The 2025 Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer State Cup wrapped up this weekend at the WSFS Sportsplex, with three days of nonstop competition across the Challenge Cup, Presidents Cup and NCS. From comeback wins to PK shootouts and club milestones, the weekend delivered big-time performances from teams across Eastern Pennsylvania.
Challenge Cup:
With returning champions and clubs making history, the Challenge Cup brought energy all weekend long. Teams from across the state battled for titles at every age level, with plenty of standout storylines along the way.
- Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA Fury 2015 went back-to-back in the Challenge Cup, finishing with a dominant 5-2 win over Capital Area SA in the U10 Boys Silver division.
- FC DELCO Black Conshy ‘15 (B) also went back-to-back, claiming the U10 Boys Gold title with a 4-2 victory over Lower Merion SC.
- AC United 2007 Predators made history with their first-ever Challenge Cup title, defeating Lancaster Elite FC 2-1 in the U18 Boys final.
- Upper Dublin SC Magic Black ’15 edged out Lower Merion SC in PKs to win the U10 Girls Bronze division.
Presidents Cup:
From redemption runs to long-awaited returns, the Presidents Cup was full of tight finishes and big wins. Several clubs left their mark with outstanding games and multiple championship performances.
- Carlisle Area Youth Soccer Cannons 07/08G returned to the State Cup scene after more than a decade and came away with the U17 Girls Presidents Cup title.
- Phoenixville SC U13 Boys claimed the Presidents Cup title with a 2-1 win over United Philly Soccer.
- Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC VE Mountaineers went back-to-back in the U18 Boys division, defeating Berks United 2-0
- Huntingdon Valley AA took home the gold in U14 Girls, U15 Boys and U17 Boys.
NCS:
The National Championship Series saw elite matchups and fierce competition with top-tier teams rising to the occasion. Several familiar names repeated as champions, continuing their run of dominance in Eastern Pennsylvania.
- 1776 United FC 10 Girls Elite NL earned their second straight NCS title, defeating Warrington 3-2.
- Yardley Makefield Soccer 2010 Boys Premier United also repeated as NCS Champions with a 1-0 win over FC Europa.
Making History in 2025
Beyond the scores, this year’s State Cup was one for the history books. From first-time winners to club milestones, the weekend captured the excitement and growth of youth soccer.
- Huntingdon Valley AA made it a weekend to remember, setting a new club record with four total titles – three in the Presidents Cup and one in the Challenge Cup.
- FC DELCO was nearly unstoppable, racking up seven total championships, including two NCS victories and multiple Challenge Cup wins across the boys and girls divisions.
- FC Europa delivered a standout showing, earning four titles split between the Challenge Cup and NCS.
- Phoenixville Area SC had a perfect weekend, going three for three in State Cup games and taking home the two titles in the Challenge and one in the Presidents Cup
- Six games across the weekend were decided in PK shootouts, adding even more excitement to the State Cup.
From back-to-back champs to clubs celebrating their first titles, this year’s State Cup weekend showed just how much Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s community continues to grow. Next up: the journey continues for teams advancing to regional play.
Challenge Cup Scores:
U9 Boys – Gold: FC DELCO Black Conshy ’16 (B) 4-2 Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC VE Union 2016
U9 Boys – Silver: Upper Dublin SC Wolves Black 2016 3-2 Montgomery United SC 2016 Boys APEX
U9 Boys – Bronze: King of Prussia SC Prussians 2016 Boys Blue 2-1 Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC 2016 VE Dragon
U9 Girls – Gold: Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 16G Black 1-0 FC Europa FCE 2016 Girls Acela
U9 Girls – Silver: FC DELCO Black Conshy ’16 (G) 3-0 West-Mont United S.A. 2016G Blue
U9 Girls – Bronze: Fairmount Soccer Association 2016 Girls Falcons 2-1 FC Montco 2016 G Navy
U10 Boys – Gold: FC DELCO Black Conshy ’15 (B) 4-2 Lower Merion SC Flash Navy
U10 Boys Silver: Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA Fury 2015 5-2 Capital Area SA CASA 2015M Premier
U10 Boys – Bronze: Phoenixville Area SC U10 Boys 2015 Black 4-0 Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA Fire 2015
U10 Girls – Gold: Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 15G Black 4-3 FC Europa FCE 2015 Girls Acela
U10 Girls – Silver: Haverford SC 2015 Her-icanes 4-3 Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA Stars 2015
U10 Girls – Bronze: Upper Dublin SC Magic Black ’15 2-2 (6-5) Lower Merion SC Bling Red
U11 Boys – Gold: Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 14B Black 2-4 PA Rush 2014 Rush Boys
U11 Boys – Silver: Reading Rage Surf B14 6-1 Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC Bucks 2014
U11 Boys – Bronze: Phoenixville Area SC U11 Boys 2014 Black 1-1 (4-3) Montgomery United SC Atoms
U11 Girls – Gold: Lehigh Valley United 2014 Girls Black 2-3 FC DELCO Black Dtown ’14 (G)
U11 Girls – Silver: Penn Fusion Soccer Academy PreECNL RL 2014 2-1 FC Europa FCE 2014 Girls Acela
U11 Girls – Bronze: Springfield FC Lightning 2014 6-0 Penn Fusion Soccer Academy Reds 2014
U12 Boys: West-Mont United S.A 2013B Gold 2-2 (3-4) Haverford SC 2013 Spiders
U12 Girls: North Union United SC NUU 13F Strikers 1-2 PA Rush 2013 Rush Girls
U13 Boys: FC Montco Rampage 2-1 FC DELCO Black Dtown ’12 (B)
U13 Girls: Montgomery United SC 2012 Girls APEX Black 2-0 Haverford SC HSC Fire 2012
U14 Boys: Yardley Makefield Soccer 2011 Boys Fusion 1-2 Capital Area SA CASA 2011M Elite Blue
U14 Girls: Penn FC Youth 2011 F Blue 1-3 FC Europa FCE 2011 Girls Elite
U15 Boys: FC DELCO Black Dtown ’10 (B) 3-5 FC DELCO Black Conshy ’10 (B)
U15 Girls: Colonial SC Colonial Crusaders Red 10 2-3 FC DELCO Black Conshy ’10 (G)
U16 Boys: Yardley Makefield Soccer 2009 Boys Strikers 3-2 FC DELCO Black Conshy ’09 (B)
U16 Girls: Penn FC Youth 2009 F Blue 2-1 FC DELCO Black Conshy ’09 (G)
U17 Boys: Lionville SC Lionville Chargers ’08 0-1 FC Europa FCE 2008 Boys Elite
U17 Girls: Pennsylvania Soccer Academy PSA 08 Premier 3-0 FC DELCO Black Conshy ’08 (G)
U18 Boys: Lancaster Elite FC 2007 Boys 1-2 AC United 2007 Predators
U18 Girls: Warminster SC Strikers 2-0 Radnor SC 2007 Girls Black
U19 Girls: PA Classics Elite 06 F 7-0 Hunter SC Elite
U19 Boys: United Philly Soccer 2006/7 Boys Premier 2-0 Haverford SC HSC Vortex
Presidents Cup Scores:
U12 Boys: Philadelphia SC Coppa 13s Black 3-2 Penn Fusion Soccer Academy PreECNL RL 2013
U12 Girls: Hulmeville SC Mavericks 2013 1-3 Penn Fusion Soccer Academy PreECNL RL 2013
U13 Boys: Phoenixville Area SC U13 Boys 2012 Black 2-1 United Philly Soccer 2012 B Premier
U13 Girls: North Union United SC NUU 12F Strikers 1-0 FC Europa FCE 2012 Girls G1
U14 Boys: Berks United FC 2011 Boys U14 Hornets 1-2 Steel United 11B Elite
U14 Girls: ENCO United Soccer Club ENCO ’11 (u14) Girls Red 2-2 (1-4) Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA Union 2011
U15 Boys: Lighthouse SC Force 2-2 (3-4) Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA Stingers 2010
U15 Girls: Springfield SC Strikers 10 0-4 Anthracite FC 2010G AFC Lyon
U16 Boys: Keystone FC Elite 09B 1-3 FC Montco Legends
U16 Girls: Keystone FC Premier 09G 3-1 Super Nova FC ’09G
U17 Boys: Huntingdon Valley AA HVAA Sting 2008 3-2 Whitpain Recreation Assoc Black 08 Boys Storm
U17 Girls: Lancaster Elite FC 2008 Girls 3-2 Western Lehigh United SC WLUSC 2008 Girls – Crampton
U18 Boys: Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC VE MOUNTAINEERS 2-0 Berks United FC 2007 Boys U18 FC Dortmund
U18 Girls: FC Ballyhoo 07 Girls Black 0-2 Carlisle Area Youth Soccer Cannons 07/08G
U19 Boys: PA Classics Elite 06 M 1-2 Lower Merion SC LMSC 007’s
U19 Girls: Towamencin Youth Assn Towamencin Tornadoes 3-0 Western Lehigh United SC WLUSC 2006/2007 U19 Girls – Missmer
NCS:
U12 Boys: FC DELCO Pre-MLS Next Black ’13 0-1 Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC Aue
U12 Girls: Penn Fusion Soccer Academy PreECNL 2013 1-0 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 13G Pre-ECNL
U13 Boys: FC DELCO NAL ’12 1-0 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 12B ECNL-RL
U13 Girls: HEX FC Dominion USYS 12 G 1-3 Northwestern Youth AA Northwestern United 2012 Lady Tigers
U14 Boys: Lancaster Football Club U14 (2011) 1-1 (4-5) FC DELCO NAL ’11
U14 Girls: HEX FC Dominion USYS 11G 0-1 Eagle FC 11G Black
U15 Boys: Yardley Makefield Soccer 2010 Boys Premier United 1-0 FC Europa FC Europa – RL B10
U15 Girls: 1776 United FC 1776 United 10 Girls Elite NL 3-2 Warrington SC 2010G Warrington FC United
U16 Boys: FC Europa FC Europa – RL B09 1-0 Keystone FC Premier 09B
U16 Girls: Steel United 09G Elite 2-3 Penn Alliance Select Elite ’09
U17 Boys: Keystone FC Premier 08B 2-1 Steel United PA 08B Elite
U17 Girls: FC Europa FC Europa 2008 Girls G1 2-0 Penn FC Youth 2008 F Black