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REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL 2025 ILLINOIS STATE CUP IS NOW OPEN UNTIL JULY 14

Starting in Fall 2025 – Illinois State Cup Champions will advance directly to the redesigned US Youth Soccer National Championships. More details coming soon

Fall 2025 State Cup Fee: $1000

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. State champions advance to the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships with the goal of earning their place in the US Youth Soccer National Championships, the only nationwide championship series where all teams have to #EarnYourPlace by qualifying on the field. This is not just “some” tournament and the list of champions is an impressive collection of some of the best teams to ever play in the “Land Of Lincoln.”

FALL 2025 State Cup Age Groups

  • 2011 (15U) Girls
  • 2010 (16U) Girls
  • 2009 (17U) Girl
  • 2007 (19U) Girls (combined with 18U age group)
  • July 14: Registration Closes
  • July 28: Payments Dues
  • August 1: Brackets Announced
  • August 6: Fall Cups Webinar
  • August 8: Coaching Conflicts Due
  • August 15: Play-In Game Change Deadline
  • September 6-7: Play-In Games in Rockford
  • September 8: Initial Rosters Due and Roster Uploads Due
  • September 8: Home Team Host Game Info Due
  • September 8: Group Game Changes Due
  • September 12: Rockford Game Times Announced
  • October 3-5: State Cup Group Play Weekend: Sportscore Two in Rockford
  • October 17-19: State Cup Quarterfinals & Semifinals: Sportscore Two in Rockford
  • November 2: State Cup Finals: Sportscore Two in Rockford