Wildcard Selection Criteria

Wildcards are numbered with #1 being the highest position, #2 being the next highest position, and so forth.
For age groups requiring wildcard(s) for Quarterfinal or Semifinal play, wildcard qualification shall be determined in accordance with the following sequential criteria:
- Teams with the most points.
- Winner of head-to-head competition. However, this criterion shall not be used when more than two teams are tied in points.
- Goal differential (goals scored minus goals against) with a maximum of five per game. The team with the highest goal differential receives the higher wildcard position.
- Fewest goals allowed. The team with the fewest goals allowed receives the higher wildcard position.
- Double-blind draw conducted by the MSYSA State Office (this shall only apply when all teams have earned a position in the round following the preliminary games).
- Kicks from the penalty mark.
If more than two teams are tied, the sequence shall be followed until one team is eliminated.
Once one team has been eliminated, the remaining teams shall then restart the sequence above until the tie is broken.
It is acceptable for two teams from the same preliminary pool to play against each other in the Quarterfinal round and all other subsequent rounds.
Wildcard placement shall be at the discretion of the MSYSA State Cup Chairperson and/or the State Cup Chairperson Designee.