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campeonato de futebol júnior
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
campeonato de futebol sub-18 / campeonato juvenil
Often uses age categories like sub-18, sub-15
Rio de Janeiro
campeonato carioca júnior
Regional variation including the state name
Portugal
campeonato de futebol juvenil / campeonato nacional júnior
Portuguese often use 'juvenil' instead of 'júnior'

Related Idioms & Phrases

stepping stone to the major leagues
breeding ground for talent
coming of age in sports
paying your dues
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