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TSSA Shatters Registration Record for Fall State League

The Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) has seen registrations consistently increase in recent years for the Tennessee State League, and that trend is continuing into the Fall 2024 competition. For the third consecutive year, TSSA saw a record-breaking number of teams register for the fall season, shattering the previous league registration record with 438 teams taking part in more than 1,500 games over the coming months.

“Soccer across the nation continues to grow,” said Hans Hobson, Chief Operating Officer of the Tennessee State Soccer Association. “Our league has grown an average of 10% over the last three years in the fall season alone. This is great for the State of Tennessee and the game of soccer.”

The fall season of the Tennessee State League is played amongst all age groups and genders from 12U to 19U, excluding girls in the high school age range. Fall State Cup will take place in the 15U to 19U divisions for boys and in the 12U age group for both boys and girls, with all regular season games concluding by November 10th. Following that opening slate of matches, Tennessee State Cup Quarterfinals and Semifinals will be held during the weekend of November 16th and 17th. Finals will then be played on November 23rd and 24th at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro.

“This is an exciting time for soccer in Tennessee!” said Jeannie Louk, TSSA Director of Leagues and Programs. “We have launched a new system for TSL teams, and what better way to kick it off than with a record number of teams. With this many teams, we also have the opportunity for more teams to advance to State Cup in the fall. TSSA is committed to keep growing soccer!”

Open to all member clubs and their teams, the 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).

Champions at the Division 1 level will advance to regional play in the US Youth Soccer National Championships Presented by New York Life, which is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. Champions at the Division 2 level will continue onto regional play in the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup, which 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. Division 3 is considered the final level of State Cup competition, with many of the participants being newly formed teams or coming from a more recreation-based environment.

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

USYS National Championships Come to a Close in Orlando

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 Advance to National Championship Semifinals

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!

USYS National Presidents Cup Comes to a Close in Kansas

The US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup has officially come to a close in Wichita, Kansas, with champions being crowned in the 13U to 19U divisions for boys and girls teams. The Tennessee State Soccer Association was represented by a pair of teams at the tournament, with TSC Williamson 2007 Girls Showcase (17U Girls) and SCOR 11 GU13 Lady Mustangs (13U Girls) both competing on the national stage in Kansas.

TSC Williamson 2007 Girls Showcase (17U Girls) reached the semifinals of the USYS National Presidents Cup, where they faced CUSC 07G Premier OP (IL) on Monday. TSC Williamson unfortunately fell to the Illinois side in that semifinal pairing, but the team represented the State of Tennessee extraordinarily well at the national tournament. They finished the opening round of the competition with a cumulative 1-1-1 record, which secured the second-place spot from their group to earn the semifinal matchup with CUSC 07G Premier OP.

SCOR 11 GU13 Lady Mustangs (13U Girls) also represented Tennessee at the USYS National Presidents Cup, but they unfortunately saw their tournament run come to an end at the conclusion of group play. SCOR compiled a 1-1-1 record in their group, but they were ultimately edged out in points as the deciding factor for the second-place representative of their bracket.

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive environment for teams seeking a series of unique challenges highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.

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

TSC Williamson 17U Girls Advance at USYS National Presidents Cup

TSC Williamson 2007 Girls Showcase (17U Girls) is continuing their quest for a national title in Wichita, Kansas, with semifinal action getting underway on Monday at the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup. SCOR 11 GU13 Lady Mustangs (13U Girls) also represented Tennessee at the USYS National Presidents Cup, but they unfortunately saw their tournament run come to an end at the conclusion of group play.

TSC Williamson 2007 Girls Showcase (17U Girls) finished the opening round of the competition with a cumulative 1-1-1 record. Their four points and even goal differential was enough for the Tennessee side to punch their ticket to the semifinals on Monday morning, where they face CUSC 07G Premier OP (IL) for an early encounter at 7:00 AM CDT. CUSC 07G Premier OP concluded group play at the top of their bracket, recording three consecutive wins on a 9-1 advantage in goals.

