Description & Progression

The Colorado OPEN Cup is a new tournament open to ALL teams affiliated with US Soccer (USYS, ECNL, EA, PDL, NPL, etc.).

  • Scheduling is done by team and/or CSA using a flex system.

  • The Spring 2026 edition is open to Boys 15U-19U.

  • The Colorado OPEN Cup works as a single-elimination tournament where teams compete in a series of knockout rounds. If a game ends in a draw, penalties will determine the winner.

  • Fixtures for each round are determined by random draws with no seeding. Games will be played during Spring 2026 only.

Registration

Spring 2026 Colorado OPEN Cup consists of the following age groups: Boys 15U-14U (2011-2007). The 18U and 19U teams will be combined in one division.

Registration for the Spring 2026 Open Cup was closed on March 2nd at 12 PM.


Fees

The only fee is $150 per game per team as they advance to each round to cover referee fees.


Spring 2026 Dates

Registration Dates
Registration Opens: February 16, 2026
Registration Closes: March 2, 2026 at 12 PM

Play Dates
Determined by teams involved in the game based on availability. CSA will intervene if game details cannot be agreed in timely manner.

**ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**


Rules

Rules will be posted at a later date.


Field Locations

Fields and locations will be decided upon by the teams playing each other in each round.

Contact

For any questions, please contact Katie Shaffer at (email: kshaffer@coloradosoccer.org).

To be considered for referee assignments in CSA Cup competitions (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Centennial Cup, UCHealth Cup), please provide your availability through our state-wide assigning platform, Assignr.

If you have difficulties in Assignr or have questions, please message Deanna Duncan-Allen (email: refeducation@coloradoreferees.com; phone: 303-888-6863).

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