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The Quest For the State Cup Championship Ends on May 31

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association 

May 1, 2025-The State Cup kicked off on Saturday, March 1 on fields across the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) and concludes with 23 championship games on Saturday, May 31 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex, a 249-acre grass venue in Middletown. This is the first time that the State Cup finals have been played in Orange County. For over decade, the championship games were played at Stringham Park in LaGrange in Dutchess County, east of the Hudson River, but have moved west of the Hudson in 2025. Both venues are centrally-located in Eastern New York.

Blue Sky Sports Complex

The State Open Cup is for the top teams and it’s part of the National Championship Series. 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.

The preliminary rounds were played in March and April from the East End of Long Island to north of Albany. The quarterfinals will be played this Saturday, May 3 with the semis on Saturday, May 17.

The exception is the Under-18/19 State Open Cup that starts in May as some players in that age group are away at college. Those games kick off on Friday night, May 2.

For more info about the State Open Cup or Challenge Cup, 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. 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 US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

State Cup Finals to Be Played in Orange County For the First Time

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association 

April 9, 2025-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that the State Cup Finals will be played in Orange County for the first time. The State Open Cup finals as well as the Challenge Cup finals will be played at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown on Saturday, May 31. And rather than a weekend of championship soccer as Eastern New York has done for decades, Blue Sky is large enough to have all 23 final games to be played on one day as it’s a 249-acre sports complex centrally-located in Eastern New York.

The State Open Cup is for the top teams and it’s the pathway to Nationals. 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.

Blue Sky Sports Complex

The games kicked off with the first round on Saturday, March 1 and the preliminary rounds were played last month from the East End of Long Island to north of Albany. The quarterfinals will be played on Saturday, May 3 with the semis on Saturday, May 17.

The exception is the Under-18/19 State Open Cup that starts in May as some players in that age group are away at college. 

All games will be played at a club’s home field except the championship games on May 31 at Blue Sky.

For more info about the State Open Cup or Challenge Cup, 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. 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 US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

Eastern New York Mourns the Passing of Hall of Famer Constantine (Dinos) Iordanou

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

June 19, 2024-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), as well as the Greek and Cypriot communities, are mourning the loss of Constantine (Dinos) Iordanou after his unexpected passing on June 16 at the age of 74. 

Dinos was inducted into the Eastern New York Soccer Hall of Fame in 2016. 

Born on the island of Cyprus, he came to the United States in 1969. With an uncle in Astoria providing the roof over his head, Dinos’ first job was pumping gas at a Shell station. He also washed dishes in a nursing home, drove a cab and worked as a cook. 

“You’ve got to earn your way through school and get on,” Dinos had explained that his father had told him. With his Dad’s voice in his head, he moved on and played soccer plus graduated from New York University with a degree in aerospace engineering. 

His first career stop was Pratt and Whitney, then the AIG Insurance Company for 10 years, then to CV Starr which was part of AIG, where he was a partner. He later went on to Berkshire Hathaway, and became Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arch Capital Group. 

He had been active with the Pancyprians since their beginning, helping to found the association in 1975, and he was one of their lifetime Trustees. 

“I played for their soccer team when I was young,” he had said with pride, winning three US Open Cup titles and three Cosmopolitan Soccer League championships with the New York Pancyprian Freedoms in the late 1970s and early ‘80s. He also played professionally in Cyprus.

The Upper Brookville resident was also founding member of FAITH, a charitable organization for the advancement of Greek-Americans in Education. He was a Trustee for the Holy Child Academy, Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Roosevelt University and the College of Insurance.

His children all grew up in Eastern New York’s Olympic Development Program (ODP). Tina played at the University of Virginia, Danielle played at Northwestern and Alexandra went to William & Mary.Dinos graciously donated nearly $500,000 to Eastern New York’s Arch Capital Cup. More important than the money, he was a leader who inspired by his example. 

We have lost a very good man.

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. 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 US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log onto http://www.enysoccer.com/

Wantagh-Seaford PAL Fury Take the Boys-Under-13 Challenge Cup

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

June 16, 2024-In the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) championship match for the Boys-Under-13 Challenge Cup on Saturday, June 1 at Stringham Park in LaGrange, the Wantagh-Seaford PAL SC Fury of the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) defeated the Brewster FC Eagles of the Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League (HVYSL), 3-1.