SCOR 11 GU13 Lady Mustangs (13U Girls) also compiled a 1-1-1 record in their group, but they were ultimately edged out in points as the deciding factor for the second-place representative of their bracket.

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive environment for teams seeking a series of unique challenges highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.

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

An Open Letter from US Youth Soccer CEO Skip Gilbert

Greetings from Frisco, Texas – the home of US Youth Soccer.

This year marks US Youth Soccer’s 50th anniversary. As proud as we are of our legacy, the start of 2024 also marked the beginnings of meaningful change. Earlier this spring, we began an earnest, in-depth evaluation of our National Championships, presented by New York Life.

We achieved a significant degree of consensus – near unanimity – among our 54-member State Associations with our plans to reimagine our signature championship.

We are thrilled to implement these exciting changes that will, undoubtedly, deliver on goals that centered around the vision to create the best youth sport event in the country. Universal agreement established that the ideal competitive format impacted these core areas:

1.  Player Experience/True Competitive Balance

2.  Lower Costs/Financial & Travel Sensitivity

3.  Central Location/Dynamic Facilities

Looking ahead, our goal is for USYS to host a competitively balanced championship event for the 2025-26 season, featuring teams from each of the 54 State Associations that will qualify directly from their State Cup competitions into three divisions. Our National League will also have a direct pathway into this incredible program which will come together at a single site to play for national titles.

Our revamped National Championships will create even more opportunities for lifelong memories for players and their families, coaches, and referees. More than 10,000 teams historically enter our National Championship Series, and we expect even more to be drawn to the format in the years to come.

On behalf of USYS Board Chair Todd Lockhart, our Board of Directors, Chief Soccer Officer Tom Condone, and the entire USYS staff, we thank the working group who helped facilitate these key changes (and will continue to lead the redesign).

  • Louis Mateus, US Youth Soccer Board of Directors, Member at Large
  • Jonathan Berzins, Arizona Youth Soccer Association, Chief Executive Officer
  • Chris Branscome, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association, Chief Executive Officer
  • Jennifer Davis, South Texas Youth Soccer, Executive Director
  • Dave Guthrie, Indiana Soccer, Executive Director
  • Gordon Henderson, Ohio Soccer Association, Chief Executive Officer
  • Hans Hobson, Tennessee State Soccer Association, Chief Executive Officer
  • Melissa Zielinski, Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association, Executive Director 

With our Golden Anniversary Championships later this month in Orlando, we cannot wait to crown another set of champions. In addition, we are bullish to begin our second 50 years with a reimagined National Championship to be played against the backdrop of the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.

Stay tuned for updates as we use this momentum to finalize planning to debut the nation’s best youth sports event, capping the 2025-26 soccer season!

Thanks for your continued support of our great game,

Skip

Pateadores SC 16U Boys Complete Sweep to Win Southern Regional Championship

Pateadores SC 2008 Blue capped off an incredible run today at the US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships Presented by New York Life, defeating AFC 08B Black (STX) in the 16U Boys Final, 2-1. With the victory, Pateadores SC 2008 Blue joins NUSA 06G Maroon (19U Girls) as champions representing Tennessee at the Southern Regional Championships, which concluded on Thursday in Tampa and Auburndale, Florida.

Pateadores SC 2008 Blue (16U Boys) went undefeated at the Southern Regional Championships, winning six consecutive matches and outscoring their opposition by a tally of 26-5. They opened the regional competition with nine points (3-0 record) in group play and a 13-3 goal differential to earn the top seed in their bracket. They continued that momentum into the elimination rounds, first recording a dominant 7-0 victory over 08 NCF HPJ Gold (NC) in the quarterfinals before rolling to a 4-1 win over Nona Soccer 2008B Black Elite 64 (FL) in the semifinals. That result set up a Thursday meeting with AFC 08B Black (STX) in the 16U Boys Final, where Pateadores SC 2008 Blue closed the book on the Southern Regional Championships by lifting the trophy for their age group.

Four additional Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) teams also reached the last day of the Southern Regional Championships on Thursday, advancing past group play before winning quarterfinal and semifinal match-ups earlier this week.

