Congratulations to the SAC Premier Blue Flores team on finishing 4th in the nation at the 2016 National Presidents Cup!
Congratulations to the 2016 Region I Presidents Cup Champions from Maryland!
Two teams from Maryland were crowned champions at the 2016 Region I Presidents Cup this past weekend in Reisterstown, Maryland; the SAC Premier Blue Flores (U13 Girls) and the Alliance Soccer Club Galaxy (U16 Boys). These teams will now play for a national title in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 14-17, 2016. MSYSA wishes these teams the best of luck!
U13 Girls- SAC Premier Blue Flores
U16 Boys- Alliance Soccer Club Galaxy
Congratulations to the 2016 Maryland Presidents Cup Champions!
The following teams will represent Maryland at the 2016 Region I Presidents Cup taking place in Reisterstown, MD on May 27-30, 2016.
*Pictures will be added as they become available
U12 Boys: MRM Academy Black 03B
U12 Girls: BCEL North Pride 0304
U13 Boys: ASA Juventus FC Elite '02
U13 Girls: SAC Premier Blue
U14 Boys: SAC Premier Blue
U14 Girls: FRED FC Frederick '01 Royal
U15 Boys: FWSA ES Firpo
U16 Boys: ALSC Galaxy
U16 Girls: PSC Thunder
U17 Boys: ASA Juventus FC '98
U17 Girls: HSC Fireballs
Maryland is also fortunate to have the following teams moving on to the Region I Presidents Cup as Wildcard/Representative teams:
U12 Girls: SAC United Blue 03-04 (wildcard)
U15 Girls: FRED FC Frederick '00 Royal (representative)
U17 Girls: TSC Cruzeiro (wildcard)
Welcome to the 2016 Maryland Presidents Cup
Shaun Fleming - 2016 Presidents Cup Director
Welcome!
This US Youth Soccer event gives our teams the opportunity to compete at state, regional and national levels. For 2016, we have continued the U12 boys and girls bracket. It is broadly accepted that this age group is peaking in the player development process, and we feel it is an excellent opportunity for these teams to "test their mettle". The primary intention of this tournament is to engage the approximately two-thirds of our travel teams which are not as likely to win a state championship title.
The 2016 MSYSA Presidents Cup application is scheduled to become available on January 4, 2016 with applications closing on March 25, 2016. The Presidents Cup draw is scheduled to occur on April 2, 2016. The draw will be a Live Streaming event.
All games are scheduled to be played in scenic Hagerstown at the Hagerstown Soccer Club’s soccer park. Please continue to check the MSYSA website for a complete schedule of dates and times. Over the course of the tournament weekends, updates and alerts on scores, weather, schedule adjustments and other pertinent matters will be posted on our website as close to real time as possible. Also, it is extremely important to review and study the tournament rules found on the Presidents Cup page of the website.
We are very excited to bring this event to Maryland’s greater community of competitive soccer teams and promise you an environment of fun, great competition and sportsmanship. Remember! Your team’s hard work can earn it the distinguished privilege to play teams from other states in the 2016 Presidents Cup Regional Championship Tournament scheduled for May 28-30, 2016. We are pleased to announce that the Region I President’s Cup will be held at Reisterstown, Maryland. U13-U17 Regional winners will then compete in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the National title in your age group.
We look forward to an overall superior soccer experience!
Shaun Fleming
Presidents Cup Director
[email protected]
2016 MSYSA Presidents Cup Rules
2016 Presidents Cup Timeline
Important Dates and Information
All Presidents Cup Dates listed are to be considered tentative except for roster freeze dates and applications dates. Changes can and will be made based upon field availability, numbers, weather and other considerations.
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2016 MARYLAND PRESIDENTS CUP TIMELINES
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DATE
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EVENT
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LOCATION
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COMMENTS
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Monday, January 4, 2016
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2016 Presidents Cup Application Opens, U12-U17
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Friday, March 25
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Presidents Cup Application Closed,
U12-U17
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Closed at 5:00pm. All applications must be completed, accompanied with payment and bond, approved league roster and received in the state office by 3/28/16, 3:00pm.
