Illinois Kicks: Official e-Newsletter Of Illinois Youth Soccer:

State Cup Finals

18 Illinois teams are one step closer to the most coveted prize in youth soccer, T he US Youth Soccer National Championship.

The Illinois State Cup Finals will take place Friday and Saturday in Rockford with State Champions earning a spot in the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships. Six reigning State Cup Champions: Ponys FC (14U Boys), Galaxy SC (14U Girls, 16U Boys, 17U Boys) JaHbat FC (18U Boys) and Raiders FC (19U Boys) are all back in the Finals to defend their title. Deportivo 59, Bloomingdale FC and Chicago Empire will be looking to win their club’s first State Cup, while Metro Alliance FC will look to take home their first Girls State Cup title win. No strangers to the State Cup Finals, FC United, GLSA FC 1974, Rockford Raptors & Central Illinois United will look to add another trophy to their club’s case.

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Illinois Cup Reaches Elimination Rounds

30 different clubs will be represented in the Illinois Cup elimination rounds that will be played this weekend in Rockford.

Started in 2017, the Illinois Cup is a state championship tournament open to Illinois Youth Soccer member travel and high-level rec teams. This in-state only tournament is offered in two levels, Gold and Silver, and allows Illinois Youth Soccer to proudly offer a state championships experience for member teams of ALL skill levels.

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Illinois vs Wisconsin Junior Cup Border Battle Set For This Weekend

There is a long history of rivalries between Illinois and Wisconsin and that tradition of competition between states adds a new chapter with the 1st Illinois vs Wisconsin Junior Cup Border Battle, taking place this weekend in Rockford. This special event will see the 12U Junior State Cup & Junior Presidents Cup Champions from Illinois Youth Soccer and Wisconsin Youth Soccer compete against each other.

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Have you commitment to play college soccer? Click here and complete the IYSA College Commitment Form to be included in social media. We want to highlight the accomplishment of all our members who have earned a spot to play at the next level.