Press Release
Isabel Kyprislidis Receives the Jack Bauman Scholarship
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
July 23, 2026-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that Woodside’s Isabel Kyprislidis is receiving a Jack Bauman Scholarship.
At St. John’s Preparatory High School, Isabel was on the Honor Roll, Principal’s List, an AP Scholar and was a National Honor Society Member, placing third in GPA in a class of 171 students. She was the youngest team captain ever for the St. John’s Prep Red Storm and was two-time MVP and three-time All-League.
Isabel helped girls and young women in Afghanistan as the Program Coordinator and Volunteer Mentor of the Art for Change Project and Be the Change Orphanage.
In her essay, Isbael wrote that “Soccer has been one of the biggest commitments of my life, and the time and effort I have given to the game has shaped who I am today. My love for soccer began when my father came to this country from Greece and introduced my twin brother and me to the sport by finding us a local Greek soccer team. Growing up, I often played on boys teams which pushed me to become tougher and more competitive…One experience that deeply impacted me was speaking with Afganh girls over Zoom. When I mentioned that I play soccer, they asked if I had to dress as a boy to play because in their lives, girls cannot play the sport freely as I can. Hearing that gave me a new appreciation for opportunities I once viewed as normal.”
The scholarship’s namesake, Jack Bauman, is considered the father of women’s soccer on Long Island. He was devoted to the Massapequa Soccer Club and Eastern New York. The scholarship is based on success in high school as well as community service.
We wish Courtney the best at Adelphi University starting this fall.
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/
Courtney Foltz Receives the Jack Bauman Scholarship
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
July 22, 2026-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that Poughkeepsie resident Courtney Foltz is receiving a Jack Bauman Scholarship.
Courtney was Valedictorian, National Honor Society Member and an AP Scholar With Distinction at Arlington High School. She was team captain of the girls varsity soccer team, and the Admirals won three Sectional titles and made it to the State final while playing with the team. Additionally, she was team captain at Quickstrike FC and volunteered with numerous non-profits in Dutchess County, including teaching Bible study and playing on a Unified Bowling team.
In her essay, Courtney wrote that “Soccer has taught me leadership is not about being perfect, it is about showing up for people when things are hard. After tearing my ACL, I remember wondering if I would ever feel like myself on the field again. Coming back from that injury made every practice, bus ride, warm-up and game more meaningful. Soccer was no longer just a sport to me, it became something I had fought to keep…I have given my full heart to my school, my team and my community, and I will carry that same heart into college.”
The scholarship’s namesake, Jack Bauman, is considered the father of women’s soccer on Long Island. He was devoted to the Massapequa Soccer Club and Eastern New York. The scholarship is based on success in high school as well as community service.
We wish Courtney the best at Penn State this fall.
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/
Shiloh Dabkowski Receives the Masotto-Driscoll Scholarship
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
July 16, 2026-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that Shiloh Dabkowski is receiving the Masotto-Driscoll Scholarship.
The West Point resident was third in a class of 103 at James I. O’Neill High School, was a National Honor Society member and an AP Scholar With Distinction plus segved as sophomore and junior class presidents. Determined to make a difference, Shiloh volunteeered with numerous non-profits and received the Outstanding Youth Community Award from the Village of Highland Falls.
Shiloh played four years of varsity soccer at O’Neill High School as well as three years of varsity lacrosse for the Raiders, played in the Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League (HVYSL) and refereed local youth soccer games.
In her essay, Shiloh wrote that “Growing up in a military family meant adapting to constant change and uncertainty. While those challenges often disrupted what little stability I had, they taught me resilience and perseverance. Rather than avoiding difficult tasks, I seek opportunities that challenge me to grow and deepen my love of learning.”
The scholarship’s namesakes, Patricia Louise Masotto and Brenda Driscoll, were best friends and top women’s soccer players from Massapequa, Long Island. Eastern New York set up a scholarship in their name after they were killed by a drunk driver in 1985. The scholarship is determined by success in high school as well as community service.
We wish Shiloh the best at Cornell University studying Operations Research, a field that combines mathematics and problem-solving to address real world challenges.
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/
Brody Deutsch Receives the Livio D’Arpino Scholarship
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
July 14, 2026-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that Brody Deutsch is receiving a Livio D’Arpino Scholarship.
Brody graduated from Islip High School in June with an Advanced Regents Diploma and was a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Honor Societies in English and Spanish. He was the team captain for the Islip High School boys varsity soccer team and played at a high level in ENYYSA for the Long Island Slammers, East Islip Soccer Club and Massapequa Soccer Club. Additionally, he ran winter track at Islip High and also used his soccer skills as placekicker for the varsity football team. The Islip resident is also a youth soccer referee.
In his essay, Brody wrote that “One of the most meaningful experiences in my soccer journey has been volunteering as a coach and mentor with the Just For Kicks program at the East Islip Soccer Club, where I work with children who are autistic. It has felt incredibly rewarding watching the kids I help improve and have fun every time. Seeing their excitement and growth reminds me why I do it.”
The scholarship’s namesake, Livio D’Arpino, was a beloved Eastern New York Vice President who was seemingly involved in every level of local soccer before his untimely passing in 2002. He was so dedicated that Roman newspaper Il Messaggero recently wrote a lengthy article about him, 24 years after his death. The Livio D’Arpino Scholarship is based on success in high school as well as community service.
