A US Club Soccer state cup competition with direct qualification to National Cup Finals
Mid-Atlantic Cup is a reimagined US Club Soccer state cup, single-elimination tournament hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Premier League. Featuring elite competition and a direct pathway to the US Club Soccer’s National Cup Finals, this single-elimination event will crown champions across all age groups from U11 to U19. U13-U18/19 champions will qualify directly to US Club Soccer’s 2026 National Cup Finals! All other teams are encouraged to participate in a US Club Soccer Regional event to qualify to finals.
Mid-Atlantic Cup (State Cup)
Includes a fall and a spring portion, the event will include: U11 Girls | U11 Boys | U12 Girls | U12 Boys | U13 Girls | U13 Boys |U14 Girls | U14 Boys |U15 Girls | U15 Boys | U16 Girls | U16 Boys | U17 Girls | U17 Boys | U18/19 Girls | U18/19 Boys
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.
Applications Open Now – Apply Via GotSport Today!
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