The Tennessee Spring State League season was full of compelling matches, tight standings, and memorable moments. And now, teams advancing from State League competition have their sights set on bringing home a state championship.
The TSSA Spring State Cup kicks off this weekend, May 16-17, at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro, as the tournament’s opening rounds bring together 13U-14U Boys and 13U-19U Girls competing across four divisions. Quarterfinal and semifinal action will take place in the National Championship Series, President’s Cup, Governor’s Cup, and Mayor’s Cup brackets, with every result bringing teams one step closer to a state title.
“I’m excited for another incredible weekend of competitive soccer at State Cup!” said Jeannie Louk, TSSA Director of Leagues and Programs. “The energy, passion, and talent on display are always amazing. Which teams and clubs will come out on top remains to be seen, but it’s sure to be an awesome weekend of soccer!”
Four Divisions, One Stage
When TSSA introduced its revamped four-division structure last fall, the goal was simple: more teams, more opportunities, more meaningful soccer. That vision is now playing out on the State Cup stage. Here is what is at stake across each division this weekend:
- National Championship Series (NCS): Formerly Division 1, NCS champions earn a direct berth into the US Youth Soccer National Championships, the country’s most prestigious youth soccer event.
- President’s Cup (PCUP): Formerly Division 2, President’s Cup champions advance to the USYS Presidents Cup National Qualifier and, from there, the USYS National Presidents Cup.
- Governor’s Cup (GC): Introduced last fall, this division was created to balance levels of play and open up more competitive opportunities for teams across the state.
- Mayor’s Cup (MC): Formerly Division 3, designed for newer or developing teams, with promotional opportunities possible for future seasons.
Championship Weekend: May 23-24
This weekend’s quarterfinal and semifinal action sets the table for what promises to be an electric championship weekend on May 23-24, back at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex. All 12U Boys and Girls will compete in semifinal and final action in the 11v11 State Cup, while 13U-14U Boys and 13U-19U Girls across all four divisions return to settle the score and crown the Spring 2026 TSSA State Cup champions.
The Road Beyond Tennessee
For the teams that leave Murfreesboro with a championship, their journey is just beginning. National Championship Series champions will advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships, which will take place this summer from July 13-23. In a moment that hits especially close to home for Tennessee soccer, the girls’ competition will be held right here at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro, putting the state’s best teams on a national stage in their own backyard. Boys NCS champions will compete in Salt Lake City, Utah.
President’s Cup champions will first head to the USYS Presidents Cup National Qualifier from June 11-14 in Loudoun, Virginia, before the top qualifiers move on to the USYS National Presidents Cup on July 7-11 in Wichita, Kansas.
It All Starts This Weekend
The Tennessee State League season set the stage. Now, the TSSA Spring State Cup takes over. With state championships on the line across four divisions and national competition waiting for the teams that emerge at the top, the spring season is entering its most exciting chapter yet. And it all gets started this weekend in Murfreesboro!
