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State Cup Scheduled to Kick Off on February 28

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

February 23, 2026-What’s fascinating about the State Cup in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is there is something new every spring.

For 2026, there are actually two new items. First, US Youth Soccer has renamed the State Open Cup and it’s now called the US Youth Soccer ENYYSA State Cup Championship. The second new thing is it’s scheduled to kick off in February for the first time ever to help get all the games played before six rounds (not in every age group) conclude with the championship games on Saturday, May 30.

The US Youth Soccer ENYYSA State Cup Championship is for the top teams and it’s the pathway to Nationals. There are no Regionals anymore and State Cup champion teams go directly to Nationals. 206 teams, both boys and girls squads, are playing in the Under-12 to Under-17 age groups with registration still continuing for the Under-18 and 19 age bracket as that group can use college players and will kick off in May.

109 teams are playing in the Challenge Cup, which is for all teams at Under-10 and Under-11 as there is not a State Open Cup in those age groups. For Under-12 and Under-13, it’s for mid- to lower-tier squads. 

For more info on the State Cup, please call Eastern New York at 516-766-0849.

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/

Last Chance to Register Your Team For the State Cup in Most Age Groups

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

January 4, 2026-There are two different cup competitions for supremacy in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA).

The US Youth Soccer ENYYSA State Cup Championship (formerly the State Open Cup) is for the top teams and it’s the pathway to Nationals. There are no Regionals anymore and State Cup champion teams go directly to Nationals.

Under-12 to Under-17 team registration, both boys and girls, is $500. It’s linked here. The deadline to register is January 29.

Under-18/19 registration in one age group, both boys and girls, also is $500 and is linked here. The deadline is March 25 as that competition kicks off in May.

The Challenge Cup is for all teams at Under-10 and Under-11 as there is not a State Open Cup in those age groups. For Under-12 to Under-16, it’s for mid- to lower-tier squads. It’s $300 per team. Boys and girls teams can register for the Challenge Cup by clicking here. The deadline to register is January 15.

For more info about the US Youth Soccer ENYYSA State Cup Championship or Challenge Cup being played this spring, please phone the ENYYSA office at 516-766-0849.

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 US Soccer and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

Register Your Team For the State Cup

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

November 12, 2025-There are two different cup competitions for supremacy in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA).

The US Youth Soccer ENYYSA State Cup Championship (formerly the State Open Cup) is for the top teams and it’s the pathway to Nationals. There are no Regionals anymore and State Cup champion teams go directly to Nationals.

Under-12 to Under-17 team registration, both boys and girls, is $500. It’s linked here. 

Under-18/19 registration in one age group, both boys and girls, also is $500 and is linked here. 

The Challenge Cup is for all teams at Under-10 and Under-11 as there is not a State Open Cup in those age groups. For Under-12 to Under-16, it’s for mid- to lower-tier squads. It’s $300 per team. Boys and girls teams can register for the Challenge Cup by clicking here. 

For more info about the US Youth Soccer ENYYSA State Cup Championship or Challenge Cup being played in the spring of 2026, please phone the ENYYSA office at 516-766-0849.

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 US Soccer and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/

Receive a Discount on the State Cup When You Register Your Team By Halloween

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

September 17, 2025-Halloween is more treat than trick when it comes to State Cup registration in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA). That’s because teams receive a discount if they register by October 31, 2025.

The State Open Cup is for the top teams and it’s the pathway to Nationals. There are no Regionals anymore and State Cup champion teams go directly to Nationals. Click on the links below to register.

Under-12 to Under-17 team registration, both boys and girls, is $400 this month and $500 after.

Under-18/19 registration, both boys and girls, is $400 in September and October and $500 after.

The Challenge Cup is for all teams at Under-10 and Under-11 as there is not a State Open Cup in those age groups. For Under-12 to Under-16, it’s for mid- to lower-tier squads. It’s $250 per team when you register by Halloween, $300 when you register after that.

For more info about the State Open Cup or Challenge Cup being played in the spring of 2026, please phone the ENYYSA office at 516-766-0849.