Andy Limaj scored two goals for Wantagh-Seaford PAL while Gio Stornello added the other.

“I’m proud of the boys who have all come a long way,” Wantagh-Seaford PAL coach Mike Dichiara said. “We’ve been together for the past four years.”

Brewster received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as selected by the match referees. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died in 2016, started the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) Sportsmanship Program in 1980 and it spread to Eastern New York, nationally and then to China and Ireland, making soccer games kinder and gentler in the process.

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. 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 US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log onto http://www.enysoccer.com/

Saratoga-Wilton Dynamo Win the Boys-Under-12 Challenge Cup

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

June 15, 2024-The Saratoga-Wilton Dynamo of the Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) shut out the Chappaqua Panthers of the Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL), 3-0. This Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) championship match for the Boys-Under-12 Challenge Cup was played under sunny skies on Saturday, June 1 at Stringham Park in LaGrange.

Cameron Fronhoffer, Kai Aldridge and Hunter Black scored Saratoga-Wilton’s goals while keeper Beckett Cox had the shutout in net.

Saratoga-Wilton coach Kyle Quinn explained, “We were able to keep the ball so we had more chances to score. What also made the difference was our effort: Everybody attacks and everybody defends.”

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. 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 US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log onto http://www.enysoccer.com/

Coliseum Pre-DBL Take the Girls-Under-11 Challenge Cup

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

June 15, 2024-In an Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) championship game between two teams that are 240 miles apart, Utica’s Coliseum Pre-DBL shut out Manhattan’s DUSC Blue, 1-0. The final was for the Girls-Under-11 Challenge Cup played under sunny skies at Stringham Park in LaGrange.


Adalynn Harrington scored the game’s only goal and Coliseum keeper Maryn Kramer recorded the shutout in net, which included saving a first half penalty kick.

“An even game. They are good, we are good. They pressed us hard but our defense and goalkeeper were fantastic,” Coliseum coach Nick Galiulo stated, “We lost here in the final, 1-0, last year and it’s very nice to win this year.”

DUSC received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as selected by the match referees. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died in 2016, started the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) Sportsmanship Program in 1980 and it spread to Eastern New York, nationally and then to China and Ireland, making soccer games kinder and gentler in the process.

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. 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 US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log onto http://www.enysoccer.com/

The East Fishkill Wolves Win the Boys-Under-11 Gold Challenge Cup

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

June 14, 2024-A penalty kick shootout was needed to decide the champion in the Boys-Under-11 Gold Challenge Cup championship match played on June 1 at Stringham Park in LaGrange. When it was over, the East Fishkill Wolves of the Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League (HVYSL) became the champs. Their game with Soccer Kids NYC of the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) was tied at 2 after regulation, at 3 after the second overtime period concluded with East Fishkill taking the shootout, 4-2.


“A dousy of a game that came down to penalty kicks. An incredible match!” East Fishkill coach Brent Boscarino exclaimed, “Both teams showed great sportsmanship during a well-officiated game. A back-and-forth match.”

Henry Taylor, Michael Collins and Liam Weiss scored for East Fishkill.

Soccer Kids NYC received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as selected by the match referees. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died in 2016, started the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) Sportsmanship Program in 1980 and it spread to Eastern New York, nationally and then to China and Ireland, making soccer games kinder and gentler in the process.

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. 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 US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log onto http://www.enysoccer.com/

Westchester Flames Take the Boys-Under-11 Platinum Challenge Cup

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

June 14, 2024-Two goals from set pieces were the difference as the Westchester Flames topped East Coast FC, 2-1. This Boys-Under-11 Platinum Challenge Cup championship match in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) was played on June 1 at Stringham Park in LaGrange.


Asher Rosenman scored on a free kick and Pablo Reyes netted a penalty kick.

“Our team fought all game,” Westchester coach Pablo Reyes Sr. stated, “We kept our composure after being down in a final. The boys played with heart.”

East Coast FC received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as selected by the match referees. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died in 2016, started the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) Sportsmanship Program in 1980 and it spread to Eastern New York, nationally and then to China and Ireland, making soccer games kinder and gentler in the process.

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. 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 US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log onto http://www.enysoccer.com/