FYSA CUP COMPETITIONS TO KICK OFF WITH MORE THAN 1,000 TEAMS

FYSA CUP COMPETITIONS TO KICK OFF WITH MORE THAN 1,000 TEAMS

AUBURNDALE, FL (January 5, 2026) — Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) will officially kick off its Cup competitions this February as more than 1,000 teams take the field across the State Cup (National Championship Series), Presidents Cup, and Commissioners Cup; a significant benchmark for competitive youth soccer in Florida. 

Spanning multiple age groups and competitive tiers, FYSA’s Cup competitions continue to serve as a cornerstone of the state’s soccer calendar, offering teams meaningful competitive play and the opportunity to vie for a state championship within their respective brackets. 

“Reaching more than 1,000 teams across our Cup competitions speaks to the consistency, credibility, and scale of our events,” said Ryan Foley, Executive Director of FYSA. “These competitions have long been an important part of the Florida soccer landscape, and this milestone reflects the trust clubs place in FYSA to deliver high-quality championship experiences.” 

Beginning in February, competition will feature group play and elimination rounds for 13U through 18U/19U teams in the State Cup and Presidents Cup, along with 9U though 16U teams competing in the Commissioners Cup. Across all three competitions, teams contend for the distinction of being crowned an FYSA State Champion. Earlier this seasonal year, FYSA crowned champions in the 18U/19U age groups for the Florida State Cup. 

COMPETITION STRUCTURE AND CHAMPIONSHIP PATHWAYS 

FYSA’s Cup structure is intentionally designed to meet teams where they are competitively, while maintaining alignment with US Youth Soccer: 

• Florida State Cup (USYS National Championships): The highest level of state competition, with champions advancing into the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the nation’s most prestigious youth soccer pathway. Recent enhancements to provide teams a direct path to the national competition have further modernized the experience and strengthened competitive balance. 

• Florida Presidents Cup: A competitive alternative that offers meaningful postseason play and advancement opportunities within the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup pathway, which continues to evolve with improved alignment and visibility at the regional and national stages. 

• Florida Commissioners Cup: A statewide championship designed to provide a challenging and enjoyable experience for teams competing outside the National Championships and Presidents Cup. The competition begins at the FYSA regional level before culminating in a statewide final. 

EXPANDING ACCESS AND THE FUTURE OF FYSA CUPS

While this season’s participation milestone reflects the strength of FYSA’s longstanding Cup competitions, it also coincides with a strategic evolution in how those competitions are positioned moving forward. 

Beginning this year, FYSA has opened its Cup competitions to all Florida-based teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer, regardless of governing body; a shift designed to foster greater collaboration, reduce fragmentation, and create broader access to state-level championship play. 

“Our responsibility as the state association is to bring the soccer community together, provide consistent standards, and ensure that teams across Florida have access to meaningful, high-quality competition,” Foley added. 

As FYSA Cup play begins this spring, the association looks forward to another season of competitive excellence while continuing to invest in programming that strengthens the game statewide. 

For more information on FYSA Cup competitions, visit www.fysa.com or follow FYSA on social media with the links below. 

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