MSYSA State Cup Registration Open

MSYSA is now accepting applications for the Fall State Cup!

Applications and payment are due by 12:00 noon on June 30, 2023!

The cost to participate is $695 per team (both divisions).

To submit an application, go to https://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/Events/Girls_State_Cup.htm.  

 

The Fall State Cup is open to U14 – U19 girls teams that are affiliated with MSYSA. U13 girls teams will play in next spring’s State Cup competition. 

The MSYSA State Cup is the first level of competition for two US Youth Soccer competitions. There are two divisions in State Cup, modified slightly from last year, and each division provides a pathway to a different US Youth Soccer regional and potentially national competition. 

 

The top division of State Cup, the Elite Division, is intended for teams that participate in any multi-state regional or national league (Elite-64, NLC, and others) and some MSPSP Premier 1 teams. Other teams may be considered to fill open spots in brackets. U13 – U19 Elite Division winners will advance to the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships in June 2024, and if they win that, they’ll move on to the National Championships in July 2024.

The second division of State Cup, the Premier Division, is intended for teams that participate in leagues primarily contained to Michigan such as the Michigan State Premier Soccer Program (which will include some MSPSP Premier I teams) and local select leagues. Other teams may be considered in order to fill open spots in brackets.  U13 – U18 Premier Division winners will advance to the US Youth Soccer Midwest President’s Cup in June 2024, and if they win that, they’ll move on to the National President’s Cup in July 2024.

During the State Cup application process, teams may request a preferred division, but ultimately it will be MSYSA’s decision where a team is placed.

Regardless of division, teams will play either three (3) or four (4) preliminary games. Currently, preliminary games are scheduled to be played August 5 – September 17, 2023. Quarterfinals & Semifinals (both divisions) will be held September 30 – October 1, and Finals (both divisions) will be held October 14 – 15.

Those who elect to pay by credit card will have their credit card charged immediately. Those who elect to pay by check must have their payment physically received by the MSYSA State Office no later than 12:00 noon on June 30 (postmarks not accepted). Only those teams whose application and payment is received by the deadline will be considered for participation.