The chase for a Tennessee State Championship reaches its peak this weekend as the Fall 2025 Tennessee State Cup returns to Murfreesboro for its final rounds. After a hard-fought quarterfinal and semifinal slate last weekend, the state’s top 15U–19U boys teams will step onto the fields at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex with a goal of finishing their journey as champions.
In addition to the 15U–19U boys championships, the weekend will also feature semifinal and final play for the 12U 9v9 boys and girls divisions, adding another layer of excitement as younger teams get their moment on the state stage.
“Now’s the time for teams to give it everything and see who rises to the top,” said Jeannie Louk, TSSA Director of Leagues and Programs. “With our updated league-play format, over 20 clubs from across the state will compete for their division championship to become State Champions. Good Luck to all teams competing!”
Hosted by the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA), State Cup Championship Weekend represents the culmination of months of hard work inside league play, training sessions, film rooms and travel. Teams that advanced through last weekend’s knockout rounds now face their toughest test yet in a winner-takes-all battle for one of the most storied titles in Tennessee youth soccer.
This year’s State Cup arrives at a moment of growth and evolution for TSSA. Following four consecutive years of rising participation numbers, 2025 marked the first full season under the Tennessee State League’s restructured four-division model. Aligned with US Youth Soccer naming conventions, the format has brought clearer pathways, stronger competitive balance and expanded postseason opportunities for clubs statewide. State Cup now mirrors that structure, sending teams from all four divisions into a championship environment that reflects the depth and diversity of soccer talent across Tennessee.
“TSSA has around 65,000 players participating in this great sport,” said Hans Hobson, TSSA Chief Executive Officer. “Some of the very best competitive/select players from across our state will be crowned state champions this weekend. We are excited to honor them!”
Teams from each of TSSA’s competitive levels will be represented during State Cup Championship Weekend.
- National Championship Series: Formerly known as Division 1, state champions in this division advance directly to USYS National Championships next summer.
- Presidents Cup: Formerly known as Division 2, state champions in this division move on to the USYS Mid Atlantic Presidents Cup National Qualifier next summer.
- Governor’s Cup: A brand-new division created to balance levels of play and give more teams competitive opportunities. Champions in this division do not advance to another level of play beyond the state tournaments.
- Mayor’s Cup: Formerly known as Division 3, this competition is designed for newer or developing teams, with promotional opportunities possible for future seasons.
The Tennessee State Cup, first held in 1976, remains a defining piece of the state’s competitive pathway. With opportunities for nationally competitive programs and emerging teams alike, the event continues to celebrate the ambition, hard work and community spirit that shape the game across Tennessee.
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