State Championships
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About US Youth Soccer Washington State Championships
Washington Youth Soccer’s State Championships represent the pinnacle of competitive youth soccer in Washington. Open to teams in the Under-13 through Under-19 age groups, this prestigious tournament showcases the highest level of play across the state.
Each year, top teams from all corners of Washington come together to compete for the state title and a coveted spot in the US Youth Soccer National Championship. This national pathway honors elite players and ensures that the best teams from each state have a direct route to the National Championships—where excellence is celebrated on a national stage.
Join thousands of passionate fans and spectators in witnessing the future of soccer as Washington’s finest battle for glory.
State Championships Important Dates
2026-2027 Boys and Girls High School Dates:
U15–U19 teams may schedule group stage matches on any of the listed weekdays or weekends.
For questions, please contact your club leadership.
For questions, please contact your club leadership.
Note: Teams advancing to quarterfinals must complete all group matches by Sunday of the
final group play weekend to ensure fair and timely tournament progression. Please plan accordingly
to avoid scheduling conflicts. BHS teams are encouraged to schedule early to allow flexibility in
case of rescheduling due to inclement weather.
final group play weekend to ensure fair and timely tournament progression. Please plan accordingly
to avoid scheduling conflicts. BHS teams are encouraged to schedule early to allow flexibility in
case of rescheduling due to inclement weather.
| State Championship | BHS | GHS |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Open | 9/22/2026 | 9/22/2026 |
| Registration Close | 11/8/2026 | 2/14/2027 |
| Reg. Cost | $915 | $915 |
| Live Draw | 12/10/2026 | 2/18/2027 |
| Roster Freeze | 1/6/2027 | 3/17/2027 |
| Group Play | 1/9-1/10/2027 | 3/20-3/21/2027 |
| Group Play | 1/16-1/17/2027 | 4/3-4/4/2027 |
| Group Play | 1/23-1/24/2027 | 4/24-4/25/2027 |
| Group Play | 1/30-1/31/2027 | |
| Quarterfinals | 2/6-2/7/2027 | 5/1-5/2/2027 |
| Semi/Finals | 2/19-2/21/2027 | 5/7-5/9/2027 |
2026-2027 Scheduling and Rostering Rule Revision for U13–14:
U13–U14 teams will play State Cup group matches one weekend per month in January, February, and March. These are blackout weekends reserved for State Cup games only. Teams should attempt to reschedule State Cup matches to these weekends first, but if teams mutually agree may play on other weekends. For questions, please contact your club leadership.
Note: Teams advancing to quarterfinals must complete all group matches by Sunday of the final
group play weekend to ensure fair and timely tournament progression. Please plan accordingly
to avoid scheduling conflicts. Teams are encouraged to schedule early to allow flexibility
in case of rescheduling due to inclement weather.
group play weekend to ensure fair and timely tournament progression. Please plan accordingly
to avoid scheduling conflicts. Teams are encouraged to schedule early to allow flexibility
in case of rescheduling due to inclement weather.
| State Championship | 13–14U |
|---|---|
| Registration Open | 9/22/2026 |
| Registration Close | 11/15/2026 |
| Reg. Cost | $915 |
| Live Draw | 12/10/2026 |
| Roster Freeze | 1/24/2027 |
| Group Play | 1/30-1/31/2027 |
| Group Play | 2/27-2/28/2027 |
| Group Play | 3/20-3/21/2027 |
| Quarterfinals | 4/24-4/25/2027 |
| Semi/Finals | 4/30-5/2/2027 |
2027 National Championships Information:
WYS State Championships teams now qualify directly to Nationals—regional competitions have been removed.
USYS is currently vetting a new location for this years event, to ensure that Boys and Girls teams are at one location and potentially move the dates up to be completed prior to July 4th.
Note: Teams and players should arrive a minimum of one day prior to the starting date.
| USYS Boys National Championship Series | USYS Girls National Championship Series |
|---|---|
| U16–19 Dates: TBD | U16–19 Dates: TBD |
| U13–15 Dates: TBD | U13–15 Dates: TBD |
| Location: TBD | Location: TBD |
| Fields: TBD | Fields: TBD |
USYS is working on making changes to location and dates – 1 location for boys and girls and to be completed before July 4th