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Segreto, Senise and Wolyniec Inducted Into the SIYSL Hall of Fame

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

April 6, 2026-The Staten Island Youth Soccer League (SIYSL), the southernmost league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), celebrated three new Hall of Famers on March 5 at LiGreci’s The Staaten.

From left to right: SIYSL Hall of Fame Committee member Rich Nellis, Peter Senise, New York City Councilman Frank Marano, Mike Segreto, SIYSL President Diana DiLeo, SIYSL Hall of Fame Committee member Otto Horstmann

Mike Segreto coached soccer and softball teams at St. Joseph Hill Academy from 1995 to 2013. Mike also served as the Assistant Director of St Joseph Hill Academy from 2004 to 2013. In 2009, Mike was appointed Trustee to the SIYSL Board and began serving as the SIYSL Representative to ENYYSA. The following year, Mike was elected to SIYSL Board as a Vice President and served until 2021, volunteering as Chairperson of numerous committees including Games, Coaches Training and Education, TOPSoccer, Senior Night, Friendship Games, Field Committee, Disciplinary Committee as well as the Hall of Fame. Mike, along with Rob Libertelli, Rich Nellis, Anthony Pisciottano and Bill Smith, established the Staten Island SC travel program which operates as the lone travel organization that is a member club of SIYSL.

In 2011, Mike was appointed ENYYSA Trustee and was then elected as a Vice President and currently holds that same position. Mike currently is Chairperson of the Competition (State Cup) and Disciplinary committees.

Peter Senise has been a well-respected soccer coach on Staten Island for the past four decades. He has served as the St. Joseph By the Sea boys varsity assistant coach since 2003, winning two New York City high school championship titles along the way. As assistant coach for the Staten Island United Knights from 2006 to 2014, they won two Pocono Cups and the Boys-Under-15 State Cup. Peter also served as assistant coach for Silver Lake Korabi and the Silver Lake Spirits in the 1990’s and both teams won the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) division championship. From 1988 to ’94, Peter volunteered as co-coach of the St. John Neumann Thundercats, who won five A Division titles.

John Wolyniec, already an Eastern New York Hall of Famer, is one of the best soccer players to ever come out of Staten Island. He began playing with SIYSL in the St. Clare Soccer Club and then moved on to Silver Lake, then Monsignor Farrell High School and Fordham University. John scored 62 goals in 267 MLS games for the MetroStars, Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Galaxy. John then became a coach with the Red Bulls Academy, leading Red Bulls II to the regular season and playoff championship in 2016. Since 2022, John has served as Technical Director of the San Jose Earthquakes.

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/

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the College Soccer Transfer Portal

By Pat Grecco

Good: What is good about the college transfer portal? It means that if players are unhappy in their present college/university, they can enter the transfer portal and receive scholarship offers at other schools, giving athletes more options. In the old days, prior to when the transfer portal started on October 15, 2018, it was a challenge for student-athletes to transfer from one school to another. Many times, they were forced to sit out a year before they could play at their new school. In 2012, the NCAA allowed a one-time transfer without sitting out a year and unlimited transfers in 2024. NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) plus the portal together made transferring much more common. 

The window of opportunity for college soccer players opens November 17 and closed December 16 for women’s soccer. Men’s soccer is November 24 to December 23. The spring window for both men’s and women’s soccer is May 1 through May 15. 

Why would a player want to transfer?  Some of the reasons include:

  • More playing time
  • Playing at a higher level
  • Potential increase in NIL opportunities
  • Change of major
  • Coaching changes

Bad: Drawbacks include entering an unfamiliar environment, potential loss of credits, loss of scholarship, competition in the transfer portal and noteworthy is half of all the athletes who enter the transfer portal each year do not end of up attending another school. 

