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Surf Cup evidently has no problem attracting teams and a good number of the top teams. Some people like the showcase format and others like to see a winner crowned. There is nothing wrong with having multiple options. For the weekend of 29 July there are six tournaments/showcases listed on the CalSouth webpage with four of those, including Surf Cup, being played in San Diego County.
An observation from Albion Cup this past weekend. The fields at the Oceanside complex were in really good shape. Best shape I have seen them in over the past year. The fields will be closed for the next two weeks so they should be in great shape for Surf Cup.
Surf Soccer Club does not run Surf Cup. Surf Cup Sports runs Surf Cup.
I also watched a couple of Albion Cup games and I agree with your assessment of the fields. I wasn't pleased by the $10 for parking but that is pretty much par for the course. I pay about the same for my player's home games so no big deal.