Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

What Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association does

The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation that serves as the official youth soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer for the eastern portion of New York State. Founded in 1972 as the Southern New York Youth Soccer Association and renamed in 1984 to reflect expanded geography, ENYYSA today federates 10 member leagues covering Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx, Long Island, Westchester, and upstate New York east of Route 81 — a territory spanning from Montauk Point to the Canadian border. The organization serves nearly 100,000 registered youth players and coordinates more than 25,000 volunteers and 3,000+ certified referees, with five players on the 2026 US Men's National Team World Cup roster identified as ENYYSA alumni.

ENYYSA's core programming covers recreational, club/travel, and premier-level competition for players ages 5-19, organized around competitive championships (State Cup and Challenge Cup feeding US Youth Soccer Nationals), elite development (Olympic Development Program with North and South teams plus an International Tour), coaching education (Grassroots through A License courses administered via the US Soccer Learning Center), and inclusive programming such as TOPSoccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical challenges. Supporting services include referee certification, Safe Soccer compliance (SafeSport Training, Heads Up concussion awareness, background checks, Safer Sports Tools), futsal, college scholarships (Livio D'Arpino, Jack Bauman, Patricia Louise Masotto, Brenda Driscoll, and ODP scholarships), a 3v3 Summer Soccer Series tournament platform, and an ENY Hall of Fame recognition program.

The business model is a federated nonprofit structure with no publicly disclosed revenue figure. Income sources include member league affiliations and registration fees processed through GotSport, tournament entry fees, coaching course fees, tax-deductible donations, and commercial sponsorships from partners including Gotham FC (reigning NWSL champion), Capelli Sport (apparel), Sport Pins (merchandise), and Veo (camera technology). The Garden City South, NY headquarters operates with a lean paid staff of 1-10, with operational scale delivered primarily through the member leagues and volunteer network. Governance is provided by a Board led by President Rich Christiano (in role since 2010), four Vice Presidents, and officers covering registration, treasury, and secretariat functions.

Name

Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

Legal name

Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

Website

https://enysoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association is the official US Soccer-affiliated nonprofit youth soccer body for Eastern New York, serving nearly 100,000 players across 10 member leagues and 25,000 volunteers through State Cup, ODP, coaching education, and inclusive programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Amateur Soccer Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Amateur sports association
• Coaching education licenses
• Referee certification programs
• Soccer tournament competitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: ENYYSA accepts donations which are 100% tax deductible to support youth development programs
2. Member League Affiliations: Revenue generated through membership fees and league affiliations across 10 leagues covering Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx, Long Island, Westchester, and upstate New York east of Route 81

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ENYYSA is a nonprofit youth soccer association that organizes, governs, and develops amateur soccer for children ages 5–19 across 10 member leagues spanning Eastern New York. It administers State Cup and Challenge Cup competitions that feed US Youth Soccer National Championships, runs the Olympic Development Program (ODP) for elite player identification, delivers US Soccer Grassroots through A License coaching education, certifies referees, and offers TOPSoccer for players with intellectual, emotional, or physical challenges.