I had the opportunity to help a female soccer player who had just completed her sophomore at a D1 program, she was a defender, named Rookie of the Year as a freshman, starter and had an excellent GPA. Within 48 hours after entering the portal, she had seven offers from competitive D1 programs. She accepted an offer from a very competitive program and played there for two years, graduating recently. 

Let’s talk men’s soccer and the transfer portal. Men’s D1 soccer transfer portal numbers (2025):

– 206 programs, ~9,600 total players

– 600–700 guys hit the portal each year (still 6–7% turnover)

– Coaches now hold 25–30% of roster spots specifically for transfers

– International players (30–35% of rosters) drive a lot of the movement

– Entries have more than doubled since 2018, went nuclear after the one-time transfer rule in 2021 and unlimited transfers in 2024.

Bottom line: The portal is the new #2 pipeline behind high school recruiting — and it’s only getting bigger!

Basketball and football, known as the revenue producing sports in the college scene, use the transfer portal in excess. I recently heard an interview with St. John’s University men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino say he would not be bringing any high school recruits but would be adding 4-5 recruits from the transfer portal. Because of the portal, coaches now look at rosters differently. Instead of projecting a 17- or 18-year-old high school kid’s potential — his/her frame, his work ethic, his heart — they look for players who are ready now. Proven bodies who have already been tested!

Divisions 2 and 3 use a much more flexible system, there is athletic scholarship money in D2 but none in D3. There are no restricted windows so D2 and D3 athletes can enter the transfer portal at any time during the year. 

Ugly: What happens if a player enters the transfer portal and doesn’t get picked up?

If you enter the NCAA transfer portal and aren’t picked up, you risk losing your athletic scholarship, potentially needing to cover costs, and can end up in “portal purgatory,” without a team, possibly having to drop to lower divisions (D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO), walk-on, or even leave their sport, as the original school isn’t obligated to take you back, creating a tough spot with eligibility and finances. Strategies for the high school students, perhaps you were not recruited for the D1 programs you wanted, consider D2 or even D3 with a view to entering the portal after one or two years. NJCAA or 2-year colleges have always been considered as opportunities to move into D1 programs but be sure you select a competitive program that gets to post season. 

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Pat Grecco is an Eastern New York and Long Island Junior Soccer League Hall of Famer who is CEO of the College-Bound Athlete Scholarship Service. For more info and a free 30-minute consultation, log on to www.collegeboundathlete.com or contact Pat directly at 631-988-7746 or soccervol@aol.com

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/ 

Max Watson is the New CJSL President 

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

January 20, 2026-The Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL), founded in 1933 and the oldest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) and all of American youth soccer, has announced the appointment of Max Watson as CJSL President. Max served as First Vice President under CJSL President Paul Kontonis, who passed suddenly on November 24.

Max explained, “I was originally a DUSC kid and played my entire youth career with the Downtown United Soccer Club in the CJSL from Under-10 to Under-19.”

Max used his development in the CJSL to be recruited to play soccer at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and helped lead the Diplomats to the Division 3 Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight from his central midfield position.

Upon graduation, he had a 7-year stint in Virginia, as an assistant coach for the men’s team at the University of Mary Washington, then men’s assistant and later head coach at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Director of the Stafford Soccer Club and in the youth scouting department for DC United. During his time in Virginia, Max was selected for the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under-30 program to support up-and-coming coaches.

Photo courtesy of the University of Mount Saint Vincent

“But New York City is my home and I moved back in July 2023 after being appointed men’s head coach at New York Maritime as well as a coach and administrator at DUSC,” Max stated.

The Chelsea resident arrived at Astoria Park in Queens one night to evaluate a potential recruit for his college team.
 
“I met that player’s coach, Paul Kontonis, that evening for the first time. A professional, personal and mentorship relationship flourished from that point and a year later, I became Paul’s First Vice President in the CJSL.”

Besides now being CJSL President, Max is the head men’s soccer coach and Assistant Athletic Director for the University of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx, the Assistant Director of Coaching at DUSC and pursuing his “A” coaching license.

