FAQ

Newport Mesa Cup 2025

May 24-25, 2025

Why choose the Newport Mesa Cup?

The Newport Mesa Cup has been a Memorial Day Weekend staple for the last 15 years and counting. We are proud to serve our community by providing a safe and exciting tournament, while raising money for our players and enjoying the Beautiful Game. Come spend your Memorial Day Weekend in sunny SoCal where the ocean breeze will keep you cool while your team heats up the pitch!

What ages are eligible for this tournament?

Boys & Girls U6 thru U19

What is the cost?

U6 – U10, (7v7) $650

U11 – U12, (9v9) $750

U13 – U15, (11v11) $850

U16 – U19, (11v11) $950

How many games are played?

3 games are guaranteed, teams that move on past pool play will play in additional matches to determine the winner.

When is check-in?

You will report to your first game on the assigned field per your schedule. Check in will be done virtually based on your roster and player cards uploaded to your Gotsport registration page. Please make sure your roster is complete and uploaded to our tournament via Gotsport along with your player cards and team roster.

Check in here:

 https://support.gotsport.com/how-do-i-upload-documents-for-online-check-in

We will have an information desk Saturday 7:00 am at Jack Hammett sports Park. There will be no Friday Check-in, Saturday only.

How are teams bracketed?

Teams are bracketed based on Fall 2026 guidelines (Aug 1 – July 31)

See here the bracketing matrix for 2026-27 season.

How long are the halves?

The lengths of our halves are longer to provide more playing time for your team. 

U6 – U10, (7v7) 25 min halves, 50 min games.

U11 – U12, (9v9) 25 min halves, 50 min games

U13 – U15, (11v11) 30 min halves, 60 min games

U16 – U19, (11v11) 35 min halves, 70 min games

Do you accept out-of-state teams?

All out-of-state teams receive guaranteed acceptance if registered by May 1, 2023.

What teams are eligible and what affiliations?

Eligible teams include: US Club Soccer, USYS clubs, AYSO and International teams.

How many players are allowed?

Unlimited number of Loan Players.

So… What do we get if we win??

Champions will earn a large Team Trophy and Medals for each player, while Runners-up will receive Medals.

What rules govern the games?

For small Sided Field Rules, see our rules page.

U6 - U10 Division: 

  Build out lines

  No punting allowed

  No heading allowed

U11 Division: 

  No Build out lines

  Punting allowed

  No heading allowed

U12 Division:

  No Build out lines

  Punting allowed

  Heading allowed