USYS Affiliation
The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides a progressive, competitive experience to US Youth Soccer teams from the state to national level.
Eligibility
Any 13U-19U Indiana travel team can apply. All USYS National League (Team-Based and Club-Based), Midwest Conference, Great Lakes Conference, and ISL Premier teams must apply for “CUPS” and will be placed into State or Presidents Cup based on selection criteria and approval of the Cup Committee.
Advancement
Indiana State Cup Champions will advance to the USYS National Championship.
2026 Update
Starting with the 2026 event, USYS has eliminated regional championships. State Cup Champions will advance to National Championship.
2026 State Cup Information
Prelim Weekend Housing
This is a “Stay to Play” event. Teams needing housing must use the housing provided.
Presidents Cup FINALS Weekend Housing Link: 5/29-5/31
Room blocks and bookings should only be made by teams that officially registered and attending.
Another option for teams interested in renting a house: Short Term Rental Solutions
*Non-refundable deposit policy: SiteSearch is unable to provide refunds for guests who choose to shorten their stay.
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Cup Schedules (posted 3/31/2026) & Location
2026 State Cup FINALS Schedule (posted 5/21/2026)
Location: Grand Park
19000 Grand Park Blvd.
Westfield IN, 46074
Roster Freeze Dates
Roster freeze date and time below apply to teams ONLY playing on State Cup preliminary weekend:
| Age Groups | Rosters Freeze |
| 13U-19U | May 8, 2026 at 5:00pm ET |
Teams with self-schedule Cup games: Rosters freeze 72 hours prior to kickoff or May 8, whichever date is earlier.
Tournament Rules
2026 Cup Rules Document (updated 01/20/2026)
Application Fees & Mailing Information
Applications close January 1, 2026
Entry Fees due February 1, 2026:
U13-U14 $1,000/team
U15-U19 $1,200/team
Mail Check to:
Indiana Soccer
19000 Grand Park Blvd. Suite J
Westfield, IN 46074
Dates & Deadlines
| Nov 1 | Applications Open |
| Jan 1 | Applications Close |
| Jan 22 | Final Seeding with Brackets Posted |
| Feb 1 | Entry fee is due |
| Mar 31 | Schedule will be published |
| May 8 | 13U-19U State Cup rosters freeze at 5:00pm ET *Self-schedule games: Rosters freeze 72 hours prior to kickoff or May 8th (earliest date) |
| May 15-17 | 13U-19U Preliminary Round Games |
| May 29-31 | 13U-19U Finals |
| Jul 13-20 | USYS Nationals 16U-18/19U Boys – Salt Lake City & Provo, UT 16U-18/19U Girls – Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN |
| Jul 16-23 | USYS Nationals 13U-15U Boys – Salt Lake City & Provo, UT 13U-15U Girls – Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN |
National Dates & Locations
All 13U -19U State Cup champions are required to attend the USYS National Championships.
| 2026 | USYS NCS Nationals* – Boys – 16U – 18/19U: July 13-20 – 13U – 15U: July 16-23 | Salt Lake City/Provo | UT |
| 2026 | USYS NCS Nationals* – Girls – 16U – 18/19U: July 13-20 – 13U – 15U: July 16-23 | Murfreesboro/Smyrna | TN |
Future Dates
| 2027 | TBD |
2027 Information
2027 State Cup Entry Fees
U13-U14 $1,000/team
U15-U19 $1,200/team
Mail Check to:
Indiana Soccer
19000 Grand Park Blvd. Suite J
Westfield, IN 46074
State Cup History/Results
2026 State Cup: Teams advancing to Finals Weekend (5/29-5/31)
13U Boys
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Semi-Finals A Semi-Finals B Final | FW United FC 2013B NL Millennium Soccer Academy 13B Black Semi-Finals A Winner | IXI North 13B NL Union FC Indy 2013 Boys Teal I NL Semi-Finals B Winner |
14U Boys
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Semi-Finals A Semi-Finals B Final | Indy Eleven Spirit 12B Red FW United FC 2012B NL Semi-Finals A Winner | FWSC 2012B Bochum Indy Eleven 2012B Academy 1 Semi-Finals B Winner |
15U Boys
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Semi-Finals A Semi-Finals B Final | Indy Eleven 2011B Academy 1 USAI 2011B Red Semi-Finals A Winner | Alliance Eleven 2011B Hoosier FC 11B Elite NL (IN) Semi-Finals B Winner |
16U Boys
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Semi-Finals A Semi-Finals B Final | Alliance Eleven 2010B Echo Premier 10 Elite I Boys (IN) Semi-Finals A Winner | FW United FC 2010B NL Indy Premier 10B NL (IN) Semi-Finals B Winner |
17U Boys
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Semi-Finals A Semi-Finals B Final | Indy Eleven 2009B Academy 1 FW United FC 2009B NL Semi-Finals A Winner | Hoosier FC 09B Elite NL (IN) Indy Phoenix FC 2009B Semi-Finals B Winner |
19U Boys
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Semi-Finals A Semi-Finals B Final | Alliance Eleven 07/08B FW United FC 07/08B NL Semi-Finals A Winner | Indy Premier 08B NL (IN) Indy Eleven 2007B Academy 1 Semi-Finals B Winner |
13U Girls
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Semi-Finals A Semi-Finals B Final | Indy Eleven 2013G National (IN) Indy Premier 13G Semi-Finals A Winner | Carmel FC 13G Gold NL (IN) Hoosier FC 2013G Elite Wolves I Semi-Finals B Winner |
14U Girls
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Semi-Finals A Semi-Finals B Final | Indy Eleven 2012G National (IN) FW United FC 2012G NL Semi-Finals A Winner | Union FC Indy 2012 Girls Teal I IXI North 12G NL Semi-Finals B Winner |
15U Girls
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Semi-Finals A Semi-Finals B Final | NWI Lions United 2011G Yellow Indy Premier 11G Semi-Finals A Winner | Alliance Eleven 2011G FC Pride Dynamo 2011 Girls Red Semi-Finals B Winner |
16U Girls
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Semi-Finals A Semi-Finals B Final | Echo Premier 10 Elite I Girls NWI Lions United 2010G Yellow Semi-Finals A Winner | FW United FC 2010G NL Indy Eleven 2010G National (IN) Semi-Finals B Winner |
17U Girls
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Final | FWSC 2009G Dresden (IN) | Indy Premier 09G |
19U Girls
| Playoff | Home Team | Away Team |
| Final | Indy Eleven 2007G National (IN) | NWI Lions United 2007/08G Yellow |
