Delaware Youth Soccer Association hosts the Delaware State Cup, the President’s Cup and a recreational tournament each year for its members.
The Delaware State Cup is the first level to teams advancing to the USYS National Championship Series. The USYS National Championship Series is the nations most prestigious youth soccer tournament, providing more than 185,000 players on over 10,000 teams in every state the opportunity to showcase their skills against the best competition in the country, all while emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and fair play.
The USYS National Championship caps a yearlong series of competitions for youth teams from 12U to 19U as they earn their spot through State and Regional play. With over 600 collegiate coaches attending the Regional and National stages each year, the Series is well-known as a great scouting opportunity due to the high level of skill, talent, and competition showcased at the events.
| Event | Date | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Application Opens | February 2, 2024 | Click here to register | Teams ages U9 to U19 |
| 2024 Application Closes | March 15, 2024 | Teams ages U9 to U19 | |
| Bracket draw (if needed) | April 1, 2024 | to be determined | Teams ages U9 to U19 |
| Schedule released | teams self schedule | various | |
| Final games | must be completed by May 24 | Teams ages U9 to U19 | |
| Entry fee due to DYSA for NCS | $1450 for U13 and older $1000 for U12 | Teams ages U12 to U19 | |
| NCS Regional Tournament | June 26-July 3, 2024 | Charleston, WV | Teams ages U12 to U19 |
| NCS National Tournament | July 23-July 28, 2024 | Orlando, FL | Teams ages U13 to U19 |
DELAWARE STATE CUP RULES-coming soon
2023/2024 EASTERN REGIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS-coming soon
2024 EAST REGION 9 V 9 RULES-coming soon
POLICY ON US YOUTH SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SERIES
President’s Cup
Founded in 2008, Presidents Cup is US Youth Soccer’s second-tier national competition. The Presidents Cup highlights competition, camaraderie, and community among participating teams.
| Event | Date | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Application Opens | February 2, 2024 | Click here to register | Teams ages U12 to U19 |
| 2024 Application Closes | March 15, 2024 | Teams ages U12 to U19 | |
| Bracket draw (if needed) | March 16, 2024 | to be determined | Teams ages U12 to U19 |
| Schedule released | teams self schedule | various | |
| Final games | must be completed by April 15 | Teams ages U12 to U19 | |
| Entry fee due to DYSA for President’s Cup | $1175 for U13 and older $925 for U12 | Teams ages U12 to U19 | |
| President’s Cup Regional Tournament | June 14-18, 2024 | Charleston, WV | Teams ages U12 to U19 |
| President’s Cup National Tournament | July 12-July 16, 2024 | Wichita, KS | Teams ages U13 to U19 |