The Illinois State Cup is the most prestigious tournament in Illinois and the official state championship tournament of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. Don’t be confused by similarly named league tournaments claiming to be a "state cup" championship.

Since 1966, even before its incorporation, Illinois Youth Soccer has been conducting this official annual state competition that is part of the national US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. The Illinois State Cup provides an opportunity for over 250 teams in the under 12 – 19 age groups to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition. Winners of the Illinois State Cup advance to the US Youth Soccer regionals and have the opportunity to qualify for the nationals. The national finals are a culmination of a year-long series of competitions at the state and regional levels providing approximately 185,000 players on 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer’s 55 State Associations to compete against the best teams in the nation. The Illinois State Cup is one of the largest State Cup competitions in the United States.

Play in the Boys U12-U18 and Girls U12-U13 division wrap-up this weekend, with State Champions being crowned and earning a trip to the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships.

Championship Schedule For Sunday 5/19
Under-13 Girls: 8am
Under-14 Boys: 8am
Under-13 Boys: 10am
Under-15 Boys: 10am
Under-18 Boys: 12pm
Under-16 Boys: 12pm
Under-17 Boys: 2pm

The Illinois President’s Cup qualifying tournament will follow the same rules & procedures as the current Illinois State Cup. The Illinois President’s Cup champions advance to the the Midwest Regional President’s Cup from which they can qualify for the National President’s Cup Tournament.

CLICK HERE FOR PRESIDENTS CUP SCHEDULE

This weekend, the Champions in the Boys U13-U16 and Girls U13-U14 division will be crowned at Sportscore Two in Rockford/Loves Park, with the state champs securing their spot in the 2013 US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup

Championship Schedule For Sunday, 5/19 in Rockford (Sportscore Two)
Under-13 Girls: 8am
Under-14 Boys: 10am
Under-14 Girls: 10am
Under-16 Boys: 2pm

Soccer Superstar Lionel Messi is coming to Chicago and bringing some of the best footballers in the word with him to Soldier Field on Saturday, July 6.

For each ticket purchased through this LINK , Illinois Youth Soccer's Soccer For Success Program will get $5. Please help support this cause that provides FREE soccer programs to 1,000 kids throughout Chicago's public schools, park districts, community centers and private schools. 

Among the players already announced

• Aimar
• Henry
• Lewandowski
• Pinto
• Dos Santos brothers
• Song
• Fabregas
• Yepes
• Hamsik
• Lugano
• Insua
• PLUS MANY MORE 

IYSA MRL Qualifying Competition will be take place on June 15-16, 2013 in Rockford, IL

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM! (Registration Deadline Monday, June 3rd, 2013)

more info on competition here.

The U11 finals will be held Saturday, May 18 at Sportscore Two with two teams earning their spot along the U8-U10 Champions

2013 Illinois Cup Champions

U8 Boys Champions: Chicago Magic

U9 Boys Champions: Palatine Celtic

U9 Boys Finalists: Wilmette Wings

U9 Girls Champions: Chicago Fire Jrs West Red

U9 Girls Finalists: Wilmette Wings

U10 Boys Champions: NSA Falcons

U10 Boys Champions: Chicago Magic

U10 Boys Finalists: Chicago Fire

U10 Boys Finalists: San Antonio Black

U10 Girls Champions: Chicago Fire Jrs West Red

U10 Girls Finalists: TCSA Premier Black

The Chicago Beach Soccer Tournament is unlike any other soccer tournament in the Midwest. Don’t miss out on all the SUN, FUN & SOCCER.

The Chicago Beach Soccer Tournament will be held July 27-28, 2013 at Montrose Beach, don’t confuse our long-standing event with similar sand soccer events.The Chicago Beach Soccer Festival enters its 13th year as one of North America’s largest Beach Soccer tournaments. In 2007 Illinois Youth Soccer partnered with the Illinois State Soccer Accociation (sanctioning body for adults in Illinois) to add youth divisions to the popular event. In 2011 over 1,850 participants competed for prizes in divisions ranging from U10 to adults, with more than 10,000 visitors and spectators enjoying the games.

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION 

Boys teams are tentatively scheduled to play on Saturday, July 27. Girls divisions are tentatively scheduled for Sunday, July 28.

The Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) announced today that Sports Authority has become a sponsor of Illinois’ largest youth soccer organization and the Official Sporting Goods Store of the IYSA.

“We are very excited to add Sports Authority as a sponsor of Illinois Youth Soccer,” said Mary Jane Bender, Illinois Youth Soccer Executive Director. “We only partner with companies that provide quality products and services and are at the top of their industry. Sports Authority certainly meets our criteria and we look forward to working with them.”

