US Youth Soccer National Championships, Presented by New York Life

The US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life, cap a yearlong series of competitions for boys and girls teams in multiple age brackets, as the top teams in each state earn their way to the national stage. The champions in the 13U through 18U/19U age brackets from each USYS State Cup, converge in the summer at the National Championships. 

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Event Format

For both boys and girls, each age group will include a Super Group and a Premier Group. Both the Super Group and Premier Group follow the same format of play, beginning with the group stage, followed by knockout rounds.

• Day 1 – Group Play
• Day 2 – Group Play
• Day 3 – Group Play
• Day 4 – Rest Day
• Day 5 – Quarterfinals
• Day 6 – Semifinals
• Day 7 – Rest Day
• Day 8 – Finals

Please note: The format is subject to change, should the number of participating teams in an age group differ.

How teams Qualify & Are GROUPed

Teams advance directly to the National Championships by winning their respective State Cup. Based on past performances on the national stage, each State Association falls into either the Super Group or Premier Group, and its advancing teams will compete in that respective group during the National Championships.

The lists below indicate which State Associations comprise the Super Group and Premier Group for the boys’ and girls’ competition during the 2026-27 season. (Subject to change)