By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
November 12, 2025-There are two different cup competitions for supremacy in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is the State Cup.
The US Youth Soccer ENYYSA State Cup Championship (formerly the State Open Cup) is for the top teams and it’s the pathway to Nationals. There are no Regionals anymore and State Cup champion teams go directly to Nationals.
Under-12 to Under-17 team registration, both boys and girls, is $500. It’s linked here.
Under-18/19 registration in one age group, both boys and girls, also is $500 and is linked here.
The Challenge Cup is for all teams at Under-10 and Under-11 as there is not a State Open Cup in those age groups. For Under-12 to Under-16, it’s for mid- to lower-tier squads. It’s $300 per team. Boys and girls teams can register for the Challenge Cup by clicking here.
For more info about the US Youth Soccer ENYYSA State Cup Championship or Challenge Cup being played in the spring of 2026, please phone the ENYYSA office at 516-766-0849.
With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the US Soccer and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/