After a very strong performance at the Midwest Presidents Cup, an impressive 11 Ilinois teams will represent the “Land Of Lincoln” at the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup and look to bring the National title home. Play at the National Presidents Cup kicks off Friday, July 11 in Tampa.
JULY 13 UPDATE
6 Illinois teams have advanced to the elimination rounds of the Nationals Presidents Cup that start on July 14.
- 19U Girls National Presidents Cup Final: CL Force
- 15U Girls National Presidents Cup Semifinal: Wheaton United
- 17U Girls National Presidents Cup Semifinal: FC Stars
- 18U Girls National Presidents Cup Semifinal: Chicagoland United SC
- 18U Boys National Presidents Cup Semifinal: Chicagoland United SC
- 18U Boys National Presidents Cup Semifinal: Aurora Juventud
Here are Illinois’ “Best 11” competing for the National Presidents Cup title.
Click on a team image to see their event schedule.
Roadrunners SC, Campton United, KICS, Wheaton United, Pegasus, FC Stars, Aurora Juventud and Chicagoland United are all competing to win their club’s first USYS National title. Chicagoland United 18U Girls have extra motivation after falling in the National Final in 2024. Chicago Rush will be looking to win the club’s 3rd National Presidents Cup and Crystal Lake Force hopes to claim the club’s second Cup.
In 2024, Illinois sent seven teams to the National Presidents Cup and saw two teams, Wizard Oak Brook SC (14U Boys) and Rockford City FC (15U Boys) take home a National Presidents Cup crown.
The first step towards earning your spot at the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup is by playing in the Illinois Presidents Cup. Registration for 15U-19U Girls is now open until July 14.