Mid-Atlantic Cup
Road to US Club Soccer National Cup Finals

The Mid-Atlantic Cup will accept the top 16 applicants (32 in some ages based on competition pool) in each State Cup bracket (U11–U19), separated by fall (U12-U14) and spring (U15-U19) seasons for younger and older age groups, respectively. The single-elimination format ensures quality matchups at every stage, with early rounds hosted by the higher seed and finals centrally hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Premier League.

“This competition is designed to raise the standard,” said Brian Thomsen, MAPL League Director. “We’re excited to once again offer to the Mid-Atlantic region a meaningful cup competition with a national pathway.”

Teams must be carded with US Club Soccer to participate.

Entry Fee: $350 + GotSport Fee
Eligibility: Open to all National 1, ECNL RL, ECNL, Pre ECNL, and others (carded through US Club Soccer). 

Fall Single Elimination Format:

  • Round of 32: Must be played by 9/20
  • Round of 16: Must be played by 10/4
  • Quarterfinals: Must be played by 10/18
  • Semifinals must be played by 11/1
  • Girls Finals: 11/14 @ Mercer County Community College
  • Boys Finals: 11/15 @ Mercer County Community College

Winners of U13–U18/19 divisions will advance directly to the US Club Soccer National Cup.

  • Home and away teams split the referee fees
  • MAPL will cover the Championship game.