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Eastern New York Places 35 Players on the ODP Interregional Team

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

August 21, 2025-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that 35 players from our Olympic Development Program (ODP) have been selected for the Interregional Team. 

The breakdown is as follows:
2008 Boys-Otoniel Umana Alvarez, Sean Mahoney, Anthony Salvador, Austin Sheehan, Christian Toto
2009 Boys-Matteo Kickasola, Carlos Morales
2010 Boys-Nicholas Gentile, Jaeden Coleman
2011 Boys-Luke Hildebrandt-Saez, Angelo O’Connor
2012 Boys-Noah DiCicco, Jesse Galdamez, Jacob Jachimowicz, Tyler Rafft, Noah Sweeney, Alasanne Zongo
2013 Boys-Luca Castagna, Elias Smith
2008 Girls-Abigail Gruner, Viviana Haley, Rose Poller, Ryann Zydor
2009 Girls-Abigail Woodruff
2010 Girls-Ashlee Ferriola, Maya Robbins-Pianka
2011 Girls-Carolina Purificato, Ava Vannostrand
2012 Girls-Molly Barrett, Nyah Fable, Sarai Horne, Isabelle Lui, Mia Masone, Calianna Robilotti, Olivia Santos

Jim Volpe stated, “As I ready myself for retirement as Eastern New York ODP Director, I’m proud to announce that 35 players have been selected for the East Regional teams in their age groups. Next February, these players will have the opportunity to be selected to the ODP National Team. Congratulations to all on their amazing achievements. I want to also congratulate new ODP Director Wayne Fortino on moving the program forward.”

ODP is a high-level supplementary program where players are guaranteed to be seen by national and regional coaches. Eastern New York boasts one of the strongest ODP programs in the country as recent national championships and the development of stars like Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn, Claire Hutton, Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Joe Scally are a testament to the program’s excellence.

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/

ODP Tryouts Announced for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Birth Years

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

July 23, 2025-The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a high-level supplementary program where players are guaranteed to be seen by national and regional coaches. Players in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) ODP are evaluated based on Technique, Tactical Ability, Fitness/Athleticism, and Attitude. If selected, they train on Monday nights, and most of their competition comes through tournaments in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, across the USA and occasionally overseas.
The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) boasts one of the strongest ODP programs in the country. Recent national championships and the development of stars like Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn, Claire Hutton, Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Joe Scally are a testament to the program’s excellence.
Due to the large geographic area covered, the Eastern New York ODP is split into North and South regions.

Online registration fee: $45

On-site registration fee: $65


⚽ Tryout Schedule for Boys and Girls Born in 2012, 2013, and 2014

🔹 North ProgramBoys

  • Saturday, August 23
      8:30 AM – 10:00 AM at Afrim’s Sports Park, Colonie
  • Sunday, August 24
      8:30 AM – 10:00 AM at Capelli Sports Complex, Chester
      2:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Cantine Field, Saugerties

Girls

  • Saturday, August 23
      10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Afrim’s Sports Park, Colonie
  • Sunday, August 24
      10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Capelli Sports Complex, Chester
      3:30 PM – 5:00 PM at Cantine Field, Saugerties

🔹 South ProgramBoys

  • Saturday, August 23 at Queens College
      • 2014 Birth Year: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 24 at ETA Soccer Park, Centereach
      • 2014 Birth Year: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Monday, August 25 at Ellsworth Allen Park, Farmingdale
      • 2014 Birth Year: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Girls

  • Saturday, August 23 at Queens College
      • 2014 Birth Year: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 24 at ETA Soccer Park, Centereach
      • 2014 Birth Year: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Monday, August 25 at Ellsworth Allen Park, Farmingdale
      • 2014 Birth Year: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

To register, click here.

Only one tryout required. Choose the location closest to you!

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 ODP Tryouts Announced for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Birth Years

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

July 22, 2025-The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a high-level supplementary program where players are guaranteed to be seen by national and regional coaches. Players in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) ODP are evaluated based on Technique, Tactical Ability, Fitness/Athleticism, and Attitude. If selected, they train on Monday nights, and most of their competition comes through tournaments in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, across the USA and occasionally overseas.

The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) boasts one of the strongest ODP programs in the country. Recent national championships and the development of stars like Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn, Claire Hutton, Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Joe Scally are a testament to the program’s excellence.

Due to the large geographic area covered, the Eastern New York ODP is split into North and South regions.

