TSYD Cup

The TSYD Cup is a preseason football (soccer) tournament held in Turkey. It is named after the Turkish Sports Writers Association (Türkiye Spor Yazarları Derneği - TSYD), which organizes the competition. The cup typically features the champions and runners-up of the Turkish Süper Lig and the Turkish Cup winner, although the specific format and participating teams can vary year to year. The TSYD Cup provides an opportunity for clubs to test their squads and strategies before the start of the official season and is considered a warm-up competition in Turkish football. It is not a major trophy, but it offers a minor honor and bragging rights for the winning team. The historical significance of the cup has fluctuated over time, with periods of higher prestige followed by less emphasis on the tournament.