Coming up just short in their quest for a title was TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase (13U Girls), who played up an age group throughout this tournament and earned their place in the final against HTX 12 (STX). TSC Williamson fell to HTX 12 by the slim margin of 3-1 this morning. Kononia Lady Fire 2009/10 (15U Girls) won five consecutive matches to reach the championship game in their age group, but they were unable to solve the riddle that was the MIFC 2009 Girls (FL) in the final earlier today. 2007 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (17U Girls) also went on a five-match winning streak to open the Southern Regional Championships, but the back line of BVB International Academy Louisiana 07 G’s Yellow Elite (LA) proved to be a difficult code to break today in the title game. Also playing in the final for their age group was NUSA 07 Boys Maroon (17U Boys), who battled Strikers Miami FC 2007 Elite (FL) in the 17U Boys Championship this morning. Both sides played incredible defense throughout the match, but a lone tally for Miami FC eventually became the game-winner when the final whistle blew on this 1-0 result.

Southern Regional Champions now move onto the USYS National Championships in July at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament.

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

NUSA 19U Girls Win Title, Five TSSA Teams Advance to Regional Finals

Tennessee saw its first champion get crowned today at the US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships Presented by New York Life, with NUSA 06G Maroon defeating fellow Tennessee representative 05/06 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 in the 19U Girls Final, 2-0. In addition to full state representation in the 19U Girls Championship Match, the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) also saw five more teams advance to the finals of the regional tournament on Thursday morning.

NUSA 06G Maroon reached the 19U Girls Final after defeating Mighty Bluebirds Wright (AR) in the semifinals, 5-3. They opened the Southern Regional Championships by registering seven points (2-0-1 record) and a 7-2 goal differential in group play, which placed them at the top of their bracket. 05/06 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 earned a 2-0 shutout over Miami Springs Soccer MSVG 2005 Blitz (FL) in the semifinal round after winning their bracket with nine points (3-0 record) and a 14-4 edge in goals.

Advancing to the final day of competition at the Southern Regional Championships is TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase (13U Girls), who blanked Greater Boca SFFA 2011 Girls Elite SUN (FL) on Wednesday in the semifinals, 1-0. Prior to that outing, TSC Williamson claimed a 4-1 victory over MS Rush 11G Premier (MS) in the quarterfinals. They entered the elimination rounds after a runner-up finish in group play, registering six points (2-1 record) on a 7-5 goal differential in their bracket. Next up for TSC Williamson is a reservation with HTX 12 (STX) in the championship game on Thursday morning.

Kononia Lady Fire 2009/10 (15U Girls) is also moving onto the final round of the Southern Regional Championships following a 2-1 result over MS Rush United 09G Premier (MS) in the semifinals on Wednesday. Kononia reached the semifinals after securing a dominant 6-2 victory over Dallas Texans G09 (NTX) in the quarterfinals, which came after going undefeated in group play with nine points (3-0 record) and a 17-4 goal differential. Kononia now looks to lift the trophy when they battle MIFC 2009 Girls (FL) tomorrow morning in the championship match for their age group.

Also punching their ticket to the finals on Thursday is 2007 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (17U Girls), who won their fifth consecutive match at the Southern Regional Championships this morning. They squared off against Sav United 07G Premier (GA) in the semifinals on Wednesday, defeating the Georgia side by a tally of 5-2. Lady Lobos Rush arrived at the semifinals after earning a 3-2 result over FC Dallas ETX 07G Premier (NTX) in the quarterfinals. They opened the tournament in dominant fashion, securing the top seed in their group on nine points (3-0 record) and outscoring their opposition by a goal differential of 14-2. One more win against BVB International Academy Louisiana 07 G’s Yellow Elite (LA) in the finals on Thursday will see Lady Lobos Rush get crowned Southern Regional Champions in the 17U Girls Division.

