State Cups

The US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup kicks off today at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas, where three New Jersey teams will be fighting for a national title. Those teams include Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue (13U Boys), Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red (16U Boys) and Deptford SA Premier (17U Boys).

The US Youth Soccer National (USYS) Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive experience to USYS teams that advance past the state and regional stages to compete at the national level. The tournament gives players an opportunity to challenge high-level teams across the country, and it provides the chance to experience a unique USYS Championship with a special focus on camaraderie, community and competition through sport.

Group play competition begins on Froday following Thursday’s player event. The player event provides an opportunity for the athletes to meet their fellow soccer players from all over the country, as well as the opportunity to trade pins, memorabilia, t-shirts and other items that help define your state and culture. Most players participating in previous National Presidents Cup competitions and other USYS hosted events have reported this as being one of their best memories of the competition. Players will have access to a large open area where they can take photographs with the Championship Trophies, mingle and meet their fellow competitors.

Best of luck to the three New Jersey teams competing: Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue (13U Boys), Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red (16U Boys) and Deptford SA Premier (17U Boys).

New Jersey is also represented by four referees, who were selected to officiate at the national competition based on outstanding performances at the USYS Eastern Presidents Cup. Brayan Diaz, Mohammed Hassanin and Ryan Kozej and will be officiating at the national competition, along with Becky Amaya serving as a Referee Coach and East Region Head of Delegation.

To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer 

New Jersey Youth Soccer saw two more teams emerge victorious today at the US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships, with The Football Academy Black (13U Boys) and Ironbound SC NAL Raiders (17U Boys) winning titles at the tournament in West Virginia. A total of five New Jersey teams were crowned champions at the regional competition, with The Football Academy Black (12U Girls), Torpedoes Red (16U Boys) and Cedar Stars North Elite 64 (19U Boys) also lifting the trophy for their age groups on Tuesday.

The Football Academy Black (13U Boys) won six consecutive matches at the Eastern Regional Championships, capping off their incredible run this morning with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Rhode Island Surf B2011 Elite Blue (RI) in the 13U Boys Final. The Football Academy Black opened play at the regional competition by winning their group on nine points before posting a 3-0 win over Coppermine SC Boys 2011 Elite 64 (MD) in the quarterfinals. They followed up that result with a 1-0 clean sheet over TAKOMA PARK 2011 BOYS (MD) in the semifinals before closing the book earlier today to win the 13U Boys Championship. By claiming that title, The Football Academy Black officially booked their reservation for the USYS National Championships later this month at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Also bringing a championship home to New Jersey is Ironbound SC NAL Raiders (17U Boys), who earned a 4-2 victory over IFA West 2007 Boys EDS (MA) this morning to lift the trophy for their age group. Ironbound SC won six straight games at the Eastern Regional Championships, first taking their group on three straight victories before they defeated SDA 2007B (NYW) in the quarterfinals, 3-0. They then rolled to a 6-1 result over WVFC 2007 Boys Black (WV) in the semifinals before solidifying their championship earlier today. Next up for Ironbound SC NAL Raiders is a trip to Orlando for the USYS National Championships.

The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The competition provides winners from each state with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.

To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer 

A fantastic run for New Jersey Youth Soccer at the USYS Eastern Regional Championships continued today in West Virginia, as three teams claimed championships and another two booked their spots in the tournament finals on Wednesday. Raising the trophy for their respective age groups today was The Football Academy Black (12U Girls), Torpedoes Red (16U Boys) and Cedar Stars North Elite 64 (19U Boys), while The Football Academy Black (13U Boys) and Ironbound SC NAL Raiders (17U Boys) won their semifinal matches on Tuesday to advance into the championship round tomorrow.

The Football Academy Black (12U Girls) completed an undefeated campaign at the Eastern Regional Championships on Tuesday by winning a fifth consecutive contest, earning a hard-fought victory over Penn Fusion SA 2012 Elite (PAE) in the title game, 5-3. The win came on the heels of a 2-1 result over Loudoun Pre-ECNL G12 Red (VA) in the semifinals on Monday, which was preluded by The Football Academy Black winning all three group matches to earn the top spot in their bracket for the knockout stage.

