The current structure works well but could be used to allow the TC be what it was always supposed to be - an opportunity to keep playing in the summer and develop the weaker counties.
Keep current 16 - 16 SM - TC split
2026 has new double elimination format
SM Cup Round 1 - 8 v 8 (should be open draw) SM Cup Round 2A winners into SM Cup qfinals SM Cup round 2B winners play 2A losers with winners into SM Cup q finals SM Round 2B losers drop to SM Shield
TC Cup Round 2A winners into SM Shield qfinals TC Cup Round 2B winners play 2A losers in TC Cup qfinals Round 2B losers enter TC Shield TC Shield home final winners go to NYC to play TC shield final.