GAME FORMAT
- FIFA Laws of the Game will govern ALL games unless modified by US Soccer, US Youth Soccer, or the MSYSA State Cup Chair, State Cup Chair Designee, or State Cup Committee.
- Modification(s) may be made with or without notice.
- Length of game is detailed below:
| Age | Game Length | Overtime |
| U13-U14 | 35 Minute Halves | 10 Minute Halves |
| U15-U16 | 40 Minute Halves | 15 Minute Halves |
| U17-U19 | 45 Minute Halves | 15 Minute Halves |
- Overtimes periods shall only be used in Quarterfinal, Semifinal, and Final games.
- In the event of a tie game after regulation time during a Quarterfinal, Semifinal, or Final game, there will be two (2) overtime periods.
- If after two (2) full overtime periods the game is still tied, “Kicks from the Mark” will be conducted and Laws of the Game will apply.
- The MSYSA State Cup Chair or the State Cup Chair Designee may determine that a game is complete at any time after the commencement of the second half, provided that no team is at fault for the stoppage.