MAPL announces launch of the Mid-Atlantic Cup

Road to US Club Soccer National Cup Finals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 8, 2025

The Mid-Atlantic Premier League (MAPL) is proud to introduce the 2025-26 Mid-Atlantic Cup. The newly rebranded state cup competition will offer top-tier teams in NJ, E-PA, DE and E-NY an elite platform with a direct pathway to US Club Soccer’s National Cup Finals!

The Mid-Atlantic Cup will accept the top 16 applicants (32 in some ages based on competition pool) in each State Cup bracket (U11–U19), separated by fall (U11-U14) and spring (U15-U19) seasons for younger and older age groups, respectively. The single-elimination format ensures quality matchups at every stage, with early rounds hosted by the higher seed and finals centrally hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Premier League. 

"This competition is designed to raise the standard," said Brian Thomsen, MAPL League Director. "We’re excited to once again offer to the Mid-Atlantic region a meaningful cup competition with a national pathway.”

Teams must be carded with US Club Soccer to participate. Registration opens August 8th and closes August 31. Learn more at midatlanticpremierleague.com.

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