PLANO, Texas (July 1, 2026) — The full field of teams and complete game schedules are now available for The National League Cup Finals — taking place July 7-9 in St. Louis, Mo.
The competition in St. Louis will feature boys teams in the 13U through 19U age groups and girls teams in the 13U, 14U, 15U and 17U age groups. All games at The Finals will take place at Creve Coeur Soccer Park, with competing teams playing three games over three days of action.
Age groups featuring four competing teams will follow a group play format, with the top-finishing team in the four-team group earning The NL Cup title. For age groups with six competing teams, knockout rounds will lead to championship finals on July 9. The winner of the final matches will be crowned The NL Cup champion in those respective age groups.
The action in St. Louis will feature a diverse collection of teams from around the country, as 21 US Youth Soccer State Association are represented. Arizona, Indiana and Mississippi lead the way, with four teams each competing in The Finals, while 11 additional state associations have multiple teams playing in St. Louis.
Teams competing in The NL Cup Finals advanced to this stage by qualifying via one of The NL Cup Playoff events, which featured strong fields of teams that earned their place in The NL Cup through their performance in the National League’s 2025-26 regular season.
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