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
Spring 2027 State Cup Age Groups: Reminder that starting Fall 2026, age groups will change to seasonal year
- U12 Boys & Girls: August 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 – This age group does NOT advance to US Youth Soccer National Championships
- U13 Boys & Girls: August 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014
- U14 Boys & Girls: August 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013
- U15 Boys: August 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012
- U16 Boys: August 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011
- U17 Boys: August 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010
- U19 Boys (combined with U18U age group): August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2009
- Wednesday, February 10: Registration Deadline
- Friday, February 19: SafeSoccer Compliance Deadline
- Friday, February 19: Check Payment Deadline
- Friday, February 26: Brackets Released
- Thursday, March 4: Spring Cup Webinar at 11am
- Thursday, March 11: Coaching Conflicts Due
- Friday, March 12: Cup Games Can Begin To Be Played
- Friday, March 19: Initial rosters and uploads due
- Friday, March 19: GAME CHANGE DEADLINE
- Thursday, April 1: Rockford Game Times Announced
- Monday, May 10: All Home Team Host & Moved Group Play Games Must Be Played By
- May 14-16: Group Play Weekend – Rockford
- May 21-23: State Cup Quarterfinals & Semifinals
- May 28-29: State Cup Finals (Memorial Day Weekend)
*Team can agree to move Quarterfinals to be played Monday, May 17 – Friday, May 21
**Team can agree to move Semifinals to be played Monday, May 24 – Wednesday, May 26
- 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
- Spring 2027 Cup Webinar Recording
- Spring 2027 Cup Webinar Slides
- Home Team Host & Game Change – New Process Thru GotSport
- How To Enter Your Roster Into GotSport
- How To Print A Match Card Off Of GotSport
- How To Print Player Passes From GotSport (Non-Member Teams ONLY)
- 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