The finals are now set for the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) Spring State Cup, which will take place this weekend at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro. Finals will be contested for Division 1 and Division 2 girls teams in the 13U-19U age groups, along with Division 1 and Division 2 boys teams in the 13U-14U bracket. Additionally, Division 3 Semifinals and Finals will take place over the weekend, as will all 12U competitions.
“We have narrowed down to the best of the best, two teams in each age/division battling to be the next State Champion!” said Jeannie Louk, TSSA Director of Leagues and Programs. “Some will be defending their titles, and some are here for the first time. This is the most exciting time of the season, and what a way to end another successful TN State Cup!”
Division 1 Finals
13U Girls: TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase vs. 2011 Lady Lobos Rush E64
13U Boys: TSC 2011 Boys ECNL vs. TSC Williamson 2012 Boys Showcase Blue
14U Girls: 2010 Lady Lobos Rush E64 vs. Chattanooga FC 2010G Navy
14U Boys: 2010 Lobos Rush ECNL vs. Music City FC 10B Elite
15U Girls: TSC 2010 Girls ECNL vs. 2009 Lady Lobos Rush E64
16U Girls: Chattanooga Red Wolves Academy 2008 Girls vs. Germantown Lady Legends 08 Black
17U Girls: 2007 Lady Lobos Rush E64 vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves Academy 2007 Girls
18U Girls: Chattanooga Red Wolves Academy 06 Girls vs. Chattanooga FC 2006G Navy
19U Girls: 05/06 Lady Lobos Rush E64 vs. (NUSA G06 Maroon vs. One Knox 06/05G DPL)
Division 2 Finals
13U Girls: EFSC Everton 2011 Girls vs. SCOR 11 GU13 Lady Mustangs
13U Boys: TUSC 2011 Boys NPL vs. Wilson United SC 2011 B Black
14U Girls: 2010 Lady Lobos Rush Elite vs. Aris FC 2010 Girls Black
14U Boys: 2010 Lobos Rush E64 vs. Chattanooga FC 2010B Navy
15U Girls: Germantown Lady Legends 09 vs. OLE FC 09G Premier
16U Girls: TSC Williamson 2008 Girls Showcase vs. Tri-Cities United 08/09 Girls Premier
17U Girls: NUSA G07 Maroon vs. TSC Williamson 2007 Girls Showcase
18U Girls: CFFC 2006 Girls vs. Lincoln Futbol Club G18U
19U Girls: (TSC Sumner 2005/2006 Girls Showcase vs. IFA Lady Futsal Escola 2005) vs. (TSC Williamson 2005/2006 Girls Showcase II vs. NUSA G06 Navy)
TSSA State Cup is the culmination of the spring season for Tennessee State League, where a record 375 teams from 54 different clubs participated in the statewide competition.
“The first weekend of our Spring cup event was very successful,” said Hans Hobson, TSSA Chief Executive Officer. “The play on the field was excellent. We look forward to the final weekend matchups and crowning the individual State Cup Champions.”
Tennessee State Cup Champions at the Division 1 level (13U and older) will advance to the US Youth Soccer (USYS) Regional Tournament this June in Tampa and Auburndale, Florida. The competition is part of the USYS National Championships Presented by New York Life, which is the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. Champions at the Division 2 level (13U and older) will continue onto regional play in the USYS Southern Presidents Cup next month 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).