Fall 2026 Illinois Cup

The Illinois Cup Gold is now open to ALL teams that play on a US Soccer affiliated platform!
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Launched in 2017, the Illinois Cup was created to provide all teams the opportunity to experience a statewide championship tournament. The competition mirrors the format of the State Cup and Presidents Cup while offering an ideal championship environment for teams still developing toward those elite events. The Illinois Cup features two divisions of play: Illinois Cup Gold, which is open to all member teams including tournament-only teams and teams that do not advance to Presidents Cup group play; and Illinois Cup Silver, which is reserved exclusively for teams competing in the third division or lower of IYSA member competitive leagues and meeting specific eligibility requirements. Together, these competitions allow Illinois Youth Soccer to provide meaningful championship opportunities for teams across every level of the game.

Illinois Cup Fee:

• IYSA member teams (all players on roster registered to an IYSA member competitive league): $975
• Non-IYSA member teams: $1375

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FALL 2026 ILLINOIS CUP AGE GROUPS: Reminder that starting Fall 2026, age groups will change to seasonal year

• U13 Boys & Girls: August 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014
• U14 Boys & Girls: August 1, 2012 – July 31,2013
• U15 Boys & Girls: August 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012
• U16 Girls: August 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011
• U17 Girls: August 1, 2009 – July 31, 210
• U19 Girls (combined with U18U age group): August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2009