“All of my goals as CJSL President will honor and enact many of the high-level initiatives that our past president and friend was championing,” Max said. “Continue the rapid growth of our league throughout New York City, primarily via supporting the structural growth, coach education, player pathway opportunities and resources for all of our member clubs. We will remain uniquely New York City and stay true to our roots while being sure to swiftly progress, modernize and remain current in a quickly developing soccer landscape. The needs are always changing and we will be sure to also grow at the CJSL to meet these needs for youth players but also for coaches, parents, administrators and referees.” 

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/

Sue Ryan to Receive the Charlotte Moran Long-Term Service Award For Youth Soccer

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

November 13, 2025-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very proud to announce that one of our longtime Olympic Development Program (ODP) coaches, Susan Ryan, will receive the United Soccer Coaches’ Charlotte Moran Long-Term Service Award for Youth Soccer. Sue will be honored at the United Soccer Coaches’ Awards Ceremony on January 16, 2026 in Philadelphia.

“This award has special meaning to me since it is named in honor of my mentor and friend, Charlotte Moran,” Sue said.

Another longtime Eastern New York ODP coach, John Fitzgerald, is being honored at the same ceremony with the Mike Berticelli Excellence in Coaching Education Award.

Sue is a former member of United Soccer Coaches’ board of directors, chair of the Advocacy Council and academy staff instructor. She was honored with the association’s Women’s Soccer Award of Excellence in 2011 and its Letter of Commendation in 2016.

The Stony Brook resident has served as the US Youth Soccer East Region Girls ODP Director for 36 years and has held leadership roles with United Soccer Coaches, including Chair of the Advocacy Council and the Women’s Committee. Appointed by the namesake of her most recent award, former ODP Administrator Charlotte Moran, Sue has consistently given back to the sport by coaching with the Northport/Cow Harbor Soccer Club, Stony Brook Soccer Club, Atlantic United Soccer Club, Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) Select Program, Eastern New York Girls ODP Program and East Region ODP.

Sue is Eastern New York ODP South Girls Director and currently coaching the team of South girls born in 2011.

“I have known Sue for over 20 years and we have been friendly competitors ever since,” explained Eastern New York ODP Director Wayne Fortino. “All the players and parents of Eastern New York ODP as well as myself are so lucky to have her as Girls Director of Coaching. In this role, she oversees the direction of the girls program as well as coaching one of the age groups. We’re extremely grateful for this and are very proud of her well-deserved award.”

As Eastern New York ODP coach, Sue suggested Phallon Tullis-Joyce transition from field player to goalkeeper and nearly two decades later, she is now keeper for Manchester United and the US Women’s National Team.

Sue coached the Stony Brook University women’s soccer team for three decades and her Seawolves became the first college team to win the New York Metro Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NYMISOA) Sportsmanship Award twice, in 1997 and 2004. Sue coached the Northport/Cow Harbor Piranha to the Girls-Under-16 and Girls-Under-18 national championships just before the turn of the millennium.

Sue’s other honors and accolades include US Youth Soccer Youth Coach of the Year, Long Island Soccer Player Hall of Fame and Distinguished Educator, SUNY Cortland Alumni.

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/

Welcoming Tom Frambach as Our Director of Marketing & Membership Programs

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

October 23, 2025-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Frambach as our new Director of Marketing & Membership Programs, a position newly created to enhance the association’s support for players, coaches, referees, clubs, and leagues across the state.In this role, Frambach will lead initiatives aimed at growing participation in the Beautiful Game, expanding educational and developmental opportunities and strengthening engagement throughout the Eastern New York soccer community.

A Washingtonville, NY native and longtime product of Eastern New York soccer, Frambach fondly recalls his early playing days—where he built lifelong friendships, learned valuable life lessons, and capped his youth career by winning a State Cup championship during his senior year of high school.

