New Jersey Youth Soccer has officially crowned its champions in the 11U-14U National Championship Series, Presidents Cup and Challenge Cup competitions. With a record 600+ teams participating at the start of the fall tournaments, the final 48 teams competed in highly contested championship matches to earn their victories.
The marquee event featured on-site photography for a majority of games available through GeoSnapShot, livestreaming for select matches powered by Hudl, and champion and finalist hardware from Wilson Trophy.
- To view and purchase photos of the Championship action through GeoSnapShot, click here.
- To watch select championship matches through Hudl, click here.
“The State Cup Finals are a remarkable accomplishment for players, coaches and families,” said Ryan Foley, NJYS Manager of Operations and tournament organizer. “We are thankful for the support of our members, partners, staff and the State Cups Advisory Board in our mission to deliver a memorable championship experience.”
The winners of the National Championship Series and Presidents Cup competitions at the 12U level and above are now presented with the opportunity to compete at the regional level of their respective tournaments. The Eastern Regional Championships and the Eastern Presidents Cup will both take place in West Virginia next summer. In addition, teams will be invited to the NJYS Annual Awards Dinner Presented by RWJBarnabas Health in February 2024.
Deptford SA Premier 12UG coach, Fran Schmutz, spoke to NJ Youth Soccer after the team earned their first-ever opportunity to advance to the Eastern Presidents Cup this June.
“The tournament was great. We experienced great sportsmanship, top-notch competition, and it was a very memorable journey for our girls,” said Schmutz. “A lot of time and emotion was spent to reach this stage, and it was truly a rewarding experience for us all.”
NJ Youth Soccer will also sponsor part of the entry fees for the National Championship Series and Presidents Cup female champions to attend the Women and Girls in Soccer (WAGS) Tournament next October in support of the NJYS Growing the Girls Game (G3) Initiative.
Congratulations to the Champions:
11U Boys
National Championship Series: FUTBOLTECH Bayern
Presidents Cup: FC Berna Legacy Black
Challenge Cup: Next Level SA
11U Girls
National Championship Series: Cedar Stars Academy Monmouth
Presidents Cup: Deptford Soccer Association Premier Fusion
Challenge Cup: Hanover Soccer Club Honey Badgers
12U Boys
National Championship Series: Players Development Academy Blue
Presidents Cup: Princeton Soccer Academy Monmouth Orange
Challenge Cup: RCD Espanyol De Barcelona NJ
12U Girls
National Championship Series: The Football Academy Black
Presidents Cup: Deptford Soccer Association Premier
Challenge Cup: Old Bridge Soccer Club Hurricanes
13U Boys
National Championship Series: The Football Academy Black
Presidents Cup: Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue
Challenge Cup: Millburn Soccer Club Twisters
13U Girls
National Championship Series: Match Fit Academy FC Mercer
Presidents Cup: Old Bridge Soccer Club Thunder
Challenge Cup: Madison Soccer Club Marvels
14U Boys
National Championship Series: The Football Academy Black
Presidents Cup: Valencia SA Black
Challenge Cup: Union SC Eagles Red
14U Girls
National Championship Series: Princeton Soccer Academy North
Presidents Cup: The Football Academy Black
Challenge Cup: Freehold Soccer League Elite Breakers
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 competition designed to create a challenging and enjoyable event for teams outside of the National Championship Series and Presidents Cup.
To contact New Jersey Youth Soccer, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer