May 20, 2003

Teams Dream of Hawaii as Pool Play Continues in State Cup Tournament

The Spring 2003 State Cup Tournament has entered its second week with more than 148 youth teams competing for the right to represent that state of Utah at the Far West Regional Tournament, which will be held this year in Hawaii. With the competition keen, and with dreams of soccer and surfing at stake, this State Cup tournament is inspiring quality play. Hopes are high and the emotions are higher. Click [here] to check on the progress of your favorite team in the competition.

The State Cup Tournament is the culmination of the seasonal year for the most competitive teams from the Utah Youth Soccer Association's State Competition League, which is the state's premier youth soccer league. Girls teams from U12 to U19 and boys teams from U12 to U14 are competing in round-robin preliminary games through May 21. After the preliminary round is completed, teams will advance into the knockout phase of the tournament. Quarterfinal and semi-final games are scheduled to be played May 22-24th. State Cup champions will be crowned after championship matches on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th.

Games will be played at the West Jordan Soccer Complex, Constitution Park in West Jordan, and South Jordan Park. For a complete schedule of the games and maps to the fields click [here].