After an incredibly competitive spring season, the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) officially crowned its State Cup Champions this past weekend at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro. Girls champions were determined in the 12U-19U age groups for all three divisions of play, along with boys teams in the 12U-14U age brackets.
“This year was one for the record books,” said Jeannie Louk, TSSA Director of Leagues and Programs. “Excitement on and off the field. We had it all. Signing the bracket boards as each team advanced, 37 champion teams raising the Cup and honoring our elite referees who were chosen for the final games. We could not have asked for a better ending to the season. Good luck to all the teams advancing to Southern Presidents Cup and Southern Regionals. I know they will represent TN well!”
TSSA State Cup Champions – Division 1
12U Girls (9v9) – Clarksville SC G2012 Maroon
12U Boys (11v11) – NUSA B12 Maroon
12U Girls (11v11) – Germantown Lady Legends 2012 Black
13U Boys – TSC 2011 Boys ECNL
13U Girls – TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase
14U Boys – 2010 Lobos Rush ECNL
14U Girls – 2010 Lady Lobos Rush E64
15U Girls – 2009 Lady Lobos Rush E64
16U Girls – Germantown Lady Legends 08 Black
17U Girls – 2007 Lady Lobos Rush E64
18U Girls – Chattanooga Red Wolves Academy 06 Girls
19U Girls – 05/06 Lady Lobos Rush E64
TSSA State Cup Champions – Division 2
12U Boys (9v9) – All-In FC TN 12B Mercurial
12U Girls (9v9) – Armada FC 2012 Girls Red
12U Boys (11v11) – TSC Williamson 2012 Boys Premier Blue
12U Girls (11v11) – KHM 12G Premier I
13U Boys – TUSC 2011 Boys NPL
13U Girls – SCOR 11 GU13 Lady Mustangs
14U Boys – 2010 Lobos Rush E64
14U Girls – 2010 Lady Lobos Rush Elite
15U Girls – Germantown Lady Legends 09
16U Girls – TSC Williamson 2008 Girls Showcase
17U Girls – TSC Williamson 2007 Girls Showcase
18U Girls – Lincoln Futbol Club G18U
19U Girls – TSC Sumner 2005/2006 Girls Showcase
With the TSSA Spring State Cup Finals now concluded, champions at the Division 1 level will advance to the US Youth Soccer (USYS) Southern Regionals 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 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.
“This was a special weekend, and we got to honor our officials who made the finals as well,” said Hans Hobson, TSSA Chief Executive Officer. “We thank the players, coaches and parents who participated in our League this year and helped make it such a great success.”
In addition to Division 1 and Division 2 tournaments, champions were also crowned at the Division 3 level of TSSA State Cup.
TSSA State Cup Champions – Division 3
12U Boys (9v9) – Armada FC 2012 Boys
12U Girls (9v9) – TSC Williamson 2013 Girls Academy Elite Blue
12U Boys (11v11) – Stones River FC 2012 Red
12U Girls (11v11) – USA North G2012
13U Boys – FC Alliance 2011B RL
13U Girls – Clarksville SC G2011 Blue
14U Boys – Tri-Cities United 2010 Boys Premier
14U Girls – OLE FC 10G Premier
15U Girls – Tennessee Christian Soccer Association G15U
16U Girls – Camp Forest FC 2008/2009 Girls
17U Girls – 2007 Columbia Lady Arsenal
18U/19U Girls – USA North G 2005/6
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).