Play has officially 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 fourth consecutive year.
“Our State Cups proves 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 fourth 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 will feature 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 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.
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 Soccer will provide highlights and recaps of key moments. For more information regarding the 2023-24 NJYS State Cups, click here.
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