The Veterans Cup was founded by the United States Adult Soccer Association in 1998 to deliver top-level adult soccer competition. This premier tournament draws around 100 adult teams and approximately 3,000 players, family members, and supporters, making it the largest and most prestigious adult soccer tournament in the United States.

Throughout the years the tournament has been held in various locations including Bellingham, Washington; San Diego, California; Beckley, West Virginia; Honolulu, Hawaii; Lancaster, Massachusetts; Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Greensboro, North Carolina; Traverse City, Michigan and many other locations throughout the United States.