Frambach continued his soccer journey at SUNY Cortland, where he captained the men’s soccer team and earned a B.S. in Physical Education. He later completed his M.S. in Sports Management at East Stroudsburg University, serving as a graduate assistant coach and helping guide the Warriors to a PSAC Conference Championship and an NCAA Division II Tournament appearance.

During a summer internship with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars (now the New York Red Bulls) of Major League Soccer (MLS), Frambach was invited to train with the first team by then–head coachOctavio Zambrano, an opportunity that allowed him to experience the professional level firsthand.

After injuries brought his playing career to a close, Frambach turned to coaching—beginning as Head Men’s Soccer Coach at St. Andrew’s College (NC), where his team was recognized among the nation’s top 10 most improved programs. He later held assistant coaching roles with North Carolina State University (Division I) and SUNY Purchase (Division III).

Frambach’s passion for teaching led him deeper into youth soccer, coaching with CASL, North Carolina FC, and the North Carolina Olympic Development Program (ODP), Asphalt Green and DUSC before transitioning to leadership and management roles.

His management career includes serving as Director of Soccer at Asphalt Green (Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League), Sports Director at Club Fit, and nearly a decade as General Manager of Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC), also part of the CJSL. Under his leadership, DUSC players advanced to U.S. Youth National Teams, MLS and NWSL clubs and collegiate programs across all levels of play.Reflecting on his journey, Frambach shared, 

“Soccer is a microcosm of life. We all face challenges, but maintaining perspective reminds me that faith, family, and futbol are beautiful things we must cherish. I’m deeply grateful to the Eastern New York board for the opportunity to inspire a love of the game and positively impact the next generation—both on and off the field.” 

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/

Tom Frambach Hired By Eastern New York as Our Director of Marketing & Membership Programs

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

October 23, 2025-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is pleased to announce that Tom Frambach has joined us as Director of Marketing & Membership Programs, a new position created with the state association. In this role, he will focus on supporting our players, coaches, referees, clubs and leagues by developing and leading initiatives to grow the Beautiful Game plus expand programming and education.

Frambach is a native of Washingtonville, NY and a product of Eastern New York. He recalls fond memories as a youth player, forging lifetime relationships and learning significant life lessons through the game. He also highlighted winning the State Cup championship his senior year of high school with Eastern New York.  

Frambach went on to captain the SUNY Cortland Men’s Soccer team and received a BS. Ed. in Physical Education at Cortland. Upon graduation, he was awarded a Graduate Assistant Position with the Men’s Soccer Program at East Stroudsburg University, helping to lead the Warriors to a PSAC Conference Championship and a Division 2 NCAA tournament berth. Frambach received an MS. Ed. in Sports Management from East Stroudsburg University and interned with the New York/New Jersey Metrostars of Major League Soccer (MLS) that summer. As an intern, former Head Coach Octavio Zambrano caught his eye during a pick-up session and extended an invitation to train with the MetroStars first team. MetroStars’ Tab Ramos and Clint Mathis were on international duty with the US Men’s National Team and former Ballon D’or winner Lothar Mattheus was rostered with the MetroStars and inactive, which gave Frambach the opportunity to train with the first team.    

Eventually, injuries forced Frambach to move into the coaching ranks full-time and he landed his first head coaching position as Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Division 2 St. Andrew’s College in North Carolina, and under his guidance, the Knights were recognized as the top 10 most improved teams in the country. He held additional college coaching positions as Assistant Women’s Coach at Division 1 North Carolina State University and Assistant Women’s Coach at Division 3 SUNY Purchase.  

A love for teaching positioned Frambach to get more involved in the youth game as a coach with CASL, North Carolina FC and the North Carolina Olympic Development Program (ODP) during his tenure in Raleigh, NC. He later transitioned from coaching to management. 

