By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
June 25, 2023-Valencia CF Academy Orange won their second consecutive Challenge Cup by defeating Downtown United Blue, 3-0, on June 3 at overcast Stringham Park in LaGrange. This game was for the Boys-Under-11 Challenge Cup-Platinum championship in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA).
Nico Davies scored two goals and Ryder Casey added one while keeper Chris Macias had the shutout in goal.
Valencia coach Leigh Pilkington explained, “Both teams worked hard, we were the better team today and scored off some nice through-balls.”
The Challenge Cup was presented by LifeVac, the choking rescue device that has saved over 900 lives and counting.
With approximately 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer Association. For more information, please log onto http://www.enysoccer.com/