2027 Winter State Cup Applications are OPEN!

The registration for the 2027 Winter State Cup competition are OPEN! Teams can follow the links below to register.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES:

State Cup 13U-19U

• Application Closes: Friday, December 20, 2026
• Late applications will NOT be accepted.
• Application Fee: 13U-19U Boys & Girls Teams – $700

In addition, there are important changes to the Winter State Cup/NCS competition for this year:

Direct Path to Nationals

• State Cup champions now advance straight to the US Youth Soccer National Championships → no regional stage required.
• The National Championships this year will be held from July 15- 25 (staggered dates) and both the girl’s and boy’s championships will be held in Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah.

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 June 6th to determine Maryland’s national berth.

New Competition Format

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

Please contact Brad Roos, cup director, at cups@msysa.org if you have any questions about either competition.