Registration, schedules, rules, and everything your club needs to compete for a spot at the 2027 US Youth Soccer National Championships.
Unaffiliated teams, please contact Anthony Morales at amorales@calsouth.com.
See where your team's division and level fall within the 2027 Cal South State & National Cup structure.
Download the 2027 play level guide
Entry fees, deadlines, and key dates by age group.
| Age group | Application opens | Early bird deadline | Entry deadline | Late deadline | Roster freeze | Games start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15/12U (9v9) | Sept. 18, 2026 | Oct. 23, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | Dec. 4, 2026 | Jan. 6, 2027 | Jan. 9, 2027 |
| 2013-14/13U (11v11) | Sept. 18, 2026 | Oct. 23, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | Dec. 4, 2026 | Jan. 20, 2027 | Jan. 23, 2027 |
| 2012-13/14U (11v11) | Sept. 18, 2026 | Oct. 23, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | Dec. 4, 2026 | Jan. 20, 2027 | Jan. 23, 2027 |
| 2011-12/15U (11v11) | Sept. 18, 2026 | Oct. 23, 2026 | Dec. 18, 2026 | Jan. 22, 2027 | Mar. 10, 2027 (Boys) | Mar. 6, 2027 (Girls) Mar. 13, 2027 (Boys) |
| 2010-11/16U (11v11) | Sept. 18, 2026 | Oct. 23, 2026 | Dec. 18, 2026 | Jan. 22, 2027 | Mar. 10, 2027 (Boys) | Mar. 6, 2027 (Girls) Mar. 13, 2027 (Boys) |
| 2009-10/17U (11v11) | Sept. 18, 2026 | Oct. 23, 2026 | Dec. 18, 2026 | Jan. 22, 2027 | Mar. 10, 2027 (Boys) | Mar. 6, 2027 (Girls) Mar. 13, 2027 (Boys) |
| 2007-09/18U-19U (11v11) | Sept. 18, 2026 | Oct. 23, 2026 | Dec. 18, 2026 | Jan. 22, 2027 | Mar. 10, 2027 (Boys) | Mar. 6, 2027 (Girls) Mar. 13, 2027 (Boys) |
All dates subject to change. Changes to a team roster — adds, transfers, and any changes posted online — must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on the roster freeze date. Girls roster freeze dates are set with each bracket release.
NOTE: Referee fees are NOT included in the entry fee.
Fees are charged per team; the game total reflects both teams' contributions combined. Referee fees are separate from the entry fee.
| National Cup Competition Level(s) | Age | Game Length | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of Referees | Fee Per Team | Game Total | # of Referees | Fee Per Team | Game Total | |||
| National Cup (9v9) | 12U | 60 min | 1 | $40.00 | $80.00 | 3 | $75.00 | $150.00 |
| National Cup (11v11) | 13U–14U | 70 min | 1 | $45.00 | $90.00 | 3 | $88.00 | $176.00 |
| National Cup (11v11) | 15U–16U | 80 min | 1 | $50.00 | $100.00 | 3 | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| National Cup (11v11) | 17U–19U | 90 min | 1 | $55.00 | $110.00 | 3 | $113.00 | $226.00 |
Note: Referee crew size (1 vs. 3 officials) is assigned per game; the fee per team and game total shown for each option reflect that crew size. Fees are subject to change.
A look at what National Cup weekend is like for players, coaches, and families.
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National Cup matches are hosted in venues across Southern Califnoria including San Bernardino Soccer Complex. Field assignments are published with each round's schedule.
2500 Pacific St, Highland, CA 92346
A regional tournament venue serving the Inland Empire, used for group stage and knockout play across multiple age groups.
Player and team registration, eligibility, usernames and passwords
714-778-2972
Account issues and password retrieval
1-800-817-5977
Early Bird Discounted Entry Fee: $950.00
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: All Age Groups (12U-19U) Oct. 22, 2025
Regular Entry Fee: $1,150.00
Entry Deadlines:
Youngers Age Groups (12U-14U) Nov. 19, 2025
Olders Age Groups (15U-18U/19U) Dec. 17, 2025
Late Deadline Entry Fee: $1,250.00
Late Deadlines:
Youngers Age Groups (12U-14U) Dec. 17, 2025
Olders Age Groups (15U-18U/19U) Jan. 21, 2026
| AGE GROUP | APPLICATION OPENS | EARLY BIRD DEADLINE | ENTRY DEADLINE | LATE DEADLINE | ROSTER FREEZE | START DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/12U (9v9) | Sept. 17, 2025 | Oct. 22, 2025 | Nov. 19, 2025 | Dec. 17, 2025 | Jan. 31, 2026 | Feb. 7, 2026 |
| 2013/13U (11v11) | Sept. 17, 2025 | Oct. 22, 2025 | Nov. 19, 2025 | Dec. 17, 2025 | Feb. 11, 2026 | Feb. 14, 2026 |
| 2012/14U (11v11) | Sept. 17, 2025 | Oct. 22, 2025 | Nov. 19, 2025 | Dec. 17, 2025 | Feb. 11, 2026 | Feb. 14, 2026 |
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| AGE GROUP | APPLICATION OPENS | EARLY BIRD DEADLINE | ENTRY DEADLINE | LATE DEADLINE | ROSTER FREEZE | START DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/15U (11v11) | Sept. 17, 2025 | Oct. 22, 2025 | Dec. 17, 2025 | Jan. 21, 2026 | Mar. 4, 2026 (Girls) Mar. 11, 2026 (Boys) | Mar. 7, 2026 (Girls) Mar. 14, 2026 (Boys) |
| 2010/16U (11v11) | Sept. 17, 2025 | Oct. 22, 2025 | Dec. 17, 2025 | Jan. 21, 2026 | Mar. 4, 2026 (Girls) Mar. 11, 2026 (Boys) | Mar. 7, 2026 (Girls) Mar. 14, 2026 (Boys) |
| 2009/17U (11v11) | Sept. 17, 2025 | Oct. 22, 2025 | Dec. 17, 2025 | Jan. 21, 2026 | Mar. 4, 2026 (Girls) Mar. 11, 2026 (Boys) | Mar. 7, 2026 (Girls) Mar. 14, 2026 (Boys) |
| 2008/18U-2007/19U (11v11) | Sept. 17, 2025 | Oct. 22, 2025 | Dec. 17, 2025 | Jan. 21, 2026 | Mar. 4, 2026 (Girls) Mar. 11, 2026 (Boys) | Mar. 7, 2026 (Girls) Mar. 14, 2026 (Boys) |
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All dates subject to change. Changes to team roster, adds, transfers, etc., including electronically posted changes to tournament entries made via Internet, must be posted by 6:00 p.m. on the Roster Freeze date.
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Administrative Services Group
Player/Team Registration and Player Eligibility Issues, Username & Password
714-778-2972
administrativeservices@calsouth.com
Soccer Operations Manager
Anthony Morales
714-451-1536
nationalcupinfo@calsouth.com
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Payment Processing
714-778-2972
accountingdept@calsouth.com
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