The final matches of the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) Fall State Cup were played this past weekend, with champions being crowned at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro. Boys teams in the 15U to 19U age groups, as well as both boys and girls teams in the 12U division, provided an outstanding weekend of soccer as they battled for the right to be called state champions.
“What an incredible two weeks of play,” said Hans Hobson, TSSA Chief Executive Officer. “This had to be the most competitive year on the boys side that we have had in some time. Overall, we had 17 different club winners among 20 different divisions and age groups. In the D1 division alone, we had six different club winners represented over seven age groups. The parity represented this year has not occurred in my time here over the last 10 years.”
Division 1 Champions
12U Boys: NUSA B12 Maroon
12U Girls: TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Premier MA
15U Boys: Germantown Legends 09 Black
16U Boys: Pats 2008 Blue
17U Boys: NUSA B07 Maroon
18U Boys: TUSC 2006 Boys NPL
19U Boys: U19 Lobos Rush ECNL
Division 2 Champions
12U Boys: All-In FC TN 12B Mercurial
12U Girls: Chattanooga FC – 2012G Navy
15U Boys: 2009 Redoubt Generals
16U Boys: JCFC 2008B Black
17U Boys: One Knox 07B Orange
18U Boys: KUSA 06B Stars
19U Boys: All-In FC TN 05/06 Boys
Division 3 Champions
12U Boys: KHM 13B Premier I
12U Girls: One Knox 13G Yellow
15U Boys: AYSOR124 ALLIANCE 09B
16U Boys: 2008 Lobos Rush Elite
17U Boys: USA North – B 2007
19U Boys: EFSC Dinamo Kiev 05/06 Boys
Winners at the Division 1 level of Tennessee State Cup now advance to the US Youth Soccer (USYS) Southern Regional Championships next June in Tampa and Auburndale, Florida. The competition is part of the USYS National Championship Series, which is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. Champions at the Division 2 level continue onto regional play in the USYS Southern Presidents Cup next June in Plano, Texas. 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.
Open to all member clubs and their teams, TSSA has hosted the Tennessee State Cup since 1976. Games are played at competitive levels within three divisions (Division 1, Division 2 and Divisions 3).