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.
Congratulations to the Fall 2025 Illinois Cup Champions.
- 13U Boys Gold Champions: WC Lions Academy
- 13U Girls Gold Champions: AYSO 300 United
- 13U Boys Silver Champions: AYSO 300 United
- 14U Girls Gold Champions: Tinley Park Bobcats
- 15U Boys Gold Champions: Chicago City Pumas
- 15U Girls Gold Champions: Elk Grove SC
- 15U Boys Silver Champions: Kankakee County Soccer Association
- 16U Girls Gold Champions: Pegasus FC
- 19U Girls Gold Champions: Powerstrikers FC
Registration for the Spring 2026 Illinois Cup for 13U-19U Boys & 13U-15U Girls is now open thru February 13.