Kentucky State Cup.
The Kentucky State Open Cup is part of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, which is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The National Championship provides approximately 185,000 players on over 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer State Associations the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play. Annually the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides the nation’s top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country.
This tournament is open to any properly registered team aged 13U – 19U that has competed in (or will compete in) a 4-team league. No all-star teams or guest players are allowed. Any league, club or association found to have substituted ineligible players on a roster will forfeit their games at this tournament and may be subject to further sanctions. The State Cup Champions will advance to the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championship with the opportunity to advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championship.
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2024 Dates & Locations
Preliminary Weekend
May 25 – May 27 • Etown Sports Park
1401 West Park Road Elizabethtown KY
Finals Weekend
June 1 – June 2 • Etown Sports Park 1401 West Park Road Elizabethtown KY
2024 USYS Midwest Regional Championships
June 21 – June 26 • Overland Park & Olathe, Kansas
2024 USYS National Championships
July 23 – July 28 • Orlando, Florida
Administrative Information
Elizabethtown High School: 620 N Mulberry St Elizabethtown KY 42701
Great Crossing High School: 120 Betsy Wy Georgetown KY 40324
St. Xavier High School: 1609 Poplar Level Rd Louisville KY 40217
Lexington Sporting Club: 250 Doe Trail Lexington KY 40509 (Apple Maps: 5354 Athens Boonesborough Road Lexington KY 40509)
Please take the time to thoroughly read through the guide to familiarize yourself with all the pertinent information, including team check-in procedures. This will help ensure that you are well-prepared and equipped to navigate the events seamlessly.
Please note that the following individuals MUST complete concussion training from either the NFHS or CDC: all coaches, team managers, bench personnel, and/or any individuals listed on the team’s roster. Completion certificates will be required to sit on the bench and must be submitted before the tournament begins.