On the management side, Frambach was Director of Soccer at Asphalt Green in the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) from 2005 to 2008, Sports Director at Club Fit from 2008 to 2011 and General Manager for nearly a decade at Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC), also in the CJSL, from 2012 to 2022. 

Under his leadership, players have received numerous honors and gone on to represent US Soccer Youth National teams, professional clubs in MLS, NWSL and internationally, along with countless players participating in all levels of college and junior college soccer. 

Frambach emphasized how much soccer has helped him grow as a person throughout his life. 

“Soccer is a microcosm of life. There will be challenges that we all face. But perspective has helped me recognize that faith, family and futbol are beautiful things that we must cherish. I am grateful to the Eastern New York board for an opportunity to foster a love of the game and have a positive effect on the next generation on and off the field here in New York.” 

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/

The Tyler Adams Soccer Pitch is Dedicated in Wappinger

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

July 21, 2025-Tyler Adams grew up playing for the Town of Poughkeepsie Soccer Club (TOPSC) of the Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League (HVYSL). With him leading the way, his team won an Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) State Cup. Kevin Longacre was the trainer and Andy Stamper was his coach.

The Red Bulls recognized his incredible talent and potential so he left TOPSC in his early teens to train with them. Those long car rides from his home in Poughkeepsie to New Jersey with his mother Melissa Russo and stepfather Darryl Sullivan were worth it as Tyler debuted with the reserve team, Red Bulls II, at the age of 16 and with the MLS side at 17.

It was then on to RB Leipzig in Germany, Leeds United and now Bournemouth in England, where he’s an important part of the Cherries’ hopes for the upcoming English Premier League season.

Tyler has 50 caps (appearances) for the US Men’s National Team and captained the red, white and blue at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Tyler, now 26 years old, returned to the Hudson Valley on July 8 for the dedication of his childhood soccer field, Martz Field in Wappinger, as it became the Tyler Adams Soccer Pitch. We wish our prized alumnus much more continued success!

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/

All photos courtesy of the Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League

The American Soccer Club to Debut in May

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

April 29, 2025-Think of the American Soccer Club of New York as being red, white and new. Chock full of players who grew up in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) team kicks off its inaugural season on May 4 at Hofstra University’s Captains Field.

Led in the executive suite by Hicksville Americans Soccer Club alumnus Kevin Reardon and Massapequa Soccer Club graduate Jim Kilmeade, who served as the first General Manager of the Long Island Rough Riders in the mid-1990’s. The Rough Riders were also filled with local players such as Chris Armas, Giovanni Savarese, Tony Meola and many other noteworthies and won the United Soccer Leagues (USL) national championship in 1995. As this was a year before Major League Soccer (MLS) kicked off, the Rough Riders were arguably the best team in all of the United States that year. They had a great slogan of “Speak Softly and Carry a Big Kick” as they attracted SRO crowds to Mitchel Athletic Complex.

30 years later, the pro soccer landscape has changed as many professional teams dot the landscape. The NPSL is in the fourth division of American soccer, one level above the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) which has nine teams on Long Island. The NPSL was founded in 2003 and now has over 90 clubs across the United States. Its Managing Director is Cindy Spera, who played for the Rough Riders women’s team, then named the Long Island Lady Riders, three decades ago.

The American Soccer Club looks to fill Captains Field for their five home dates:

Sunday, May 4 vs. Osner’s FC. Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) Night
Saturday, May 10 vs. New York Shockers. Eastern New York ODP Night.
Saturday, May 31 vs. New Haven United
Tuesday, June 24 vs. Hartford City
Saturday, July 5 vs. New Haven United
All home games at 7:00 pm.

The local ties continue as the American Soccer Club coach is John Fitzgerald, the LIJSL Sporting Director who grew up playing for the Hicksville Americans Soccer Club.

“US Men’s National Team player Joe Scally is the prototype for why we are doing this,” Kilmeade concluded. “With all the soccer and all the people here, we believe there is more than one Joe Scally on Long Island.”

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/