The Under 19 Boys National Championship, the oldest of the eight, has been played annually since 1935, except during World War II. The early winners of the trophy were from the urban, industrial areas that formed the nucleus of the sport during the first thirty years of the U S Soccer Federation's existence. Officially known as the United States Soccer Federation National Junior Challenge Cup, the competition was renamed the James P. McGuire Junior Champion Cup in 1975, after the late United States Soccer Federation President. Besides serving as USSF President, James McGuire also served on World Cup and various other FIFA committees, and earned an international reputation as an excellent soccer administrator and leader. In the United States Mr. McGuire is remembered for his interest in the development of youth soccer.

Established in 1994.

An Under 17 Boys National Championship was established in 1991. The Don Greer Cup was named for United States Youth Soccer Association founder, Don Greer. Don's passion for the sport of soccer originated in England beginning in 1937. Don participated as a player, coach and manager of the Norton Road School team in Luton, England. After moving to the United States, Don became involved with the Olympic Club in San Francisco, founded the California Youth Soccer Association and served as its chairman from 1968 to 1975. After founding the USYSA in 1974, Don served as its chairman for the next 10 years. During his term of office, player registrations grew from 32,000 in 1974 to 1,153,000 in 1984. Still active in the sport, Don has held his present position of President of the California Old Timers Soccer Association since 1986.

The Under 16 Boys National Championship was established in 1976, named after D. J. (Jimmie) Niotis, former President of the Youth Division of the United States Soccer Federation (now known as U S YOUTH SOCCER). Remembered as a tireless proponent of the youth game, he served vigorously as the National Chairman of the Youth and School Promotion Committee of the United States Soccer Federation.

Established in 1980 and named the Athena Cup in 1986.

Established in 1994.

Established in 1991.

The Under 16 Girls National Championship began in 1985. The Cup was named after Patricia Louise Masotta, whose life was cut short that same year in an automobile accident. Patricia Masotta was a talented soccer player from the time she began playing for the Massapequa Soccer Club in New York at the age of 8. "Patty" led her Massapequa Soccer Club team, the Express, to the National Youth Challenge Cup finals (now known as the Athena Cup for Under 19 Girls teams) in Dallas in 1981. She scored over 120 goals in her junior and senior years at Massapequa High School. Patty attended and played for Nassau Community College. While at Nassau College, Patty's accomplishments were numerous including selection to the All-Region XV Team, most valuable player in the Region XV Tournament, selection to the National All-Tournament Team and Junior College All-American. Patty held the Nassau Community College scoring record with 28 goals and 18 assists. Beyond these accolades, Patty was a team leader, both on and off the field, and the driving force behind her teammates. Patty will be remembered for her willingness and eagerness to give and share the skills and knowledge she possessed.