Cal North State Cup is the designated state-level qualifier for the US Youth Soccer National Championships. State Cup is open to teams registered through a US Soccer affiliated member organization that competes in an approved playing league at the high-level Silver, Gold, Premier or Elite level. Teams are considered for placement in brackets based on their eligibility and application date until brackets are filled. State Cup offers brackets for boys and girls in the U8-U19 age groups.
U13-U19 State Cup Champions will advance to Nationals, which will take place in summer 2027. U12 Champions will advance to the U12 National Championships event in June 2027.
Teams are considered for placement in brackets based on their eligibility and application date until brackets are filled. State Cup offers brackets for boys and girls in the U8-U19 age groups (*U8-U11 do not advance into a regional/national competition).
State Cup competition is created for the top-level competitive teams and we recommend only top-tier competitive teams apply for this event.
This tournament is open to all competitive teams that play in a Cal North or other US Soccer approved playing league. Approved playing leagues are leagues affiliated through US Soccer, including but not limited to MLS NEXT, MLS NEXT Academy, Girls Academy (GA), ECNL, ECNL-RL, Elite Academy League (EA), NorCal Premier League, AYSO, SAY Soccer, as well as Cal North District Playing Leagues. Teams are considered for placement in brackets based on their eligibility and by application date until brackets are filled. Teams may apply to participate in this tournament by submitting an application online.
If needed, Cal North can guide you through the registration process.
U8-U19
Boys and Girls
U8-U12: December 5 & 6, 2026
U13-U19: April 17 & 18, 2027
Dates and venues are subject to change for circumstances beyond the control of cup organizers.
U8-U12 State Cup Location:
Mistlin Sports Park
1201 River Rd
Ripon, CA 95366
U13-U19 State Cup Location:
Granite Regional Park
8200 Ramona Ave
Sacramento, CA 95826
Dates and venues are subject to change for circumstances beyond the control of cup organizers.
U8-U12 Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 22, 2026
U13-U19 Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 4, 2027
U8-U12: $899.00
U13-U19: $999.00
How can I be eligible for State Cup?
To be eligible for participation in the State Cup, your team can apply directly or win Cal North Open Cup that guarantees entry to Cal North State Cup.
I'm not a current member; can I still participate in the State Cup?
Yes, this tournament is designed for teams that played in a Cal North or other U.S. Soccer affiliated member. Approved playing leagues are leagues affiliated through US Soccer, including but not limited to MLS NEXT Academy, NorCal Premier League, AYSO, SAY Soccer, as well as Cal North District Playing Leagues. All US Soccer approved passes will be accepted for competition.
Can we have guest players?
Players participating in Cal North State Cup must be on the eligible team’s approved frozen roster for the current seasonal year at the time of the roster freeze deadline for Cal North State Cup as either a player originally placed on the roster, a player added to the roster or a player transferred onto the roster. Guest players are not permitted to participate in the Cal North State Cup.
What if there are not enough teams in an age group bracket in the District Cup to be able to play?
Should your specific group lack an event or bracket, automatic qualification for the State Cup will be granted. However; registration will not be paid for in that case.
Will age groups be mixed to form brackets if not enough teams and age groups apply?
No, each age group will hold their own bracket.
What is the difference between the State Cup and the other Cups?
Cal North State Cup is the designated state-level qualifier for the US Youth Soccer National Championships. Starting 2025-2026, State Cup Champions will qualify directly to Nationals.
Can I play in the State Cup if I did not play in a league and only did Tournaments?
Yes, this tournament will allow teams as long as they have approved US Soccer. Players will need US Soccer approved passes and coaches will be required to fulfill their risk management with Cal North in order to play State Cup.
Dates & locations for the 2027 US Youth Soccer National Championships will be announced soon.
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