The opening weekend of the TSSA Spring State Cup delivered everything Tennessee soccer fans have come to expect in competitive matches, standout performances, and no shortage of memorable moments. And now, the teams that advanced through quarterfinal and semifinal action have their sights set on becoming state champions.
State Cup Championship Weekend gets underway this Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro. All 12U Boys and Girls will compete in semifinal and final action in the 11v11 State Cup, while 13U-14U Boys and 13U-19U Girls across all four divisions return to settle the score and crown the Spring 2026 TSSA State Cup champions.
“The moment teams have been working toward all season is finally here,” said Jeannie Louk, TSSA Director of Leagues and Programs. “This weekend, the Tennessee State Soccer Association crowns 33 new State Cup Champions. Play hard, leave it all on the field, and may the best team win. Good luck to all!”
Four Divisions, Four Championships
When Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) introduced its revamped four-division structure last fall, the goal was to provide more teams with more opportunities and more meaningful soccer. That vision has played out all spring and now reaches its culmination this weekend. Here is what is at stake across each division:
- National Championship Series (NCS): Formerly Division 1, NCS champions earn a direct berth into the US Youth Soccer National Championships, the country’s most prestigious youth soccer event.
- President’s Cup (PCUP): Formerly Division 2, President’s Cup champions advance to the USYS Presidents Cup National Qualifier and, from there, the USYS National Presidents Cup.
- Governor’s Cup (GC): Introduced last fall, this division was created to balance levels of play and open up more competitive opportunities for teams across the state.
- Mayor’s Cup (MC): Formerly Division 3, designed for newer or developing teams, with promotional opportunities possible for future seasons.
“We are excited to welcome all our qualifying teams to Murfreesboro,” said Hans Hobson, CEO of Tennessee State Soccer Association. “The State Cup continues to provide a quality environment and experience that we can be proud of.”
The Road Beyond Tennessee State Cup
For many teams that leave Murfreesboro with a championship, their journey is just beginning. Winners of the National Championship Series will advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships, taking place this summer from July 13-23. In a moment that hits especially close to home for Tennessee soccer, the girls’ competition will be held at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro, putting the state champions on a national stage in their own backyard. Boys NCS champions will compete in Salt Lake City, Utah.
President’s Cup champions will first head to the USYS Presidents Cup National Qualifier from June 11-14 in Loudoun, Virginia, before the top qualifiers move on to the USYS National Presidents Cup on July 7-11 in Wichita, Kansas.
Champions Will Be Crowned This Weekend
The Tennessee State League built the foundation. The opening weekend of State Cup narrowed the field. Now, championship weekend delivers the exclamation point. With state titles on the line across four divisions and national competition waiting for the teams that emerge at the top, this is Tennessee soccer at its very best. And it all comes down to the action this weekend in Murfreesboro!
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