By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
October 9, 2026-Halloween is more treat than trick when it comes to State Cup registration in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA). That’s because teams receive a discount if they register by October 31, 2026.
The State Cup Championship is for the top teams and it’s the pathway to Nationals. There are no Regionals anymore and State Cup champion teams go directly to Nationals. National 1 League (N1) teams are welcome to play in this competition.
Under-12 to Under-17 team registration, both boys and girls, is $400 this month and $500 after and is linked here.
Under-18/19 registration, both boys and girls, is $400 in October, $500 after and is linked here.
The Challenge Cup is for all teams at Under-10 and Under-11 as there is not a State Open Cup in those age groups. For Under-12 to Under-16, it’s for mid- to lower-tier squads. It’s $250 per team when you register by Halloween, $300 when you register after that. Boys and girls teams can register for the Challenge Cup by clicking here.
For more info about the State Cup Championship or Challenge Cup being played in the spring of 2027, please phone the ENYYSA office at 516-766-0849.
With over 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, east of Route 81. ENYYSA encourages 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 US Soccer and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/