Online registration fee: $45

On-site registration fee: $65


⚽ Tryout Schedule for Boys and Girls Born in 2012, 2013, and 2014

🔹 North Program

Boys

  • Saturday, August 23
      8:30 AM – 10:00 AM at Afrim’s Sports Park, Colonie
  • Sunday, August 24
      8:30 AM – 10:00 AM at Capelli Sports Complex, Chester
      2:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Cantine Field, Saugerties

Girls

  • Saturday, August 23
      10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Afrim’s Sports Park, Colonie
  • Sunday, August 24
      10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Capelli Sports Complex, Chester
      3:30 PM – 5:00 PM at Cantine Field, Saugerties

🔹 South Program

Boys

  • Saturday, August 23 at Queens College
      • 2014 Birth Year: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 24 at ETA Soccer Park, Centereach
      • 2014 Birth Year: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Monday, August 25 at Ellsworth Allen Park, Farmingdale
      • 2014 Birth Year: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Girls

  • Saturday, August 23 at Queens College
      • 2014 Birth Year: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 24 at ETA Soccer Park, Centereach
      • 2014 Birth Year: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Monday, August 25 at Ellsworth Allen Park, Farmingdale
      • 2014 Birth Year: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
      • 2013 Birth Year: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
      • 2012 Birth Year: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

🔗 To register, click here.

Only one tryout required. Choose the location closest to you!

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 Tabs Wayne Fortino as ODP Director

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

May 29, 2025-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that Wayne Fortino of Massapequa Park is the new Director of our Olympic Development Program (ODP). Wayne will be taking over for Jim Volpe, the Eastern New York Hall of Famer and ODP Director for the past 11 years, who is retiring.

“I’m honored to continue the amazing work of the outgoing ODP Director, Jim Volpe. Under his guidance, Eastern New York ODP has become one of the most respected and progressive programs in the country,” Wayne stated. “Jim’s tireless effort to make ODP more accessible and build an outstanding coaching staff is an incredible achievement.”

ODP is a high-level supplementary program where players are guaranteed to be seen by National and Regional coaches. Eastern New York ODP players try out and if selected, they train on Monday nights. Nearly all the games they play are in tournaments in New York, across the USA and sometimes even overseas. We have a particularly strong program as four current players on the US Women’s National Team––Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn, Claire Hutton and Phallon Tullis-Joyce––and one on the US Men’s National team––Joe Scally––all were in Eastern New York ODP as teenagers.

“There is a good lineage of our ODP players going on to the US National Team program,” Wayne said. “Great for our kids to see somebody there that they can emulate.”

Wayne grew up in southwest England and came to the United States three decades ago to coach with NOGA Soccer. He has been coaching ever since in New York with top youth teams and spent seven years as an assistant with the St. John’s University women.

Despite growing up a very long kick from Manchester, he’s a lifelong and passionate Manchester City fan. Wayne explained, “I was watching Peter Barnes play for England on TV, liked the way that he played and since his club team was Man City, I became their supporter.”

Wayne is CEO of Quest Sports Travel, which helps American squads (including college teams) travel internationally to compete, and also does consulting work for student/athletes to help them move on to college soccer.

“I would like to continue to keep the access for everyone and continue to spread the word about ODP. Finding ways to educate all soccer families about the benefits of this wonderful program is important,” he explained. With this in mind, Wayne will be speaking at the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) Annual General Meeting on Wednesday night, June 26 at 7 pm at the Gjøa Clubhouse, 850 62nd Street in Brooklyn.

Wayne said, “The ODP coaching curriculum written by Adelphi men’s soccer coach Gary Book is exceptional. Our outstanding head coaches, John Fitzgerald with the boys and Sue Ryan with the girls, use it with our coaching staff to take a group of 25 kids who haven’t played together and develop a style of play. Eastern New York ODP’s style is possession-based, keeping shape and moving forward on the attack and when defending, press but also know when to drop.” 

“Winning is something we all want but Development is key and that word is even in the name, Olympic Development Program,” Wayne added.

For more info about Eastern New York ODP, please contact Wayne at wfortino@enysoccer.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. 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/

Apply For an ODP College Scholarship

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

April 17, 2025-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the ODP College Scholarship Program. One boy and one girl will receive a scholarship. The criteria are:

  • Must be a high school senior.
  • Must be a current Eastern New York ODP player or have played Eastern New York ODP.
  • Must have a B average or higher.
  • Must plan on attending a school of higher education after high school graduation.
  • Must submit a 200-word essay on why you deserve this scholarship. (Essay must include name, address, phone number and e-mail address)

The application is linked here.

The entry deadline is June 30. ODP is the highest level of play in each state association and Eastern New York would particularly like to thank the Cortlandt Soccer Club for funding the scholarships.

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/

Eastern New York to Host the 5th Annual ODP Sub Regional in Colonie

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

February 26, 2025-The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is the highest level of play in each state association. The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) has a particularly strong program and current US Women’s National Team players Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn, Claire Hutton and Phallon Tullis-Joyce are all Eastern New York ODP alumnae.

