12-601: The North Texas Premier Soccer Association ( NTPSA ) is a soccer league based in North Texas which is run under the USASA . The league gained some fame once one of their clubs Dallas Roma F.C. reached the fourth round of the 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup . This was followed by the NTX Rayados also reaching the fourth round of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup . NTPSA is a non-profit adult men's sports organization serving Dallas and
24-1042: A minimum of three months. USASA has one men's national league, the National Premier Soccer League and two women's national leagues, the Women's Premier Soccer League and United Women's Soccer . All national leagues must have at least thirty-six teams, spread throughout the four time zones of the continental United States and have leagues that last for a minimum of three months. USASA rules also provide for multi-state leagues, that must have four states, sixteen teams, and plays for at least three months per year. USASA's multi-state leagues are Cascadia Premier League, Eastern Development Program, Eastern Premier Soccer League , Gulf Coast Premier League , Mountain Premier League, National Independent Soccer Association , Southwest Premier League, and West Coast Soccer Association. State and local associations operate leagues under
36-748: Is awarded the Fritz Marth Amateur Cup. In addition to the trophy the winner of the National Amateur Cup is awarded an entry into both the Hank Steinbrecher Cup, and the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup , which has been in existence since 1914. In 2013, USASA began a competition to pit the champions of the different men's amateur competitions ( USASA National Amateur Cup , National Premier Soccer League , USL League Two and defending Hank Steinbrecher Cup holder) against each other for
48-738: The United States Soccer Federation reorganized and the senior division became a separate member. The USASA has been known as United States Senior Soccer Division, the United States Soccer Association, the United States Amateur Soccer Association, and finally its current name of the United States Adult Soccer Association. Under the five guiding values of transparency, inclusiveness, integrity, diversity and tradition,
60-562: The Fritz Marth Cup and an entry into the U.S. Open Cup . In 1923, the United States Football Association established the National Amateur Cup in response to the growing number of teams entering the open National Challenge Cup. The 1923 competition was played through the semifinals; however, the tournament was never completed due to inclement weather. In 1924 Fleisher Yarn was crowned as the first amateur champion in
72-523: The USASA Amateur Cup, is an American knockout soccer competition open to all amateur teams affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation through United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). The National Amateur Cup began in 1923 in response to the number of teams applying to play in the National Challenge Cup . The Winner of the men's National Amateur Cup tournament is awarded
84-514: The United States. St. Louis Kutis S.C. is the most successful amateur club having won the National Amateur Cup seven times. While the USSF originally managed the competition, that responsibility is now held by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). The National Amateur Cup progresses from state competitions through regional competitions, resulting in national tournament. Starting with
96-611: The United States. It consists of 54 state associations in four regions, as well as national, regional, and state leagues. It compares to the United States Youth Soccer Association and its 54 affiliated State Associations - as it was once all one bodied structure. The USASA was founded in 1982 at the first metting of the Senior Division of the United States Soccer Federation. Later that year,
108-623: The mission of the USASA is: USASA is governed by an executive committee composed of a president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, four regional directors, two at-large members, affiliate director and an independent director. USASA is organized into four regions — Region I , Region II , Region III, and Region IV which breakdown into the 54 affiliated state associations. In addition to these state associations, USASA's rules provide for national leagues and regional leagues. National Leagues must extend across all four time-zones, have 36 teams and play for
120-443: The seven surrounding counties in North Texas. Organized in 1974 as a combination of two leagues, NTPSA has grown over the last 25 years to 5,000+ players annually in four age groupings. This league has age group divisions for ages 19–29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50-and-over age brackets. Accurate as of 29 January 2019 USASA The United States Adult Soccer Association ( USASA ) is a national organization for amateur soccer in
132-529: The title of "Champions of Champions" Established in 1998, the Adult Soccer Fest is formally known as the Veteran's Cup and is a 5–day event sponsored by USASA for teams with players 30 years and older. Matches for Over–30 teams to Over–70 mens are played in an 11 v 11 format, while Over–70 women and Over–75 teams play in an 7 v 7 format. National Amateur Cup The National Amateur Cup , also known as
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#1733104656589144-441: The umbrella of the USASA. The national organization is split into four regions: Region I Region II Region III 'Region IV The National Amateur Cup is the most prestigious and longest running tournament for all of amateur soccer in the entire country, crowning its first champion, Fleisher Yarn in 1924. To qualify for the national tournament a team must win their respective regional cup. The winner of this tournament
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