The Kentucky Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) American Cup was initiated and organized to enhance the accomplishments recreational players achieve by participating is a state championship tournament.

The development of all players within KYSA is advanced when the player meets personal challenges. The American Cup is designed to encourage and honor the recreational player by allowing the player to compete for both team and personal goals. 

This tournament is structured so that, regardless of ability, all players can realistically strive for the goal of becoming a state champion The event is held over the second third weekends of June. Preliminary rounds are held the second weekend and the third weekend is the State Finals.