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Saturday, April 2, 2016
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Presidents Cup Draw, 12:00 noon, U12-U17
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This will be a Live Streaming event.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2016
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Roster Freeze Date
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Frozen at 5:00pm.
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Saturday, April 9, 2016
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Games
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Hagerstown Soccer Complex,
13317 Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
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Sunday, April 10, 2016
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Games
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Hagerstown Soccer Complex,
13317 Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
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Saturday, April 16, 2016
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Rain Date
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Sunday, April 17, 2016
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Rain Date
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Saturday, April 30, 2016
Rain Date: May 7
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Presidents Cup Semi-Finals
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Hagerstown Soccer Complex,
13317 Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
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Saturday, May 7, 2016
Rain Date: May 14 or May 21 – if necessary
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Presidents Cup Finals
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Hagerstown Soccer Complex,
13317 Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
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May 28, 2016
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Regionals
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Reisterstown, MD
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U12 – U17
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July 14 – July 17, 2016
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Nationals
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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U13 – U17
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NOTES:
- Age group brackets with 2 teams will not play and all monies will be refunded.
- Age group brackets with 3 teams will play round robin format.
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Important Presidents Cup Rule Change
Presidents Cup Qualifying Leagues
At the October 2014 MSYSA Executive Board meeting, a motion was made by the MSYSA Presidents Cup Committee that the 2015 MSYSA Presidents Cup rules be adopted. As such, Rule 2.1.3., as listed in the 2014 Presidents Cup rules, would be eliminated. This rule stated that “MSYSA will accept teams that play in a mixed US Youth Soccer and other US Soccer Federation member league as long as the team plays in a US Youth Soccer only division.”
The MSYSA maintains a strong sense of fairness and equity, and as such, considered the ramifications of limiting Presidents cup qualifying leagues. It was agreed that since the opportunity to play in a winter and spring league was a viable option and that maintaining the integrity of the MSYSA Presidents Cup and the Presidents Cup Series was of extreme importance, that MSYSA would only consider leagues that consisted of USYSA-only teams as an MSYSA Presidents Cup qualifying league. This motion was voted upon and passed by the MSYSA Executive Board.
Presidents Cup Qualifying Leagues
Presidents Cup Rule 2.1.3. reads "During the current seasonal year, all teams must play in a fall, winter, or spring affiliated MSYSA member sanctioned US Youth Soccer league. The team must compete in at least a 4-team approved league during the current seasonal year in its State Association or with its State Association's permission in another State Association. The league competition must consist of a minimum of one game against each of 3 different teams participating in the league."
It is important to note that only USYS/MSYSA cards and rosters are to be used for all teams seeking qualification into the Maryland Presidents Cup.
The below is a list of Maryland Presidents Cup qualifying leagues:
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League Code
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League
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State Association
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BBSL
*U12 teams that are using BBSL for cup qualification must play small-sided with USYS/MSYSA cards and rosters
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Baltimore Beltway Soccer League
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Maryland
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CCL
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Club Champions League
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Maryland
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CMSSL
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Central MD Short Sided League
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Maryland
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MUSL
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Maryland United Winter Soccer League
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Maryland
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MOSL
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Maryland Open Soccer League
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Maryland
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NCSL
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National Capital Soccer League
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Maryland
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CWSL
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Columbia Winter Soccer League
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Maryland
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OBSL
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Olney/Bethesda Soccer League
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Maryland
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WAGS
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Washington Area Girls Soccer
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Maryland
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ODSL
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Old Dominion Soccer League
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Virginia
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MASL
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Mid Atlantic Soccer League
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Delaware
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Update 1/7/15
Standings and Schedules
Complete 2015 Schedules
The 2015 Presidents Cup brackets can be viewed and printed on the SINC sports website. Click on the "SCHEDULES" tab located below the Maryland Presidents Cup header.
Interesting Read
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