This past weekend, the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) officially crowned its champions for the Fall Connecticut Cup Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. The final round of play took place on Saturday at Curtiss Park in Simsbury, and the event was hosted in collaboration with Simsbury Soccer Club.
“Congratulations to the champions for their outstanding achievement and to all of our finalists for their exceptional performances throughout this competition,” said Josh Krusewski, Executive Director of the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association. “Best of luck to those teams choosing to continue on to the East Region Presidents Cup in Philadelphia. Thank you to Simsbury Soccer Club for once again being great hosts!”
Connecticut Cup Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods – Champions
11U Boys – New Fairfield Red
11U Girls – Wethersfield Navy
12U Boys – West Hartford A
12U Girls – South Windsor Maroon
13U Boys – Stamford
13U Girls – North Haven
14U Boys – Meriden
14U Girls – Orange
15U Boys – Ridgefield Black
15U Girls – Wethersfield
Connecticut Cup champions are now eligible for regional play at the US Youth Soccer (USYS) East Region Presidents Cup (12U and older) next summer, with regional winners then moving onto the USYS National Presidents Cup (13U and older). The USYS Presidents Cup provides a progressive and competitive environment to teams that might not otherwise get the opportunity to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community.
Participation in the Connecticut Cup Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods is made available to teams playing in the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association that meet residency requirements. The Connecticut Cup is played in the fall for both boys and girls teams in the 11U and 12U (9v9), 13U, 14U and 15U age divisions.