The tournament, held from July 21 through July 26, brought together U-10 and U-12 teams from different countries to compete in a 7v7 World Cup-style format.
For the players, it was more than just another tournament. Teams had the chance to play against opponents they normally would never get to face while representing their countries and experiencing different soccer cultures.
Teams from countries including the United States, England, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, France, Mexico, Japan, Canada and Australia were expected to take part in the event.
The tournament also gave players and families the chance to experience the event outside of the games. Teams stayed at Stony Brook University throughout the week, with activities including an opening ceremony, coaches' match, conferences, a gala dinner and a closing ceremony.
On the field, teams competed through different stages of the tournament before reaching the knockout rounds. Players also had the opportunity to compete for individual awards, including Top Scorer, Best Player and Best Goalkeeper.
With more than 1,500 young players expected to participate, the Youth World Challenge gave some of the youngest players in the game a chance to experience what international soccer can feel like.