US YOUTH SOCCER ANNOUNCES MAJOR FORMAT CHANGE TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
You'll want to read more to find out about these exciting changes!
On September 23rd, US Youth Soccer announced a major format change to the USYS National Championships. State Cup Champions will now advance directly to the National Championships, eliminating the traditional Southern Regionals which has historically been the stepping stone between State and National.
Some key factors in the decision to make the change include:
- Creating a direct pathway to Nationals
- Easing travel burdens on families by eliminating Regionals
This format change is the result of extensive feedback from member associations, clubs, coaches, and families.
CLICK HERE to read the full and detailed Press Release from US Youth Soccer regarding the changes
WHAT ARE THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS?
The US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life, cap a yearlong series of competitions for boys and girls teams in multiple age brackets as teams earn their way from the top teams in their state to the national championships. The champions in the 13U through 18U/19U age brackets from each state cup event will converge in July for the US Youth Soccer National Championships presented by New York Life. Annually the US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life, provides the nation’s top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country.
CLICK HERE for Official USYS National Championships page
2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - BOYS
When: July 13-23, 2026
Where: Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah
2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - GIRLS
When: July 13-23, 2026
Where: Murfreesboro and Smyrna, Tennessee
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