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Pan American Junior Circuit II

USA NATIONAL JUNIOR PLAYERS HEAD TO COLOMBIA FOR PAN AMERICAN JUNIOR CIRCUIT II

The Pan American Junior Circuit doesn’t pause for summer. Stop two of the 2026 season runs from July 2 to 4 at Padel House Galicia in Pereira, Colombia, organized by the Federación Colombiana de Pádel, and the US Junior National Team will be on the court.

A circuit already underway

The 2026 Pan American Junior Circuit opened in April in Paraguay, one of the region’s established junior padel stops, where national team players from across the Americas got their first look at each other. After the Colombia tournament, the circuit moves to Mexico for the third stop on August 6 to 8, then closes out in San Diego in October at TAKTIKA Padel for the Finals. American junior players, along with those representing their own countries, will all be fighting to qualify for the San Diego Finals! 

About the tournament

Padel House Galicia in Pereira is one of the premier facilities in Colombia, a country that has invested heavily in padel infrastructure over the past few years. The facility has hosted regional competitions before and will provide a great opportunity for players to build on their international experience.

The National Team Lineup

The US Junior National Team roster has been selected for Pereira. See below for the full list of players representing the USA.

Matthew Toro
Alejo Kalil
Santi Castro Varela
Niko Palacios
Camilo Velasco Franco
Emiliano González
Matias Vazquez
Santi Costantini

Team Delegate: Paloma Varela

Keep an eye out for bracket updates as our juniors strive for international success on the court.

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