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The collaborative effort between New York City FC, NYC Footy, NYC Parks and the Hudson River Park Trust saw steady growth in participation, earning praise from World Cup czar Maya Handa.
NYC Open Play offered late‑night soccer opportunities in five boroughs, attracting over 4,500 player check‑ins and highlighting community demand for affordable, accessible sport.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted the city’s free overnight pickup soccer program, NYC Open Play, just before the USMNT’s loss to Belgium, and revealed plans for a dedicated soccer stadium in Queens.
The city’s new NYC Open Play program offers free pickup soccer on small‑sided pitches in every borough through mid‑July, backed by local clubs and parks, while a future stadium at Etihad Park promises a permanent home for Gotham FC.
A group of Queens high school students raised over $50,000 to revamp a local basketball court, partnering with nonprofit Project Backboard and NYC Parks to create a new community hub.
NYC Parks launches a season‑long soccer program inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring youth clinics, extended lighting hours, community tournaments and a film series across all five boroughs.
NYC Open Play offers free overnight pickup soccer across all five boroughs through July 18, uniting residents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A citywide partnership offers free pickup soccer games late into the night at designated fields, inviting adults to play, connect, and celebrate the sport ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
New York City has opened five public soccer fields for overnight pickup games, partnering with local clubs and city agencies to offer free, staffed play from 10:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. through mid‑July.