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/

NYCFC South Win the Barbara Rodriguez Cup as Girls-Under-18 and 19 State Open Cup Champs

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

June 11, 2025-NYCFC South outlasted Asphalt Green, 3-2, in overtime in the Girls-Under-18 and 19 final on Sunday, June 1 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown to win the Barbara Rodriguez Cup. 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.

Evangeline Perdomo scored both NYCFC goals in regulation while Isabella Fiorillo netted the winner in overtime.

NYCFC coach Bill Groel said, “It was a tight game and went into overtime. We had more substitutes on the bench which helped us today.”

Asphalt Green returned to Manhattan with the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award, which was determined by the game officials. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died nine years 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.

NYCFC South will represent Eastern New York at the East Regionals from June 28 to July 3 in Loudoun County, Virginia as part of the National Championship Series. 

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/

Capital Elite Blue Fire Win the Richard Christiano Cup as Girls-Under-17 State Open Cup Champs

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

June 10, 2025-Capital Elite Blue Fire shut out NYCFC North, 2-0, in the Girls-Under-17 final on Sunday, June 1 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown to win the Richard Christiano Cup. 

Bridget Coon scored both goals for Capital Elite while Addie Reinhold and Nadia Aggour shared the shutout in goal.

“We scored two really good goals in the first half and battled the rest of the way in an even game,” explained Capital Elite coach Kevin Smith.

Capital Elite also received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as determined by the game officials. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died nine years 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.

Richard Christiano, the cup’s namesake, has brought fiscal responsibility to the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) as President for the past 16 years. He also was a youth coach for the New Hyde Park Wildcats and served on the LIJSL Board of Directors for 14 years, greatly improving the LIJSL Select Program during this time.

Capital Elite will represent Eastern New York at the East Regionals from June 28 to July 3 in Loudoun County, Virginia as part of the National Championship Series. 

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/

New York Hota Bavarians Win the Boys-Under-17 State Open Cup

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

June 10, 2025-New York Hota Bavarians won the Jose Vargas Cup as Boys-Under-17 State Open Cup champs on Sunday, June 1 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown. New York Hota and Stony Brook LGN Wildlings were tied, 2-2, at the end of regulation and overtime but Hota prevailed in the shootout, 3-1, to take the state title.

“At the end of the day, our determination made the difference,” stated New York Hota coach Danny Diliberti. “We made winning the State Open Cup our goal at the beginning of the season. We’ve had a rivalry with the Wildlings for the past three years and thought that this year was our best opportunity to win.”

Two boys named Will—Will Fogarty and Will Gleason––scored Hota’s goals.

The cup’s namesake, Jose Vargas, was a man of many hats (and many hats that had many feathers) who served as State Referee Administrator, State Youth Referee Administrator and State Director of Assessment as well as President of the Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League (HVYSL) and East Fishkill Soccer Club.

New York Hota will represent the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) at the East Regionals from June 28 to July 3 in Loudoun County, Virginia as part of the National Championship Series. 

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/

Ballston Spa 2009 Girls Win the Peter Masotto Cup as Girls-Under-16 State Open Cup Champs

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

June 9, 2025-Ballston Spa 2009 Girls outlasted South Shore FC Legacy, 2-1, in overtime in the Girls-Under-16 final on Sunday, June 1 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown to take the Peter Masotto Cup back to the Saratoga area. 

The cup’s namesake, Peter Masotto, 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.

“Two consecutive State Open Cup championships is a great accomplishment for our community-based, volunteer organization,” stated Ballston Spa coach Andrew Werner, Eastern New York’s 2020 Girls Competitive Coach of the Year. “Today’s final featured two highly competitive teams and we won simply because we finished just one more time.”

Olivia Wheaton scored both goals for Ballston Spa.

Ballston Spa also received the Rocco Amoroso Sportsmanship Award as determined by the game officials. Amoroso, a US Soccer Life Member who died nine years 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.

Ballston Spa will represent Eastern New York at the East Regionals from June 28 to July 3 in Loudoun County, Virginia as part of the National Championship Series. 

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/