July 17, 2026-US Soccer and the Soccer Forward Foundation brought coaches, educators and community leaders from across New York together at the FIFA Arena in Central Park, harnessing the excitement of the World Cup to learn from one another and share resources that can expand access to the game.
As part of US Soccer’s World Cup legacy initiative, Soccer at Schools is focused on bringing the beautiful game directly into schools, reducing barriers to participation, and giving more children the opportunity to experience soccer at no cost to their families.
We are excited to support this work and help create more accessible pathways into the game for young people across New York.
For more information on Soccer at Schools including free, ready to use activities, PE lesson plans, training opportunities, equipment and other resources go HERE.
⚽ More access. More opportunity. More kids playing the game.
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/