Product overview

ENYYSA is a nonprofit youth soccer association operating as a unified organization with multiple interconnected programs rather than a modular platform. The core offering consists of youth soccer programs for ages 5-19 at recreational, travel, and premier levels across 10 member leagues. Key programs include State Cup (competitive championship pathway), ODP (elite development), TOPSoccer (special needs), and 3v3 Summer Soccer Series (tournament format). Supporting programs encompass Coaching Education (Grassroots through A License courses), Referee Development (3,000+ certified referees), College Scholarships, Safe Soccer initiatives, Challenge Cup, Futsal, Gotham FC partnership, and ENY Hall of Fame. The organization uses GotSport for registration and SportsEngine SRM for its website platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Soccer Programs Core organized youth soccer programs for children ages 5–19, offered at recreational (fun-focused), club/travel (competitive), and premier (elite, college-recruitment-oriented) levels across the 10 member leagues in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx, Long Island, Westchester, and upstate New York east of Route 81.
• State Cup Annual state championship competition for competitive soccer age groups starting at Under-12. Winners of the 'Open' division advance to Regional and then US Youth Soccer National Championships. Held at Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown, NY, with named trophies (Richard Christiano Cup, Livio D'Arpino Cup, Peter Collins Cup, Peter Masotto Cup, Barry Salter Cup, Barbara Rodriguez Cup, Joanne Roth Cup, Jose Vargas Cup, Ray Wolfe Cup) honoring long-serving ENYYSA leaders.
• Olympic Development Program (ODP) Elite development program administered by ENYYSA to identify and develop potential U.S. National Team and Olympic hopefuls, featuring North and South ODP teams covering the large geographic region. Includes tryouts, regional/national pool selections, an international tour, and the ODP Scholarship.
• 3v3 Summer Soccer Series Statewide tournament platform featuring a fast-paced small-sided 3v3 format with five qualifying events across Eastern New York leading to a state championship. Includes a festival atmosphere with music, DJs, skills challenges, and community engagement; over 200 teams participated across multiple locations.
• TOPSoccer The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer) provides recreational programming for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical challenges, operated through ENYYSA's member leagues and clubs. Annual TOPSoccer Friendship Cup serves nearly 200 special-needs children.
• Grassroots Coaching Courses US Soccer Grassroots License courses at 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels focusing on age-appropriate player development, basic game structure, and coach responsibilities. Offered in online and in-person formats.
• Advanced Coaching Courses Higher-level US Soccer coaching licenses — D, C, B, and A License courses — hosted by ENYYSA in partnership with US Soccer Federation, designed for coaches working with elite-level training and playing platforms.
• Referee Development Programs to recruit, train, and certify referees aged 14 and older. Eastern New York has over 3,000 certified referees who manage youth soccer games across the association.
• College Scholarships Multiple scholarship programs including Livio D'Arpino (boys), Jack Bauman, Patricia Louise Masotto and Brenda Driscoll (girls), plus the ODP College Scholarship. Criteria include academic performance, community service, and soccer involvement.
• Safe Soccer Comprehensive safety program including SafeSport Training, Heads Up Concussion Awareness, background checks, and Safer Sports Tools to ensure a safe environment for youth participants.
• Challenge Cup Competition for Under-10 and Under-11 teams (as there is no State Cup at those ages) and for mid- to lower-tier squads at Under-12 to Under-13 levels. Named trophies include the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award.
• Futsal Indoor futsal programs offered as part of the association's diverse soccer offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• ENYYSA alumni represented the United States in World Cup and Olympics including Benny Feilhaber, Crystal Dunn, Shannon MacMillan, Sara Whalen, Michael Windischmann, Edson Buddle, Allie Long, and Tony Meola
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Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Gotham FCflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Partnership between ENYYSA, member leagues, and Gotham FC (reigning NWSL champion) to create unforgettable experiences for ENYYSA players, families, coaches, and leaders. Special opportunities include attending Gotham FC matches, clinics, and special events. ENYYSA groups receive discounted tickets ($20) to matches including the Queens Classic at Citi Field. Free youth soccer clinics offered in spring and summer. Award winners and top players honored at matches. Merch items provided to ENYYSA community members.
• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationGotSport is the registration system used by all 10 ENYYSA member leagues. Coaches manage Grassroots certifications and coaching requirements through the GotSport dashboard. The system syncs with US Soccer Learning Center for coaching license verification.
• US Soccer FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENYYSA is the official youth soccer association of US Soccer. The association administers US Soccer coaching licenses and follows national standards for youth soccer development.
• US Youth SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENYYSA is the official youth soccer association of US Youth Soccer. The association participates in USYS National Championships and follows USYS programming guidelines.
• VeominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCamera technology partner visible in footer of ENYYSA website
• Capelli SportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports apparel partner visible in footer of ENYYSA website
• Sport PinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports merchandise partner visible in footer of ENYYSA website

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• US Club Soccer: Alternative national youth-soccer pathway competing for elite players and clubs. Comparable target market (competitive youth soccer families) but operates a pay-for-play club model rather than ENYYSA's community-based affiliated-league structure.
• MLS NEXT: Elite youth-development league operated under MLS that competes directly with ENYYSA's premier/ODP pathway for top players and academies in the Northeast, with stronger commercial backing from professional clubs.

Direct peers

• Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association: Neighboring regional US Youth Soccer state association operating under the same national affiliation. Directly comparable in league-network structure, ODP, State Cup, and coaching-education delivery.
• New Jersey Youth Soccer Association: Adjacent state youth soccer association serving New Jersey under US Youth Soccer. Operates the same member-league, State Cup, ODP, and TOPSoccer model that ENYYSA uses, with overlapping metropolitan geography.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): National volunteer-driven youth soccer organization serving ages 4-18 across the U.S. Directly comparable nonprofit youth-soccer model with regional sections, volunteer-based delivery, and recreational-to-competitive programming.
• Connecticut Junior Soccer Association: Connecticut's US Youth Soccer state association. Directly comparable nonprofit model with member leagues, State Cup, ODP, and coaching-education programs serving a similar Northeastern youth-soccer market.
• New York State West Youth Soccer Association: The sibling state association serving western New York under US Youth Soccer. Directly comparable in mission, governance structure, member-league model, and product mix, operating the same State Cup, ODP, and coaching-education pathways as ENYYSA.

Regional players

• Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association: Comparable regional US Youth Soccer state association serving Massachusetts with the same nonprofit, member-league, and program structure as ENYYSA, but operating in a different New England geography.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Soccer Federation: National federation that governs soccer in the U.S. and acts as ENYYSA's overarching authority. Comparable sport and licensing authority (coaching, referee) but operates at national scale with professional national teams.
• US Youth Soccer: The national governing body under which ENYYSA operates as a state association. Comparable in sport and mission but operates at national scale with broader portfolio of leagues, championships, and policy-setting authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/enysoccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/enysoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enyysa

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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