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Eastchester Fire Boys Win the Boys-Under-10 Gold Challenge Cup

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

June 13, 2026-A group of local kids from Eastchester won the Boys-Under-10 Gold Challenge Cup when the Eastchester Fire Boys of the Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL) defeated LS Select Porto of the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL), 5-0, on May 30. This championship game in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) was played at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown.

“We played as we wanted and as I have taught our boys to do for the past two years,” explained Eastchester coach Bobby Austin.

Luca Gazel and Alex Romero each scored two goals and Ellis Dong added one. Parker Sims, nicknamed “Superman” as he flies around a lot, had the shutout in goal.

LS Select Porto did not go home empty-handed as they received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as determined by the game officials. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died a decade ago, 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, and in the process, made soccer games kinder and gentler.

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/

Patchogue-Medford United Wins the Boys-Under-10 Platinum Challenge Cup

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

June 13, 2026-For Patchogue/Medford United coach James Bentley, it was deja vu all over again. 

As a youth soccer player, his team won the state championship by defeating a Clarkstown team in a penalty kick shootout. Decades later as a youth soccer coach, he led his Patchogue-Medford United to the state title over Clarkstown with the only goal of the game scored on a penalty kick.

On May 30, 2026, Patchogue-Medford topped Clarkstown White EDP Furlong, 1-0, in the Boys-Under-10 Platinum Challenge Cup final at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown for supremacy in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA). 

Fabian Bedoya scored on a penalty kick and keeper Andrew Przedwiecki had the shutout in goal.

“We wanted to move the ball better than we were able to do so against a strong Clarkstown team,” Coach Bentley explained.

Clarkstown received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as determined by the game officials. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died a decade ago, 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, and in the process, made soccer games kinder and gentler.

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/

Rockville Centre Red Storm Receives the Barbara Rodriguez Cup as Girls-Under-18/19 State Cup Champs

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

June 10, 2026-Two teams from Long Island featured in the Girls-Under-18 and 19 State Cup Championship final on Saturday, May 30 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown. Rockville Centre Red Storm took home the Barbara Rodriguez Cup through a 10-1 win over the East Islip Red Devils.

The cup’s namesake is a Northport resident who volunteered as State Cup Chairperson in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) for an amazing 23 years from 1992 to 2014.

Makaela Brennan and Maeve Martin each scored two goals while Sofia Anisangel, Molly Barry, Ella Faranda, Julie Faranda, Annie Schiller and Ryann Zydor each added one.

Rockville Centre coach Kieran Barry stated, “Our experience in playing at a high level for years made a difference in the game.”

They will represent Eastern New York as they play at Nationals from July 13 to 20 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Rockville Centre also received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as determined by the game officials. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died a decade ago, 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, and in the process, made soccer games kinder and gentler.

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/

Atlantic United Aspire 10G Receive the Peter Masotto Cup as Girls-Under-16 State Cup Champs

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

June 8, 2026-In a game between two teams from Long Island, Atlantic United Aspire 10G won the Peter Masotto Cup by defeating the South Shore Strikers, 10-0, on Saturday, May 30 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown. It is Atlantic United’s second consecutive State Cup Championship.

The cup’s namesake was an East Region Hall of Famer and U.S. Soccer Life Member who volunteered as Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) President from 1984 to 2006 and coached the Massapequa Falcons girls team to the 1988 national championship.

Atlantic United coach Kim One explained, “It was a complete team effort. Our midfield played beautifully and moved the ball well while our defense was solid.”

Bella Iannitti, Maija Koski and Angie Wong each scored two goals while Charlotte Furey, Victoria Gagliardi, Brooke Pfeiffer and Callie Sapp each tallied one.

Atlantic United will represent Eastern New York as they play for the national championship on July 13 to 20 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Atlantic United also received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as determined by the game officials. 

Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died a decade ago, 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, and in the process, made soccer games kinder and gentler.

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/

Atlantic United Aspire 11G Win Their Third Consecutive State Cup as Girls-Under-15 Champs

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

June 6, 2026-Atlantic United Aspire 11G won their third straight state championship when they defeated Niskayuna Select, 3-1, in the Girls-Under-15 final of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA). The match was played on Saturday, May 30 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown.

The game was played for the Jack Bauman Cup. The cup’s namesake is considered the father of women’s soccer on Long Island as he was devoted to the Massapequa Soccer Club, Eastern New York and making sure that girls had as many opportunities to play soccer as boys did.

Violet Dvorsky scored two goals and Kaiya Dent added one for Atlantic United.

“We won because of the intensity and experience we bring to every match,” Atlantic United coach Brian Ellsayed stated. “We cherish to play in Nationals again.”

Atlantic United will represent Eastern New York as they play for the national championship on July 13 to 20 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Atlantic United also received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as determined by the game officials. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died a decade ago, started the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) Sportsmanship Program in 1980 to improve behavior on soccer fields.

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/

Dix Hills Angel City Win the Barry Salter Cup as Girls-Under-14 State Cup Champs

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

June 5, 2026-In a match-up between two teams that are five miles apart, Dix Hills Angel City won their second consecutive state championship by defeating the Commack Crossfire, 3-0. This final for the Barry Salter Cup, emblematic of the Girls-Under-14 State Cup Championship, was played on Saturday, May 30 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown.

Macie Mazzella, Kailey Pierce and Lucia Bucobo scored Dix Hills’ goals while keeper Paige Bauz had the shutout in net. 

Dix Hills coach Thriston Briscoe stated, “Our girls wanted it more as we had lost to Commack the last time we played. They have bought into what we are teaching.”

Commack received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as determined by the game officials. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died a decade ago, 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, and in the process, made soccer games kinder and gentler.

Dix Hills will represent the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) as they play for the national championship on July 16 to 23 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The cup’s namesake, Barry Salter, volunteered as President of ENYYSA from 2006-10 as well as previously serving in the same role with the Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL). He was inducted into the Halls of Fame of both groups.

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/

Fox Soccer Academy Nirvana Win the Girls-Under-13 State Cup Championship

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

June 4, 2026-Fox Soccer Academy from the Hudson Valley topped Long Island’s Huntington Inter Stars, 2-1, to win the Girls-Under-13 State Cup Championship on Saturday, May 30 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown.

Leonela Enamorado and D’ree Murray scored Fox Soccer Academy’s goals. 

Their coach, Juan Zambrano, explained that “it was a very intense game. Huntington Inter is very good!”

Fox Soccer Academy added the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as determined by the game officials to their overflowing trophy case. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died a decade ago, 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.

Fox Soccer Academy will represent the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) at the Nationals on July 16 to 23 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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/

Rockville Centre Red Devils Receive the Joanne Roth Cup as Girls-Under-12 State Cup Champs

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

June 3, 2026-It was fitting that two teams from Nassau County would play for the Joanne Roth Cup as she lived in that county as well. The Rockville Centre Red Devils defeated the Glen Cove Cheetahs in a game between two Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) squads, 2-0, on Saturday, May 30 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown to win the Girls-Under-12 State Cup Championship.

The cup’s namesake, Joanne Roth, was a beloved and smiling presence at the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) office until her untimely passing from ALS in 2019.

Felicity Brown and Keira Endy scored Rockville Centre’s goals while goalkeeper Risa Maccione had the shutout in net.

Rockville Centre coach Alejandro Bueno said, “Felicity was our MVP today. The refereeing was very good as well.”

Rockville Centre also received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as determined by the game officials. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died a decade ago, started the LIJSL Sportsmanship Program in 1980 and it spread to Eastern New York, nationally and then to China and Ireland, and in the process, made soccer games kinder and gentler.

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/