Torpedoes Red (16U Boys) also raised the trophy for their age group today after defeating SDA 2008B (NYW) in the 16U Boys Final, 3-0. Torpedoes Red leaves West Virginia with five straight victories, first winning three times in their group before outlasting Stony Brook LGN SC Wildlings Blue B2008 (NYE) in the semifinals, 3-2. By claiming the 16U Boys Championship, Torpedoes Red officially booked their reservation for the USYS National Championships later this month at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Joining Torpedoes Red (16U Boys) in Orlando will be Cedar Stars North Elite 64 (19U Boys), who claimed the championship in their age group today with a 5-3 win over Eagle FC 05/06B Black (PAE) in the final. Cedar Stars North also went undefeated at the Eastern Regional Championships, first winning their group on three consecutive victories prior to upending Seacoast United 2006/05B NL Elite (ME) in the semifinals, 2-1.

Winning in the semifinals on Tuesday to advance into the final for their age group was The Football Academy Black (13U Boys). The New Jersey side blanked TAKOMA PARK 2011 BOYS (MD) earlier today, 1-0, which marks their fifth straight win in West Virginia. They will look to make it six consecutive victories on Wednesday morning when they meet Rhode Island Surf B2011 Elite Blue (RI) in the 13U Boys Final. Leading into the semifinals, The Football Academy Black won their group on nine points before a 3-0 win over Coppermine SC Boys 2011 Elite 64 (MD) in the quarterfinals.

Ironbound SC NAL Raiders (17U Boys) also punched their ticket to the finals after a 6-1 victory over WVFC 2007 Boys Black (WV) earlier today. Awaiting them in the 17U Boys Final on Wednesday will be IFA West 2007 Boys EDS (MA). Ironbound SC has also been on an undefeated run at the Eastern Regional Championships, first winning their group on three straight victories before they defeated SDA 2007B (NYW) in the quarterfinals, 3-0.

USYS Eastern Regional Championships – Tuesday Matches

13U Boys Final: The Football Academy Black vs. Rhode Island Surf B2011 Elite Blue (RI) at 8:00 AM

17U Boys Final: Ironbound SC NAL Raiders vs. IFA West 2007 Boys EDS (MA) at 8:00 AM

The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The competition provides winners from each state with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.

To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer 

The knockout stages have officially commenced at the US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships, with five New Jersey Youth Soccer teams advancing to the next stage of the tournament. New Jersey teams that are still in pursuit of an Eastern Regional Championship include The Football Academy Black (12U Girls), The Football Academy Black (13U Boys), Torpedoes Red (16U Boys), Ironbound SC NAL Raiders (17U Boys) and Cedar Stars North Elite 64 (19U Boys).

The Football Academy Black (12U Girls) won their fourth consecutive match at the Eastern Regional Championships on Monday, defeating Loudoun Pre-ECNL G12 Red (VA) to secure their spot in the 12U Girls Final on Monday. Prior to the semifinals, the Football Academy Black won all three group matches to earn the top spot in their bracket, finishing with nine points (3-0 record) and a 12-2 goal differential. Next up is Penn Fusion SA 2012 Elite (PAE) in the championship game on Tuesday morning.

The Football Academy Black (13U Boys) will play in a semifinal matchup against TAKOMA PARK 2011 BOYS (MD) on Tuesday, earning their spot in the next round after scoring a 3-0 win over Coppermine SC Boys 2011 Elite 64 (MD) in the quarterfinals. At the group stage, The Football Academy Black won their bracket on nine points (3-0 record) while outscoring the opposition, 11-3.

Advancing to the final in their age group is Torpedoes Red (16U Boys), who defeated Stony Brook LGN SC Wildlings Blue B2008 (NYE) in a highly contested semifinal on Monday, 3-2. Torpedoes Red arrived at the elimination rounds after winning their group on nine points (3-0 record) and a dominant 15-1 goal differential. They will now play SDA 2008B (NYW) on Tuesday with an opportunity to raise the 16U Boys Trophy on the line.

Ironbound SC NAL Raiders (17U Boys) punched their ticket to the semifinal round after blanking SDA 2007B (NYW) in the quarterfinals, 3-0. Prior to the knockout stage, Ironbound SC secured nine points (3-0 record) and an 8-1 edge in goals during group play to win the top seed in their bracket. Next on the docket is a semifinal reservation with WVFC 2007 Boys Black (WV) on Tuesday.

