USYS Maryland

It’s official: Brand NEW Winter State Cup registrations open October 1st, 2025 with competition set to begin January 1st, 2026. This year, the road to glory is bigger and better than ever.

❄️ Key Program Updates ❄️

Direct Path to Nationals

  • State Cup champions now advance straight to the US Youth Soccer National Championships → no regional stage required.
    • Girls Teams (Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN)
      • 16U–19U: July 13–20
      • 13U–15U: July 16–23
    • Boys Teams (Salt Lake City & Provo, UT)
      • 16U–19U: July 13–20
      • 13U–15U: July 16–23

Two State Cup Competitions

  • Choose between the Winter State Cup (Jan–Mar) or the Spring State Cup (Apr–May). The Winter and Spring champions will face off May 30-31 to determine Maryland’s national berth.

NEW COMPETITION FORMAT

  • The State Cup will move to a single-elimination format. 
  • All Winter State Cup games will be self-scheduled!

⚽ Why Compete?

This is more than just a tournament, it’s your shot at greatness! Winning the State Cup means you’re officially the BEST in Maryland. Champions don’t stop there, you’ll go head-to-head with the best clubs from across the country for the chance to be crowned a National Champion at the USYS National Championship Series in Tennessee and Utah‼️

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