We wish Brody the best in studying Electrical Engineering at the University of Central Florida.
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/
Abigail Gruner Receives the Masotto-Driscoll Scholarship
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
July 16, 2026-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that Rockville Centre’s Abigail Gruner is receiving the Masotto-Driscoll Scholarship.
The scholarship’s namesakes, Patricia Louise Masotto and Brenda Driscoll, were best friends and top women’s soccer players from Massapequa, Long Island. Eastern New York set up a scholarship in their name after they were killed by a drunk driver in 1985. The scholarship is determined by success in high school as well as community service.
Abby had a 105 weighted GPA at South Side High School and was the Salutatorian, a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Honor Societies in Art, Math, Science,
Tri-M Music, World Language and Rho Kappa Social Studies. She plays the flute at an All-Star Level.
She was the goalkeeper and team captain at both South Side High School and in the Rockville Centre Soccer Club. She volunteered for numerous local organizations, including the TOPSoccer Program for Children With Special Needs in the Rockville Centre Soccer Club. Abby also served as keeper for Eastern New York ODP and Regional ODP.
In her essay, she wrote, “From as far back as I can remember, I was in cleats, kicking around a ball that gradually grew as I did. I fell in and out of love with the sport, but becoming a goalkeeper helped me love it again. I love the freeing sensation of diving through the air, feeling like you are flying for just a second…I found my voice on the field, and that translated to finding confidence off of it. I have learned how to speak up not just for myself, but for those who are not heard, to lead through kindness, poise and hard work, and that creating a positive team culture is the best thing you can do to lead a team.”
We wish Abby the best at the University of Virginia.
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/
Jake Vanga Receives the Livio D’Arpino Scholarship
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
July 15, 2026-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that Baldwin Place resident Jake Vanga is receiving a Livio D’Arpino Scholarship.
The scholarship’s namesake was a beloved Eastern New York Vice President who was seemingly involved in every level of local soccer before his untimely passing in 2002. He was so dedicated that Roman newspaper Il Messaggero recently wrote a lengthy article about him, 24 years after his death. The Livio D’Arpino award is based on success in high school as well as community service.
The ENYYSA Scholarship Committee was very impressed that Jake has committed himself to helping others, most notably in emergency response and public safety. He is a National and State Registered EMT, paid EMT plus EMS Lieutenant with the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Captain of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Cadets. Jake was honored as the 2026 Putnam County Youth Community Service Leader of the Year.
At Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School, he maintained a 4.0 GPA, was a member of the National Honor Society and was honored as the Academic Leader of the Year. Additionally, Jake was a Music Director (directing rehearsals) and pianist at the school.
On the soccer fields, Jake served as goalkeeper and team captain at the school, was both a player and coach at the Just Play Soccer Club and has been a certified referee for the past five years.
We wish Jake the best at Pace University this fall.
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/
Good Vibes at the 3v3 Tourneys Across Eastern New York
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
June 30, 2026-Today’s press release is brought to us by the number three as the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) hosted 3v3 tourneys the past two weekends. The 3v3 Summer Soccer Series featured three players on each team without goalkeepers in a bubble from AirPitch USA that is 15 meters long (16.4 yards) and 10 meters wide (10.9 yards). The 15-minute games were fast-paced with many goals and each registered team played five games.
Eastern New York hosted over 200 total teams in tournaments on three islands––Governor’s Island, Long Island and Staten Island––plus in the Hudson Valley and Albany. Creative team names such as Cleats & Conquer, Goal Patrol, Let’s Do This!, Thunder Down Under and Vamos FC added to the fun.
The tournament environment was maximized by a DJ, music and replicas of the World Cup trophy. Games started with a 10-second countdown just as in the World Cup.
Champions of the five 3v3 tourneys can play for the 3v3 Summer Soccer Series State Championship on Saturday, July 25 at 12th Rock Sports in Middletown.
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/
Photos courtesy of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association and Long Island Junior Soccer League
Register For the Grassroots Coaching Courses Kicking Off This Week in Washingtonville
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
June 22, 2026-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is pleased to offer two Grassroots courses, both starting this week in Washingtonville. The Grassroots License Courses focus on the age-appropriate needs of players at the 11v11, 9v9, 7v7 and 4v4 levels.
Both courses are run by Eastern New York educators and candidates will learn more about:
• The basic needs of Grassroots players
• The basic structure of the game
• The basic structure of a training session
• The basic tasks of a Grassroots coach
Click here to register for the 9v9 course.
Click here to register for the 11v11 course.
Questions can be directed to Tim Bradbury, Eastern New York’s Director of Coaching.
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/
Big Apple Youth Soccer League Distributes Thousands of World Cup Albums
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
June 19, 2026-The Big Apple Youth Soccer League (BAYSL), founded in 1997 to serve the growing Latino community in New York City, recently distributed 7,000 Panini 2026 World Cup sticker albums to players and their families at Flushing Meadows Park.
“Through my contacts, I received 8,000 sticker albums for free so I gave 1,000 albums to the Metrokids Youth Soccer League and we gave out the rest to everybody playing soccer at the park,” commented BAYSL President Carlos Vergara.
980 stickers are required to complete the book of 112 pages. With 48 countries competing and hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 version being played now is the largest World Cup ever.
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/
Photos courtesy of the Big Apple Youth Soccer League