LONG ISLAND JUNIOR SOCCER LEAGUE INC

Name

LONG ISLAND JUNIOR SOCCER LEAGUE INC

Legal name

Long Island Junior Soccer League Inc

Website

https://lijsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer League Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth soccer league
• Soccer tournament organization
• Coaching education certification
• Adaptive sports programs
• Amateur sports administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ronkonkoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Registration Fees: Fees from player registrations through member clubs
2. Tournament Fees: Entry fees for LI Cup, Liberty Cup, and other sanctioned tournaments. LI Cup involves nearly 1,300 teams annually
3. Club Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from 98+ member clubs
4. Coaching Education Courses: Revenue from coaching certification courses and licensing programs
5. Sponsorships and Advertising: Sponsorship revenue from partners including adidas, NYCFC, and other soccer brands advertising on league platforms

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Long Island Junior Soccer League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer league that organizes competitive and developmental soccer programs for players aged 4-19 across Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island. It delivers its offerings through 98+ member clubs, providing league-wide scheduling for 1,600+ teams and approximately 11,000 games per season, major tournaments including LI Cup and Liberty Cup, coaching certification, college recruitment exposure, and specialized programs such as TOPSoccer for players with disabilities and a scholarship program for high school seniors.

Product overview

LIJSL is a non-profit youth soccer league organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs for players aged 4-19 across Long Island. The core offerings include the main LIJSL League with age-group divisions from U9 to U19, the LIJSL Academy (including USL Youth, Academy East, and Academy West programs) providing elite training pathways, and major tournaments such as the LI Cup (one of North America's largest single-elimination youth soccer tournaments), Liberty Cup Long Island, and ECAL. The organization also provides developmental programs including Club Development Days and Player Development Initiative for young players, InterLeague options for those unable to commit to full travel, Winter Showdown indoor competition, and coaching education courses. Specialized offerings include TOPSoccer for players with disabilities and a scholarship program for high school seniors. The league operates the Peter C. Collins Soccer Park as its home facility and hosts an annual convention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LIJSL Academy Elite training and competitive games program offering high-level training and competitive games in a developmental environment for advanced youth players across Long Island.
• LI Cup One of the largest single-elimination youth soccer tournaments in North America, held in concurrence with the LIJSL spring season, with nearly 1,300 teams participating yearly.
• Liberty Cup Long Island Two-day tournament for boys and girls in U9-U12 age groups featuring guaranteed games with bracket final opportunities.
• Inter League Alliance (ILA) New competition platform developed in collaboration with leagues across ENYYSA featuring a promotion and relegation model for top teams.
• Winter Showdown Indoor winter competition at Stony Brook University for U9-U12 players featuring 6v6 play to optimize tactical awareness.
• Nassau County InterLeague Alternative program for players unable to commit to full travel requirements, offering developmental-based structured play for U9 and above in Nassau County.
• Suffolk County InterLeague Alternative option for U9 and above players offering developmental-based structured play under LIJSL administration in Suffolk County.
• Club Development Days Festival-like atmosphere for U7 and U8 players offering match conditions against teams from different clubs with focus on skill development.
• Player Development Initiative (PDI) Weekly festival-like program for U7 and U8 players as precursor to clubs' travel programs, hosted in Nassau and Suffolk County.
• Coaching Education Certification courses for coaches at all skill levels in conjunction with Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association, certifying approximately 500 new coaches annually.
• TOPSoccer Recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities, supported by 30+ member clubs with active programs.
• Scholarship Program Annual scholarships awarded to high school seniors who have participated in LIJSL for at least five seasons and exemplify the character the LIJSL was founded upon, with over 25 scholarships given yearly.
• LIJSL Convention Annual convention at Huntington Hilton featuring coaching clinics, college bound player forums, awards dinner, and exhibition hall with vendors, drawing 10,000+ visitors.
• Elite Clubs Alliance League (ECAL) Competition for LIJSL and non-LIJSL clubs with winners advancing to participate in IberCup in Portugal.
• Peter C. Collins Soccer Park 22-acre leased property in Plainview serving as the home of LIJSL, hosting multiple league programs including Club Development Days, LIJSL Academy, and TOPSoccer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55+ years of continuous operation with hundreds of thousands of players developed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level youth soccer governing body that provides sanctioning, insurance, and administrative support. LIJSL is the largest member league within ENYYSA.
• US Youth Soccer (USYS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth soccer organization providing governance, national championships, and member services. LIJSL operates under USYS umbrella.
• US Soccer FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for soccer in the US. LIJSL operates under US Soccer jurisdiction and guidelines.
• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial registration and game management platform for LIJSL. Handles player registration, team management, scheduling, score reporting, and tournament registrations.
• New York City FCmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMLS club partnership includes Youth Soccer Community Nights with buy-one-get-one ticket offers. Joint soccer camps and clinics offered.
• adidasmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial equipment and apparel sponsor of LIJSL. Advertised on league website and materials.
• United Soccer CoachesmajorTechnology or IntegrationNational coaching association providing licensing curriculum and certification recognition for LIJSL coaching courses.
• IberCupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational tournament operator. ECAL winners earn paid trips to compete at IberCup Estoril in Portugal. Partnership provides elite international competition pathway.
• USL YouthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth soccer league. LIJSL Academy teams compete in USL Youth with chance to qualify for national championship in December.
• Kwik GoalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoccer equipment supplier. Advertised on league website.
• Soccer.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline soccer retailer. Advertised on league website.
• Long Island Soccer OfficialscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReferee assignor for LIJSL games. Provides trained referees for league matches.
• Stony Brook UniversitymajorOthersWinter Showdown tournaments held at Stony Brook University facilities. State-of-the-art all-turf venue.
• NY Red BullsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for league soccer camps. Red Bulls provide camp staff and programming for LIJSL camps.
• ENYYSA (TOPSoccer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIJSL TOPSoccer program operates under US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer guidelines with ENYYSA support.
• Inter League Alliance (ILA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional competition platform developed with Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League, Hudson Valley YSL, and Westchester YSL. Promotes inter-league competition.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MLS NEXT: MLS NEXT is the elite youth league operated by Major League Soccer clubs, providing a high-profile talent pathway for top-tier players. It competes with LIJSL Academy for elite players and coaching attention in the same New York metropolitan area.
• US Club Soccer: US Club Soccer is an alternative national youth soccer pathway to USYS, focused on player development and competitive leagues. It competes for elite clubs and players who might otherwise participate in LIJSL's travel and Academy programs.
• USL Youth: USL Youth is a national competitive youth league in which LIJSL Academy teams already participate. It is both a partner and a partial competitor for elite player pathways and tournament visibility.
• Elite Clubs National League (ECNL): ECNL is a top-tier US youth soccer league for elite girls and boys clubs. It competes with LIJSL Academy for elite players and is representative of the broader pay-to-play private academy model that pressures traditional community leagues.

