By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
October 30, 2024-The Long Island Futsal League, sanctioned by the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), is seeking teams to play in the 2025 winter season. The league is one of the oldest futsal leagues in the United States as it kicked off play in 1996 and will utilize gyms in central Suffolk County on Saturdays and Sundays. Registration is for both boys and girls.
The league’s 8-week season kicks off the weekend of January 4 and 5, 2025. The team fee is $450 for Under-7 and Under-8, $950 for Under-9 through Under-13 and $995 for Under-14 to Under-19. Team discounts available for clubs or trainers who register multiple squads. There is an additional $10 individual player fee.
To register or for more info, please click https://lifutsal.com or phone Long Island Futsal League President John Branca at 631-790-7481. The registration deadline is December 6.
Remember that if your children are not playing in an ENYYSA-affiliated league or tournament, then they are not covered by our insurance, and chances are, they are not covered by any insurance. Always ask about the insurance coverage before registering your children or team. And unlike like most other indoor leagues, the Long Island Futsal League has certified referees and heat in the gymnasiums.
Futsal is a great skill-developer, demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking and pin-point passing that players utilize when they return to playing outdoor soccer in March. Soccer superstars such as Pelé, Zico, Maradona, Ronaldo, Messi and Marta grew up playing a version of the game and credit futsal with developing their skills. Brazil defeated Argentina, 2-1, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on October 6 to win the 2024 Futsal World Cup, which is held every four years just like the World Cup and Women’s World Cup.
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 United States Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/