Sports Authority is one of the nation’s largest Sporting Good Retail Store. They operate over 460 stores across the United States, with 35 stores in the state of Illinois alone. Sports Authority has a rich history, dating back almost a century, of being an industry leader in providing a wide assortment of quality, brand-name sporting goods. Sports Authority is dedicated to providing customers with the best shopping experience possible by consistently providing great brands at great values.

“Sports Authority is incredibly excited to be partnering with Illinois Youth Soccer and we believe it’s a great fit for both Illinois Youth Soccer and Sports Authority," said Marisa Aurelius and Kiki Vander Weg, Community Marketing Managers for Sports Authority. "We are extremely passionate about communities, youth sports and all that are involved in both. We feel that we are not only getting involved and giving back to a great association, but we are becoming a part of a great soccer community."

Exclusive coupons and special Illinois Youth Soccer shopping days are among the direct benefits members of Illinois Youth Soccer will receive from this new partnership.

Because of their commitment to Illinois Youth Soccer and it’s 80,000 players, the Illinois Youth Soccer Presidents Cup will be renamed the Sports Authority Presidents Cup beginning in Fall 2013

Sports Authority has also made a three-year commitment to Illinois Youth Soccer’s Soccer For Success Program. Illinois Youth Soocer-Soccer for Success is the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity. IYSA currently runs programs in 16 Chicago Public School (CPS), catholic school and community centers in the city and impacts over 800 kids each year .

As part of their support of the Soccer For Success Program, Sports Authority will sponsor the Copa Chicago, the end of year tournament between CPS school that participate in the Soccer For Success Program. The Sports Authority Copa Chicago will be held June 1, 2013 at Adams Park, 1400 S. Loomis in Chicago.

For details on Sports Authority , please visit www.sportsauthority.com  
 

US Youth Soccer Region II 5-Star Recognition Award
The US Youth Soccer Region II 5-Star Recognition is awarded to a US Youth Soccer member recreational program that promotes coaching education, referee development, goal safety, kid safety, and positive sideline behavior.

Illinois Youth Soccer Member Rec Program 5-Star Award Recipients

The 2012/13 US Youth Soccer Region II 5-Star award was presented to Barrington Area Soccer Association (BASA), Illinois Youth Soccer’s first recreational member league and one of the largest recreational soccer leagues in Illinois. For over a year, BASA’s Director of Recreational Soccer Emily Snyder worked diligently to meet the recognition requirements. BASA has a history of leadership and striving for excellence. By investing in their outstanding administrative and coaching staff, their Board has continuously supported player, coaching, referee and parent education.

The 2011/12 US Youth Soccer Region II 5-Star award was presented to Reed-Custer Soccer Club. Through the commitment of Kevin Cathelyn, the president of Reed-Custer SC, to improve coaching and referee education and his emphasis on risk management training, Reed-Custer was the first league in Illinois to receive the US Youth Soccer 5-Star regional recognition.
 

Spring Schedule      Spring Standings

Here are the teams accepted for the Spring 2013 Illinois Youth Soccer State Premiership Division.

Spring 2013 State Premiership Teams
U15 Boys	U16 Boys	U17/18 Boys
Arsenal FC	Chicago Fire Youth Soccer Club	Chicago Fire Youth Soccer Club
Chicago Fire Jrs West	Crystal Lake Force Elite	Ela Elite
FC Athletico 98/99	Ela Elite	Heat United
Heat United	Huasca FC	Linces Tamayo
NSA Hawks	Oak Brook SC	Raiders FC
Palatine Celtic	Raiders FC	Southwest SC
Team Evanston	Southwest SC	Team Chicago
Tri-Cities Soccer Association	Tri-Cities Soccer Association	Tri-Cities Soccer Association

From US Youth Soccer

In a battle between two Illinois rivals and National League competitors, Galaxy 94/95 Blue beat Raiders FC Premier 4-1 to raise the Don Greer Cup. Patrick Flynn recorded a first half brace to give Galaxy a 2-0 lead at half. Raiders FC pulled one back thanks to Joel Leon in the 62nd minute and continued to press for an equalizer. With numbers committed forward, Raiders was left exposed at the back and Galaxy added late goals by Byron Perez and Madisen Gonzalez to secure the win.

Galaxy 94/95 Blue IL 4, Raiders FC Premier IL 1
Galaxy: Patrick Flynn (27:00), Patrick Flynn (34:00), Byron Perez (88:00), Madisen Gonzalez (91:00)
Raiders: Joel Leon (62:00)