The most often asked question is:  Can players be on a Cup roster and use a secondary player pass.  The answer is NO.  All players on Cup rosters must carry and present a primary player pass from the club they are playing Cup with.  Please see NYSW Championship policy - Rule 7203, Section 3, item (2)

2021 NOTABLES

• Final 4 seeding reverts back to age division 2019 Final Four standings and roster continuity from the 2019 team (See Rule 7202)
• Tournament fee payment by credit card only
• No team will be accepted after the registration deadline
• Teams are NOT permitted to exceed Cup roster sizes. (see Rule 7203)
• All Cup rosters must maintain 9 players common to the qualifying League roster.  League and Cup rosters are compared for continuity.
• See the US Youth Soccer NYSW Championships Policy for specific rostering rules and requirements.
• Cup rosters must be composed of majority of players residing in the geographic boundaries of New York State West. (see table in Rule 7203)
• Cup rosters must be composed of majority of players born in the age group in which the team is competing.
• Red carded players permitted to remain on bench with provisions (See Rule 7209 Section 3)

2021 RULES

• US Youth Soccer NYSW Championships 2021 Policies/Rules 
• US Youth Soccer NYSW Championships - Appendix A (Play Down Bracket Examples)
• US Youth Soccer East Region Championship Rules
• US Youth Soccer National Championships Policy 2020-2021

• Code of Conduct Form - only required for teams that advance to the Semi-Finals/ Finals weekend. Please provide at check-in.  

• Championship Series Commitment Form - only required for teams that advance to the Semi-Finals/ Finals weekend. Please provide at check-in.

2021 STATE CUP COMMITTEE

• State Cup Chair
• Executive Director
• Technical Director
• All District Commissioners

2021 FAQ’s

• Frequently Asked Questions

2021 HOUSING AT SEMI-FINALS/ FINALS WEEKEND

Hotel room blocks are not being offered for semi-finals/ finals weekend.