Playing in the championship match for their age group on Tuesday will be Cedar Stars North Elite 64 (19U Boys), who earned a hard-fought 2-1 result over Seacoast United 2006/05B NL Elite (ME) on Monday in the semifinals. They claimed their spot in the elimination rounds by recording nine points (3-0 record) and outscoring their opponents in group play, 15-4. Next up is a meeting in the 19U Boys Final with Eagle FC 05/06B Black (PAE).

USYS Eastern Regional Championships – Tuesday Matches

12U Girls Final: The Football Academy Black vs. Penn Fusion SA 2012 Elite at 9:00 AM

13U Boys Semifinal: The Football Academy Black vs. TAKOMA PARK 2011 BOYS (MD) at 8:00 AM

16U Boys Final: Torpedoes Red vs. SDA 2008B (NYW) at 12:00 PM

17U Boys Semifinal: Ironbound SC NAL Raiders vs. WVFC 2007 Boys Black (WV) at 10:00 AM

19U Boys Final: Cedar Stars North Elite 64 vs. Eagle FC 05/06B Black (PAE) at 8:00 AM

New Jersey teams that advanced to the elimination rounds of the USYS Eastern Regional Championships but unfortunately saw their run come to a close are Torpedoes Red (13U Boys), Torpedoes Red (14U Boys), Princeton Barcelona (18U Boys) and Medford Strikers (18U Boys).

Winners at the USYS Eastern Regional Championships will move onto the USYS National Championships in July at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The competition provides winners from each state with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.

To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer 

New Jersey Youth Soccer has been very well represented at the US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships, with nine affiliated teams advancing past group play and onto the next stage of the regional tournament. New Jersey teams that punched their tickets to the elimination rounds include The Football Academy Black (12U Girls), The Football Academy Black (13U Boys), Torpedoes Red (13U Boys), Torpedoes Red (14U Boys), Torpedoes Red (16U Boys), Ironbound SC NAL Raiders (17U Boys), Princeton Barcelona (18U Boys), Medford Strikers (18U Boys) and Cedar Stars North Elite 64 (19U Boys).

The Football Academy Black (12U Girls) won all three of their group play matches to earn the top spot in their bracket, finishing with nine points (3-0 record) and a 12-2 goal differential. Joining their clubmates in the elimination rounds are The Football Academy (13U Boys), who won their group on nine points (3-0 record) while outscoring the opposition, 11-3. Also moving forward in that age group is Torpedoes Red (13U Boys) after going unbeaten in the opening round, registering seven points (2-0-1 record) and a 5-2 goal differential.

Also advancing to the next stage is Torpedoes Red (14U Boys), who finished on top of their table with nine points (3-0 record) after outscoring their opponents by a tally of 8-1. Additionally, Torpedoes Red (16U Boys) booked their reservation in the next round after winning their bracket, ending group play with nine points (3-0 record) and a dominant 15-1 goal differential. After earning nine points (3-0 record) and an 8-1 edge in goals during group play, Ironbound SC NAL Raiders (17U Boys) are also moving onto the quarterfinals on Sunday.

New Jersey will also have two representatives in the 18U Boys Semifinals on Monday after Princeton Barcelona and Medford Strikers both won their brackets in group play. Princeton Barcelona earned seven points (2-0-1 record) on a 6-3 goal differential, while Medford Strikers went undefeated (3-0 record) and shut out all three of their opponents by a collective tally of 11-0. Also punching their ticket to the next stage of the tournament is Cedar Stars North Elite 64 (19U Boys), who recorded nine points (3-0 record) while outscoring their opponents in group play, 15-4.

NJ Youth Soccer teams that advanced to the USYS Eastern Regional Championships but unfortunately saw their run end after group play include PDA Pre-MLS Next Blue (12U Boys), Match Fit Academy Mercer (13U Girls), Jersey Shore Boca Jetties (13U Girls), JAE Academy (14U Boys), PSA North (14U Girls), PSA Monmouth Elite 64 (14U Girls), STA Mount Olive Soccer Club (15U Boys), Wall Spirit (15U Girls), CJFA Juventus (16U Boys), Future Elite 64 (17U Boys) and STA Mount Olive Soccer Club (17U Girls).

Winners at the USYS Eastern Regional Championships will move onto the USYS National Championships in July at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The competition provides winners from each state with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.

