We are thrilled to share a landmark achievement for the Maryland League—our official affiliation with the Maryland State Soccer Association!
This new affiliation brings significant benefits to all our clubs, as it makes clubs eligible to participate in state-run competitions, including the prestigious Rowland Cup, Stewart Cup, and Morton Cup.
What This Means for Our Clubs
• Enhanced Competition: Our clubs now have the opportunity to test their skills against the best teams in the state.
• Increased Exposure: Players and teams will gain more visibility and recognition at a higher level.
• Development Opportunities: Competing in these state-run tournaments provides valuable experience that will aid in the growth and development of our players and teams.
Upcoming Competitions
With our affiliation now in place, Maryland League XI will gearing up for the Rowland Cup, Stewart Cup, and Morton Cup. These tournaments are known for their high level of competition and serve as a perfect stage for our clubs to demonstrate their prowess.
- MSSA Cups qualify teams as the Maryland champion for the USASA Region I qualifiers
- The Stewart Cup winner will compete for the Amateur Cup for the Fritz Marth Trophy
- MSSA Tournaments
- The winner of the Rowland Cup enters into the Werner Fricker Cup.
- In the O-30 Cup, the champion advances to the Gerhard Mengel Cup, the National Over-30 Championship
- The O-40 qualifies for the National Over-40 Cup
- The Morton Cup is a state-only competition open to non-MSSA-affiliated teams