Pateadores SC 2008 Blue (16U Boys) continued their fantastic run at the Southern Regional Championships on Wednesday, rolling to a 4-1 win over Nona Soccer 2008B Black Elite 64 (FL) in the semifinals. That win came off the momentum of a dominant 7-0 victory over 08 NCF HPJ Gold (NC) in the semifinals. Pateadores opened the regional competition with nine points (3-0 record) in group play, outscoring their opponents by a tally of 13-3. Next on the docket is a Thursday pairing with AFC 08B Black (STX) in the 16U Boys Championship Match.

NUSA 07 Boys Maroon (17U Boys) is now just a single victory away from lifting the trophy at the Southern Regional Championships after earning a 2-1 win over Kendall Hammocks Lightning KHL 07 (FL) in the semifinals on Wednesday. They arrived at the semifinals after defeating BRSC 07 B Black (LA) in the quarterfinals by a tally of 6-3. NUSA opened the regional competition by winning their group on seven points (2-0-1 record) and a 10-3 edge in goals. NUSA now seeks a 17U Boys Championship when they face off against Strikers Miami FC 2007 Elite (FL) on Thursday morning.

USYS Southern Regional Finals on Thursday (TSSA Teams in Bold, Times in EDT)

13U Girls – TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase vs. HTX 12 (STX) at 8:30 AM

15U Girls – Kononia Lady Fire 2009/10 vs. MIFC 2009 Girls (FL) at 8:15 AM

16U Boys – Pateadores SC 2008 Blue vs. AFC 08B Black (STX) at 8:45 AM

17U Girls – 2007 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 vs. BVB Louisiana 07 G’s Yellow Elite (LA) at 7:45 AM

17U Boys – NUSA 07 Boys Maroon vs. Strikers Miami FC 2007 Elite (FL) (SC) at 7:30 AM

TSSA teams that reached the tournament semifinals but unfortunately saw their run end today were Chattanooga FC 2010G Navy (14U Girls) and One Knox 09 (15U Girls). Matches for the USYS Southern Regional Championships are being played in Florida at the Tampa SportsPlex and the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale.

Winners at the USYS Southern Regional Championships will move onto the USYS National Championships in July at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament.

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

Nine Tennessee Teams Move Onto Next Stage at Southern Regionals

Play resumed today at the US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships Presented by New York Life, with nine Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) teams moving onto the next stage of the regional tournament. Matches for the USYS Southern Regional Championships are being played in Florida at the Tampa SportsPlex and the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale.

TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase (13U Girls) had another impressive outing today in the Southern Regional Quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals on the heels of a 4-1 victory over MS Rush 11G Premier (MS). TSC Williamson reached the elimination rounds after a runner-up finish in group play, registering six points (2-1 record) on a 7-5 goal differential in their bracket. Next up for them is a semifinal match-up with Greater Boca SFFA 2011 Girls Elite SUN (FL) on Wednesday.

Chattanooga FC 2010G Navy (14U Girls) extended their postseason after recording a third shutout in four matches on Tuesday, blanking MSC Lakers 2010 Girls Elite (LA) this morning by a tally of 2-0. Prior to the quarterfinals, Chattanooga FC went on an undefeated run in group play, winning their bracket on nine points (3-0 record) and outscoring their opposition, 9-1. Following the win today, Chattanooga FC officially booked a Wednesday reservation with Rising 10G Burgess (AR) in the semifinals.

One Knox 09 (15U Girls) remains unbeaten at the USYS Southern Regional Championships, defeating Solar Naizer 09G FDL (NTX) today by a score of 4-1. One Knox arrived in the quarterfinals after accumulating seven points (2-0-1 record) in group play on an 11-3 goal differential. They now look to carry their momentum into a semifinal meeting with MIFC 2009 Girls (FL) on Wednesday.

Kononia Lady Fire 2009/10 (15U Girls) continued their impressive run in Florida with a dominant 6-2 victory over Dallas Texans G09 (NTX) on Tuesday. Prior to the quarterfinals, Kononia topped their group with nine points (3-0 record) and a 17-4 goal differential. Next up is a Wednesday morning pairing with MS Rush United 09G Premier (MS) in the semifinals.