To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer 

Four New Jersey Youth Soccer teams secured a spot in the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup after reaching the Eastern Presidents Cup Finals on Tuesday, with two of those teams claiming the championship in their respective age groups. Lifting the trophy was Valencia SA Black (14U Boys) and Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red (16U Boys), while Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue (13U Boys) and Deptford SA Premier (17U Boys) also represented New Jersey as finalists.

By reaching the last day of the regional competition, which was hosted in West Virginia, all four teams have officially secured a spot in the USYS National Presidents Cup next month in Wichita, Kansas.

Valencia SA Black faced Real Elite FC 2010 Boys White (MD) in the 14U Boys Final, blanking the Maryland side by a tally of 3-0. The clean slate was their fourth in five matches, and they finished the tournament with an incredible 23-1 goal differential. Prior to the championship match, Valencia SA Black netted four goals en route to a 4-1 semifinal win over Herndon 2010B FC Red (VA) on Monday. They opened the tournament by winning their group on three consecutive wins, outscoring the opposition by a count of 16-0.

Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red also exited West Virginia with a trophy after topping Keystone FC Elite Blue 08B (PAE) in the 16U Boys Final, 4-2. That win came on the heels of a 5-1 result over FC Alliance 2008B (WV) in the tournament semifinals. Ocean earned a top seed in the elimination rounds after winning their group on six points (2-1 record), securing the tiebreaker with a 5-2 goal differential.

Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue (13U Boys) was dominant over their first four games in West Virginia, recording four consecutive shutouts. They won their group with three wins and a phenomenal goal differential of 16-0. They continued that momentum into the semifinals and blanked LMVSC 2011 Boys Red (VA) by a tally of 1-0. In the 13U Boys Final, they ultimately got bested by Group B winner Hulmeville SC Demons (PAE), 2-0.

Deptford SA Premier punched their ticket to the 17U Boys Final after earning a hard-fought 1-0 victory over McLean Youth Soccer 2007 Boys Green (VA) in the tournament semifinals. They qualified for the elimination rounds after finishing second in their group on seven points (2-0-1 record), scoring eight times while allowing a single goal over three matches. In the 17U Final, they matched up with SAC Boys 2007 Premier Blue (MD) and fell by the slimmest of margins, 1-0.

Hosted by US Youth Soccer, the Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive environment for teams seeking a series of unique challenges highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.

To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer 

Monday proved to be a very successful showing for New Jersey Youth Soccer at the US Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup in West Virginia, with four New Jersey teams advancing to the finals in their respective age groups. By reaching the final round of the regional competition, each of those qualifying teams have officially earned a spot in the National Presidents Cup that will take place next month in Wichita, Kansas.

A total of six NJ Youth Soccer teams competed in the semifinals on Monday, with four of them making a reservation in the Eastern Presidents Cup Finals that take place today. Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue continued their incredible run at the regional competition by recording a fourth consecutive shutout, blanking LMVSC 2011 Boys Red (VA) by a tally of 1-0. Over four matches in West Virginia, Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue has outscored their opponents, 17-0. They now face Hulmeville SC Demons (PAE) this morning for the 13U Boys crown.

Valencia SA Black also picked up where they left off in group play, netting four goals en route to a 4-1 win over Herndon 2010B FC Red (VA) in the 14U Boys Semifinals on Monday. In four games at Eastern Presidents Cup, they hold a 20-1 goal differential over their opponents. Next up for Valencia SA Black is Real Elite FC 2010 Boys White (MD), with the two teams battling for the right to be called 14U Boys Champions.

Also securing their spot in the Eastern Presidents Cup Finals is Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red, who defeated FC Alliance 2008B (WV) by a score of 5-1 in the 16U Boys Semifinals on Monday. They now look to secure another championship for New Jersey when they face Keystone FC Elite Blue 08B (PAE) in the final on Tuesday.

Deptford SA Premier punched their ticket to the 17U Boys Final after earning a hard-fought 1-0 victory over McLean Youth Soccer 2007 Boys Green (VA) in the tournament semifinals. Next up for the Deptford Premier SA 17U Boys is a meeting with SAC Boys 2007 Premier Blue (MD) on Tuesday in the final for their age group.

In addition to the four New Jersey finalists, two additional teams played in the Eastern Presidents Cup Semifinals on Monday. Princeton SA Monmouth Orange (12U Boys) came up just short against FC Alliance 2012B (WV), while Mount Laurel SA United Fire fell to FC Alliance 2007G (WV).

