Baton Rouge awarded 2010 Soccer Championship The United States Youth Soccer Association has awarded the 2010 Region III Soccer tournament to Baton Rouge. The announcement was made at the Federations’ national convention in Pittsburg. The Baton Rouge Soccer Association, the Baton Rouge Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Sports Foundation, and City-Parish teamed up to land event. BREC is in the process of completing upgrades to the Burbank Soccer Complex that will increase the number of fields to 22. Terry Jones, president of the Baton Rouge Soccer Association, states that the soccer community in Baton Rouge is ready to stage an exceptional soccer tournament. “Our partnership with BREC means the participating teams will be playing on outstanding soccer fields. Just as important, we will provide the necessary volunteer support that will ensure that participants have an unforgettable experience when they visit Baton Rouge,” Jones said. This event will result in an estimated economic impact of $14-16 million to the Baton Rouge Community.