The 2004 US Youth Soccer National Championship Series Kentucky Open Cup was completed the weekend of May 15-16, 2004 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. For the most part the weather cooperated and we were able to get all the games in without a single delay. Although we did experience some rain on Saturday, we made it through without any delays and finished up everything on Sunday.

Once again the competition during both weekends was very good producing several close outcomes in both semi-final and final games. Congratulations to all the state cup champions and finalists and I wish all the teams the best of luck at the 2004 Midwest Regional Championships in Rockford, IL.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers, teams, players, parents, administrators, and referees that participated in making this event so successful. It takes much hard work and dedication throughout the year to make this event a success so my hat goes off to each and every one of you for your efforts. I would also like to thank Lexington FC for their wonderful hospitality over the last two weekends and for providing the players with a wonderful opportunity to participate on top quality facilities. Thank you again, good luck with the remainder of the season, and we hope to see you back at State Cup next year.

Dave McIver, State Program Director