Eastern New York is very pleased to announce that our 5th Annual ODP Sub Regional will take place on April 26 and 27 at Afrim’s Sports Park in Colonie. Hosting are the North and South Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams from Eastern New York. Because the geographic region of our state association is quite large, we feature both North and South ODP teams.

The Under-12 to Under-17 boys will be playing on Saturday, April 26 while the girls in those same age groups will be competing on Sunday, April 27. The other state associations playing are Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New York West and Vermont.

“This is our fifth year of regional classification. College coaches and regional coaches will be scouting the players participating a month before the ODP Regional ID Tournament, making the coaches’ job a little easier in evaluating these great players,” explained Eastern New York ODP Director Jim Volpe.

For more info, please contact Jim Volpe at jvolpe@enysoccer.com

With approximately 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/

Eastern New York ODP Alumna Phallon Tullis-Joyce Enjoying Great Success For Manchester United

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

March 13, 2025-Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn and Claire Hutton are US Women’s National Team (USWNT) members who played in the Olympic Development Program (ODP) of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) and we can add Phallon Tullis-Joyce to that growing list. Phallon has received call-ups to the USWNT after standing out as Manchester United’s goalkeeper. She led Manchester United to winning the FA Cup last year and has conceded the fewest goals (6) in the Women’s Super League this season and is ranked first in save percentage (90%). She also received the PFA Community Champion Award for volunteering with the Manchester United Foundation’s EcoReds program as well as other volunteering such as local hospital visits.

Phallon started playing soccer on Long Island when she was four years old. 

She recalled, “I remember being a forward when I was younger but my mom swears that I was a center midfielder instead.”

Phallon started out in the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) with the Ronkonkoma Raid, then played for Long Island United and the East Islip Red Dragons. When trying out for Long Island United, longtime soccer coach Sue Ryan asked her to switch to goalkeeper. Sue explained, “I think Phallon was about 11 years old and she was a terrific athlete with a perfect mindset to be a goalkeeper.”

Phallon Tullis-Joyce in back row, second from left, after winning the Girls-Under-14 State Cup in 2011 with Farmingdale United.

Phalllon then won five State Cups playing with Farmingdale United.

Kurt Kelley, a former professional goalkeeper in Costa Rica who owns KK Athletics in Farmingville, started training her when she was 12 years old and still continues working with her today.

“When she is in town, we try to set up a few a sessions, usually at KK Athletics where we work on goalkeeping technique, walk through game situations, do some reaction specific drills. Mainly we just stay active and sharp with 6-8 reps per exercise,” Kurt stated. “In the summer, if time allows, we increase the work load leading up to her preseason training.”

Phallon with longtime coach Kurt Kelley.

Phallon won the US Youth Soccer League Girls-Under-16 national championship in 2013 with Match Fit Colchesters from New Jersey. Her agreement was that she would train with Kurt 2-3 times weekly and make a practice in New Jersey once a week.

“I had three-hour treks to play and train with Match Fit in New Jersey,” Phallon stated.

“Phallon has always been very meticulous about her performance in training and she sets her bar high. Which it should be, she is tremendously agile, quick and has great range. She has always studied her personal performance by playing a game or practice in her head as well as analyzing her performance through video,” Kurt explained. “From personal experience being a pro goalkeeper, many times it can involve adjusting your technique or playing style to what your goalkeeper coach prefers. So we have worked with several techniques in a way that she finds what fits her best.”

Phallon was born on October 19 but when she tried to wear #19 on Farmingdale United, that number was already taken so she reversed it and has worn #91, a unique number for soccer players, ever since.

There have been some bumps along the way for the 28-year-old from Shoreham.

Although she played in the Eastern New York ODP from 2008 to 2011 and on the Regional ODP Team in 2008-09, she was cut when she first tried out for Eastern New York ODP as a 12-year-old.

Phallon was not selected in the 2019 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Draft so she went to Stade de Reims, then a 2nd Division club in France, and guided them to the 1st Division while wearing the captain’s armband and communicating in French. 

“It’s been about four years since I played in France so my speaking skills are a bit rusty but my listening skills are kept sharp with my French teammate here at United, Melvine Malard,” Phallon explained.

Phallon with the US Women’s National Team.

She then transferred to the NWSL’s OL Reign in Washington State, making just one apperance in 2021 but starting all 30 matches of the 2022 season, earning five Save of the Week honors. Her fans became known as the Octopus Army as she was a marine biology major at the University of Miami and a member of the college’s scuba diving club.

