The Illinois State Cup is now open to ALL teams that play on a US Soccer affiliated platform!
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The State Cup is the premier championship tournament in Illinois with state champions advancing on to compete for the US Youth Soccer National Championship. This is far more than just another tournament; the State Cup has long served as the proving ground for many of the greatest teams to ever play in the “Land of Lincoln.” The history, tradition and prestige surrounding this competition makes it the pinnacle of youth soccer in Illinois.
State Cup Fee:
- 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 State 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: State Cup Quarterfinals*
- October 18: State Cup Semifinals**
- Sunday, November 8: State 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
- State 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: State Cup Administrator
- Phone: 847-290-1577 ext 103
- Email: chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
- Bill Bruno: State Cup Director
- Email: bill.bruno.iysa@gmail.com
- Katie O’Malley: State 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
- State Cup Event Logo & Club Graphics