The brackets have been released, and play has commenced for the NJYS Spring State Cup competitions, featuring single elimination play for 15U-19U teams. Across the three tournament tiers, overall participation has exceeded 1,000 teams for the third consecutive year.
“Our State Cups prove to be the most prestigious single elimination competition for teams in New Jersey,” said Ryan Foley, NJYS Manager of Operations and tournament supervisor. “We are proud to continue our record-breaking participation for the third-straight year.”
With the National Championship Series, Presidents Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments, every participating team vies for the opportunity to be crowned “State Champion” in their age group and bracket. This spring’s tournament features 15U-19U teams in a traditional single elimination format.
“NJYS State Cups continues to evolve and support the modern game,” said Bill Smith, NJYS First Vice President and State Cups Advisory Board Chair. “Our ability to provide these competitions for over 1,000 teams competing at various levels, from local competitions through to the USYS National League, speaks to the organizational depth of NJYS.”
Competition preparation involved a host of stakeholders. The NJYS State Cups Advisory Board, which includes Board Members, League and Club representatives and the State Youth Referee Administrator, was actively involved in strategic planning. NJYS State Office staff, including Nicole Petras (NJYS Events Coordinator) and Ryan Foley (NJYS Manager, Operations), worked diligently to coordinate with team applicants and complete their registrations.
This spring, teams will also have access to SportsRecruits to improve the college recruiting process for players and parents. Additionally, semifinalists and finalists of the NJYS State Cups competitions will receive access at no cost. To learn more about this partnership, click here.
Through the registration process, team contact(s) can agree to be contacted by Sports Recruits, who will work directly with each team to activate the player profiles in the software.
The National Championship Series is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, providing winners from each state the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.
The Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive environment to teams that might not otherwise get the opportunity to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.
The Challenge Cup is the NJYS State Cup designed to create a challenging and enjoyable event for teams outside of the National Championship Series and Presidents Cup.
Throughout the competition, NJ Youth will provide highlights and recaps of key moments. To read more about the 2022-2023 NJYS State Cups, click HERE.
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