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The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) has endorsed the merger of US Youth Soccer into U.S. Soccer, launching a two‑year initiative to deepen local investment and broaden player pathways nationwide.
New York City FC announced a contract extension for defender Tayvon Gray, securing the homegrown star through the 2028-29 MLS season with a club option for 2029-30.
The New York Red Bulls have partnered with LeagueApps to modernize their youth soccer registration system, integrating advanced tools for camp management, health compliance, and player evaluation for over 50,000 participants annually.
Gotham FC’s unbeaten run stretches to nine games, highlighted by Ann‑Katrin Berger’s 10th consecutive season of double‑digit shutouts, setting the stage for a decisive showdown with the Portland Thorns.
Inter Miami CF fell 2-1 to Toronto FC, extending their winless run to five matches. Despite Lionel Messi’s 14th goal of the campaign, the team’s defense and lack of attacking cohesion proved decisive.
A new collaboration between the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association and Trace brings professional‑grade video analysis to grassroots soccer programs statewide.
From USL League One ambitions to MLS NEXT Pro debuts, Long Island is poised to become a hub of soccer activity, anchored by new stadiums and historic clubs.
The 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying rounds will feature twenty teams from New York and New Jersey, with the first games scheduled for September 12 and 13. Sixteen advancing squads will emerge from a field of 155 entries nationwide. The competition highlights local clubs and the coverage of veteran journalist Michael Lewis.
The New York City Soccer Initiative unveiled a new mini-soccer pitch at JHS 62 Ditmas in Brooklyn, the 10th in the borough and part of a broader plan to add 26 new sites across the city.
Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar was named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 20 after scoring twice in a 4‑1 victory over Inter Miami CF, reaching 90 career goals and extending the club’s unbeaten home run.
Saint Joseph’s University defeated Hofstra University women 3-1 in their season opener, ending Hofstra’s five-game winning streak. The Pride scored two second-half goals, while Hofstra struggled defensively, recording their first loss to Saint Joseph’s. The match highlighted Hofstra’s defensive struggles and Saint Joseph’s improved offensive performance.
Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami CF 4-1, with Hany Mukhtar scoring twice and Lionel Messi missing a penalty, shifting the conference standings.
A cross from Sergino Dest finds Ricardo Pepi in the 56th minute, sealing a 2-1 win for PSV Eindhoven over Excelsior and marking their first league victory of the season.
Ellida Earnhart, a top‑ranking student and ODP player from Philmont, New York, has received the Cortlandt ODP Scholarship, reflecting her dual commitment to academic excellence and soccer, and outlining her future plans to graduate summa cum laude, play college soccer, and become an environmental lawyer.
Veteran referee Joe Danbusky, who spent four decades mentoring officials and guiding the game from the sidelines, died after a courageous fight with cancer. His funeral details and the tributes that followed highlight his lasting impact on soccer.
Gotham FC, the NWSL’s current leaders, travel to Sports Illustrated Stadium on Friday to face the Kansas City Current in a match that could shape the playoff picture. The team sits first with a 12‑2‑4 record and 40 points, riding a seven‑match unbeaten run that includes a 1‑0 victory over San Diego Wave FC just days earlier.
The New York Cosmos have signed Bangladesh midfielder Shamit Shome for the rest of the USL League One season, adding a decade of top‑tier experience and recent national team impact to their roster.
A look at why emotional support and encouragement matter more than scores when raising confident, resilient young athletes.
New York City FC fell 2-1 to Cruz Azul at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with Agustín Palavecino opening the scoring and Max Murray equalising before José Paradela sealed the win.
The United States under-19 side lost the Concacaf U-20 Championship final to Mexico in Mexico City, ending a three-tournament reign while still earning berths for the 2027 World Cup, Pan American Games and the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Red Bulls II defeat Columbus Crew 2 2‑1, with Baitinger’s brace and a late goal from Di Noto, before facing Atlanta United 2 next.
A weather‑induced travel delay forces the postponement of Brooklyn FC’s August 8 encounter with Birmingham Legion, but fans keep their tickets and the club’s schedule stays on track. Editor Michael Lewis, whose reporting spans dozens of World Cups and Olympics, shares insights into the sport’s evolving narrative.
Stalyn Acosta, a left‑back and defensive midfielder from Honduras, has joined the New York Cosmos after impressing in a friendly against the American Soccer Club New York Fighting Tomcats. His arrival comes as the team replaces injured Davey Mason, with coaches Giuseppe Rossi and Davide Corti highlighting his defensive and forward contributions.
Ken Fadner, who has owned Soccer America for two decades, announced his retirement and the upcoming sale of the magazine, its website and trademark. The outlet, founded in 1971, will continue publishing under the stewardship of veteran editor Michael Lewis, who brings decades of coverage of global soccer events to the role.