Mid-Atlantic Cup is a reimagined US Club Soccer state cup, single-elimination tournament hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Premier League for the 2025-26 season. Featuring elite competition and a direct pathway to the US Club Soccer’s National Cup Finals, this single-elimination event will crown champions across all age groups from U11 to U19. U13-U18/19 champions will qualify directly to US Club Soccer’s 2026 National Cup Finals! All other teams are encouraged to participate in a US Club Soccer Regional event to qualify to finals.

KEY DATES AND PRICING:

• Fall Registration: Aug 5–Sept. 5

• Fee: $295 + GotSport Fee (Teams will be invoiced once accepted)

• Fall Finals: Nov 8 (Boys), Nov 9 (Girls)

• Spring Finals: May 30 (Boys), May 31 (Girls)

WHO CAN COMPETE?

• Open to all current US Club Soccer carded teams, clubs, and organizations:

  • ECNL

  • ECNL-RL

  • NPL

  • Local leagues

• Open to all non-US Club Soccer members:

  • Team does not need to be affiliated with a US Club Soccer League

  • Once registered, teams must register their teams for US Club Soccer passcards for the 25/26 season

  • Great opportunity for cross-platform play!

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE AND FORMAT:

• Single Elimination | Top 16 Teams per Age Group (Up to 32 if strong competition pool)

• Randomized Seeding | Higher Seed Hosts Until Final

• U11–U14 (Fall) | U15–U19 (Spring)

• Finals Weekend Hosted by MAPL (Site TBD)

FALL PLAY DATES:

• First Round: Play by 9/14

• Round of 16: Play by 9/28

• Quarterfinals: Play by 10/19

• Semifinals: Play By 11/2

• Finals Weekend: Nov 8 (Boys), Nov 9 (Girls)
  

  State Cup Contact: brian@midatlanticpl.com