USYS Eastern Presidents Cup Finals (NJYS Teams in Bold, Times in EDT)

13U Boys – Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue vs. Hulmeville SC Demons (PAE) at 8:00 AM

14U Boys – Valencia SA Black vs. Real Elite FC 2010 Boys White (MD) at 10:15 AM

16U Boys – Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red vs. Keystone FC Elite Blue 08B (PAE) at 8:30 AM

17U Boys – Deptford SA Premier vs. SAC Boys 2007 Premier Blue (MD) at 8:30 AM

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive environment for teams seeking a series of unique challenges highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.

To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer 

New Jersey Youth Soccer has been very well represented at the US Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup, with seven affiliated teams advancing past group play and into the next stage of the regional tournament. New Jersey teams that punched their tickets to the semifinal round include Princeton SA Monmouth Orange (12U Boys), Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue (13U Boys), Valencia SA Black (14U Boys), Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red (16U Boys), Deptford SA Premier (17U Boys) and Mount Laurel SA United Fire (17U Girls).

In addition to the teams playing in the USYS Eastern Presidents Cup Semifinals on Monday, Den of Lions Sporting FC will be competing in the 19U Boys Final. They are facing BYSA 05 Stampede National (MD) following an unbeaten run during group play, finishing with nine points (3-0 record) and a 19-3 goal differential. The match will be a rematch of a Sunday meeting between the two clubs, which saw Den of Lions Sporting FC secure a 5-2 victory.

Princeton SA Monmouth Orange (12U Boys) is headed to the semifinal round after finishing second in their group with six points on a 2-1 record, outscoring their opposition by a tally of 9-6. Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue (13U Boys) had a dominant performance in group competition, finishing undefeated at the top of their table with nine points (3-0 record). They also recorded three shutouts en route to a 16-0 goal differential. Valencia SA Black matched that incredible showing in the 14U Boys Division, winning their group with nine points on three victories while outscoring their opponents, 16-0.

Representing New Jersey in the 16U Boys Semifinals is Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red, who won their bracket on six points (2-1 record) after securing the group tiebreaker with a 5-2 goal differential. Also advancing to the semifinals is Deptford SA Premier in the 17U Boys Tournament. They qualified for the next round of competition after finishing second in their group on seven points (2-0-1 record), scoring eight times while allowing a single goal over three matches. Mount Laurel SA United Fire advanced to Monday after going unbeaten in 17U Girls Group Play, finishing with nine points (3-0 record) and an 11-2 goal differential.

The semifinal round of the Eastern Presidents Cup is being played on Monday, with championship matches taking place on Tuesday. The Eastern Presidents Cup kicked off on Friday in Charleston and Barboursville, West Virginia, with teams vying for a spot in the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup this July in Wichita, Kansas.

USYS Eastern Presidents Cup Semifinals (NJYS Teams in Bold, Times in EDT)

12U Boys – Princeton SA Monmouth Orange vs. FC Alliance 2012B (WV) at 8:00 AM

13U Boys – Parsippany Soccer Club Academy Blue vs. LMVSC 2011 Boys Red (VA) at 12:00 PM

14U Boys – Valencia SA Black vs. Herndon 2010B FC Red (VA) at 12:00 PM ET

16U Boys – Ocean Township United SA Warriors Red vs. FC Alliance 2008B (WV) at 2:00 PM

17U Boys – Deptford SA Premier vs. McLean Youth Soccer 2007 Boys Green (VA) at 12:30 PM

17U Girls – Mount Laurel SA United Fire vs. FC Alliance 2007G (WV) at 10:15 AM

USYS Eastern Presidents Cup Finals (NJYS Team in Bold, Time in EDT)

19U Boys – Den of Lions Sporting FC vs. BYSA 05 Stampede National (MD) at 8:00 AM

NJ Youth Soccer teams that advanced to the USYS Eastern Presidents Cup but unfortunately saw their run end after group play include Deptford SA Premier (12U Girls), Old Bridge SC Thunder (13U Girls), The Football Academy Black (14U Girls), Princeton FC United (15U Boys) and Deptford SA Premier (16U Girls).

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive environment for teams seeking a series of unique challenges highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.

To find out more information about New Jersey Youth Soccer or to contact us directly, please email communications@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow us on social media: @NJYouthSoccer