US Youth Soccer National Championship Series: Kentucky State Championships

Kentucky Open Cup Information

Past Open Cups Info

2008 Lexington & Bowling Green

2007 Lexington & Bowling Green

2006 Lexington & Bowling Green

2005 Lexington

2004 Lexington

2003 Bowling Green

2002 Lexington

2001 Louisville

2000 Bowling Green

The Kentucky Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) Open Cup Championship was initiated and organized to enhance the accomplishments competitive players achieve by participating is a state championship tournament that can lead to regional and national play. The 2008 Open Cup witnessed a record 181 teams from all corners of the Commonwealth

The development of all players within Kentucky is advanced when the player meets personal challenges. The Open Cup is one of the oldest programs provided by Kentucky Youth Soccer and has been played for nearly thirty year.

The US Youth Soccer National Championship is designed to encourage and honor the most skillful player by allowing the player to compete for both team and personal goals. This tournament is structured so that the best team in each age group from each state is chosen to advance to regional play.

At the Midwest Regional Championship, one team in each group from Under 16 and up who wins the Regional Championship advances to the US Youth Soccer National Championship where the US National Champions are determined. Kentucky's Javanon Soccer Club Under 19 Boys won the 2006 James P. Maguire Cup, the oldest trophy in youth sports, and were crowned as US Youth Soccer National Under 19 Boys Champions.

This is the largest soccer tournament for youth in the world and involves all 55 US Youth Soccer member states. For more information, please visit US Youth Soccer National Championship Website.

PHILOSOPHY

It is the National Championship philosophy that all players should receive equal opportunities and benefits within their level of play. Further, all players have the right to participate in competitions where the can be honored as winners.

BASIC GUIDELINES

The entire US Youth Soccer National Championship program is played under the same basic rules regarding team formation. Guidelines are contained in the Kentucky State Rules, within the Cup Rules available from the Kentucky State Office and here online.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Only teams registered with the KYSA, through an affiliate member league are eligible to participate in the Kentucky Open Cup, teams may be recreational or competitive. No all-star teams or guest players are allowed. Any league, club or association found to have substituted ineligible players on a roster will forfeit their games at this tournament and may be subject to further sanctions. Additionally, any team or player entered in or rostered for Open Cup is not eligible to participate in the American or Commonwealth Cups.

For more information on the US Youth Soccer National Championship, click here!

For more information, please contact us at: StateOffice@kysoccer.net

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