The Illinois Presidents Cup is now open to ALL teams that play on a US Soccer affiliated platform!
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The Illinois Presidents Cup provides teams with a statewide championship experience and a pathway to regional and national competitions. Illinois Champions advance to the US Youth Soccer Regional Presidents Cup with hopes of eventually reaching the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup. If the State Cup is the UEFA Champions League, then the Presidents Cup is the Europa League, highly competitive and nationally respected in its own right. Illinois hosts one of the largest Presidents Cup events in the country, and since the competition launched in 2009, Illinois teams have established themselves as national contenders by capturing 73 regional Presidents Cup titles and 26 (and counting) National Presidents Cup championships.
Presidents Cup Fees:
- IYSA member teams (all players on roster registered to an IYSA member competitive league): $1150
- Non-IYSA member teams: $1550
Click here for more explanation on member vs non-member registration
Fall 2026 Presidents Cup Age Groups: Reminder that starting Fall 2026, age groups will change to seasonal year.
- U15U 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
- Friday, July 24: Cup Registration Closes
- Wednesday, July 31: SafeSoccer Compliance Deadline
- Monday, August 10: Check Payment Deadline
- Friday, August 14: Bracket Announcement
- Tuesday, August 18: Fall Cups Webinar
- Friday, August 21: Coaching Conflicts Due
- Friday, August 21: Cup Games Can Begin To Be Played
- Friday, August 28: Initial rosters and uploads due
- Friday, August 28: GAME CHANGE DEADLINE
- Wednesday, September 2: Rockford Game Times Announced
- Monday, September 28: All Home Team Host & Moved Group Play Games Must Be Played By
- October 2-4: Group Play Weekend – Rockford
- October 16-17: Presidents Cup Quarterfinals*
- October 18: Presidents Cup Semifinals**
- Saturday, November 7: Presidents Cup Finals
*Team can agree to move Quarterfinals to be played Monday, October 5 – Wednesday, October 14
**Team can agree to move Semifinals to be played Monday, October 19 – Monday, November 2
- How To Enter Coach & Manager Contact Info In GotSport – ALL TEAMS SHOULD DO ASAP
- Uploading League Roster (IYSA Specific Instructions)
- How To Upload League Rosters Into GotSport
- Presidents Cup Rules & Policies
- US Youth Soccer National Championship Policy
- Fall 2026 Cup Webinar Recording
- Fall 2026 Cup Webinar PDF
- Home Team Host & Game Change Form
- How To Enter Your Roster Into GotSport
- How To Print A Match Card Off Of GotSport
- For additional help with GotSport – Visit Q&A
- Chris Jamrozy: Cup Administrator
- Phone: 847-290-1577 ext 103
- Email: chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
- Bill Bruno: Cup Director
- Email: bill.bruno.iysa@gmail.com
- Katie O’Malley: Cup Assistant
- Phone: 847-290-1577 ext 107
- Email: katie@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
- Patrick Legge: Referee Assignor: If have any day of referee issues including referee now shows, field changes or last minute cancelations please contact Patrick directly. Patrick should NOT be included on other emails – ONLY DAY OF REFEREE ISSUES
- Phone: 224-484-0990
- Email: PatLeggeRefereeAssignor@gmail.com
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