The Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) Spring State Cup has come to a close, crowning a new class of state champions. After a season full of competitive Tennessee State League play, teams from across the state converged on the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro for two weekends of State Cup action. And when the final whistles blew on championship weekend, the top teams had proven themselves on the biggest stage of the spring season.
From the 12U 11v11 brackets to the 19U Girls Finals, championship weekend showcased the competitive depth that continues to define youth soccer across Tennessee. Tight matches, clutch performances, and the energy of clubs competing for a state title made for a memorable conclusion to a strong spring season.
“State Championship weekends remind me exactly why I love what I do,” said Jeannie Louk, TSSA Director of Leagues and Programs. “Moments like these are what Tennessee State League is built for. Congratulations to every team that competed, and to our champions — you earned every bit of it. Good Luck to all teams advancing to USYS Nationals and Presidents Cup!”
Spring 2026 TSSA State Cup Champions and Finalists
Following is the complete list of champions and finalists from TSSA State Cup Championship Weekend:
- 12U Boys NCS: Champion – 2014 Lobos Rush Blue (Finalist – TSC Williamson 2014 Boys Showcase Blue)
- 12U Boys PCUP: Champion – Stones River FC 2014 Black (Finalist – OLE FC 14B PREMIER)
- 12U Boys GC: Champion – TSC Murfreesboro 2014 Boys Showcase (Finalist – TUSC 2014 Boys)
- 12U Boys MC: Champion – 2014 Cleveland Flames Maroon (Finalist – MTFC 2014 Boys Mythic)
- 12U Girls NCS: Champion – MCFC Girls 2014 Navy (Finalist – TSC Williamson 2014 Girls Showcase LM)
- 12U Girls PCUP: Champion – NUSA G14 Brentwood Navy (Finalist – 2014 Redoubt Lady Generals)
- 13U Boys NCS: Champion – 2013 Lobos Rush TSL D1 (Finalist – Stones River FC 2013 Black)
- 13U Boys PCUP: Champion – Emerald Real Madrid 2013 Boys (Finalist – Clarksville SC B2013 Maroon)
- 13U Boys GC: Champion – Stones River FC 2013 Red (Finalist – Rampage SC 13 Boys)
- 13U Boys MC: Champion – Armada FC 2013B Red (Finalist – GSC Rangers 2013 Boys Force Gold)
- 13U Girls NCS: Champion – TSC 2013 Girls-Jordan (Finalist – TSC 2013 Girls-Mayes)
- 13U Girls PCUP: Champion – All-In FC TN 13G Eclipse (Finalist – Ole FC 13 G Premier)
- 13U Girls MC: Champion – KHA ARIS G13-1 (Finalist – GSC Lady Rangers 2013 Girls Force)
- 14U Boys NCS: Champion – 2012 Lobos Rush TSL (Finalist – One Knox 12B-TSL D1)
- 14U Boys PCUP: Champion – JSC 2012 Boys (Finalist – BURSC 2012 Hammers)
- 14U Boys GC: Champion – Clarksville SC 2012 Maroon (Finalist – USA North 2012 Boys Select)
- 14U Boys MC: Champion – Stones River FC 2012 Red (Finalist – AYSO Alliance 14U Boy Orange)
- 14U Girls NCS: Champion – 2012 Lady Lobos Rush TSL (Finalist – TSC Murfreesboro 2012 Girls-Lewis)
- 14U Girls PCUP: Champion – Ole FC 12 G (Finalist – JSC 2012 Girls)
- 14U Girls GC: Champion – FC Alliance 2012 Girls TSL (Finalist – 2012 Redoubt Lady Generals)
- 14U Girls MC: Champion – USA North 2012 Girls (Finalist – TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase)
- 15U Girls NCS: Champion – TSC 2011 Girls-Kappler (Finalist – Chattanooga Red Wolves 2011 Girls)
- 15U Girls PCUP: Champion – TSC Williamson 2011 Girls-Santamaria (Finalist – Armada FC 2011G)
- 15U Girls MC: Champion – 2011G-COLUMBIA FC (Finalist – Rc3 FC Renegades 11/12G)
- 16U Girls NCS: Champion – TSC Murfreesboro 2010 Girls CL (Finalist – FC Alliance North 2010 Girls)
- 16U Girls PCUP: Champion – Armada FC 2010G (Finalist – TUSC 2010 Girls)
- 16U Girls MC: Champion – Germantown Lady Legends 2010 White (Finalist – East TN FC 2010-2012G)
- 17U Girls NCS: Champion – Kononia Lady Fire 2009/10’s (Finalist – TSC Murfreesboro 2009 Girls-Suarez)
- 17U Girls PCUP: Champion – NUSA G09 Maroon (Finalist – TUSC 2009 Girls)
- 17U Girls MC: Champion – 2009 Redoubt Lady Generals (Finalist – Armada FC 2009G)
- 19U Girls NCS: Champion – Chattanooga Red Wolves U19 Girls
- 19U Girls PCUP: Champion – KH Elite Murfreesboro G0708-R (Finalist – TSC Sumner 2007/2008 Girls-Sidebottom)
- 19U Girls MC: Champion – TN Tempo FC Academy HS U19G (Finalist – Rc3 FC Reliance 07-10G)
A Season Built on Opportunity
This spring marked the second full championship cycle under TSSA’s new four-division competitive structure, a system introduced last fall to create clearer pathways, strengthen competitive balance, and align more closely with US Youth Soccer naming conventions. From nationally ambitious programs competing in the National Championship Series to developing clubs finding their footing in the Mayor’s Cup, the format continued to deliver meaningful competition at every level.
- National Championship Series (NCS): Formerly Division 1, NCS champions earn a direct berth into the US Youth Soccer National Championships.
- 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 to expand competitive opportunity and balance levels of play across the state.
- Mayor’s Cup (MC): Formerly Division 3, designed for newer and developing teams, with promotional opportunities possible for future seasons.
“We want to thank the players, coaches, and spectators for an incredible tournament,” said Hans Hobson, CEP of Tennessee State Soccer Association. “This year saw more clubs lift a State Cup trophy — including several first-time champions — than in any recent memory. The growth in talent across our member clubs was on full display.”
The Road Ahead for TSSA State Cup Champions
For many of the State Cup champions, their journey is far from over. National Championship Series winners advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships from July 13-23, which will be hosted at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro. 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 top qualifiers move on to the USYS National Presidents Cup, which will be held from July 7-11 in Wichita, Kansas.
A New Class of Champions
As another Tennessee State Cup closes, TSSA congratulates every champion, finalist, and participant who competed this spring. The State Cup has been a cornerstone of TSSA programming since 1976, and this year’s competition added another memorable chapter to that long history. For every team that took the field, from the first match of State League play to the final whistle in Murfreesboro, the Spring 2026 season was a testament to the incredible talent and depth across youth soccer in Tennessee.
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