Others

• Soccer Without Borders: Soccer Without Borders is a nonprofit using soccer for youth development with underserved and refugee communities. It is comparable in mission (youth development through soccer) and nonprofit structure but serves a different population segment than LIJSL.

Direct peers

• American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): AYSO is one of the largest US youth soccer organizations, operating a membership-club model with recreational and competitive programs for children. Like LIJSL, AYSO relies on volunteer coaches, regional club structures, and registration/tournament revenue — the closest direct competitor in structure and mission.
• Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League: CJSL is a New York-area youth soccer league serving clubs in a similar club-membership model. It is also a co-developer of the Inter League Alliance with LIJSL, making it both a direct peer and a recent collaboration partner in elite regional competition.

Broad incumbents

• Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA): ENYYSA is the state-level USYS member federation that LIJSL sits within. It provides sanctioning, insurance, and oversight to LIJSL and other member leagues, making it both a parent-like governing body and a comparable regional sports-association operator across a much larger geography.

Regional players

• Westchester Youth Soccer League: WYSL is a regional New York youth soccer league serving Westchester County clubs. It is a co-developer of the Inter League Alliance with LIJSL and serves a comparable community-club membership model in an adjacent geography.
• Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League: HVYSL is a regional New York youth soccer league north of LIJSL. It is also a partner in the Inter League Alliance and operates a similar club-membership model serving Long Island's neighboring Hudson Valley region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LIJSLSoccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/lijslsoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/lijslsoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/long-island-junior-soccer-league-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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