2007 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (17U Girls) won their fourth consecutive match at the Southern Regional Championships on Tuesday, earning a 3-2 result over FC Dallas ETX 07G Premier (NTX). Lady Lobos Rush opened the tournament in dominant fashion, securing the top seed in their group on nine points (3-0 record) while outscoring their opposition by a tally of 14-2. They will now meet Sav United 07G Premier (GA) on Wednesday with a ticket to the finals on the line.

The 19U Girls Southern Regional Champion is now guaranteed to come from Tennessee, with two teams from the Volunteer State set to faceoff in the 19U Girls Final on Wednesday. The semifinals today saw NUSA 06G Maroon defeat Mighty Bluebirds Wright (AR), 5-3, while 05/06 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 earned a 2-0 shutout over Miami Springs Soccer MSVG 2005 Blitz (FL). Prior to the elimination rounds, NUSA registered seven points (2-0-1 record) and a 7-2 goal differential in group play, and Lady Lobos Rush topped their bracket with nine points (3-0 record) and a 14-4 edge in goals.

Pateadores SC 2008 Blue (16U Boys) continued their incredible run at the Southern Regional Championships on Tuesday, claiming a dominant 7-0 victory over 08 NCF HPJ Gold (NC) in the semifinals. Pateadores opened the competition with nine points (3-0 record) in group play, outscoring their opponents by a tally of 13-3. Next on the docket is a Wednesday contest against Nona Soccer 2008B Black Elite 64 (FL) in the semifinals.

NUSA 07 Boys Maroon (17U Boys) got one step closer to their goal of a regional championship on Tuesday, defeating BRSC 07 B Black (LA) by a tally of 6-3. Prior to the quarterfinals, NUSA won their group with seven points (2-0-1 record) and a 10-3 edge in goals. They now look to carry their momentum into the semifinals on Wednesday when they square off against Kendall Hammocks Lightning KHL 07 (FL).

USYS Southern Regional Matches on Wednesday (TSSA Teams in Bold, Times in EDT)

13U Girls – TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase vs. Greater Boca SFFA 2011 Girls Elite SUN (FL) at 8:15 AM

14U Girls – Chattanooga FC 2010G Navy vs. Rising 10G Burgess (AR) at 8:15 AM

15U Girls – One Knox 09 vs. MIFC 2009 Girls (FL) at 8:15 AM

15U Girls – Kononia Lady Fire 2009/10 vs. MS Rush United 09G Premier (MS) at 8:15 AM

16U Boys – Pateadores SC 2008 Blue vs. Nona Soccer 2008B Black Elite 64 (FL) at 7:45 AM

17U Girls – 2007 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 vs. Sav United 07G Premier (GA) at 8:00 AM

17U Boys – NUSA 07 Boys Maroon vs. Kendall Hammocks Lightning KHL 07 (FL) at 9:30 AM

19U Girls – NUSA 06G Maroon vs. 05/06 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 at 7:45 AM

TSSA teams that advanced to the elimination rounds at the USYS Southern Regional Championships but unfortunately saw their run end today were KHM 08G Premier 1(16U Girls), Chattanooga FC 2006G Navy (18U Girls), TUSC 2008 (16U Boys) and Germantown Legends 07 Premier (17U Boys).

Winners at the USYS Southern Regional Championships will move onto the USYS National Championships in July at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament.

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

13 Tennessee Teams Advance at USYS Southern Regional Championships

The Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) has been very well represented at the US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships Presented by New York Life, with 13 affiliated teams advancing past group play and onto the next stage of the regional tournament. Matches for the USYS Southern Regional Championships are being played in Florida at the Tampa Sportsplex and the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale.

TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase (13U Girls) moves onto the USYS Southern Regional Quarterfinals after a runner-up finish in group play, registering six points (2-1 record) on a 7-5 goal differential. Chattanooga FC 2010G Navy (14U Girls) went on an undefeated run in their group, winning the bracket on nine points (3-0 record) while outscoring their opposition, 9-1. One Knox 09 (15U Girls) will continue its postseason in the quarterfinals after going unbeaten in group play, where the team accumulated seven points (2-0-1 record) and recorded an 11-3 goal differential. After topping their group on nine points (3-0 record) and besting their opposition by a tally of 17-4, Kononia Lady Fire 2009/10 will also represent Tennessee in the 15U Girls Quarterfinals. KHM 08G Premier 1 (16U Girls) won their group in the opening round of play, recording seven points (2-0-1) and a 5-1 goal differential to advance into the quarterfinal round. 2007 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (17U Girls) was dominant in group play, securing a top seed in the quarterfinals after locking up nine points (3-0 record) and outscoring their opposition by a tally of 14-2. After going undefeated in their group on nine points (3-0) and a 12-1 goal differential, Chattanooga FC 2006G Navy (18U Girls) officially booked its reservation in the semifinals on Tuesday. Both 19U Girls brackets at the Southern Regional Championships were won by Tennessee teams, with NUSA 06G Maroon earning seven points (2-0-1 record and 7-2 edge in goals) on their side and 05/06 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 topping their group with nine points (3-0 record) and a 14-4 goal differential.

Two Tennessee teams went undefeated to win their groups and secure spots in the 16U Boys Quarterfinals. Pateadores SC 2008 Blue finished with nine points (3-0 record) and outscored their opponents, 13-3, while TUSC 2008 earned a top seed on nine points (3-0 record) and a 12-2 goal differential in their bracket. Tennessee will also have a pair of representatives in the 17U Boys Quarterfinals. NUSA 07 Boys Maroon won their group by registering seven points (2-0-1 record) and a 10-3 edge in goals, with Germantown Legends 07 Premier topping their bracket on nine points (3-0 record) and a 7-1 goal differential.

USYS Southern Regional Matches on Tuesday (TSSA Teams in Bold, Times in EDT)

13U Girls – TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase vs. MS Rush 11G Premier (MS) at 10:15 AM

14U Girls – Chattanooga FC 2010G Navy vs. MSC Lakers 2010 Girls Elite (LA) at 7:45 AM

15U Girls – One Knox 09 vs. Solar Naizer 09G FDL (NTX) at 10:15 AM

15U Girls – Kononia Lady Fire 2009/10 vs. Dallas Texans G09 (NTX) at 10:15 AM

16U Girls – KHM 08G Premier 1 vs. SC Surf MP 08 Blue (SC) at 7:45 AM

17U Girls – 2007 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 vs. FC Dallas ETX 07G Premier (NTX) at 7:45 AM

18U Girls – Chattanooga FC 2006G Navy vs. Bulls 2006 Girls NLSC U18 (SC) at 10:15 AM

19U Girls – NUSA 06G Maroon vs. Mighty Bluebirds Wright (AR) at 7:45 AM

19U Girls – 05/06 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 vs. Miami Springs Soccer MSVG 2005 Blitz (FL) at 7:45 AM

16U Boys – Pateadores SC 2008 Blue vs. 08 NCF HPJ Gold (NC) at 10:00 AM

16U Boys – TUSC 2008 vs. Nona Soccer 2008B Black Elite 64 (FL) at 10:00 AM

17U Boys – NUSA 07 Boys Maroon vs. BRSC 07 B Black (LA) at 7:30 AM

17U Boys – Germantown Legends 07 Premier vs. Dallas Rebels 07B Loya (NTX) at 10:00 AM

TSSA teams that advanced to the USYS Southern Regional Championships but unfortunately saw their run end after group play include 2009 Lady Lobos Rush Elite 64 (15U Girls), Clarksville SC 2006 Maroon (18U Girls), TSC 2011 Boys (13U Boys), 2010 Lobos Rush (14U Boys), SRFC 09 Black (15U Boys), 2007 Lobos Rush (17U Boys), TUSC 2006 (18U Boys) and NUSA 2005 Maroon (19U Boys).

Winners at the USYS Southern Regional Championships will move onto the USYS National Championships in July at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life are the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament.

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