National Championships

The Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) is building on years of steady growth as the Fall 2025 season of the Tennessee State League hits full swing. For the fourth straight year, registrations have risen, and 2025 also brings new major milestones. Starting this fall, TSSA has added a fourth division and a revamped competition structure that now fully aligns with US Youth Soccer naming conventions.

New Division, New Names

Beginning this season, the Tennessee State League is now operating under a new four-division structure:

• National Championship Series: Formerly known as Division 1, state champions in this division advance directly to USYS National Championships.
• President’s Cup: Formerly known as Division 2, state champions in this division move on to USYS Sub-Regionals.
• 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.

These changes ensure TSSA competitions are in step with the US Youth Soccer model while also continuing to expand opportunities for players across our state.

“I’m excited for the new brackets!” said Jeannie Louk, TSSA Director of Leagues and Programs. “The structure gives more teams the chance at competing and winning a state championship.”

Fall 2025 State Cup

The fall slate of matches in the Tennessee State League will once again culminate with the Tennessee State Cup, featuring teams that advance past league play.

• Weekend of November 15–16: Quarterfinals and Semifinals for 15U–19U boys teams across all divisions.
• Weekend of November 22–23: Semifinals and Finals for 12U 9v9 boys and girls teams, along with Finals for 15U–19U boys teams across all divisions.

Pathway to Nationals

TSSA champions at the National Championship Series level (formerly Division 1) will earn a direct spot in the US Youth Soccer National Championships, the country’s most prestigious youth soccer event. President’s Cup winners will advance to US Youth Soccer Sub-Regionals, while the Governor’s Cup and Mayor’s Cup offer competitive platforms for teams developing within the state.

Commitment to Growth

TSSA remains committed to providing meaningful opportunities for every player while continuing the rapid growth of soccer across Tennessee. With record registrations, a new divisional format and a system now fully aligned with national naming models, the Fall 2025 season marks a significant step forward for the game in our state. 

To contact the Tennessee State Soccer Association, please call (615) 590-2200. Also make sure to follow us on social media!

The US Youth Soccer National Championships Presented by New York Life recently concluded at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, with Kononia Lady Fire Memphis 2009/10s (16U Girls) and Chattanooga Red Wolves (17U Girls) finishing the competition as national semifinalists. Tennessee State Soccer Association was well represented at the USYS National Championships, with a total of eight teams advancing to the national tournament.

Kononia Lady Fire Memphis 2009/10s arrived at the USYS National Championships after recently capturing the USYS 16U Girls Southern Regional Championship earlier this month in Dallas. They kicked off the National Championships by winning their group on a cumulative 2-0-1 record and 7-4 goal differential over three matches. The team then advanced to a semifinal pairing with Elmbrook United 09G Elite 64 (Wisconsin), where they capped off a tremendous postseason as national semifinalists.

Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G also lifted the trophy for their age group at the USYS Southern Regional Championships, and they carried that momentum to the national stage. They opened the competition with three consecutive victories in group play, only allowing a single goal on an 8-1 differential. After winning their group, they faced Ambassadors FC 2008 Girls (Ohio) in the semifinal round. In a hard-fought contest, Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G eventually fell by a razor-thin 2-1 decision, completing their deep postseason run as national semifinalists.

Also representing Tennessee in Orlando were TSC 2011 Girls (14U Girls), Chattanooga FC 10G Navy (15U Girls), One Knox 09G (16U Girls), Chattanooga FC 11B Navy (14U Boys), Pateadores SC Nashville 08B Blue (17U Boys), and NUSA 07 Boys Maroon (19U Boys).

Hosted by US Youth Soccer, the National Championships Presented by New York Life is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The competition provides winners from each state with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play. 

To contact the Tennessee State Soccer Association, please call (615) 590-2200. Also make sure to follow us on social media!

The state of Tennessee enjoyed an incredible run at the US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships in Dallas, with four Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) teams being crowned Southern Regional Champions and three additional squads finishing the tournament as finalists.

Lifting the trophy as winners in their age divisions were Tennessee Soccer Club 2011 Girls (14U Girls), Kononia Lady Fire Memphis 2009/10s (16U Girls), Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G (17U Girls) and NUSA 07 Boys Maroon (18/19U Boys). Also reaching the finals at the regional competition were Tennessee United SC 2012 Boys (13U Boys), One Knox SC 09G (16U Girls) and 06/07 Germantown Legends Premier (18/19U Boys).

Tennessee Soccer Club 2011 Girls started the USYS Southern Regional Championships by going unbeaten in group play and not allowing a single goal across three matches. Their 2-0-1 record and 7-0 goal differential secured the top seed from their bracket and advanced them into the semifinals. In that next round, TSC 2011 Girls faced Solar East 11G Reese FDL (North Texas) and punched their ticket to the championship match with an impressive 4-1 result. Awaiting them in the final was JIYSC 11 Girls D (South Carolina), with the Tennessee side delivering a dominant performance and earning a 3-0 victory. Following the win, TSC 2011 Girls lifted the 14U Girls Southern Regional Championship Trophy, officially booking their reservation in the USYS National Championships later this month in Orlando.

Kononia Lady Fire Memphis 2009/10s dominated their group in the opening round of action, recording three straight shutouts across three victories while outscoring their opposition, 13-0. The team then carried that momentum into the semifinals, where they registered a fourth consecutive clean sheet against Solar South 09G Naizer FDL (North Texas), 3-0, claiming their spot in the championship game. In an all-Tennessee final, Kononia Lady Fire Memphis 2009/10s emerged victorious in a highly competitive 3-2 battle over One Knox SC 09G, lifting the 16U Girls Trophy and extending their postseason journey to the USYS National Championships in Orlando.

Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G were also outstanding in group play, earning three straight victories and winning their bracket with a 10-1 goal differential. The Scenic City representatives then moved into the semifinals and defeated Renegades 08G FDL (North Texas), 3-1, to advance to the championship match. Opposite them in the final was SSC 08G Storm Elite (Louisiana), and Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G blanked their opponent, 2-0, to capture the 17U Girls Southern Regional Championship and earn their place at the USYS National Championships later this month.

NUSA 07 Boys Maroon also recorded three straight wins in group competition, winning their division after outscoring the opposition by a tally of 9-3. Awaiting them in the semifinal round was Little Rock Rangers 2006 Boys (Arkansas), where NUSA 07 Boys Maroon topped their opponent by a scoreline of 2-1. The 18/19U Championship featured a second all-Tennessee final, with 06/07 Germantown Legends Premier also booking a reservation on the last day of the tournament. After a hard-fought game, NUSA 07 Boys Maroon lifted the 18/19U Trophy with a 2-1 victory at the final whistle. Next up for NUSA 07 Boys Maroon is a trip to Orlando for the USYS National Championships.

The country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, the USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life will take place from July 22–27 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Each summer during this event, US Youth Soccer crowns a 13U–19U boys and girls national champion following a year-long series of competitions at the state and regional levels. With approximately 185,000 players on 10,000 teams across the 54 USYS State Associations, the National Championships provide a platform for players to showcase their talent against the best competition in the country.

To contact the Tennessee State Soccer Association, please call (615) 590-2200. Also make sure to follow us on social media!

The 2024 US Youth Soccer National Championships have officially come to a conclusion, with the week-long event wrapping up after champions were crowned in the 13U to 19U age groups at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G (16U Girls) reached the semifinal round of the national tournament, where they came up just short against FW United 08G Elite 64 (IN). Prior to the elimination rounds, Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G emerged as the top seed from their bracket after a stellar showing in group play. The team won each of their three opening round games, all of which were shutouts. Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G outscored their opposition by a tally of 12-0 over the course of those three matches to punch their ticket to the final four for their age group.

Tennessee was represented by an additional six teams at the USYS National Championships. However, no quarterfinal round at the national tournament meant a smaller pool of teams advanced to the elimination rounds. Also competing at the USYS National Championships but unfortunately seeing their tournament run end after group play was Lady Lobos Rush U14G Elite 64 (14U Girls), Kononia Lady Fire (15U Girls), Germantown Lady Legends 08 Black (16U Girls), Pateadores SC Nashville 2008 Blue (16U Boys), Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (17U Girls) and Chattanooga Red Wolves 06G (19U Girls).

Pateadores SC Nashville 2008 Blue (16U Boys) went unbeaten in their group on a 2-0-1 record, which placed them level with Stony Brook LGN Wildlings Blue B2008 (NYE) at the top spot in their bracket, but an extremely close goal differential in favor of Stony Brook gave them the tiebreaker. Incredibly, Pateadores SC Nashville 2008 Blue was unbeaten in nine matches over the course of the Southern Regional Championships and National Championships (cumulative 8-0-1 record). Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (17U Girls) were also unbeaten in their group with five points (1-0-2 record), but Nationals Union 07 Girls Black (MI) secured the semifinal berth after completing the opening round with seven points (2-0-1 record).

The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life are the final stage of the USYS National Championships, which begin at the state level before progressing to the regional and then national stages. The event is a culmination of a year-long series of competitions, providing approximately 185,000 players on 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer’s 54 State Associations with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation.

To contact the Tennessee State Soccer Association, please call (615) 590-2200. Also make sure to follow us on social media!

Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G (16U Girls) are continuing their quest for a national title on Saturday morning after advancing past group play and into the semifinal round of the US Youth Soccer National Championships in Orlando, Florida. The Tennessee representative now faces FW United 08G Elite 64 (IN) tomorrow with a trip to the championship match on the line.

Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G emerged as the top seed from their bracket after a stellar showing in group play. The team won each of their three opening round games, all of which were shutouts. Chattanooga Red Wolves 08G outscored their opposition by a tally of 12-0 over the course of those three matches to punch their ticket to the final four for their age group. Their meeting with FW United 08G Elite 64 (IN) kicks off at 8:00 AM on Saturday morning at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

Tennessee was represented by an additional six teams at the USYS National Championships. However, no quarterfinal round at the national tournament meant a smaller pool of teams advanced to the elimination rounds. Also competing at the USYS National Championships but unfortunately seeing their tournament run end after group play was Lady Lobos Rush U14G Elite 64 (14U Girls), Kononia Lady Fire (15U Girls), Germantown Lady Legends 08 Black (16U Girls), Pateadores SC Nashville 2008 Blue (16U Boys), Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (17U Girls) and Chattanooga Red Wolves 06G (19U Girls).

Pateadores SC Nashville 2008 Blue (16U Boys) went unbeaten in their group on a 2-0-1 record, which placed them level with Stony Brook LGN Wildlings Blue B2008 (NYE) at the top spot in their bracket, but an extremely close goal differential in favor of Stony Brook gave them the tiebreaker. Incredibly, Pateadores SC Nashville 2008 Blue was unbeaten in nine matches over the course of the Southern Regional Championships and National Championships (cumulative 8-0-1 record). Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (17U Girls) were also unbeaten in their group with five points (1-0-2 record), but Nationals Union 07 Girls Black (MI) secured the semifinal berth after completing the opening round with seven points (2-0-1 record).

The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life are the final stage of the USYS National Championships, which begin at the state level before progressing to the regional and then national stages. The event is a culmination of a year-long series of competitions, providing approximately 185,000 players on 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer’s 54 State Associations with the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation.

To contact the Tennessee State Soccer Association, please call (615) 590-2200. Also make sure to follow us on social media!