The finals are now set for 15U to 19U boys teams in the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) Fall State Cup, with Division 1 and Division 2 championships being held this weekend at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro. Additionally, Division 3 Semifinals and Finals will take place over the weekend, as will all 12U competitions.
“It is exciting to see several clubs from across the state represented in the finals,” said Jeannie Louk, TSSA Director of Leagues & Programs. “We are looking forward to an awesome weekend of championship soccer. Good luck to all!”
Division 1 Finals
15U Boys: NUSA B09 Maroon vs. Germantown Legends 09 Black
16U Boys: Germantown Legends 08 Black vs. Pats 2008 Blue
17U Boys: NUSA B07 Maroon vs. Germantown Legends 07 Premier
18U Boys: TSC Murfreesboro 2006 Boys Showcase vs. TUSC 2006 Boys NPL
19U Boys: U19 Lobos Rush ECNL vs. NUSA B05 Maroon
Division 2 Finals
15U Boys: 2009 Redoubt Generals vs. NUSA B09 Navy
16U Boys: 2008 Lobos Rush E64 vs. JCFC 2008B Black
17U Boys: PSA Pedro Jrs TSL vs. One Knox 07B- Orange
18U Boys: KUSA 06B Stars vs. NUSA B06 Navy
19U Boys: TSC Williamson 2005/2006 Boys Showcase vs. All-In FC TN 05/06 Boys
“We had an excellent first weekend of State Cup that featured our quarter and semifinal rounds,” said Hans Hobson, TSSA Chief Executive Officer. “Officials, coaches, players and parents performed very well on the weekend. We appreciate the sportsmanship and integrity shown over this first weekend.”
Winners at the Division 1 level of Tennessee State Cup will advance to the US Youth Soccer (USYS) Southern Regional Championships next June in Tampa and Auburndale, Florida. The competition is part of the USYS National Championship Series, which is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. Champions at the Division 2 level will continue onto regional play in the USYS Southern Presidents Cup next June in Plano, Texas. The USYS Presidents Cup provides a progressive and competitive environment to teams that might not otherwise get the opportunity to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.
Open to all member clubs and their teams, TSSA has hosted the Tennessee State Cup since 1976. Games are played at competitive levels within three divisions (Division 1, Division 2 and Divisions 3).
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