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.
With the Illinois Cup, Illinois Youth Soccer can proudly offer a state championship tournament for teams of ALL skill levels.
After completing group play, the Illinois Cup has reached the semis and finals, being played this weekend in Rockford.
Click here for the complete Illinois Cup schedule
30 different clubs will be represented in the Illinois Cup elimination rounds with Chicago Empire leading the way with three teams competing and Lockport SC and FC Lakeshore advancing two teams each.
All games will be played at Sportscore Two in Loves Park.
Official merchandise if available for purchase onsite or at the links below
Follow event results on our social media or our Spring 2024 Cup BAND, official communication tool of IYSA.