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Rose City Cup

The Rose City Cup is an annual AYSO soccer tournament hosted by Region 13 in the Pasadena area.

Rose City Cup

The Rose City Cup is a single-elimination tournament for Region 13 fall teams, held at the end of the core season.

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Quick Facts

  • When: First weekend of December
  • Ages: 10U, 12U, 14U
  • Location: Rose Bowl Area H
  • Format: Single-elimination with flights
  • Eligibility: Region 13 fall teams with sufficient referee points

Schedule (2025)

  • Dates: December 6-7, 2025
  • Location: Rose Bowl Area H

Format

Flights

Most divisions are split into “A” and “B” flights, with some offering a third “C” flight. Each flight operates as a separate single-elimination bracket.

Game Duration

Division Half Length
10U 22 minutes
12U 22 minutes
14U 30 minutes

Championship and consolation finals have extended halves with overtime provisions (two 5-minute periods) before penalty kicks if needed.

Tied Games

All bracket games tied at the end of regulation proceed immediately to penalty kicks.


Eligibility

Team Eligibility

All fall 10U-14U teams with sufficient referee points receive invitations.

Player Eligibility

Players must participate in at least 5 of 10 core season games to advance to Area 1C League Playoffs.


Playing Time

Every eligible team player present plays for 3 of 4 periods.


Advancement

  • A Flight champions advance to Area 1C League Playoffs as team 13B
  • Regular season champions qualify as team 13A

Referee Requirements

Teams must provide referees per the published schedule.



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