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
- Girls Teams (Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN)
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‼️
