Tri-State State Cup

Tri-State State Cup 2026 | Western NY, Western PA & West Virginia

Presented by Great Lakes Alliance_NPL

The Tri-State State Cup 2026 brings together top clubs from Western New York, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia for a high-level postseason championship experience. Hosted in Erie, Pennsylvania, this open US Club Soccer–sanctioned event offers elite competition, clear advancement pathways, and a true championship environment.

NEW for 2026: High school–age teams may pre-schedule one (1) Tri-State Cup preliminary match, providing added flexibility during a busy spring season.

Team Eligibility

• Open to all West Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania teams

• No qualifying league required to participate

• Teams not currently carded with US Club Soccer may complete carding prior to competition

Tournament Format

• Format: Traditional round-robin play followed by championship games

• Advancement: Winners from U13 and older brackets advance to national competition

Advancement Pathways

• Premier Division Champions (U13+): Advance to the National Cup XXIII Midwest Regional
  Waukegan / Libertyville, Illinois – June 2026

• Super Group Champions (U13+): Earn an automatic berth to the National Cup Finals
  Denver, Colorado – July 2026