Eastern New York ODP Director Jim Volpe said, “I remember Phallon as a nice kid. She had to work very hard to get where she is today. She really blossomed and I don’t think anybody expected all her recent 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/

Eastern New York to Host the 5th Annual ODP Sub Regional in Colonie

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

February 26, 2025-The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is the highest level of play in each state association. The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) has a particularly strong program and current US Women’s National Team players Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn, Claire Hutton and Phallon Tullis-Joyce are all Eastern New York ODP alumnae.

Eastern New York is very pleased to announce that our 5th Annual ODP Sub Regional will take place on April 26 and 27 at Afrim’s Sports Park in Colonie. Hosting are the North and South Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams from Eastern New York. Because the geographic region of our state association is quite large, we feature both North and South ODP teams.

The Under-12 to Under-17 boys will be playing on Saturday, April 26 while the girls in those same age groups will be competing on Sunday, April 27. The other state associations playing are Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New York West and Vermont.

“This is our fifth year of regional classification. College coaches and regional coaches will be scouting the players participating a month before the ODP Regional ID Tournament, making the coaches’ job a little easier in evaluating these great players,” explained Eastern New York ODP Director Jim Volpe.

For more info, please contact Jim Volpe at jvolpe@enysoccer.com

With approximately 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/

Seven Players From Eastern New York Make the ODP National Team

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

February 21, 2025-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that seven sensational players from our Olympic Development Program (ODP) have made the ODP National Team, which competes in international tournaments throughout the year. These seven players were part of the 47 players from Eastern New York who made the ODP Interregional Team and successfully tried out last month in Florida for a spot on the ODP National Team:

Otoniel Umana Alvarez, 2008 Eastern New York South Boys
Plays for New York Hota and Walt Whitman High School

Austin Sheehan, 2008 Eastern New York South Boys
Plays for New York Hota and Calhoun High School

Jake Hobi, 2009 Eastern New York South Boys
Plays for the Long Island Soccer Club and Plainedge High School

Nicholas Gentile, 2010 Eastern New York South Boys
Plays for Barca Academy Pro NY and St. Anthony’s High School

Noah DeCicco, 2012 Eastern New York North Boys
Plays for Cedar Stars Hudson Valley

Amelie Donzo, 2007 Eastern New York South Girls
Plays for Asphalt Green and Central Park East High School

Maya Robbins-Pianka, 2010 Eastern New York South Girls
Plays for Downtown United and Brooklyn Polytechnic High School 

Eastern New York ODP Director Jim Volpe stated, “ODP is very proud of these seven players who have realized this national honor and our oldest players continue to be wonderful role models for our youngest kids in the program.”

ODP is the highest level of play in each state association. Eastern New York has a particularly strong program and current US Women’s National Team players Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn, Claire Hutton and Phallon Tullis-Joyce are all Eastern New York ODP alumnae.

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/

Eastern New York Places 47 Players on the ODP Interregional Teams

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

August 29, 2024-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that 47 players from our Olympic Development Program (ODP) have been selected for the Interregional Team, an increase of over 10% from very good results last year. 

The breakdown is as follows:

2007 Boys-Asa Antoine, Asiah Carroll, Kevin Cruz
2008 Boys-Otoniel Umana Alvarez, Sean Mahoney, Jose Goodman Millman, Austin Sheehan
2009 Boys-Owen Gordon, Matteo Kickasola, Evan Montes, Liam Trout
2010 Boys-Nicholas Gentile, Ethan Lai, Connor Nuccio
2011 Boys-Parker Donohue, Jacob Hiciano
2012 Boys-Connor Cleary, Noah DiCicco, Estivie Insua-Shapiro, Aaron Pantophlet, Logan Trout

2007 Girls-Amelie Donzo, Harper Goergen, Isabella Montesdeoca, Giovanna Petruccelli Brens
2008 Girls-Isabel Guerrero, Ryann Zydor
2009 Girls-Avery Ballantine, Cecelia Ricci
2010 Girls-Zoe Ball, Payton Galuski, Shea Lagiglia, Riyadh Patterson, Mikaela Regazzi, Maya Robbins-Pianka
2011 Girls-Ashlee Camasca, Neelu Derosa, Isabel Drury, Ella Giordano, Giuliana Porter, Carolina Purificato, Mackenzie Schneidler
2012 Girls-Isabella Gallagher, Sarai Horne, Jovana Marin, Calianna Robilotti, Sophia Savard

These 47 players will be competing in Florida next January for a spot on the National Team.

Eastern New York ODP Director Jim Volpe stated, “ODP is very proud of these players who have accomplished this goal of being selected by staff of being the top 18 ODP players in the East Region. These kids will be competing for spots on the ODP National Team which plays in international tournaments throughout the year.”

ODP is the highest level of play in each state association. Eastern New York has a particularly strong program as showcased by our recent ODP national championships and that US Women’s National Team players Sam Coffey and Crystal Dunn are Eastern New York ODP alumnae.

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/