United States Youth Soccer Association - Regional Competitions

Regional Competitions

Each championship has 16 teams divided into four groups. The winners of the groups qualify for the semi-finals, and the winners of the semi-final matches qualify for the finals. Regional Champions in the Under-13 through Under-19 boys and girls age groups advance to the National Championships.

• Region I Championships
  • 15 State Cup winners from each of the state associations
  • The top eligible team from the Region I Premier League.

• Region II Championships
  • 13 State Cup winners from each of the state associations except for North Dakota, which does not have a state cup
  • The top two eligible teams from the Region II Midwest Regional League
  • One finalist from a State Cup. The state with two representatives is determined through a draw

• Region III Championships
  • 12 State Cup winners from each of the state associations
  • The top eligible team from Region III Premier League East
  • The top eligible team from Region III Premier League Central
  • The top eligible team from Region III Premier League West
  • The next top eligible team from one of the three Region III leagues

• Region IV Championships
  • 12 State Cup winners from each of the state associations except for Wyoming and Montana, which do not have state cups
  • The top two eligible teams from the Region IV Far West Regional League
  • Two finalists from State Cups. The states with wildcards are determined through a draw