Illinois Youth Soccer

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Illinois Cup Fee: $825

Started in 2017, the Illinois Cup is a state championship tournament open to Illinois Youth Soccer member travel and high-level rec teams. This in-state only tournament follows a similar format as the other Cup competition (State & Presidents) and offers teams that may not be ready for the State Cup or Presidents Cup, the chance to experience a state-wide championship tournament. The Illinois Cup is offered in two levels of competition: Illinois Cup Gold: Open to any Illinois Youth Soccer member team including teams that fail to advance to the group play portion of the Presidents Cup and tournament only teams. Illinois Cup Silver: Exclusive to teams that compete in the 3rd division or lower of their league play. ONLY teams that meet specific criteria are accepted into the Silver division. With the addition of the Illinois Cup, Illinois Youth Soccer can proudly offer a state championship tournament for teams of ALL skill levels.

SPRING 2026 ILLINOIS CUP AGE GROUPS

  • 2013 (13U) Boys & Girls
  • 2012 (14U) Boys & Girls
  • 2011 (15U) Boys & Girls
  • 2010 (16U) Boys
  • 2009 (17U) Boys
  • 2007 (19U) Boys (combined with 18U age group)
  • February 13: Registration Closes
  • February 24: Payments Due
  • March 5: Spring Cups Webinar at 11am
  • March 9: Brackets Announced
  • March 13: Coaching Conflicts Due
  • March 13: Coaching Conflicts Due
  • March 13: Play-In Game Changes Info Due
  • April 1: Initial Rosters Due and Roster Uploads Due
  • April 24: Home Team Host Game Info Due
  • April 24: Group Game Changes Due
  • May 1: Rockford Game Times Announced
  • May 11: Home Team Host & Game Change Play By Date
  • May 15-17: Illinois Cup Group Play Games: Sportscore Two in Rockford
  • June 5-7: Illinois Cup Semifinals & Finals: Sportscore Two in Rockford
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